Brackets 1/2, 3/4, 5/6
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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
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Spring - Bracket 1/2
Fall - Bracket 3/4 Spring - Bracket 5/6 Fall - Level 7 Certification/Dental Summit |
Fall - Bracket 1/2
Spring - Bracket 3/4 Fall - Bracket 5/6 Fall - 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.
You also MUST have evaluated, balanced and charted the required number of horses prior to attending your next bracket.
You also MUST have evaluated, balanced and charted the required number of horses prior to attending your next bracket.
