Endodontists are dental specialists who focus on diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of the dental pulp and surrounding tissues. They evaluate and diagnose problems with the dental pulp(infections, abscesses, and traumatic injuries) and provide root canal treatment to remove infected or damaged pulp to save the affected tooth. Endodontists also place dental fillings and perform other related procedures. provide pain management and sedation options to ensure patients are comfortable during treatment and provide preventive care and health screenings to patients to help maintain healthy teeth and gums.

To become an Endodontist, the doctor must complete a bachelors degree in a relevant field such as biology, chemistry, or pre-dental, they then need to complete four years of dental school and earn a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. After that, they have to complete a residency program in general dentistry, which typically lasts 2-3 years and is accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA). After graduating, they need to get certification from the American Board of Endodontics (ABE) and then they need to maintain certification through ongoing continuing education and recertification exams. Finally, they need to get a Florida dental license to practice dentistry. Altogether, it takes 10-11 years to become an endodontist in Miami.

A good endodontist should have extensive knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of the dental pulp and surrounding tissues, strong technical skills and attention to detail to perform complex endodontic procedures. They should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients and have a commitment to ongoing education and staying current with the latest advances in endodontics.

Below you'll find doctors we consider to be the best endodontists in Miami.