NDC # 3: The Role of Endodontics in Multidisciplinary Care

Course Description

The Role of Endodontics in Multidisciplinary Care: What Endo Brings to the Table

Endodontics plays a critical role in comprehensive treatment planning, restorative success, and long-term patient outcomes. In this session, Dr. Richard Schwartz will explore how endodontic diagnosis and therapy integrate with the broader scope of multidisciplinary dentistry.

Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of when to involve an endodontist, how endodontic decisions influence restorative and periodontal planning, and what clinical considerations help preserve tooth structure while optimizing prognosis.

Through real-world cases and practical guidance, Dr. Schwartz will highlight the unique value endodontics brings to collaborative care — and how improved communication between providers can elevate results for every patient.

Richard E. Schwartz, DDS is a board-certified endodontist with decades of clinical experience and a respected leader in advanced endodontic care. A graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Schwartz has served as a clinician, educator, and mentor throughout his career, with a focus on evidence-based treatment and interdisciplinary collaboration.

He is known for his practical approach to complex endodontic diagnosis, retreatment, and restorative planning, and has lectured extensively on the integration of endodontics within comprehensive dentistry. Dr. Schwartz’s work emphasizes preserving natural dentition, improving case outcomes, and strengthening communication across specialties to enhance patient care.

***Register for the remaining two Study Club Sessions at a discounted rate!

January 27: Dr. Richard Schwartz - The Role of Endodontics in Multidisciplinary Care, What Endo Brings to the Table

March 24: Dr. Joel Diaz - 3D Printing 101