Description
Undertake equine dental procedures as appropriate for the horse and the agreed treatment plan. Specific interventions may vary in accordance with national and EU legislation.
May include:
– examination of teeth
– removal of sharp enamel points using manual rasps only
– removal of small dental overgrowths (maximum 4mm reductions) using manual rasps only
– rostral profiling of the first cheek teeth (maximum 4mm reductions), previously termed “bit seat shaping”
– removal of loose deciduous caps
– removal of supragingival calculus
Alternative labels
carry out equine teeth procedures
carry out equine dental practices
carry out equine dental measure
carry out equine dental measures
perform equine dental procedure
perform equine dental procedures
carry out equine teeth procedure
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Carry out equine dental procedures is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Equine dental technician: Equine dental technicians provide routine equine dental care, using appropriate equipment in accordance with national legislation.
Optional skill
Carry out equine dental procedures is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
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