Equine Dental Clinic Ltd

16/10/2026

WDE Pro oroscope camera - it’s definitely not just for routine dentistry.

Equine Dental Clinic’s Dr Chris Pearce, specialist in equine dentistry discusses how he used it recently on a referral trip overseas.

The WDE Pro is competitively priced, available from us here at EDC or through one of our distributors - feel free to contact us for more derails@or to arrange a demonstration.

16/10/2026

Sinus problems - the sinus drainage in the horse is not well designed! What happens if it gets completely blocked?

In this case, the sinus drainage pathway had become blocked, following a course of antibiotics, trapping around 400-500 ml of thick yellow mucus under pressure—a condition called a sinus mucocoele.

The video shows the release of that trapped material. We then surgically created a drainage route into the nasal passage to allow the sinus to drain again. He must have had a headache with all that pressure!

Antibiotics alone cannot correct a physical blockage - persistent or recurring nasal discharge needs investigation to identify and treat the underlying cause. We often treat sinus cases trans-nasally but in this case we needed to make a small incision and perform drainage and minimally invasive sinus endoscopy to examine the rest of the sinus cavities. He’s all better a day later!

15/10/2026

Dr Matas was working on this patient when his stable mate wanted a look too! He was very interested! 😆🐴🦷

13/10/2026

Supernumerary teeth 🦷

A paramolar supernumerary tooth was identified during a routine dental examination in this horse. These additional teeth can easily go unnoticed but may have important implications for oral health.

Why does it matter? 🐴

Supernumerary teeth may not have normal contact with opposing teeth, meaning they may not undergo natural wear. Regular reassessment is therefore essential to identify and manage potential overgrowths.

Supernumerary teeth often contribute to diastemata (abnormal gaps between teeth), where food may become trapped, increasing the risk of periodontal inflammation and gum disease. Where advanced periodontal (gum) disease is present tooth extraction(s) are often required.

The takeaway 🔎

Routine dental examinations are vital for identifying supernumerary teeth early, monitoring changes in tooth wear and occlusion, and detecting food trapping or periodontal disease before more significant problems develop.

12/10/2026

Why do extractions of mandibular teeth develop more bone sequestra than maxillary teeth extractions? 🦷

Nicole brings you an EDC research update ✍️

10/10/2026

An interview with Toby Lee BAEDT, director of dental equipment company and manufacturer Equine Blades Direct Ltd about some of their exciting new Dynamic range of dental equipment.

Equine Blades Direct were joint sponsors of our Key Skills 3 CPD module for veterinary surgeons, along with Zoetis, a course that was fully booked (oversubscribed this time) with vets attending from all over the world including New Zealand, Japan and all across Europe.

Our next CPD module is Key Skills 4, to be held in December 2026 which will cover advanced dental extractions including surgical approaches to problem cases. This new water cooled tooth sectioning equipment will definitely be used for demonstrations and practical sessions on that course!

08/10/2026

Excited to be present at the TriDent Equine Dental Conference this year - if you’re going come and say hello and ask for a demo of our WDE-Pro oroscope camera as well as our specialist referral services :)

Meet Equine Dental Clinic (EDC) at this year’s Trident Conference!

We're a specialist equine dental referral practice led by two RCVS and EBVS Recognised Specialists, with four EVDC residents in training. No other practice offers this depth of specialist experience in equine dentistry.
Our referrals are ethical. We work within the RCVS Code of Professional Conduct, put your client's wishes first, and keep the owner's vet informed at every step as part of the vet-led team. Whether you're a vet or an EDT, call our friendly team for free advice on any case.

We have a large clinic with CT in Dorset and a referral partnership with the University of Glasgow for Scotland, and we cover the rest of the UK.

Stop by to see the WDE-Pro wireless oroscope, developed here at EDC for outstanding ease of use and image quality, and to hear about our Key Skills CPD courses.

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02/10/2026

This week we welcomed and Cass into our clinic, following up from previous treatment and referral. It’s great to see him looking so well and so improved from his last visit 3 months ago.
This confirms that we should never overlook the mouth as a source of pain for horses competing at any level. We look forward to following Mollie and Cass’ progress next season!

01/10/2026

The benefits of CT - EDC Case of the Day 🦷

This 3 year old came to us with an unexplained left mandibular swelling which was suspected to be caused by a tooth root abscess. But CT proved otherwise!