Is an Endodontist a Dentist?

All endodontists are dentists. But less than 3% of dentists have done the extra training to become endodontists. After dental school, an endodontist completes at least two more years of focused dental training.

Is an endodontist the same as a dentist?

While all endodontists are dentists, less than three percent of dentists are endodontists. Just like a doctor in any other field, endodontists are specialists because they've completed an additional two or more years of training beyond dental school.

What kind of dentistry is endodontics?

Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerning dental pulp and tissues surrounding the roots of a tooth. “Endo” is the Greek word for “inside” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth.” Endodontic treatment, or root canal treatment, treats the soft pulp tissue inside the tooth.