Equine Dental School of Texas
The Equine Dental School of Texas specializes in preparing Equine Dental Practitioners for Certification as well as for the Workforce. Equine Dentistry is a highly skilled position that requires extensive Knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology of the Equine's Head and Oral Cavity, Countless hours of hands on Supervised working Experience, Horsemanship Skills, and a Large Network. If Horses are your Passion, this is for You.
Upcoming Classes
May 2024
Held at
21000 Interstate-27
Canyon, Tx 79015
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Call for more information and exact dates - 806 - 681-1820
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July 2024
Held at
21000 Interstate-27
Canyon, Tx 79015
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Call for more information and exact dates - 806 - 681-1820
September 2024
Held at
21000 Interstate-27
Canyon, Tx 79015
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Call for more information and exact dates - 806 - 681-1820
November 2024
Held at
21000 Interstate-27
Canyon, Tx 79015
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Call for more information and exact dates - 806 - 681-1820
School Information
ED101 - Beginning Equine Dentistry - $4,600
ED201 Intermediate Equine Dentistry - $2,500
ED250 Equine Dentistry Wet Lab - $500 (if needed - optional)
ED301 Advanced Equine Dentistry - $1,000
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Each semester is10 days and offered every other month.
In order to complete the Course, a student must complete
3 - 10 Day Semesters - ED101, ED201, ED301
(Must pass ED101 prior to taking ED201 and pass ED201 prior to taking ED301)
(This process requires a minimum of 3 trips to the facility in Canyon, every other month)
80 Course Hours (Contact Hours) in each 10 Day session
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Course Hours
Classes - 8am-5pm
(Lunch Break 12pm-1pm)
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ED 101 – Beginning Equine Dentistry - 80 Hours
The prerequisites for this class are Basic Horsemanship Skills and Basic knowledge of the Equine. Students will learn the basic anatomy of the
Head, Neck, and Dentition of the Equine, learn the procedures used in correcting problems associated with the equine dentition, and will gain
hands on experience in correcting those problems.
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ED 201 – Intermediate Equine Dentistry - 80 Hours
The prerequisites for this class are ED101 or a similar course and practical experience in the
field as a beginning Equine Dental Practitioner performing 25-50 procedures.
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ED 250 – Equine Dentistry Wet Lab - 40 Hours (optional)
The prerequisite for this class is ED 201.
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ED 301 – Advanced Equine Dentistry - 80 Hours
The prerequisites for this class is ED101, ED201 & ED250.
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ED250. Students must represent the skill level and proficiency in ED250 to pass the program, in order to be eligible for ED301.
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Boarding Information
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Room and Board are not Included? Room accommodations are as Follows. We do
have Hookups and Stalls available at $15 day.
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Best Western Palo Duro - Canyon, Tx (3 Miles)
Holiday Inn Express - Canyon, Tx (3 Miles)
Hampton Inn & Suites - Canyon, Tx (3 Miles)
Buffalo Inn - Canyon, Tx (4 Miles)
Motel 6 - Amarillo, Tx (9 Miles)
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Course of Instruction
Equine Dental Training Program
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Students will learn the skills required to not only
Float the Buccal and lingual aspects of the
Equine’s Dentition, but also correct the
malocclusions associated with the Equine’s
Dentition in a captured environment. A certain
level of Horsemanship is required, and will also
be instructed, in order to perform these manipulations. Graduating students can expect
to seek job offers in the Veterinarian Technician
field specializing in Equine Dentistry, job offers
from Equine Dental Professionals as an Equine Dental Assistant, as well as building a business
as a self-employed practitioner seeking a license from the Texas Veterinary Board of Medical Examiners. This license will be attainable
following the Final Semester of this program for qualified candidates.
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Before completion of the course, a student must
be able to complete an equine dental procedure
from start to finish without assistance in a
satisfactory time (under 1 hour), with satisfactory
results (Success Rate of 80%). Upon completion
of the course, a student will receive a Certificate
of Completion from the “Equine Dental School of
Texas” as being a capable practitioner, and will
then be eligible for testing for State Licensing.
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Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools
and Colleges, Austin, Texas.