Brackets 1/2, 3/4, 5/6
Brackets 1/2
Equipment needed: • Clipboard • Pens • Notebook What you can expect: • Equine anatomy • Equine dental terminology • What is Natural Balance Dentistry • Demonstration by instructors • Pre-dental exam • Charting • Introduction to simulator work, instrument placement • Question and answer time • Observation of upper level students • Introduction to practical work • Simulator work • Introduction to equipment • How to order instruments • Explanation of homework for level 3&4 |
Brackets 3/4
Prior to Level 3, students must have preformed and charted 25-35 pre-dental exams, as well as have completed and passed the EQ50 exam. These levels focus on starting more practical work. Equipment needed: • Speculum • Incisor float • Full set of instruments • Gloves, pail, towel, brush etc. • Charts What you can expect: • Equine anatomy • Equine dental terminology • Simulator work • Independent practical work • Question and answer time • Charts and charting • Presentation of homework findings • Introduction to bodywork • Explanation of homework for Levels 5 & 6 |
Brackets 5/6
Prior to Level 5, each student must perform and chart 35-45 full mouth balances.
Equipment needed:
• All from previous levels
What you can expect:
• Equine anatomy
• Equine dental terminology
• Simulator work
• Question and answer time with lower level students
• Practical work independently, and with a lower level student
• Presentation of homework findings
• Advanced instrument placement and techniques
• Start research project
• Explanation of Certification process and Thesis
Prior to Level 5, each student must perform and chart 35-45 full mouth balances.
Equipment needed:
• All from previous levels
What you can expect:
• Equine anatomy
• Equine dental terminology
• Simulator work
• Question and answer time with lower level students
• Practical work independently, and with a lower level student
• Presentation of homework findings
• Advanced instrument placement and techniques
• Start research project
• Explanation of Certification process and Thesis
Level 7 Certification & DENTAL SUMMIT
These courses take place together, separate from the courses for Brackets 1-6
Level 7 - Certification
Prior to Certification each student must send an “intent to certify” to the school, and perform and chart 45-55 full mouth balances, with the work performed in an hour or less per horse. Including a summary of horses balanced, grouped by similarity.
Students must also produce a paper and oral presentation on a research topic of your choice. For certifying, you must present an outline of your research subject/thesis.
This class is a 5-day intensive course that focuses on refining each student’s practical and theoretical understanding, all while being evaluated for Certification.
Be prepared for 1-2 full days in the classroom, followed by 3-4 days in the barn.
Dental Summit-Continuing Education
Students are due for continuing education every 2 years to maintain certification.
When returning for your first Dental Summit (2 years post-certification), each student must present a full outline of their research project/thesis.
When returning for your second Dental Summit (4 years post-certification) each student must present a completed research project/thesis.
*The Center for Natural Balance Horse Dentistry reserves the right to change the above at any point in time.
Level 7 - Certification
Prior to Certification each student must send an “intent to certify” to the school, and perform and chart 45-55 full mouth balances, with the work performed in an hour or less per horse. Including a summary of horses balanced, grouped by similarity.
Students must also produce a paper and oral presentation on a research topic of your choice. For certifying, you must present an outline of your research subject/thesis.
This class is a 5-day intensive course that focuses on refining each student’s practical and theoretical understanding, all while being evaluated for Certification.
Be prepared for 1-2 full days in the classroom, followed by 3-4 days in the barn.
Dental Summit-Continuing Education
Students are due for continuing education every 2 years to maintain certification.
When returning for your first Dental Summit (2 years post-certification), each student must present a full outline of their research project/thesis.
When returning for your second Dental Summit (4 years post-certification) each student must present a completed research project/thesis.
*The Center for Natural Balance Horse Dentistry reserves the right to change the above at any point in time.
A SAmple school day schedule
8:30 - Breakfast together
9:30 - Class begins
1:00 - Lunch
2:00 - Class continues
5:00 - Q & A
7:00 - Dinner
8:00 - Night Class (until 9)
9:30 - Class begins
1:00 - Lunch
2:00 - Class continues
5:00 - Q & A
7:00 - Dinner
8:00 - Night Class (until 9)
Example Timelines for Schooling
Spring - Bracket 1/2
Fall - Bracket 3/4 Spring - Bracket 5/6 Winter - Level 7 Certification/Dental Summit |
Fall - Bracket 1/2
Spring - Bracket 3/4 Fall - Bracket 5/6 Winter - Level 7 Certification/Dental Summit |
Remember, deposits are due two months in advance of each class and homework for each level is to be completed and sent to Spencer 2 weeks before class with charts brought to class.