Equine Head Trauma/Conditions & Sinus Access – A Practitioner’s Approach A 2-Day Practical Course
Species
Equine
Contact Hours
15.5 Hours - RACE Approved
Early Booking Deadline
Sun, 05 October, 2025
Registration Deadline
Fri, 17 October, 2025
Language
English
Discipline
Dentistry
Diagnostic Imaging
Surgery
Industry Partners
Global
North America
Veterinary Partners
Global
North America
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Over the past 20 years huge advances have been made in equine dentistry and new sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic techniques aiming at dental disease prevention and dental sparing have been published. This 2-day highly practical course is aimed at practitioners with a working knowledge in equine dentistry who want to deepen their understanding and especially their practical skills on diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. The panel of internationally renowned specialists will be covering the following topics through highly-illustrated and practically-based lectures:
- Review of Equine Dental Anatomy
- Oral Examination Techniques
- Dental Radiography
- Motorized & Manual Rasping
- Diagnosis & Management of Periodontal Disease
- Maintaining Occlusal Surfaces – Incisors & Cheek Teeth
- Pain Management in Dentistry
- Malocclusions –Diagnostic & Therapeutic Options
- Specific Dentistry in the Juvenile & Geriatric Horse
- Identifying & Managing Fractured Teeth
- Oral Dental Extractions – Decision Making & Techniques
- Dealing with Infundibular & Peripheral Caries
Between both afternoons 7 hours of practical sessions will provide an intimate environment for attendees to develop their practical skills on equine specimens in true small groups (2-3 vets per specimen) at the following stations:
- Oral Imaging – Endoscopy & Radiography
- Use of Motorized Equipment
- Periodontal Treatment Techniques
- Local Anesthetic Techniques (incl. TMJ)
- Occlusal Restoration Techniques
- Oral Dental Extraction Techniques
The course fee includes lunches, coffee/tea breaks, extensive course notes and a certificate of attendance. Attendees can choose to only attend the lectures (= Lectures Only) on this course or can register for the entire course (= Lectures & Practical Sessions). On the evening of the first day all attendees are invited to attend the wine & cheese reception. Early course registration is recommended as there are only a limited number of places available.
Dr. James Carmalt graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1998 and then completed an internship in large animal medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). After working in general mixed practice (Tasmania, Australia), he returned to the WCVM for two back-to-back residencies in equine practice and large animal surgery.
Next, Dr. Carmalt spent one year practising in Australia at an equine specialty practice that focused on Thoroughbred broodmare and foal surgery. He returned to Canada in 2007 and joined the WCVM's Department of Large Animal Sciences where he is a tenured full professor.
Dr. Carmalt travels extensively to work in private practices and academic institutions internationally. He has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed publications and has presented his research findings at more than two dozen international conferences.
His main areas of research are equine dentistry (specifically temporomandibular joint or TMJ disease) and evidence-based medicine. He holds a PhD (the topic of which was equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction or PPID), and is quadruple-boarded (equine practice, equine dentistry, equine sports medicine and rehabilitation, and large animal surgery).
Dr. Carmalt commonly peer-reviews professional publications including those for PLOS One, Veterinary Surgery and other high quality journals. Additionally, he is an editorial board member of the open access, EBVM journal Veterinary Evidence, which is published by RCVS Knowledge.
More InfoDr. Brad Tanner found his passion for horses at a young age on his family’s farm in Kentucky. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky in 2001, followed by veterinary school at Auburn University, graduating in 2005. After graduation Brad completed an ambulatory internship at Rood and Riddle, the following year became an associate and served as the resident veterinarian for Shadwell farm. Dr. Tanner became a shareholder in the practice in 2012. He is one of very few Board-Certified Veterinary Dentist™ and a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College.
His ambulatory practice is largely focused on dentistry, Thoroughbred reproduction, neonatal/ foal medicine and herd health. Dr. Tanner has a large referral case load for advanced dentistry and surgical procedures with an interest in sinus disease. He serves on many committees in organized medicine for the AVMA, AAEP, KAEP and College of Veterinary Dentistry. Dr. Tanner is published in both the areas of reproduction and dentistry and frequently lectures at local, national and international scientific meetings.
He is married with two sons and enjoys spending time outside on their farm in Versailles and raising Thoroughbred foals. Away from the farm he enjoys coaching youth baseball/ basketball and attending live sporting events-UK sports, horse racing and baseball games.
More InfoCONTACT DETAILS FOR CLINIC
Phone: 909-628-5545
Website: www.chinovalleyequine.com
Email: admin@chinovalleyequine.com
DIRECTIONS
LAX AIRPORT:
Get on I-105 E from S Sepulveda Blvd: 3 min (1.6 mi)
Continue on I-105 E. Take I-605 N and CA-60 E to Chino Ave in San Bernardino County
Take exit 11Afrom CA-71 S: 51 min (46.0 mi)
Take Peyton Dr to English Pl in Chino Hills
NEARBY AIRPORTS
International airports
13 miles: Ontario International Airport- Ontario, CA
35 miles: John Wayne International Airport - Santa Ana, CA
51 miles: Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA
Domestic airports
43 miles: Long Beach Airport, Long Beach, CA
45 miles: Hollywood Burbank Airport, Burbank, CA
NEARBY HOTELS
Hampton Inn & Suites Chino Hills 3150 Chino Ave. Chino Hills, CA 91709 Tel: +1-909-591-2474
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3.2 miles |
$169 |
Motel 6 Los Angeles-Pomona 2470 S. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91766 Tel: +1-909-591-1871
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3.3 miles |
$92 |
Extended Stay America-Chino Valley 4325 Corporate Center Ave. Chino, CA 91710 Tel: +1-909-597-8675
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3.4 miles |
$93 |
Ayres Hotel Chino Hills 4785 Chino Hills Pkwy. Chino Hills, CA 91709 Tel: +1-909-631-2922
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3.7 miles |
$115 (if mentioned that you are with Chino Valley Equine Hospital) |
La Quinta Pomona 3200 W. Temple Ave. Pomona, CA 91768 Tel: +1-909-598-0073
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7.2 miles |
$123 |
DoubleTree by Hilton Pomona 3101 W. Temple Ave. Pomona, CA 91768 Tel: +1-909-594-0600
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7.3 miles |
$138 |
“A well organized approach to proper equine dentistry for every practitioner. This course will prepare a new graduate and experienced practitioners.”
- Scott Wilson, CA - Essentials of Equine Dentistry course
“On the high-end of course but well worth the expense. The title was misleading, this course helped increase my knowledge and scope of veterinary dentistry. I do not believe this was "Basic Dentistry" content, it was better.”
- Amanda Flessner, CA - Essentials of Equine Dentistry course
Qualified Vet
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1750.00
USD 1590.00
Lectures Only
USD 890.00
USD 795.00
2nd vet, same clinic
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 1665.00
USD 1510.00
Lectures Only
USD 845.00
USD 755.00
Vet & Vet. Nurse / Vet. Technician
Lectures & Practical Sessions
USD 2800.00
USD 2550.00
Lectures Only
USD 2190.00
USD 1990.00
Intern/Resident/PhD (Requires proof of status)
Lectures Only
USD 445.00
USD 445.00
Veterinary Student (Requires proof of status)
Lectures Only
USD 180.00
USD 160.00
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