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PRACTICAL AND EDUCATIONAL LEVELS OF ACHIEVEMENT
The Academy of Equine Dentistry provides a grading system for the practical aspects of Equine Dentistry.
The purpose of this program is to provide students with achievable goals. These goals advance
professionalism in the Equine Dental Practitioner. Essentially, GOOD dentistry is EDUCATED dentistry,
which is the primary objective.
Dental and Anatomy Courses offered by the Academy are:
 PG-1 Level dentistry courses (100 credits)
PG-2 Level dentistry courses (100 credits)
PG-3 Level dentistry courses (100 credits)
A-150 Anatomy course (24 credits)
The steps through the system are shown below:
| Practical Grade |
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Courses
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Credit
Amount |
PG-1 STUDENT
1st time (first week)
1st time (second week)
1st time (3 days)
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D-101
D-201
A-150 |
50 credits
50 credits
24 credits |
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The A-150 course is optional at this time but is necessary for certification.
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PG-2 REPEAT STUDENT
2nd time (first week)
2nd time (second week) |
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D-102
D-202 |
50 credits
50 credits |
PG-3 CERTIFYING STUDENT OR CONTINUING EDUCATION
3rd time (first week)
3rd time (second week)
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D-103
D-203 |
50 credits
50 credits |
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Students cannot attempt cerification in three consecutive classes. There must be one year between PG-1 and PG-3 attempting certification.
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PG-4 ADVANCING STUDENT
1st time through (examination required)
2nd time through (examination required)
3rd time through (examination required)
4th time through (examination required)
Special Project
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D-301
D-302
D-303
D-304
D-306 |
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits |
PG-5 MASTERING STUDENT
Must be approved by the Examining Committee. |
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Total: |
1064 credits |
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Requirements for all Practical Grades are outlined on the "CERTIFICATION" page.
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PG-1 is known as first level.
PG-2 is known as second level.
PG-3 is known as third level, continuing education or attempting first level certification, and when completed, "Certified Equine Dentist" (CEqD).
PG-4 is known as advancing level, and when completed, "Advanced Certified Equine Dentist" (ACEqD).
PG-5 is known as mastering level, and when completed, "Master Certified Equine Dentist" (MCEqD).
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