Endodontist Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Based on 10 verified physician responses, Endodontist has a 3.8/5 average career satisfaction rating.90% of Endodontist physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Endodontist physician works 35 hours per week.

Endodontist physicians commonly report loving: building meaningful patient relationships, intellectual stimulation and diagnostic challenges, clinical variety, the ability to make a tangible difference in patient outcomes, and procedural diversity. Many also appreciate the collegial environment and opportunities for subspecialization.

Based on SalaryDr data, Endodontist physicians work an average of 35 hours per week. This varies by practice setting—academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

The most commonly cited challenges from Endodontist physicians include: administrative burden and documentation requirements, call schedules impacting personal time, work-life balance pressures (especially early in career), and compensation concerns relative to training length. Some also mention challenging patient populations or high-acuity cases as sources of stress.

90% of Endodontist physicians surveyed say they would choose Endodontistagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 10 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.