for the endodontic treatment, and refer complex cases for specialist management. United States In the United States after finishing a dental degree, a dentist must undergo 2–3 additional years of postgraduate training to become an Endodontist. American Dental Association (CODA) accredited programs are a minimum of two years in length. Following successful completion of this training, the dentist becomes Board eligible to sit for the American Board Of Endodontology examination. Successful completion of board certification results in Diplomate status in the American Board of Endodontics. Although general dentists can perform endodontic treatment, there are several things which set endodontists apart. Endodontists use microscopes during treatment to better treat the small internal anatomy of teeth without taking away too much tooth structure, or causing iatrogenic damage. Also, endodontists use CBCT (3D imaging) to assess case difficulty and for diagnosis and treatment planning of endodontic cases. See also American Association of Endodontists Dental implant Endodontic therapy Journal of Endodontics Oral and maxillofacial surgery Ralph Frederick Sommer, an early developer of endodontics Regenerative endodontics Root canal References External links Organizations American Association of Endodontists American Board of Endodontics British Endodontic Society Canadian Academy of Endodontics European Society of Endodontology Indian Association of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics International Federation of Endodontic Associations Publications Journal of Endodontics Research (JofER) International Endodontic Journal