Our Services

At Dental Vet, we approach every exam and procedure with the latest research and evidence-based medicine in mind. We pride ourselves on being ahead of the curve, taking a proactive and patient-first approach. From routine dental maintenance to complex endodontic procedures, every service is designed to improve the comfort and long-term health of our patients.

Equine Dentistry

Equine Dentistry

Routine dental maintenance, including comprehensive examination of all dental and oral tissues as well as a full dental chart with recommendations.

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Lifetime Dental Care

Lifetime Dental Care

Our vets will work with you and your horse on a comprehensive and tailored preventative dental care plan.

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Advanced Dental Procedures

Advanced Dental Procedures

Performing everything from endodontics, restorations, extractions and treating advanced periodontal disease.

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Equine Wellness Services

Equine Wellness Services

These include wellness consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, faecal egg counts (FEC), drenching, blood testing for metabolic disease, radiographs, euthanasia services and lameness work ups.

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In-Clinic Services

In-Clinic Services

Take advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities our clinic has to offer. We are equipped with stables and yards with post, rail and mesh fencing and reticulated paddocks for your convenience. Clients can leave their horses for dental treatments, or stay and watch.

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Mobile Services

Mobile Services

While we pride ourselves on our industry-leading clinic, we also bring premium care directly to your property when needed. Our mobile units are fully equipped to bring the same quality of care wherever you are.

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Equine Dentistry

Equine Dentistry

Routine dental maintenance is the foundation of good equine health. Every appointment comes complete with a comprehensive oral examination of all dental and soft tissues, a detailed dental chart, and tailored recommendations for at-home and ongoing care.

Regular professional dentistry keeps your horse comfortable, prevents hidden pain, and supports long-term performance.

Lifetime Dental Care

Lifetime Dental Care

Healthy mouths aren’t just genetics; they’re maintained through a lifelong commitment to proactive, preventative dental care. Our veterinarians will work with you to create a customised lifetime dental care plan for your horse, based on age, workload, diet, and dental history. From foals to seniors, we help you stay ahead of potential dental problems.

An attentive dental plan is the best way to reduce the risk of painful conditions, expensive treatments, and performance setbacks later in life.

Advanced Dental Procedures

Advanced Dental Procedures

When issues arise, our vet team is equipped to perform complex restorative and surgical procedures, including endodontics, restorations, extractions, and advanced periodontal therapy.

Using state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging, years of clinical experience and evidence-based medicine, we aim to save every tooth possible. We’re experts in the veterinary equine dental field, which is why vets around Western Australia refer their complex dental patients to us.

Equine Wellness Services

Equine Wellness Services

Dental Vet also offers a range of general equine health services as optional add-ons. It’s our way of providing greater convenience and continuity of care to our clients.

Our veterinarians can perform vaccinations, microchipping, faecal egg counts (FEC), drenching, blood tests for metabolic disease, radiographs, lameness work-ups, and euthanasia services.

Enhance your dental appointment by adding these services to make the most of your visit.

In-Clinic Services

In-Clinic Services

Our purpose-built Forrestdale clinic provides a calm and professional environment specifically designed for equine dentistry.

Facilities include secure stables, a yard with post-and-rail fencing, and reticulated paddocks for horses staying with us.

Clients are welcome to stay and watch their horse’s procedure or leave them in our care for treatment, whichever suits you best.

Mobile Services

Mobile Services

While we’re proud of our industry-leading clinic, we understand some horses are more comfortable at home.

Our mobile dental units are fully equipped to provide the same premium standard of care on-farm, across Perth.

Whether for convenience or comfort, our goal is to make every appointment safe, thorough, and stress-free.

FAQs

Where in Perth is Dental Vet located?

Dental Vet is based at 440 Nicholson Road, Forrestdale WA, just south of Perth. Our purpose-built equine dental clinic provides a calm, safe space for routine and advanced dental procedures. As fully qualified veterinarians, we can also provide our patients with a range of wellness services for your convenience.

The clinic is just off Armadale Road. It’s also worth noting that there are two driveways onto the property. The first driveway when heading south down Nicholson Road, which usually has a Dental Vet sign out the front, is the driveway to access the clinic. Look for the big grey gates and push the button to open them.

Does Dental Vet offer a mobile service?

While we love welcoming clients to our state-of-the-art clinic, we also understand that sometimes on-farm consultations and treatments are preferred for your convenience.

Our fully equipped mobile service is available throughout Perth’s south-east corridor and nearby regions, including Perth, Armadale, Byford, Oakford, and Serpentine. However we can travel as far south as Harvey, east to Toodyay or north to Lower Chittering, typically anywhere around 100km of the Forrestdale clinic.

If you’re unsure whether we can visit your area, get in touch and we’ll be happy to confirm.

What does Dental Vet do?

We’re Western Australia’s only dedicated equine dental veterinary clinic, offering both comprehensive routine and advanced equine dentistry. Our services include dental examinations, floating, extractions, fillings, root canal therapy, periodontal therapy, and oral X-rays.

As part of your appointment, we offer a variety of wellness services for your convenience. Our veterinarians can perform vaccinations, microchipping, faecal egg counts (FEC), drenching, blood tests for metabolic disease, radiographs and lameness work-ups.

We also pride ourselves on providing compassionate care and thorough examinations, so we provide sedation for our patients for their comfort and to allow us to properly diagnose and treat any dental pathology present.

Who performs the dental work?

All procedures are carried out by registered veterinarians Dr Kirsten Jackson and Dr Victoria Kö-Peternelj, veterinarians with postgraduate qualifications in equine dentistry. Each has extensive training and provides clinical and educational support for referring veterinarians.

As veterinary surgeons, they can administer sedation safely, diagnose complex dental issues, carry out patient wellness assessments and perform advanced medical or surgical treatments.

Our Veterinary Nurse Kelly Dunford and Veterinary Assistant Meg Burns support every procedure, ensuring each appointment runs smoothly and that your horse remains calm and comfortable throughout.

What equine animals does Dental Vet treat?

Dental Vet provides care for all equine species including horses, ponies, donkeys and mules. Our team is experienced in managing the unique dental needs of each, ensuring every patient, from the smallest miniature to the largest draft horse, receives safe, effective and compassionate treatment.

Why is equine dental care important?

Dental problems can cause pain, weight loss and behavioural problems. Many horses hide discomfort until it becomes severe. Unfortunately by the time they present symptoms, the issue has usually escalated to severe infections and disease which can impact the lifespan of their smile and overall health. For ridden horses, placing a bit in a painful mouth can make them resist, act out, or even become dangerous. Studies show almost 60% of Western Australian horses have some form of peripheral caries, often linked to local diet and water pH 1. This highlights why regular, professional veterinary dental examinations are essential for horse health in our region.

Whether you've got a new foal, referring a patient for review, or are worried about your horse's wellbeing, we're here to help!