Equine dental disease manifests in numerous ways, from difficulty in eating, nasal discharge to more subtle bitting and performance-related issues.
Equine dentistry has seen many advances over recent years, with improvements in diagnostic capabilities, extraction techniques, periodontal therapy and restorative dentistry. Computed Tomographic examination has become well established for imaging dental and sinus problems. An array of modern dental techniques are employed to treat dental complaints before tooth removal becomes necessary, and these include diastema widening, pocket debridement, interproximal bridging, interproximal odontoplasty, and endodontic therapy.
When tooth removal becomes necessary, this is performed in the standing, sedated patient with local anaesthesia. Oral extraction is possible in the majority of cases. In difficult cases where this is not possible, tooth sectioning and minimally invasive transbuccal extraction is employed, also in the standing patient.
Our hospital veterinary surgeons are consultants in their field, holding specialist qualifications endorsed with extensive clinical experience.
Will returned to the Newmarket Equine Hospital on completion of his surgical residency to join the referrals team and specialise in equine surgery. In February 2014 Will successfully passed the qualifying examinations of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons, becoming a Diplomate of the college and gaining recognition as a European Specialist in Equine Surgery.
Will has published several papers in peer reviewed scientific journals and presented both nationally and internationally, on subjects including soft tissue injuries to the tarsocrural joint and sinus surgery.
Prior to embarking on his veterinary career Will was a keen event rider, unfortunately Will no longer competes but still finds time to ride.
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BVSc MRCVS
BSc VetMB MRCVS
Jeremy qualified as a vet in 1998 from Cambridge University having previously done a degree in Animal Science at Nottingham University.
He enjoys all aspects of equine practice, especially sport and leisure horse veterinary work and equine dentistry. He is normally accompanied by his trusty canine companion, Ricky (from Romania) while out on his visit rounds.
He is a keen polo player in his spare time and loves breeding and training young ponies.