A Patient Is in Need of a Root Canal

question 28

Multiple Choice

A patient is in need of a root canal. He should make an appointment with a dentist who specializes in:

• A) endodontics.
• B) orthodontics.
• C) pedodontics.
• D) periodontics.

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