Equine Dental Clinic Ltd

Equine Dental Clinic Ltd UK's first and largest Specialist equine veterinary dentistry practice. Referrals from vets and equine dental technicians welcome.
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All advanced and routine dental procedures, referrals, head and sinus surgery, CT scanner. The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd is Europe's first veterinary practice dedicated to general, advanced and referral equine dentistry. Chris Pearce MRCVS founded the practice in 2012 to offer high quality services in equine dentistry to horse owners, vets and dental technicians. Services range from routine examina

tions and rasping to advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques in standing horses, cavity restorations and root canal therapy. Chris is joined by Nicole du Toit MRCVS, another officially recognised Specialist in Equine Dentistry, and by Nicky Brooks MRCVS an experienced dental vet in training to become a specialist. We are the only practice in the world to be 100% dedicated to equine dentistry and to have 2 Board Certified Specialist dental vets - if your horse, pony or donkey has a dental problem, chances are we are going to be able to help. Chris Pearce BVSc CertEM CertES Dipl.EVDC BAEDT MRCVS
European Veterinary Specialist in Equine Dentistry
Chris has considerable experience in the field of equine dentistry. In 2001 he became the first veterinary surgeon in the UK to also become a member of the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians (BAEDT). Since then Chris has become increasingly involved in equine dentistry at all levels - he has lectured for BEVA* in equine dentistry since 2003, been an examiner for BEVA/BAEDT since 2004, was chairman of the examining committee in 2010, a member of BEVA Council for 6 years from 2006, won the Pet Plan Equine Vet of the Year in 2011 for services to equine dentistry, and continues to lecture internationally on equine veterinary dentistry. Nicole du Toit BVSc CertEP MSc PhD DipEVDC DipAVDC MRCVS is a recognised Specialist in Equine Dentistry, with a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. and Diplomas from both the European and American Boards in Equine Dentistry. Nicole has published widely on equine dentistry and experience at all levels particulary in sinus disorders, challenging extractions and of course donkey dentistry (her PhD subject). Our third specialist is Richard Reardon BVetMed(hons) MVM PhD CertES(orth) DipECVS(LA) DipEVDC(EQ) MRCVS. Richard has European diplomas in equine dentistry (EVDC*) and surgery (ECVS**) and a PhD in epidemiology from the University of Glasgow; he has published over 50 articles in these areas. He worked for nearly 10 years at the University of Edinburgh as a surgeon where he jointly ran the soft tissue surgery and dental services with Professor Paddy Dixon for many years. Richard has much experience in advanced equine dentistry and sinus surgery, which he has lectured on internationally. He has a keen interest in developing practical techniques to improve advanced dentistry (particularly extractions) and in helping to educate veterinarians interested in advanced dentistry. Chris and Nicole operate The Equine Dental Clinic from a dedicated dental clinic in Dorset, as well as running specialist clinics at a number of equine hospitals and clinics all over the UK and increasingly in Europe. Richard operates mostly around Scotland and the North of England. We perform all advanced oral, dental and head surgical techniques, using mostly minimally
Invasive techniques as well as preservation of equine teeth by novel restorative and endodontic methods. Thanks for reading!

*BEVA British Equine Veterinary Association

*EVDC = European Veterinary Dental College

**ECVS = European College of Veterinary Surgeons

Great to be running the equine dentistry demonstration this weekend!
30/09/2025

Great to be running the equine dentistry demonstration this weekend!

This Sunday as part of our Open Day! Open to members and non members 🖤💗

Check out the latest chapter from Gillian Higgins’ ‘Bare Bones of the Matter - Equine Dentistry’ - Gillian uses a skelet...
25/09/2025

Check out the latest chapter from Gillian Higgins’ ‘Bare Bones of the Matter - Equine Dentistry’ - Gillian uses a skeleton and the history of an amazing horse to take you on a journey through anatomy, biomechanics and performance - a series not to be missed! In this chapter EDC dental specialist Chris Pearce joins Gillian at HIO HQ and discusses all things equine dental and how to keep your horse achieving its highest potential - check out this and the entire series!

https://www.horsesinsideout.com/post/why-your-horse-s-teeth-matter

23/09/2025

It never ceases to amaze us just how bad diseased teeth in horses can be! This one was fractured (from infundibular caries)- as well as a fracture through the length of the tooth you can see a small pool of pus at the root end - always get your horses thoroughly examined at every dental so this doesn’t happen to your horses!

