Consultant Endodontist

Responsible for differential diagnosis, control of pain of pulpal and/or periapical origin.

Orders necessary radiographs and performs appropriate diagnostic tests to establish diagnosis.

Advises patients as to the nature and severity of a problem and the necessary treatment.

Treats pathology of pulpal and/or periapical origin by performing as indicated, pulp capping, pulpotomy, pulpectomy, non-surgical treatment of root canals and periapical pathosis of pulpal origin; obturation of canals, selective surgical removal of pathological tissues resulting from pulpal pathosis, replantation, hemisection, root amputation; endodontic implants, and bleaching of discolored teeth.

Serves as primary consultant to the dental and medical services in diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of pulpal and/or periapical pathology.

Monitors endodontic treatment by other clinicians to ensure quality of endodontic treatment maintains high standards.

Advises and formulates dental policy regarding endodontic treatment for approval by the Chief of Specialty Dentistry.

Has functional supervision of endodontic operatory.

Monitors quantity and quality of endodontic supplies.

Advises the supply supervisor of needed adjustment in endodontic inventory.

As part of in-house educational program, offers periodic lecture material on all endodontic matters.

Quality assurance within the Endodontic Unit through written reports including continuing education and unit meetings.

Renders consultative opinions and directions to other Dentist and Physicians on Endodontic matters.

Continuously monitors future needs of manpower and equipment s.