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The following guide provides a range of resources on the general topic of endodontics.

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Last updated 13 October 2025

Created 11 January 2025

Guidelines and position statements

American Association of Endodontists
The AAE produces a range of guidelines and position statement. For a list of click more.

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• Access to Care
• AAE Guidance on the Use of Systemic Antibiotics in Endodontics
• AAE Guidance on Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Patients at Risk of Systemic Disease
• Antibiotic Prophylaxis Quick Reference Guide - 2017 Update
• Art and Science of New Materials in Endodontics
• Case Difficulty Assessment Form and Guidelines
• Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics
• Dental Dams
• Endodontic Competency: Executive Summary
• Endodontic Competency White Paper
• Endodontic Implications of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
• Guidelines for the Methodology of Cracked Tooth Studies
• Implants - 2019 Update
• Informed Consent Guidelines
• Maxillary Sinusitis of Endodontic Origin
• Natural Rubber Latex Allergy
• Paraformaldehyde-Containing Endodontic Filling and Sealing Materials
• Root Canal Safety Fact Sheet
• Scope of Endodontics: Dental Implants
• Scope of Endodontics: Extraction of Teeth
• Scope of Endodontics: Regenerative Endodontics
• Recommended Guidelines of the AAE for the Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries (revised 2013)
• Tooth Saving Tips
• Treatment Options for the Compromised Tooth
• Treatment Standards: Executive Summary
• Treatment Standards White Paper
• Use of Lasers in Dentistry
• Use of Microscopes and Other Magnification Techniques
• Use of Mouth Guards to Prevent Injury
• Use of Silver Points
• Vital Pulp Therapy - 2021
European Society for Endodontology
ESE S3 level clinical practice guidelines (2023)
The S3-level clinical practice guidelines in endodontics informs clinical practice, health systems, policymakers, other stakeholders and patients on the available and most effective treatments to manage patients with pulpitis and AP in order to preserve teeth over a patient's lifetime, according to the best comparative evidence currently available.
These ESE position statements represent the consensus of expert committees, convened by the European Society of Endodontology (ESE), and summarise current best evidence in the specific topics, as well as indicating appropriate clinical management strategies. The intention of the position statements is to provide the practitioner with relevant clinical guidance. For a list of the position statements click more.

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• Endodontic management of traumatized permanent teeth
• Management of deep caries and the exposed pulp
• The use of CBCT in Endodontics
• Revitalization procedures
• The use of antibiotics in Endodontics
• External Cervical Resorption
• Surgical extrusion, intentional replantation and tooth autotransplantation
• The restoration of root filled teeth

