OpenDentist NotesAI clinical notes for endodontic procedures
Root canal treatment generates some of the most detailed clinical records in dentistry. OpenDentist captures every step — from initial diagnosis through to obturation — so you can focus on the procedure instead of the paperwork.
The endodontic documentation challenge
Endodontic treatments are technically demanding and require meticulous documentation. Every canal system is different, and the clinical record needs to reflect the specific decisions made during each procedure.
Complex clinical data
Endodontic notes must capture pulp vitality testing results (cold test, electric pulp test, heat test), periapical radiographic findings, tooth-specific diagnosis (reversible pulpitis, irreversible pulpitis, pulp necrosis, apical periodontitis), and the rationale for treatment decisions. This is a lot of structured data to record while focusing on a technically challenging procedure.
Multi-visit procedures
Many root canal treatments span two or more visits. Each visit requires its own set of notes with continuity from the previous appointment — what was done, what medication was placed, what working lengths were established, and what remains to be completed. Maintaining this thread of clinical information across visits is error-prone when done manually.
How OpenDentist captures endodontic data
Speak naturally while you work. The AI understands endodontic terminology and structures your notes automatically.
Pulp status and diagnosis
When you discuss pulp testing results with your patient or nurse — "cold test positive on the UR6, delayed and lingering response" — the AI extracts the findings and maps them to the correct diagnostic category. Periapical status, tenderness to percussion, sinus tract presence, and mobility are all captured from natural speech.
Working length and canal morphology
Dictate your working lengths as you establish them — "MB1 is 19.5mm, MB2 is 18mm, DB is 20mm, palatal is 21mm" — and the AI records each canal with its measurement. References to canal morphology (Type II, confluent canals, calcified canals) are recognised and documented.
Irrigation and medication
The AI captures irrigation protocols (sodium hypochlorite concentration, EDTA, chlorhexidine), ultrasonic activation, inter-appointment medicaments (calcium hydroxide, Ledermix), and temporary restoration materials. If you mention a specific protocol, it appears in the notes.
Obturation technique
Whether you use lateral condensation, warm vertical compaction, continuous wave technique, or a carrier-based system, the AI documents the method along with the sealer used, master cone size, and any tug-back observations. Post-operative radiographic findings are noted when discussed.
Example endodontic note sections
A typical AI-generated endodontic note includes these structured sections.
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