Bill Lomas

Image: Bill uses a horse's skull to demonstrate his work

Bill is renowned for his calm & patient manner

Bill trained as an equine dental technician in the United States, before setting up his own business in the UK. Since its first incarnation, his practice has continued to grow, and his reputation has spread widely. In June 2005, Bill was featured in "Equestrian Now - South West", under the headline "It's all in a day's work for Bill, the globe-trotting equine dentist."

He lives in Devon and travels extensively throughout the South West. He also spends some time every year abroad, working with polo ponies, race-horses and show-jumpers in Spain. Bill also travels to Kenya every year for a safari - but this is much more than a holiday as Bill spends at least three of the days of his 'break' tending to equine teeth.

He has been involved with horses most of his life and currently owns five. Lennox is a chestnut Hanoverian/Hackney cross gelding that Bill schools and takes hunting. Bruno is a striking Welsh section D gelding that Bill does everything with, including riding club competition, and Brooke, a gorgeous Hackney stallion that Bill rides and drives, and Gentle the handsome Belgian warmblood. Last but not least is Polly, a mare with a severe parrot mouth who Bill rescued - see the link in the 'See Also' box on the right.

He shares his love of horses - and his professional interest in dentistry with his wife Emma Saunders, a qualified dental hygienist.

Bill's calm and quiet approach is much appreciated by his clients. Judy Reddan of The Grange Equestrian Centre in Okehampton was delighted when Bill succesfully treated one of their horses that had previously presented a severe challenge. Thanks to Bill's patience, the horse - which had always had to be sedated prior to treatment - can now be treated without any medication.