German equine dental German equine dental associationassociation

1. Official Meeting1. Official Meeting December 2001: 1. meeting of a December 2001: 1. meeting of a

number of equine dental number of equine dental practitioners: discussion of present practitioners: discussion of present situation of dental care for horses in situation of dental care for horses in germany.germany.

idea: how to improve the situation? idea: how to improve the situation?

Foundation in January 2002Foundation in January 2002 Purpose:Purpose: The IGFP should give horses in The IGFP should give horses in

germany a better future in their germany a better future in their dental care. dental care.

The name: IGFPThe name: IGFP International Association for the International Association for the

improvement of the function of the improvement of the function of the equine teeth. equine teeth.

StatuteStatute

Veterinarian and non-veterinarian Veterinarian and non-veterinarian dental practitioners should work dental practitioners should work togethertogether for the for the

improvement and developement improvement and developement of knowledgeof knowledge in Equine Dentistry in Equine Dentistry

and the and the practical implementationpractical implementation in their daily work. in their daily work.

MembersMembers 161 members by january 2009161 members by january 2009 29% certified and 71% non-certified29% certified and 71% non-certified 58% veterinarians, 42% non-vet58% veterinarians, 42% non-vet

websitewebsite

www.igfp-ev.dewww.igfp-ev.de

ConferencesConferences Every february a 2-days Every february a 2-days

conference with national and conference with national and international speakers. international speakers.

Since 2009 german-english and Since 2009 german-english and english-german english-german simultaneous simultaneous translationtranslation

IGFP Meeting 2010 in IGFP Meeting 2010 in Wiesbaden/NiedernhausenWiesbaden/Niedernhausen

Saturday, 27.03.09Saturday, 27.03.09 09.00 - 12.0009.00 - 12.00 Members meetingMembers meeting

Block 1: Basics and diagnosticBlock 1: Basics and diagnostic

Entrance speech held by the presidentEntrance speech held by the president

Cavum dentis (dental cavity) of the cheek teeth: Cavum dentis (dental cavity) of the cheek teeth: Microcomputertomographic investigation, Carsten StaszykMicrocomputertomographic investigation, Carsten Staszyk

Examination of the equine mouth regarding pre purchase Examination of the equine mouth regarding pre purchase exam, Carsten Vogtexam, Carsten Vogt

Thoughts about the possible influence of riding methods Thoughts about the possible influence of riding methods on the standard of equine dentistry, Souel Malehon the standard of equine dentistry, Souel Maleh

Computer tomography of the equine head in a standing Computer tomography of the equine head in a standing horse, Timo Zwickhorse, Timo Zwick

Saturday Block 2: Scientific newsSaturday Block 2: Scientific news

• Micro-CT-results of extracted cheek teeth, Micro-CT-results of extracted cheek teeth, Sophia Parzer/Hubert SimhoferSophia Parzer/Hubert Simhofer

• Reimplantation of extracted cheek teeth – Reimplantation of extracted cheek teeth – utopia or chance?, Carsten Staszykutopia or chance?, Carsten Staszyk

• Anaesthesia of the maxillary nerve – a Anaesthesia of the maxillary nerve – a clinical survey, Clarissa Riederclinical survey, Clarissa Rieder

• Equine caries – a computertomographic Equine caries – a computertomographic investigation, Regina Fitzinvestigation, Regina Fitz

• Bacteriological findings in EOTRH cases, Bacteriological findings in EOTRH cases, Katharina Pieber/Hubert SimhoferKatharina Pieber/Hubert Simhofer

IGFP Meeting 2010 in IGFP Meeting 2010 in Wiesbaden/NiedernhausenWiesbaden/Niedernhausen

Sunday morning programm, 28.03.09Sunday morning programm, 28.03.09Block 3: Management, organisation and educationBlock 3: Management, organisation and education

IAED, Will PhillipsIAED, Will Phillips

Situation of equine dentistry at the University of Situation of equine dentistry at the University of Veterinary Science (TIHO) in Hannover, Astrid BienertVeterinary Science (TIHO) in Hannover, Astrid Bienert

Business management in Equine Dentistry, Will PhillipsBusiness management in Equine Dentistry, Will Phillips

Block 4: The view out of the boxBlock 4: The view out of the box

Faeces with water syndrome, Ellen KienzleFaeces with water syndrome, Ellen Kienzle

Findings at the dentition of sheep, goats and cattle – Findings at the dentition of sheep, goats and cattle – an experience report from 2006 to 2010, Antrin Frickean experience report from 2006 to 2010, Antrin Fricke

Feeding of horses with sick teeth, Ellen KienzleFeeding of horses with sick teeth, Ellen Kienzle

Sunday afternoon programmSunday afternoon programm

Block 5: Biomechanics and ComplicationsBlock 5: Biomechanics and Complications

• Changing table angles, Dale WearingChanging table angles, Dale Wearing

• Investigation of heat development during Investigation of heat development during dental procedures in horses, Markus Wilddental procedures in horses, Markus Wild• Equilibration complications, Dale WearingEquilibration complications, Dale Wearing

