The fourth component of the oral exam is periodontal status. Gum disease is common in horses, and is one of the most painful dental conditions horses can have. It is a common misconception that this only happens in older horses. However, young horses can have gum disease as well, which is why oral exams in young horses is so important.
Read MoreThe third component of our oral exam is occlusion. Occlusion means examining how the teeth are aligned in the skull. Deviance from normal can result in malocclusions, which can cause problems for the horse if not addressed.
Read MoreThe second component of our oral exam involves the oral soft tissues. These include the lips, tongue and oral gingiva and mucosa (gums and cheeks).
Read MoreLumps and bumps and swellings, oh my! During the external exam we look for swelling or asymmetry to your horse’s face, which can indicate an underlying problem.
Read MoreWe thought we would start an educational series on equine dentistry, starting with our foundation of preventative dentistry —the five-component oral examination.
Read MoreA Message to Our Valued Clients We have been monitoring the Covid-19 situation and have been trying our best to serve our clients and their animals. In light of the recent developments, the government has extended the stay at home order and are insisting that we refrain from routine dentistry and only perform essential procedures. […]
Read MoreMidwest Veterinary Dental Services is proud to announce the addition of Dr. Jessica Hunt to our practice.
Read MoreWe are honored to host this three-day course on Sept. 16-19, 2019 at our facility.
Read MoreCongratulations to our resident, Dr. Colleen Heney (formerly Geisbush) who was married this past October in San Diego to Alex Heney.
Read MoreDr. Geisbush will be at MVDS part-time to pursue her board certification in equine dentistry, working under the supervision of Dr. Travis Henry and Dr. Molly Rice.
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