This textbook could not have been produced without the encouragement and help of many people. We thank our families for their patience and support throughout the writing, editing, and production. We were fortunate to have so many quality colleagues to contribute many chapters in this work. We hope that covering the many topics by worldwide authors has given us a chance to present a thorough documentation of the art and science of Equine Veterinary Dentistry. We are indebted to the excellence and patience of the editing and production staff of Harcourt Brace (W. B. Sounders, London) and, in particular, to Catriona Byres, Deborah Russell, and to Emily Pillars for their skill.
