Fundamentals of Dentistry

About the course

Our Fundamentals of Dentistry course combines online learning and a practical day to build your confidence in all aspects of equine dentistry. Join us for this course so that you’re ready to go to your next dentistry call out with confidence!

Before attending the practical day you will have access to 12 online lectures that cover all of the equine dentistry theory you need to know about. Your online lectures are delivered by leading names in the field including Neil Townsend, Victoria Nicholls, Rob Pascoe and Tim Barnett.

Our online lectures will prepare you for your practical day where you will spend the day perfecting your dentistry techniques. Practical sessions will explore common equine dentistry procedures including floating and the case-based discussions will focus on oral examinations and common dental issues including caries, diastemata and fractures.

Our practical days focus on small group teaching to ensure you can benefit from the expert speakers as well as getting plenty of opportunity to get hands-on, practising your skills.

This course is part of our Fundamentals of Equine Practice series. By working with leading equine practices we’ve developed 10 practical courses that provide the essential skills necessary to thrive in equine practice.

The programme for this course will be available shortly.

What will I learn?

By the end of the course you will...
1. Develop your confidence in routine dentistry.
2. Gain hands-on experience in using dental equipment properly.
3. Build confidence in your ability to manage routine floating, overgrowths, identify caries and approach diastemata.
4. Confidently perform a thorough dental exam.
5. Confidently advise on wolf tooth removal and know how to perform it.

"This course has increased my confidence in treating caries and diastema."

- previous Fundamentals of Dentistry attendee

Course leaders

Course Organiser: Tim Barnett BVM&S MSc BSc DipECVS CertAVP DipEVDC MRCVS

Nicky Brooks VetMB CertAVP(EP) CertAVP(ED) MRCVS (online only)

Rob Pascoe BVSc DipAVDC MRCVS (online only)

Amy Reynolds BVetMed MRCVS (online only)

Neil Townsend BVSc BSc CertES(Soft Tissue) MSc DipECVS DipEVDC DipEVDC FRCVS (online only)

The other speakers on this course will be confirmed shortly.

Course prices

Vet member: £330

Non member: £660

This course is sponsored by

By registering for this course you agree to the following terms and conditions:

• All payments must be made in pound sterling. Your place on the course is not guaranteed until full payment has been made.
• Booked places can be transferred to another person free of charge if requested two weeks before the start of the course. If the transferee is not a BEVA member, they will be liable for the difference between the member and non-member rate. If a transfer is requested less than two weeks prior to the start date a 10% administration charge will apply.
• A full refund will be made, less a 10% administration charge, if cancellation is more than six weeks before the start of the course.
• A refund cannot be guaranteed if cancellation is less than six weeks before the start of the course. A full refund will be made if we are able to resell the place, less a 20% administration charge.
• In the unlikely event that we are required to cancel or postpone the course you can opt to receive a full refund or receive a CPD credit. The CPD credit is valid for one year from the date of issue and can be used on any BEVA CPD event.
• You must have appropriate liability and professional indemnity insurance to attend BEVA courses.
• You must bring appropriate safety wear (for example coveralls, hard hats and boots) to courses that involve practical sessions. When relevant an equipment list will be provided to you via your course page.
• Unless you actively specify otherwise, we may share your contact details with course organisers and sponsors.
• At the point of booking you self-certify that you are suitably qualified to attend the course and qualified to undertake the procedures being taught. If you are in training for such a qualification BEVA must be made aware of your training status at the time of booking.
• Photography and videography may take place during the event. All photographs may be used for marketing purposes by BEVA. Please inform the course organiser if you do not wish to be included in photography. All images become the property of BEVA.
• Whilst the course programme is correct at time of print, BEVA reserves the right to change details of the event without notice. All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as publicised however alterations may occasionally be necessary due to circumstances beyond our control.
• Where there is an online aspect to the course you will receive 12 months access to the course materials. Recordings of live aspects of the course will be made available as soon as possible after the live date.