RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 46, Issue 3, Article 1 – Equine Dentistry and the RVT

RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 46, Issue 3, Article 1 – Equine Dentistry and the RVT

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. Ontario RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching recorded sessions of OAVT presentations, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

If you obtain a score of 8 out of 10 (80%) or higher, you will receive a confirmation email which OAVT members can use as acceptable proof for their online CE record.

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1. What age do canine teeth erupt in horses?
2. Do all horses typically have canine teeth?
3. Is a special x-ray machine required for obtaining dental radiographs in horses?
4. Can the attending veterinarian delegate a dental extraction to the RVT?
5. Carbide files are used to remove sharp points on the canine and wolf teeth.
6. When should an IV catheter be placed?
7. What is a common α2 agonist sedative used for equine dentistry?
8. When sedation is not being used, what method may be used for restraint?
9. What is the minimum number of people required to safely take dental radiographs in horses?
10. What are the characteristics of hypsodont teeth?