Endodontic Topics – Autumn
Course Director(s): Natasha Flake & Lindsey Yap
Credits: 1
Quarters/Yr of Program: Autumn / 3
Course Overview
Endodontics Topics prepares dental students to deepen their understanding of endodontic principles within the scope of general dentistry. Emphasis is placed on expanding knowledge and skills in preparation for clinical endodontic patient care.
Learning Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
- Interpret endodontic examination and diagnostic test findings.
- Diagnose pathoses of endodontic origin using correct pulpal and periapical diagnostic terminology.
- Formulate treatment plans for the endodontic care of patients, including emergency and definitive treatment plans.
- Provide emergency endodontic treatment: pulpectomy, pulpotomy, pulpal debridement, incision and drainage, caries control, and/or other palliative treatments.
- Provide vital pulp therapy, when indicated.
- Prescribe appropriate antibiotics and analgesics, when indicated.
- Cite guidelines for treatment of traumatic dental injuries.
- Determine when to treat and when to refer a case employing the “AAE Endodontic Case Difficulty Assessment Form and Guidelines.
- Recognize treatment options for conditions that may require referral to an endodontist: resorption, endo/perio lesions, apexification/regeneration cases, retreatment and endodontic surgery cases, and internal bleaching cases.
- Evaluate endodontic case prognosis and outcomes.
- Practice within a general dentist’s scope of practice in an ethical and professional manner.
UWSOD Competencies: C-09, C-14, C-28, C-12, C-16, C-17, C-11, C-18, C-26, C-19, C-23
Date last updated: 2026-09-23