Endodontists perform more radical channel treatments to treat teeth pain that requires specialized training
CHICAGO; 1 October 2025 / Prnewswire/ – according to new items sharing the American AssociationThe percentage of patients looking for the training of endodontists to treat teeth pain and rescue their natural teeth through the treatment of root canals has increased in recent years.
Based on insurance claims processed by 2020-2024, the share of endodontists in endodontic therapy and the percentage of patients undergoing treatment has been developed over time- an indication that more patients are looking for the care of an endodontist to save their natural teeth. An endodontist has 2-3 years additional training and training in extremely specialized procedures to save teeth through the treatment of radical channels.
Specifically, the percentage of endodontic treatments performed by endodododontists has steadily increased by 9.8% in this four -year period, from 34.6% in 2020 to 44.4% in 2024.
Based on insurance claims processed from 2020 to 2024, the share of endodontists in endodontic therapy and the percentage of patients undergoing treatment have been developed over time – an indication that more patients are looking for endodontists to save their natural teeth. Specifically, the percentage of endodontic therapies performed by endodododontists increased by 9.8% over this four-year period, from 34.6% in 2020 to 44.4% in 2024. In addition, the percentage of patients seen by endododontists increased by 920%-from 36% of patients to 2020 to 2020%.
“The latest data confirm what we hear based on the recent GPS focus findings: More patients who need root treatment or advanced tooth pain treatment refer to endodontics,” said Steven J. Katz, DDS, MS, president of the American Union. “Endodontists work closely with dentists to provide patients with the best care for their individual needs – optimizing the latest diagnostic and therapeutic tools to treat teeth pain and save natural teeth.”
In a national consumer survey carried out earlier this year by the US Association of Endodontists, adults expressed high value in their oral health, as evidenced by the fact that 94% of respondents said it was important for them to maintain their natural teeth as much as possible. While some patients may be afraid of radical channels, the research found that this widely used procedure Relieve dental pain And saving natural teeth is common and produces favorable results. Specifically, 45% of adults say they had a radical channel and 71% of adults who have undergone a channel root procedure are happy to have chosen to have a radical channel instead of teeth extraction.
“While it is understood that no one really wants to undergo a radical channel, the new data shows that patients realize that it is the best process to save their tooth, relieve dental pain and avoid a painful extraction that may take significant time down,” he added. “Similar to the overall tendency of more people looking for special medical care in recent years, it is encouraging to see that dentists are increasingly working with endodontists to determine the best treatment for patients to maintain their teeth and benefit their overall oral health.”
On AAE survey and data analysis
The US Association of Endodontists (AAEs) has been fluent in analyzing national dental insurance requirements from 2020 to 2024 to identify emerging trends in endodontic care and references. In addition, AAE dealing with Atomik Research, an independent market research service, to conduct an online survey for 1,019 US adults. The survey was carried out on February 19 to 27, 2025, with a margin of Error of ± 3 percentage points at 95 %confidence level. Together, the analysis of fluent requirements and the research of Atomik consumers provide a comprehensive view of increasing demand for endodontic treatment and the importance of Americans to maintain their natural teeth.
About the American Association of Endodontics
The American Association of Endodontists is a dental organization of experts recognized by the American Dental Union and a global resource for knowledge, research and education for the profession, members and the public. Representing more than 8,000 members worldwide, endodontics are special to save teeth and have additional training and use specialized techniques and technologies to perform the treatment and diagnosis of roots and diagnose and treat teeth pain. Patients can find an endododinist in their area by visiting the AAE website at Find my endodontist – American Association of Endodontics.
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