endodontist
[/ˌɛndoʊˈdɑːntɪst/]
nounpl: endodontists
endodontista
1. A dental specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases of the dental pulp and root canal system
The endodontist performed a root canal procedure to save the patient's tooth.
O endodontista realizou um tratamento de canal para salvar o dente do paciente.
2. A dentist with advanced training in endodontics, the branch of dentistry dealing with tooth pulp
I was referred to an endodontist because my regular dentist suspected I needed root canal therapy.
Fui encaminhado a um endodontista porque meu dentista suspeitava que eu precisava de terapia de canal.
In Brazil and the USA, endodontists are highly specialized dental professionals who typically require additional years of postgraduate training beyond dental school. They are often sought out when general dentists identify the need for root canal treatment. The profession is well-established in both countries, with professional associations like the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) and similar organizations in Brazil maintaining high standards for education and practice.
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