1. German equine dental association

2. 1. Official Meeting December 2001: 1. meeting of a number of equine dental practitioners: discussion of present situation of dental care for horses in germany. December 2001: 1. meeting of a number of equine dental practitioners: discussion of present situation of dental care for horses in germany. idea: how to improve the situation? idea: how to improve the situation?

3. Foundation in January 2002 Purpose: Purpose: The IGFP should give horses in germany a better future in their dental care. The IGFP should give horses in germany a better future in their dental care.

4. The name: IGFP International Association for the improvement of the function of the equine teeth. International Association for the improvement of the function of the equine teeth.

5. Statute Veterinarian and non-veterinarian dental practitioners should work together for the Veterinarian and non-veterinarian dental practitioners should work together for the improvement and developement of knowledge in Equine Dentistry improvement and developement of knowledge in Equine Dentistry and the practical implementation in their daily work. and the practical implementation in their daily work.

6. Members 161 members by january 2009 161 members by january 2009 29% certified and 71% non-certified 29% certified and 71% non-certified 58% veterinarians, 42% non-vet 58% veterinarians, 42% non-vet

7. website www.igfp-ev.de

8. Conferences Every february a 2-days conference with national and international speakers. Every february a 2-days conference with national and international speakers. Since 2009 german-english and english-german simultaneous translation Since 2009 german-english and english-german simultaneous translation

9. IGFP Meeting 2010 in Wiesbaden/Niedernhausen Saturday, 27.03.09 09.00 - 12.00 Members meeting 09.00 - 12.00 Members meeting Block 1: Basics and diagnostic Entrance speech held by the president Entrance speech held by the president Cavum dentis (dental cavity) of the cheek teeth: Microcomputertomographic investigation, Carsten Staszyk Cavum dentis (dental cavity) of the cheek teeth: Microcomputertomographic investigation, Carsten Staszyk Examination of the equine mouth regarding pre purchase exam, Carsten Vogt Examination of the equine mouth regarding pre purchase exam, Carsten Vogt Thoughts about the possible influence of riding methods on the standard of equine dentistry, Souel Maleh Thoughts about the possible influence of riding methods on the standard of equine dentistry, Souel Maleh Computer tomography of the equine head in a standing horse, Timo Zwick Computer tomography of the equine head in a standing horse, Timo Zwick

10. Saturday Block 2: Scientific news Micro-CT-results of extracted cheek teeth, Sophia Parzer/Hubert Simhofer Micro-CT-results of extracted cheek teeth, Sophia Parzer/Hubert Simhofer Reimplantation of extracted cheek teeth – utopia or chance?, Carsten Staszyk Reimplantation of extracted cheek teeth – utopia or chance?, Carsten Staszyk Anaesthesia of the maxillary nerve – a clinical survey, Clarissa Rieder Anaesthesia of the maxillary nerve – a clinical survey, Clarissa Rieder Equine caries – a computertomographic investigation, Regina Fitz Equine caries – a computertomographic investigation, Regina Fitz Bacteriological findings in EOTRH cases, Katharina Pieber/Hubert Simhofer Bacteriological findings in EOTRH cases, Katharina Pieber/Hubert Simhofer

11. IGFP Meeting 2010 in Wiesbaden/Niedernhausen Sunday morning programm, 28.03.09 Block 3: Management, organisation and education IAED, Will Phillips IAED, Will Phillips Situation of equine dentistry at the University of Veterinary Science (TIHO) in Hannover, Astrid Bienert Situation of equine dentistry at the University of Veterinary Science (TIHO) in Hannover, Astrid Bienert Business management in Equine Dentistry, Will Phillips Business management in Equine Dentistry, Will Phillips Block 4: The view out of the box Faeces with water syndrome, Ellen Kienzle Faeces with water syndrome, Ellen Kienzle Findings at the dentition of sheep, goats and cattle – an experience report from 2006 to 2010, Antrin Fricke Findings at the dentition of sheep, goats and cattle – an experience report from 2006 to 2010, Antrin Fricke Feeding of horses with sick teeth, Ellen Kienzle Feeding of horses with sick teeth, Ellen Kienzle

12. Sunday afternoon programm Block 5: Biomechanics and Complications Changing table angles, Dale Wearing Changing table angles, Dale Wearing Investigation of heat development during dental procedures in horses, Markus Wild Investigation of heat development during dental procedures in horses, Markus Wild Equilibration complications, Dale Wearing Equilibration complications, Dale Wearing Block 6: Last, but not least Management of root remains and granulomas after tooth extraction, Michael Nowak Management of root remains and granulomas after tooth extraction, Michael Nowak Innovations in x-ray diagnostics, Katharina Ros Innovations in x-ray diagnostics, Katharina Ros