Block 6: Last, but not leastBlock 6: Last, but not least

• Management of root remains and granulomas Management of root remains and granulomas after tooth extraction, Michael Nowakafter tooth extraction, Michael Nowak

• Innovations in x-ray diagnostics, Katharina Innovations in x-ray diagnostics, Katharina RosRos

CertificationsCertifications performed 2-3x/yearperformed 2-3x/year point system similar to IAEDpoint system similar to IAED not anonymousnot anonymous every member, that wants to advertise every member, that wants to advertise

on the website needs to be certified.on the website needs to be certified. former times: 1 year ruleformer times: 1 year rule Still a problem: standard of Still a problem: standard of

occlusal rehabilitation, therefore: occlusal rehabilitation, therefore: examiners workshopsexaminers workshops

WorkshopsWorkshops

WorkshopsWorkshops Since 2006 we organised 7 workshops Since 2006 we organised 7 workshops

with Tony Basile(USA), 1 with Dr. with Tony Basile(USA), 1 with Dr. Richard Miller(USA), 5 with Dale Richard Miller(USA), 5 with Dale Wearing(Australia), 1 with Mark Wearing(Australia), 1 with Mark Slingsby(GB) and many with Tekla Slingsby(GB) and many with Tekla Gergely(HU) and Christie Gergely(HU) and Christie Dreessen(NL). Dreessen(NL).

Additionally 2-3x/year members of the Additionally 2-3x/year members of the IGFP met on non-supervised workshops IGFP met on non-supervised workshops to discuss their work.to discuss their work.

Meeting IAED mit Dr. Richard Meeting IAED mit Dr. Richard MillerMiller

9.-13.01.20089.-13.01.2008 Christie Dreessen (NL), Tekla Gergely Christie Dreessen (NL), Tekla Gergely

(HU), Ulf Berglund (S), Mai Nicolaisen (HU), Ulf Berglund (S), Mai Nicolaisen (DK), Lalla Zidaric (DK), Carina Reimer (DK), Lalla Zidaric (DK), Carina Reimer (DK), Glenn Espensen (DK), Pellachin (DK), Glenn Espensen (DK), Pellachin Matteo (ITL), Emilie Froidevaux (CH), Matteo (ITL), Emilie Froidevaux (CH), Matilde Duch (ESP) + Studygroup: Matilde Duch (ESP) + Studygroup: Angela Losberg, Martina Himmel-Angela Losberg, Martina Himmel-Stucke, Dr. Martina Kämpfer, Dr. Stucke, Dr. Martina Kämpfer, Dr. Nicole Struckmann, Nicole Cludius, Nicole Struckmann, Nicole Cludius, Antrin Fricke, Dr. Katharina MuellerAntrin Fricke, Dr. Katharina Mueller

having funhaving fun

whatwhat`s going on?`s going on? accepted by the GPM – similar to AAEPaccepted by the GPM – similar to AAEP strict rules: 1 member (vet) got strict rules: 1 member (vet) got

excluded that did perform unacceptable excluded that did perform unacceptable workwork

1 member & examiner (non-vet) 1 member & examiner (non-vet) because of sedating horsesbecause of sedating horses

german equine dentistry textbook 2010 german equine dentistry textbook 2010 equine dental surgery group equine dental surgery group

European meeting, European meeting, Demonstration dayDemonstration day

25.03.201025.03.2010 Veterinarian and non- Veterinarian and non-veterinarian equine dental practitioners veterinarian equine dental practitioners meet and discuss the meet and discuss the right of work, right of work, qualification, certification and client-qualification, certification and client-veterinarian-dentist-relationshipveterinarian-dentist-relationship

26.03.201026.03.2010 Outstanding professional Outstanding professional instructors show their understanding of instructors show their understanding of equine okklusal rehabilitation: Dale equine okklusal rehabilitation: Dale Wearing (IAED/Advanced certified, Wearing (IAED/Advanced certified, head examiner, Mark Slingsby head examiner, Mark Slingsby (IAED/Adv.C, Ex), Christie Dreessen (IAED/Adv.C, Ex), Christie Dreessen (IAED/C), Dr. Carsten Vogt (Cert.EquD)(IAED/C), Dr. Carsten Vogt (Cert.EquD)

further goalsfurther goals Legalisation of the work of dental Legalisation of the work of dental

practitioners in germany. Workpermit practitioners in germany. Workpermit only, when person is certified.only, when person is certified.

Basic Certification of all active members. Basic Certification of all active members.

Continuing Education of the membersContinuing Education of the members Set up of an Advanced Certification Set up of an Advanced Certification Positive relationship to the IAEDPositive relationship to the IAED

Don´t be mean..Don´t be mean..

..let´s learn 2gether!..let´s learn 2gether!

..to the welfare of the horse..to the welfare of the horse

THANK YOU!THANK YOU!