Well done to the University of Melbourne, Australia for producing some excellent and updated advice on the use of antimo...
20/09/2025

Well done to the University of Melbourne, Australia for producing some excellent and updated advice on the use of antimocrobials in equine veterinary surgical and dental practice - based on current research and modern policies of antimicrobial / antibiotic stewardship this paper summarises the reasons why antibiotics have a very limited place in equine dentistry practice - it’s not never, but it’s almost never.

https://science.unimelb.edu.au/avpg/equine-guidelines/dentistry

16/09/2025

Here is a 3D model of a dental ‘cap’ - a deciduous tooth shed as the permanent tooth erupts into the mouth - this one is an upper tooth - but check out the surface; the complex arrangement of dental tissues (cementum, enamel and dentine) and the way a horse eats (side to side wear on the tooth) results in a wear pattern we call ‘differential wear’ - not only do the tissues wear at different rates to result in subtle irregularities that help with mastication (chewing) but they also result in these visible ridges - two per tooth known as ‘transverse ridges’ - the function of these ridges? They increase the surface area dramatically and greatly increase the efficiency of mastication (giving the horse up to 2x the surface area for mastication). Now we can all debate if these particular ridges on this tooth are too large (or are ‘excessive transverse ridges’ or ETRs) but regardless of that what we as dental practitioners must NOT do is completely flatten them by rasping blindly across the occlusal surface in the often mistaken belief that we are in any way helping mastication - these features of equine teeth have taken millions of years to evolve and are very important - we respect them, we level them to reduce the largest to an even height but we never flatten them - this is after detailed examination and clinical assessment, in every case.

Check out more anatomical educational posts in the future.

16/09/2025

The Bare Bones of the Matter!

We are so excited about this launch from the amazing Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out - join Gillian and us on this journey of how one horse’s life can unravel so many aspects of horse care and learning! Check the dental episode especially with EDC specialist Chris Pearce 🙏

From Gillian at Horses Inside Out:

✨ We’re excited that The Equine Dental Clinic features in The Bare Bones of the Matter, a fascinating new online documentary series from Horses Inside Out.

🎬 This 7-part series uses the skeleton of Freddie Fox – the original star of Horses Inside Out – to explore the challenges horses face in today’s world. Hosted by equine anatomy and biomechanics specialist Gillian Higgins, it combines Freddie’s story with insights from world-leading experts who cared for him during his life.

📖 In Chapter 5 – Dentistry, Performance and Beyond, Gillian is joined by Chris Pearce to delve into dentistry. Together, they discuss practical ways to improve horse comfort, welfare, and performance.

🐴 Across all 7 chapters, you’ll gain valuable knowledge to deepen your understanding of your horse and raise awareness of the best practices for equine care.’

📅 The Series premieres on 24th September – just 1 week away!
🎟 We’re delighted to offer our clients and followers a special 20% discount on the series.

👉 Watch here: www.horsesinsideout.com/bbom
🔑 Discount code: EDCMEMB

British Equine Veterinary Association Congress / BEVA 2025 - we had a great show! Chris, Nicole, Matt, Matas, Emma and S...
14/09/2025

British Equine Veterinary Association Congress / BEVA 2025 - we had a great show! Chris, Nicole, Matt, Matas, Emma and Sophie networked, sold, learnt, lectured (Nicole) and partied together at this year’s conference in Birmingham over the past 3 days. Our most popular merchandise product? The EDC socks!

Our EDC referral app wasn’t quite ready for launch at the show this year but watch out for it coming soon - quick and easy case opinions and referrals plus our popular anatomy and pathology guide all in one app!

11/09/2025

Using the WDE Pro oroscope - a demonstration

11/09/2025
🏆 Huge congratulations to Harry Meade and his team! 🏆What a brilliant season—Harry has risen to World No. 1 in the FEI E...
08/09/2025

🏆 Huge congratulations to Harry Meade and his team! 🏆

What a brilliant season—Harry has risen to World No. 1 in the FEI Eventing Rankings and added to his success with an amazing three top-10 finishes at Burghley this weekend!