13. Certifications performed 2-3x/year performed 2-3x/year point system similar to IAED point system similar to IAED not anonymous not anonymous every member, that wants to advertise on the website needs to be certified. every member, that wants to advertise on the website needs to be certified. former times: 1 year rule former times: 1 year rule Still a problem: standard of occlusal rehabilitation, therefore: examiners workshops Still a problem: standard of occlusal rehabilitation, therefore: examiners workshops

14. Workshops

15. Workshops Since 2006 we organised 7 workshops with Tony Basile(USA), 1 with Dr. Richard Miller(USA), 5 with Dale Wearing(Australia), 1 with Mark Slingsby(GB) and many with Tekla Gergely(HU) and Christie Dreessen(NL). Since 2006 we organised 7 workshops with Tony Basile(USA), 1 with Dr. Richard Miller(USA), 5 with Dale Wearing(Australia), 1 with Mark Slingsby(GB) and many with Tekla Gergely(HU) and Christie Dreessen(NL). Additionally 2-3x/year members of the IGFP met on non-supervised workshops to discuss their work. Additionally 2-3x/year members of the IGFP met on non-supervised workshops to discuss their work.

16. Meeting IAED mit Dr. Richard Miller 9.-13.01.2008 Christie Dreessen (NL), Tekla Gergely (HU), Ulf Berglund (S), Mai Nicolaisen (DK), Lalla Zidaric (DK), Carina Reimer (DK), Glenn Espensen (DK), Pellachin Matteo (ITL), Emilie Froidevaux (CH), Matilde Duch (ESP) + Studygroup: Angela Losberg, Martina Himmel-Stucke, Dr. Martina Kämpfer, Dr. Nicole Struckmann, Nicole Cludius, Antrin Fricke, Dr. Katharina Mueller Christie Dreessen (NL), Tekla Gergely (HU), Ulf Berglund (S), Mai Nicolaisen (DK), Lalla Zidaric (DK), Carina Reimer (DK), Glenn Espensen (DK), Pellachin Matteo (ITL), Emilie Froidevaux (CH), Matilde Duch (ESP) + Studygroup: Angela Losberg, Martina Himmel-Stucke, Dr. Martina Kämpfer, Dr. Nicole Struckmann, Nicole Cludius, Antrin Fricke, Dr. Katharina Mueller

20. having fun

21. what `s going on? accepted by the GPM – similar to AAEP accepted by the GPM – similar to AAEP strict rules: 1 member (vet) got excluded that did perform unacceptable work strict rules: 1 member (vet) got excluded that did perform unacceptable work 1 member & examiner (non-vet) because of sedating horses 1 member & examiner (non-vet) because of sedating horses german equine dentistry textbook 2010 german equine dentistry textbook 2010 equine dental surgery group equine dental surgery group

22. European meeting, Demonstration day 25.03.2010 Veterinarian and non- veterinarian equine dental practitioners meet and discuss the right of work, qualification, certification and client- veterinarian-dentist-relationship 25.03.2010 Veterinarian and non- veterinarian equine dental practitioners meet and discuss the right of work, qualification, certification and client- veterinarian-dentist-relationship 26.03.2010 Outstanding professional instructors show their understanding of equine okklusal rehabilitation: Dale Wearing (IAED/Advanced certified, head examiner, Mark Slingsby (IAED/Adv.C, Ex), Christie Dreessen (IAED/C), Dr. Carsten Vogt (Cert.EquD) 26.03.2010 Outstanding professional instructors show their understanding of equine okklusal rehabilitation: Dale Wearing (IAED/Advanced certified, head examiner, Mark Slingsby (IAED/Adv.C, Ex), Christie Dreessen (IAED/C), Dr. Carsten Vogt (Cert.EquD)

23. further goals Legalisation of the work of dental practitioners in germany. Workpermit only, when person is certified. Legalisation of the work of dental practitioners in germany. Workpermit only, when person is certified. Basic Certification of all active members. Basic Certification of all active members. Continuing Education of the members Continuing Education of the members Set up of an Advanced Certification Set up of an Advanced Certification Positive relationship to the IAED Positive relationship to the IAED

24. Don´t be mean..

25. ..let´s learn 2gether!

26. ..to the welfare of the horse

27. THANK YOU!