title: Current practice in endodontics.
abstract: The aim of this series of six articles is to improve the quality of endodontic treatment in general dental practice by considering what is currently being taught in dental schools. This first article considers the rationale behind endodontic treatment, what we are aiming to achieve and why. It looks at the dental and medico-legal issues which dictate the standards of our practice, and sets out the programme for the series.
authors.affiliation: Glasgow Dental Hospital and School, Glasgow.
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Carrotte
mesh_terms: D003786:Dental Pulp Cavity / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004708:Endodontics / Q000193:education / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018915:Root Canal Preparation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D012390:Root Canal Therapy / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D012388:Root Canal Irrigants