1. The branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the dental pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth.
Usage: Used as a mass noun (uncountable); typically refers to the field or specialty itself; Medical/dental field-specific term

Examples

• She decided to specialize in endodontics after completing her dental degree.
• The dentist referred the patient to an endodontist for root canal treatment, which falls under endodontics.
• Endodontics focuses on treating infections inside the tooth.
• Modern endodontics uses advanced imaging technology to diagnose pulp problems.
• The patient needed endodontics to save the tooth from extraction.