Endodontist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Endodontist includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Reviewing patients' medical history and discussing their symptoms and concerns.
Utilizing dental instruments and x-ray equipment to determine the cause of patients' oral pain and discomfort.
Formulating suitable treatment plans based on the diagnosed dental condition.
Performing apicoectomies to treat persistent inflammation or infection occurring in the bony area around the end of the tooth.
Maintaining teeth that have previously undergone root canal procedures.
Replanting teeth that have been knocked out of patients’ mouths.
Completing comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and progress notes on each patient.
Performing non-surgical root canal treatment to treat damaged or infected tooth pulp.
Performing endodontic surgery to clean canals that contain calcium deposits, assist in making accurate diagnoses, and treat damaged root surfaces or surrounding bone.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Endodontist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Endodontist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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