endodontist


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en·do·don·tics

(ĕn′dō-dŏn′tĭks)
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the tooth root, dental pulp, and surrounding tissue.
en′do·don′tic adj.
en′do·don′tist n.
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endodontist

a dentist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and periapical tissues of the teeth.
See also: Medical Specialties
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun 1. endodontist - a dentist specializing in diseases of the dental pulp and nerve
dental practitioner, dentist, tooth doctor - a person qualified to practice dentistry
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endodontist

n endodoncista mf
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It is better to use sugarless gums or gums fortified with probiotics, zinc acetate and magnolia bark extract or eucalyptus-extract," said Dr Padma Gandi, specialist endodontist, RAK Hospital.
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It is better to use sugarless gums or gums fortified with probiotics, zinc acetate and magnolia bark extract or eucalyptus-extract,' said Dr Padma Gandi, specialist endodontist, RAK Hospital.
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-- [email protected] Dr Prashant Abhishek is Specialist Dental Surgeon and Endodontist at Wassan Specialty Dental Center.
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Robert Roda, a Scottsdale endodontist, is president of the Arizona Dental Association.
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Once your general dentist performs tests on the tooth and recommends therapy, he or she can perform the treatment or refer you to an Endodontist. Treatment usually involves one to three appointments.
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