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Books

3D Imaging in Endodontics. 2023.
This book, now in an extensively revised second edition, is designed to provide the reader with a full understanding of the role of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in helping to solve many of the most challenging problems in endodontics. It will shorten the learning curve in application of this exciting imaging technology in a variety of contexts: difficult diagnostic cases, treatment planning, evaluation of internal tooth anatomy prior to root canal therapy, nonsurgical and surgical treatments, early detection and treatment of resorptive defects, and outcomes assessment.
Advanced Strategies for Tooth Extraction in Dentistry, 2024.
The book covers a wide range of topics, including complex extractions, impacted teeth, surgical techniques, management of complications, and specialised cases. The book takes a practical approach, combining evidence-based principles with clinical expertise to equip readers with the necessary tools to tackle challenging extraction cases confidently. Through clear explanations, detailed illustrations, and case examples, the book will serve as a valuable resource for dentists seeking to expand their expertise in tooth extraction.
Bioceramics in Endodontics, 2024.
This reference book focuses on overall makeup of dental bioceramics and relevant clinical situations in endodontics where various forms of bioceramics has been used to treat teeth successfully. It blends together detailed information on the physico-chemical and biological properties of bioceramics with their clinical application in endodontics, exploring history and chemistry, mechanical properties, advantages of bioceramics over other materials, and clinical cases with high definition pictures and videos demonstrating their usage across wide variety of clinical situations in endodontics.
Clinical Approaches in Endodontic Regeneration. 2019.
This richly illustrated book presents a summary of evidence in the literature on dentine-pulp interactions and regenerative endodontics which can be applied in clinical practice.
Clinical Atlas of Retreatment in Endodontics. 2021.
This pictorial guide offers step-by-step advice on retreating failed root canals. It provides evidence-based strategies, clinical explanations, and practical techniques, illustrated with full-colour photographs. The book demonstrates why endodontic failures occur, how to prevent them, and how to manage them in practice.
Common Complications in Endodontics. 2nd ed., 2025.
This extensively revised second edition covers common endodontic complications, their prevention, and management. It emphasizes accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and the use of digital radiography and CBCT. The book discusses procedural errors, endodontic-periodontal relationships, geriatric patient issues, medical emergencies, and precautions. New chapters address endodontic-orthodontic relationships, dento-legal considerations, and complications. High-quality photographs and tables aid understanding
Contemporary Endodontics for Children and Adolescents. 2023.
This book provides a comprehensive guide to endodontic treatment for children and adolescents, emphasising a holistic approach to pulp therapy. It covers the latest developments in dental pulp structure and function, the impact of carious lesions on the pulp, and the integration of pupal diagnostics with patient-dependent factors. The book details current treatments for caries-inflicted tooth damage, describes traditional and new pulp-treatment materials, and explores innovative biological approaches for pulp regeneration, such as the use of stem cells.
Endodontic Advances and Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines. 2022.
Covering a wide range of topics, including management of root canals, repair of perforation defects, removal of root filling materials, and alternatives to root canal treatment this book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date description of recent research findings and their impact on clinical practice.
Endodontic Materials in Clinical Practice. 2021.
Comprehensive in scope and fully illustrated, the book covers endodontic materials used from the pulp to the root-end and considers the location and technique for each of the materials presented.
Endodontic Microbiology. 2017.
Endodontic Microbiology, Second Edition presents a comprehensive reference to the microbiology, pathogenesis, management, and healing of endodontic pathosis, emphasizing the importance of biological sciences in understanding and managing endodontic disease and its interaction with systemic health.
Guided Endodontics. 2021.
This superbly illustrated book provides a comprehensive overview of guided endodontics, a technology-driven, contemporary treatment approach that represents a paradigm shift in endodontics. This book covers detailed step-by-step digital treatment planning and the clinical application of static guides and dynamic navigation systems for, both, surgical and non-surgical endodontic treatment.
Ingle's Endodontics. 2019.
This most recent revision of the "Bible of Endodontics" consists of 40 chapters with colour illustrations. New chapters include: achieving long-term success with endodontic therapy, regenerative endodontics, and more.
Microsurgery in Endodontics. 2017.
Microsurgery in Endodontics covers a wide array of microsurgical procedures and is enriched with over 600 instructive illustrations and photographs.
Minimally Invasive Approaches in Endodontic Practice, 2021.
9 chapters covering the latest minimally invasive approaches, guiding principles, instrumentation and technologies. Vital pulp therapies as alternatives to complete endodontic treatment are discussed in chapter two.
Pitt Ford's Problem-Based Learning in Endodontology, 2024.
This 2nd edition is updated with latest research and clinical evidence and is a touchstone to key areas concerning the dental pulp and the root canal system. The book includes diverse clinical cases covering topics such as non-odontogenic pain, pulp preservation, endodontic treatment, restoration, regenerative endodontic procedures, and trauma.
Each section is accompanied by images as well as further reading recommendations.
Platelet-Rich Fibrin Prf Applications in Endodontics. 2020.
This handbook, the first of its kind, is designed to help the clinician understand and use PRF in endodontics. It discusses the science, clinical applications, and techniques for specialists and general practitioners in a concise, easy-to-read format. The applications for PRF for each endodontic procedure are laid out step-by-step with accompanying photographs and case studies.
The Principles of Endodontics. 2020.
Fully revised and updated, the third edition applies endodontic theory to clinical practice in a pragmatic and user-friendly way. This comprehensive guide covers the core areas of endodontics, from embryology of the dentine-pulp complex to restoration of the endodontically treated tooth. The new edition includes advice on how to solve problems that can occur during treatment, and new self-assessment questions. With added colour photographs and line drawings, the book reflects the latest available material and equipment, and highlights interesting clinical cases.
Vital Pulp Treatment, 2024.
Vital Pulp Treatment is comprehensive reference work covering all aspects of vital pulp treatments in clinical practice.

For more books, go to the National Digital Library Books section and filter by subject heading Endodontics

Book Chapters

Clinical Approach to Regenerative Endodontics in Regenerative Approaches in Dentistry, 2021.
This book provides evidence-based information in the field of regenerative dentistry. A full description is provided of regenerative approaches in dentistry including regenerative endodontics and tooth repair, regenerative periodontics, regenerative assisted orthodontics, regenerative approaches in oral medicine, and dental tissue derived stem cells and their potential applications.

