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Good dentistry contributes to a happy healthy horse

Whatever your passion.. Doesn't your horse deserve quality dentistry provided by trained professionals dedicated to helping you achieve your horsemanship goals?

About the AAED Inc

The Australasian Association of Equine Dentistry AAED Inc is a not for profit incorporated association with the primary function of pursuing the development of National Accreditation and Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) competency based training for Equine Dental Providers in
Australia. The AAED Inc has been working in consultation with AgriFood Skills Australia to develop a National Equine Dentistry Qualification at Diploma level.

Diploma Project Status 

After four years of frustrating negotiations the AgriFood Skills Australia Diploma project has been suspended. Resistance from the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) and a lack of support from State Primary Industry Departments has left AgriFood with no options for progressing the project at the National Reference Group (NRG) level.

Veterinary Association Policy Opposes Diploma

AVA policy currently supports Diploma level dentistry to be performed by veterinarians only, even though there is an established non veterinary Diploma job role and established businesses delivering these services both in Australia and around the world.

Public Demand Being Ignored

We have strong support from the public for a national Diploma qualification and although we have provided over 2000 public support signatures, the needs and wants of the horse owning public appears to be falling on deaf ears.

State Legislation Supporting a Veterinary Monopoly - Horse Owners Lose

Any state legislation which supports a veterinary profession monopoly on Diploma level services removes the right of horse owners to choose who delivers dentistry services. This eliminates competition and will result in increased costs to the horse owner.

Industry Regulation Welcome Post Diploma Qualification

The Equine Dental Industry has been working constructively with AgriFood to develop National competencies for Diploma level dentistry. These standards for training would allow industry regulation to proceed. This in turn will protect the horse owners right to choose a service provider and protect Equine Welfare.

Restriction Of Trade

The AAED Inc believes that delays in the development of a national Diploma qualification is damaging the industry and that action to restrict Diploma services to veterinarians is anti competitive. See Weekly Times articles "Equine Dentistry in Decay" and "Lang Opts Out of Dentistry"

What you can do to help

1/ Complete the Diploma Job Role statement support letter via the main menu or Click here

2/ Register your details on our home page to receive updates on the current situation regarding the suspension of the National Diploma in Equine Dentistry project.

3/ Ring your local member of parliament and request they investigate why state Primary Industry Departments are ignoring the wishes of horse owners. Find your local member here.

4/  Send an email  to the Minister for Primary Industry in your state requesting they protect your right to employ a Diploma level equine dentist of your choice

NSW   The Hon. Kristina Hodgkinson                This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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