Educational Program
Friday, April 3
Morning Lectures
8:00 - 8:10 a.m.
Introductions - Dr. Macpherson
8:10 - 8:30 a.m.
Understanding Normal Findings from an Oral Examination – Dr. Moore
8:35 - 9:05 a.m.
Deciphering Pathologic Findings from an Oral Examination – Dr. Rice
9:10 - 9:45 a.m.
Acquiring Radiographs of the Head/Oral Structures – Dr. Henry
9:45 - 10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Advanced Occlusal Equilibration Concepts – Dr. Moore
10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
Case Presentations
- Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis (EOTRH) – Dr. Helvey
- Endodontic Disease – Dr. Rice
- Periodontal disease – Dr. Henry
11:20 - 11:30 a.m.
Sponsor Comments
11:40 - Noon
Transport to Peterson Smith Equine Hospital
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Afternoon Labs
1:00-5:30 p.m. with a break from 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Groups of 5 will rotate hourly through all 4 labs
Lab 1
Endoscopy
- 1 cadaver head with sinus flap
Lab 2
Radiology
- 2 cadavers with 2 DR set ups and lead gowns
Lab 3
Odontoplasty and Floating
- 5 cadavers on stands per session; half head per participant
Lab 4
Anatomy and Oral Examination
- 2 cadaver heads on a tables with oroscopes
- 1 cadaver head will be used to show anatomy
5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Day One Recap/Q&A
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Transport to The Riding Academy Hotel
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Social Event
Saturday, April 4
Morning Lectures
8:00 - 8:15 a.m.
Recap/Discussions – Drs. Henry & Moore
8:15 - 9:05 a.m.
Radiograph Interpretation Focusing on Head and Oral Structures – Dr. Henry
9:10 - 10:00 a.m.
Diagnosing and Treating Equine Sinusitis – Dr. Moore
10:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Case Presentations
- Endodontic Infections – Dr. Moore
- Skull Fractures – Dr. Henry
- Complicated vs Uncomplicated Crown Fractures – Dr. Helvey
- Extraction Techniques – Dr. Rice
11:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Sponsor Comments
11:40 a.m. - Noon
Transport to Peterson Smith Equine Hospital
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
Afternoon Hands-On Sessions
1:00-5:30 p.m. with a break from 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Lab 1
Live Horse Odontoplasty and Tooth Floating
- 2-hour session from 1:00–3:00 p.m.
- 5 groups with 4 participants per group
- 2-3 horses per group
Lab 2
Radiology and Endoscopy of the Head on Live Horses
- 2-hour session from 3:30–5:30 p.m.
- 4 groups with 5 participants per group
- 2 radiology stations
- Normal and abnormal dental findings
- 2 endoscopy stations
- Possible demo only
5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Q&A/Course Wrap-Up
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Transport to The Riding Academy Hotel
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Dinner on Own
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