The graduates of this specialization will gain these knowledge, skills and abilities -

Knowledge:

• Evaluates the health conditions and classifies the pathological processes of the dental pulp and periapical tissues.
• Scientifically and technically bases and integrates the diagnosis and endodontic treatment alternatives with adherence to the standards that govern professional practice.
• Establishes, based on solid knowledge, the differential diagnosis of pulpal pathological processes and adjacent tissues.
• Plan and carry out the appropriate procedures for each endodontic case applying the most advanced techniques of instrumentation and obturation of canals.
• Acquire skill and prepare treatments with microscopic magnification
• Plans and performs scientifically endorsed innovative procedures to carry out endodontic treatments.
• Plan and execute non-surgical re-intervention in root canal treatments
• Plan and execute treatments that require endodontic microsurgery.
• Manages and successfully resolves endodontic pathological processes in dental organs with open apices and traumatized teeth.
• Attends to and resolves endodontic emergencies.
• Applies digital technology for the recognition of dental anatomy and the management of pulp alterations and periapical tissues.
• Practice evidence-based dentistry (EBP)
• Incorporates and applies biosafety standards in the professional practice of the specialty of endodontics.

Skills and abilities:

• Has the capacity to incorporate new technologies and equipment to influence the effective solution of pulp problems.
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary research teams in the area of ​​their competence for the purpose of solving problems in the area of ​​oral health.
• Is professional, ethical and applies the principles of equality and environment to respond in a specialized and holistic manner to the needs of the users of its services.

Attitudes and Values:

• Act naturally, kindly and easily in the dentist-patient relationship, generating empathy and trust in them.
• Develop your profession with the legal and administrative knowledge that enables a quality practice, according to the demands of today's society.