Endodontics is that branch and specialty of dentistry concerned with the morphology physiology and pathology of the dental pulp and periradicular tissues. Most certified specialists can practise the full scope of a general dentist in addition to their area of specialty a restricted to specialty registrants practice is restricted to their area of specialty this information is provided to assist the public and is not meant to define the technical scopes of practice. Dental specialties a specialty is an area of dentistry that has been formally recognized by the national commission on recognition of dental specialties and certifying boards as meeting the specified requirements for recognition of dental specialties and national certifying boards for dental specialties. Some dentists choose to obtain two to six more years of education by entering a dental specialty while general dentists do have a wide array of knowledge in all areas of clinical dentistry specialists are focused on one specific niche inside of dentistry and often have more knowledge than general dentists in that specific area