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<journal-meta>
<journal-id>2215-3411</journal-id>
<journal-title><![CDATA[Odovtos International Journal of Dental Sciences]]></journal-title>
<abbrev-journal-title><![CDATA[Odovtos]]></abbrev-journal-title>
<issn>2215-3411</issn>
<publisher>
<publisher-name><![CDATA[Facultad de Odontología. Universidad de Costa Rica]]></publisher-name>
</publisher>
</journal-meta>
<article-meta>
<article-id>S2215-34112025000200011</article-id>
<article-id pub-id-type="doi">10.15517/ijds.2025.64886</article-id>
<title-group>
<article-title xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[The role of the endodontist in palliative care]]></article-title>
<article-title xml:lang="es"><![CDATA[El rol del endodoncista en los cuidados paliativos]]></article-title>
</title-group>
<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type="author">
<name>
<surname><![CDATA[Meneses-Guzmán]]></surname>
<given-names><![CDATA[José Pablo]]></given-names>
</name>
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</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<aff id="Af1">
<institution><![CDATA[,Universidad de Costa Rica Facultad de Odontología Departamento de Ciencias Restaurativas]]></institution>
<addr-line><![CDATA[ ]]></addr-line>
<country>Costa Rica</country>
</aff>
<pub-date pub-type="pub">
<day>00</day>
<month>08</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<pub-date pub-type="epub">
<day>00</day>
<month>08</month>
<year>2025</year>
</pub-date>
<volume>27</volume>
<numero>2</numero>
<fpage>11</fpage>
<lpage>14</lpage>
<copyright-statement/>
<copyright-year/>
<self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&amp;pid=S2215-34112025000200011&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_abstract&amp;pid=S2215-34112025000200011&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><self-uri xlink:href="http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_pdf&amp;pid=S2215-34112025000200011&amp;lng=en&amp;nrm=iso"></self-uri><abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="en"><p><![CDATA[Abstract This article addresses the crucial role of the endodontist in Palliative Care, focusing on the oral health of individuals with advanced diseases or a limited life expectancy. It highlights the importance of early detection of subclinical pathologies and the prevention of oral complications that can impact the patient's quality of life (1). The endodontist, as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributes to the planning of non-invasive treatments and the improvement of patient well-being (2). Additionally, the article underscores the need for academic training in Palliative Care for endodontists, as well as the importance of communication with other professionals responsible for each case. It also discusses the necessary precautions for patients undergoing bisphosphonate treatment and the importance of conducting detailed diagnoses before performing surgical procedures (5).]]></p></abstract>
<abstract abstract-type="short" xml:lang="es"><p><![CDATA[Resumen Este artículo aborda el papel crucial del endodoncista en los Cuidados Paliativos, enfocándose en la salud bucal de personas con enfermedades avanzadas o con una esperanza de vida limitada. Se destaca la importancia de la detección temprana de patologías subclínicas y la prevención de complicaciones orales que puedan afectar la calidad de vida del paciente (1). El endodoncista, como parte de un equipo multidisciplinario, contribuye a la planificación de tratamientos no invasivos y a la mejora del bienestar del paciente (2). Además, el artículo subraya la necesidad de formación académica en Cuidados Paliativos para los endodoncistas, así como la importancia de la comunicación con otros profesionales responsables de cada caso. También se discuten las precauciones necesarias para los pacientes que reciben tratamiento con bifosfonatos y la importancia de realizar diagnósticos detallados antes de llevar a cabo procedimientos quirúrgicos (5).]]></p></abstract>
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<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Endodontics]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Palliative care]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Oral health]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Subclinical pathologies]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Early diagnosis]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Bisphosphonates]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Osteonecrosis]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Multidisciplinary team]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Quality of life]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="en"><![CDATA[Academic training]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Endodoncia]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Cuidados paliativos]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Salud bucal]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Patologías subclínicas]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Diagnóstico precoz]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Bifosfonatos]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Osteonecrosis]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Equipo multidisciplinario]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Calidad de vida]]></kwd>
<kwd lng="es"><![CDATA[Formación académica]]></kwd>
</kwd-group>
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