title: [The first and second levels of care in endodontics].
abstract: Review of the literature shows a rather low success rate in root canal treatment. To make a correct diagnosis, to make a correct estimation of the difficulty, to work following 'standard of care' does not always simplify a root canal treatment. Referral to an endodontologist, a dentist with a specific competence and skills in endodontology, can be a solution. However, to establish a strict 'referral protocol' is not obvious. Good communication between first and second line is important to optimize the service to the patient.
authors.affiliation: endovangorp@skynet.be
authors.forename: Geertje
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Van Gorp
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D004708:Endodontics / Q000592:standards*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation