Endodontics is the branch of dentistry which is concerned with the morphology, physiology, and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Its study and practice encompass the basic and clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp, the etiology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.

Source Note: The provisions of this §119.2 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective September 6, 1991, 16 TexReg 4622.