Refer to chapter 4, Clinical Approach to Regenerative Endodontics, pp 63 - 88.
Role of Endodontics in Dental Trauma in Modern Sports Dentistry, 2018.
This book provides a complete review of sports-related dentoalveolar trauma and care. It explains emergent care, the role of endodontics, surgical management, and dental restoration and address all aspects of the use of mouthguards and dental appliances.

Refer to Chapter 4: Role of Endodontics in Dental Trauma, pp 57-75.

Journals

Specialised journals on the topic

Australian Endodontic Journal
Full text access via publisher from 01/1998 to present
Full text access via DOSS from 02/2006 to present with a 12-month access delay.
European Endodontic Journal
Open access. 01/2016 to present
Also available via EBSCO (DOSS) and PubMed.
International Endodontic Journal
International Endodontic Journal (1980 to current), previously Journal of the British Endodontic Society (1967-1979)
Full text access via DOSS from 04/1967 to present with a 12-month access delay.
Full text access via publisher from 01/1997 to 12/2024.
Journal of Endodontics
Full text access available from 1995 onwards.

Journals related to the topic

Dental Traumatology
Previously known as Endodontics & Dental Traumatology (04/1985 to 12/1999) available via DOSS.
Full text access from DOSS from 02/2000 to present with a 12-month access delay.
Full text access from publisher from 01/1997 to 12/2024.
Odontology
Full text available via EBSCO (Dentistry and Oral Science Source database).
Available from 09/2003 to present with a 12-month access delay.

Journal article collections

BDJ Portfolio - Endodontics
This collection of articles from across the BDJ Portfolio (BDJ Open, BDJ Team, Bristish Dental Journal, Evidence-Based Dentistry) focuses on endodontics, including clinical articles, research papers and systematic reviews. Together, they provide a picture of current endodontic treatment options and techniques, aftercare and monitoring. It also features the BDJ Endodontics Themed Issue, April 2025.

Webinars

A number of videos and webinars are available from the ADA CPD Portal on the topic of Endodontics

For all webinars on this topic, filter by selecting:

Category: Endodontics
Type: Webinar and Video

Podcasts

The following podcasts are accessible via the ADA CPD Portal.

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Category: Endodontics
Type: Audio

Biominimalistic trends in endodontics: Are they really biological?
#Dental Files Podcast, 28 July 2025, 18m 12s
Learning outcomes:
• Identification of different aspects of minimally invasive endodontic practices.
• Reviewing available evidence and providing a justified critique of the topic.
• Providing best recommendation for clinical practice.
Cracked tooth dilemma: An endodontic perspective
#Dental Files Podcast, 23 June 2025, 18m 15s
Learning outcomes:
• Describe a simplified clinical classification of crack/fractures in teeth and illustrate the clinical presentation of each category.
• Develop an understanding of the different signs and symptoms and apply the proper diagnostic testing for accurate diagnosis.
• Discuss the biological and mechanical aspects in managing cracked teeth and illustrate a step-by step management approach.
Vital Pulp Therapy
#Dental Files Podcast, 24 April 2024, 21m 37s
Following his presentation at FDI 2023 in Sydney, Prof Peters discusses the contemporary approach to vital pulp therapy in a permanent molar tooth. He discusses diagnosis, the procedural steps involved, caries removal, material recommendations, and the ideal timing of a definitive restoration. Prof Peters also compares vital pulp therapy with conventional endodontic treatment, and advocates conservative treatment as a first-line intervention, wherever possible.
Endodontic Assumptions
#Dental Files Podcast, 11 December 2022, 8m 39s
In this interview, Professor Ove Peters encourages practitioners to be aware of the discrepancy between patient goals and practitioner goals, in endodontic therapy. He also recommends tailoring treatment to individual patients and discusses the possibility of vital pulp therapy as an alternative to full endodontic treatment in some cases.
Defining Endodontic Success
Written form of Endodontic Assumptions podcast published in ADA News Bulletin no 529, April 2023.

Educational modules

Endodontics: Basic Principles and Application in Practice
A set of modules published in March 2022 by the British Endodontic Society in collaboration with University of Manchester.
Topics covered:

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• Management of Deep Caries and the Exposed Pulp
• Access Cavities
• Irrigation
• Nickel Titanium Instruments in Endodontics
• Obturation
• Post Endodontic Restorations
• Risk Management in Endodontics
• Case Selection