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quote Why do some veterinarians try so hard to prevent non-veterinarians from working in the field of equine dentistry? The reasons vary. Some sincerly do not understand the importance of and need for thorough dental care, and as a result believe that anyone offering to provide it is "selling snake oil." Most realize their horse dentistry skills are lacking, as they have not sought further equine dental education than that provided by veterinary colleges, and therefore do not offer the service. And, some may have seen some unqualified equine dental practitioners doing poor, or even harmful work. Good and bad practitioners exist in both the veterinary and non-veterinary field, so that is why it is important that those working for change strive continually to make sure the exceptions in the regulations are for "qualified" horse dental practitioners. The veterinarians making the most noice are those who are attempting to "prevent competition and protect their turf." If these veterinarians were sincerely concerned with improving the well being of the horse as they claim in their goals, they would welcome the oppurtunity to increase availability of equine dental health and work rather than against knowledgeable equine dental practitioners. Individuals interested in helping horses by providing better dental health care, incl certified graduates of the Academy of Equine Dentistry and the American School of Equine Dentistry and others who have tested and passed certification in the International Association of Equine Dentistry, have usually studied many times the anatomy as well as the function of the structures than veterinarians, and so it seems logical that these practitioners would be legally allowed to work in the profession in which they have been educated and prepared. Instead of allowing only those who have not studied much practical equine dental health care, yet hold a veterinary license. to offer horse dental care, it makes more sense to allow individuals who have studied the subject and performed sufficient amounts of work to gain certification by reputable organizations or institutions to provide the service, in collaboration with or under supervision of licensed veterinarians who care about horses. quote
DVM Tom Allen IAED/C