The American School of Equine Dentistry is in Purceville, Virginia. Veterinarian Raymond Q. Hide, the instructor, established the school in 1994. Certified equine dentists from throughout the world periodically assist with instruction at the institution. Coursework includes anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, equine behavior, terminology, performance dentistry, disease, business, equipment and tools, and professional ethics. All courses are four weeks long. As of January 2011, the fee for each course, including textbooks and materials, is $5,995.
The Academy of Equine Dentistry is a Glenns Ferry, Idaho, school staffed by one veterinarian and other certified equine dentists. In 2011, the head instructor and certified veterinarian in residence at the academy is Bernard Fletcher. The school teaches six courses, beginning with First Level Beginning Dentistry and concluding with Fifth Level Advanced Dentistry. Each successive level builds on information presented in the previous course. Courses range in length from 24 to 100 hours. Amenities include radiology and surgery rooms, rigid and flexible endoscopy video and 25 in-house horse stalls.
The Midwest Equine Dental Academy is in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The purpose of the school is to train a reputable core of equine dentists to allow large animal veterinarians to focus on issues other than the oral health of horses. The instructors are Ron Hildebrand and Lori Fredrickson. Hildebrand is the school's founder. He is a veterinarian and an active member of the American Association of Equine Veterinarians and the International Association of Equine Dentistry. Fredrickson is an equine dentist with 25 years of experience. Programs at the Academy are four weeks long and cost $6,000 as of January 2011.
Master Certified Equine Dentist and former rodeo performer Randy Riedinger founded the Texas Institute of Equine Dentistry. Certified equine dentists, veterinarian Mart Brillhart and other instructors without listed qualifications teach courses at the school. Tuition as of January 2011 is $6880. This fee covers three levels of equine dentistry and a supplemental course equine head and neck anatomy. Facilities at the school include classrooms, a horse stable and a number of horse skulls that are used in instruction. Courses are run seasonally and last three weeks each.