Mongolian horse herders extract certain premolars, called wolf teeth, from the mouths of horses before the animals turn two years old, usually with the aid of a screwdriver. This form of equine ...

When discussing our dental health, we are familiar with commonly used terms such as plaque, cavity, or root canal. But discussing our horses' teeth can be a bit more confusing: Mesial. Occlusal ...

Dental problems are a common cause of oral pain, discomfort when ridden and difficulty eating. Because of this, most horse owners recognise the importance of regular dental inspection and treatment.

Just like humans, horses can have tooth problems that make them ornery and sap their productivity. So to keep their horses in top shape, Mongolian herders started experimenting with equine dentistry ...