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  • FAQ
    • How do I go about training to become an equine dental technician?
    • Can you explain the different categories of equine dental procedures?
    • Where can I train to be formally recognised as an EDT in this country?
    • I have trained as an EDT in the USA/Australia. Am I formally recognised in the UK?
    • Can you recommend any EDTs who would be willing to accept an apprentice?
    • I understand that there is a DEFRA exemption order for EDTs being finalised
    • If I attend your Advanced Theoretical Equine Dental Technician Course will I be formally recognised as an EDT?
    • I have heard of qualified EDTs that sedate horses and inject local anaesthetics – is this legal?
    • What knowledge and skills are required for the exam? Are there any recommended books?
    • What are the requirements for the BEVA/BVDA exam and how do I get a place?
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Training can be obtained formally by undertaking a 3-year degree course for example at Hartpury College . This will cover the theoretical side of the work and successful attainment of the degree will exempt you from the theoretical part of the BEVA/BVDA exam. Practical experience has to be obtained outside the course, working with other qualified EDTs.

The BAEDT have a list of EDTs willing to assist trainees and also run introductory courses in equine dentistry and BEVA provide a 2 day Advanced Theoretical EDT Course which must be attended as part of the entry requirements to sit the BEVA/BVDA exam. This is to help prepare for the theoretical part of the exam. (The dates for the Advanced Theoretical EDT Course 2008 are 22nd & 23rd August 2008).