We are delighted at EDC to work with Harry and his team - his dedication is clear— at every dental visit Harry wants to know everything about each horse’s mouth, any dental abnormalities, discussions on bitting - chapter and verse on every horse - and of course every one gets an oroscope camera exam! He and the team clearly show the same care and attention in all aspects of their horses’ management. A fantastic season, Harry—congratulations! 🐎✨

Here’s an odd one - who can guess or knows what this is seen in this interproximal space between mandibular cheek teeth ...
07/09/2025

Here’s an odd one - who can guess or knows what this is seen in this interproximal space between mandibular cheek teeth 307/8. It might not be what you think…

Case details - 9yo riding pony referred for assessment and treatment of peripheral caries

*WDE Pro Oroscope, Dell Premium 14” laptop, Windows Photos

WDE-Pro oroscope and iPhone! Such an awesome image, SO easy to use and SO convenient. Here’s Dr Chris using it with the ...
06/09/2025

WDE-Pro oroscope and iPhone! Such an awesome image, SO easy to use and SO convenient. Here’s Dr Chris using it with the iPhone connected to monitors at EDC HQ.

Message us for a free video demonstration or purchase one now from our website, through Dearson’s UK, Equine Dental Products in Europe / Denmark or MAI in the USA

http://bit.ly/4p9DGUv

https://equinedentalproducts.com/shop/lights-and-dental-scopes/wde-pro-digital-wireless-equine-dental-endoscope/

https://www.dearsonvet.com/endoscopes

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Wimborne
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The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd is Europe's first veterinary practice dedicated to general, advanced and referral equine dentistry. Chris Pearce MRCVS founded the practice in 2012 to offer high quality services in equine dentistry to horse owners, vets and dental technicians. Services range from routine examinations and rasping to advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques in standing horses, cavity restorations and root canal therapy. Chris is joined by Nicole du Toit MRCVS, another officially recognised Specialist in Equine Dentistry, and by Nicky Brooks MRCVS an experienced dental vet in training to become a specialist. We are the only veterinary practice in the world to be 100% dedicated to equine dentistry and to have 2 Board Certified Specialist dental vets - if your horse, pony or donkey has a dental problem, chances are we are going to be able to help. Referrals from vets and equine dental technicians welcome. Chris Pearce BVSc CertEM(IntMed) CertES(SoftTissue) Dipl.EVDC(Equine) BAEDT MRCVS European Veterinary Specialist in Equine Dentistry Chris has considerable experience in the field of equine dentistry. In 2001 he became the first veterinary surgeon in the UK to also become a member of the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians (BAEDT). Since then Chris has become increasingly involved in equine dentistry at all levels - he has lectured for BEVA* in equine dentistry since 2003, been an examiner for BEVA/BAEDT since 2004, was chairman of the examining committee in 2010, a member of BEVA Council for 6 years from 2006, won the Pet Plan Equine Vet of the Year in 2011 for services to equine dentistry, and continues to lecture internationally on equine veterinary dentistry. Chris is a member of the BAEDT, and a founding committee member of the EVDA. Nicole du Toit BVSc CertEP MSc PhD DipEVDC(Equine) DipAVDC MRCVS is a recognised Specialist in Equine Dentistry, with a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, and Diplomas from both the European and American Boards in Equine Dentistry. Nicole is recognised worldwide for her many scientific publications in equine dentistry, and has experience at all levels particularly in sinus disorders, challenging extractions and of course donkey dentistry (her PhD subject).

Nicky Brooks MA VetMB CertAVP(EP) CertAVP(EquineDentistry) BAEDT MRCVS is an advanced dental vet with post graduate veterinary certification in equine dentistry from the RCVS. Nicky is a member of the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians, and is on a pathway to becoming a specialist here at EDC. Nicky performs much of the routine dentistry performed by the practice, as well as some of the extractions and restorative cases. The Equine Dental Clinic mainly operates from a dedicated dental clinic in Dorset, but also from a number of equine hospitals and clinics all over the UK and increasingly in Europe. We perform all advanced oral, dental and head surgical techniques, with our particular interest and specialty being preservation of equine teeth by novel restorative and endodontic methods. Thanks for reading! *BEVA - British Equine Veterinary Association

* BAEDT - British Association of Equine Dental Technicians

*EVDA - Equine Veterinary Dental Association