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First time
student
is referred to as
PG-1


Second level
students are
referred to as
PG-2


Third level
students
are referred to as
PG-3.
Certification
can be attempted
at this time.
(minimum one year)


PG-4
students are
referred to as an
Advancing Student


PG-5
students are
referred to as a
Mastering Student
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)
      PG-4 Level dentistry courses (100 credits)
      A-150 Anatomy course (24 credits)

The steps through the system are shown below:
Practical Grade Courses
Credit
Amount
PG-1 STUDENT
1st time (first week)
1st time (second week)
1st time (3 days)

D-101
D-201
A-150
50 credits
50 credits
24 credits
The A-150 course is optional at this time but is necessary for certification.
PG-2 STUDENT
2nd time (first week)
2nd time (second week)

D-102
D-202
50 credits
50 credits
PG-3 STUDENT
3rd time (first week)
3rd time (second week)
D-102
D-202
50 credits
50 credits
PG-4 STUDENT
4th time (first week/optional)
4th time (second week)
D-103
D-203
50 credits
50 credits
Students cannot attempt cerification in three consecutive classes. There must be one year between PG-1 and PG-4 attempting certification.

PG-5 ADVANCING STUDENT
1st time through (examination required)
2nd time through (examination required)
3rd time through (examination required)
4th time through (examination required)
5th time through (examination required)
6th time through (examination required)
7th time through (examination required)
Special Project


D-301
D-302
D-303
D-304
D-305
D-306
D-307
D-308
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits
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Requirements for all Practical Grades are outlined on the "CERTIFICATION" page.

D-103
D-203
50 credits
50 credits
Students cannot attempt cerification in three consecutive classes. There must be one year between PG-1 and PG-4 attempting certification.
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

D-301
D-302
D-303
D-304
D-306
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits
50 credits
       
Requirements for all Practical Grades are outlined on the "CERTIFICATION" page.
    PG-1 is known as first level.

    PG-2 is known as second level.

    PG-3 is known as third level or continuing education.

    PG-4 is known as attempting First Level Certification, and when completed, "Certified Equine Dentist" (CEqD).

    PG-5 is known as attempting Advanced Certification, and when completed, "Advanced Certified Equine Dentist" (ACEqD).


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