Endodontic Education & Training

Endodontics covers a broad clinical range — from routine root canal treatment and pulp diagnosis through retreatment of failed cases, management of procedural complications, microscope-assisted endodontic surgery, and the complex canal anatomy that defines some of the most technically demanding procedures in dentistry. For general dentists and specialists working to expand or refine endodontic competence, structured education helps build both diagnostic reasoning and procedural consistency across straightforward and complex presentations. This page is the central entry point for endodontics training on OHI-S — covering the full scope of clinical topics, complexity levels, and learning formats available within the category, so you can navigate toward the training that fits your current clinical needs.

• Broad topical coverage — foundational root canal technique, endodontic retreatment, microscope-assisted procedures, apical microsurgery, perforation management, broken file removal, root resorption, and complex canal anatomy
• Multiple learning formats — online courses with CE credits, live seminars and hands-on workshops, and free introductory content within one platform
• Expert-led education — faculty drawn from internationally recognized endodontists and clinician-researchers with active specialist practices

Why Structured Endodontic Training Matters

Endodontics rewards systematic learning at every stage of clinical experience. The reasons to pursue structured education go beyond closing a single technique gap:

• Complex presentations — MB2 canals, C-shaped anatomy, obliterated canals, and ledged roots — require procedural confidence that develops through deliberate study, not accumulated exposure alone
• Retreatment and complication management demand a different clinical logic than initial treatment: broken file retrieval, perforation closure, and root resorption each involve decision trees that are rarely intuitive without structured learning
• Microscope-assisted endodontics and apical microsurgery have expanded what is achievable in a general practice setting — but only for clinicians who have built the diagnostic and technical framework to use them consistently
• CBCT interpretation, conservative endodontics, and biologically driven treatment planning continue to evolve; staying current requires ongoing, case-relevant education rather than a single training event
• Knowing when to treat, when to refer, and how to sequence retreatment vs. extraction is as clinically consequential as technique — and it develops through structured, evidence-aligned learning

Topics Covered in Endodontics Training

Endodontics training on OHI-S is organized across four clinical areas. Diagnosis and pulp biology covers pulpitis and apical periodontitis of permanent teeth, acute pain management, CBCT interpretation, and the biological basis of endodontic healing. Root canal treatment and technique addresses crown-down technique, single- and multi-rooted tooth endodontics, conservative endodontics, C-shaped canals, MB2 treatment, obliterated canals, root canals with a ledge, and complex canal anatomy management. Retreatment and complication management covers endodontic retreatment, broken file removal, perforation closure, root resorption treatment, and root canals with procedural errors. Microscope endodontics and microsurgery addresses microscope-assisted endodontics, apical microsurgery, retrograde filling, and surgical management of periapical pathology.

Learning Paths: Online Courses, Seminars, and Free Resources

OHI-S provides endodontics training across multiple formats through a single platform used by dental professionals in 40+ countries.

Online endodontics courses let you study structured clinical content on demand, with CE credits indicated on eligible courses and lessons. OHI-S is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
→ Explore Online Endodontics Courses

Free endodontics learning includes clinical videos, introductory lectures, and webinars covering core endodontic topics at no cost.
→ Explore Free Endodontics Learning

In-person seminars, congresses, and hands-on workshops provide direct clinical access to leading endodontics faculty, covering hands-on technique, microscope use, retreatment protocols, and microsurgical training across multiple cities.
→ Explore Endodontics Seminars and Events

Learn from Leading Endodontics Educators

Domenico Ricucci brings rigorous histopathological and biological depth to pulp diagnosis and endodontic healing. Fabio Gorni addresses endodontic retreatment and complication management with direct clinical authority. Arnaldo Castellucci covers the full scope of clinical endodontics, from foundational technique through advanced canal management. Michael Solomonov and Yoshi Terauchi contribute specialized expertise in microscope-assisted endodontics and broken file retrieval. Gianluca Plotino addresses conservative endodontics and modern instrumentation concepts. Enrico Cassai, Angelo Cardarelli, and Federico Foschi extend the curriculum into retreatment, microsurgery, and complex clinical presentations.