Equine Dental Care

Release Date: 7/29/2025

DOI: 10.32473/edis-vm273-2025

Agriculture

Abstract

Oral health plays a crucial role in your horse’s overall health and well-being. This publication discusses equine dental anatomy, dental examination, common dental issues, signs of dental problems, and preventive measures. Written by Sally DeNotta and Brittany L. Justesen, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2025.

About this Publication

This document is VM273, a publication of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date July 2025. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2025 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

How to Cite

DeNotta, S., & Justesen, B. (2025). Equine Dental Care. EDIS, 2025(4). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-vm273-2025

Authors

Sally DeNotta

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University of Florida

clinical associate professor, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville, FL

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Brittany Justesen

former Extension agent II, B.S., livestock & forages, UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County

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