Webinar

Tusk problems in elephants: Challenges and treatments

Veterinary professionals
Pharmacists

Wildlife Veterinary Medicine
Wildlife Dentistry

Dental issues in general – and tusk problems in particular – are frequently encountered in elephants, both in zoological settings and in the wild. In some cases, these conditions can even lead to fatal outcomes. This webinar will highlight the different types of tusk pathology in elephants and present the most appropriate treatment options, based on the latest guidelines and clinical experience.
 English only
  Veterinary professionals (target audience), Pharmacists
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Why should I take this course?

  • Discuss the physiology and development stages of the tusks in elephants

  • Understand the challenges of veterinary dentistry in elephants
  • Dive into the most suitable treatments options and best outcomes

Course Lessons

Meet your instructor

Dr. Yves Debosschere

Dr. Yves Debosschere graduated from Ghent University in 1992 and worked for ten years in mixed practice before starting his first formal training in veterinary dentistry in 2001. He later pursued advanced education in dentistry and oral surgery, and since 2018 he has run his own consulting practice focusing on companion animals, wildlife, and zoo dentistry. Since 2024, he has also served as a wildlife dentistry consultant for Tsavran Consultancies. He has been a board member of EVDS/EVDF since 2015 and will assume the presidency of the European Veterinary Dental Foundation in 2025.