title: Incorporating oral photography and endoscopy into the equine dental examination.
abstract: This article discusses the significant features and use of digital cameras, intraoral cameras, and oral endoscopes in equine dental practice. Although system features believed to be important have been listed, specific system recommendations have been omitted, since each veterinarian must individually determine the best system to meet practice clinical needs and budget. Veterinarians are encouraged to thoroughly research not only the camera/endoscope purchase but also the capabilities of the entire system, the compatibility of the system with different computer software programs, the reputation and service policies of the manufacturers, and references from other colleagues.
authors.affiliation: Animal Care Hospital, 8565 Hwy 64, Somerville, TN 38068, USA. achvet@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Stephen S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Galloway
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Easley
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D003729:Dental Care / Q000662:veterinary*; D003945:Diagnosis, Oral / Q000379:methods; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D006736:Horses; D009055:Mouth / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D057605:Natural Orifice Endoscopic Surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D023861:Photography, Dental / Q000662:veterinary*; D009057:Stomatognathic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology
keywords: Dental examination; Equine dentistry; Oral endoscopy; Oral photography