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Specialist Endodontist
OLAVO Guerreiro Viegas
Endo en Zo · Amsterdam
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Precision is not a technique — it is a philosophy. Every root canal is an opportunity to preserve what nature built.

My path into endodontics began with a fascination for what lies beneath — the hidden architecture of the tooth, the biology of the pulp, and the remarkable capacity of the body to heal when given the right conditions. That curiosity led me from Portugal to the Netherlands, where I trained and specialised in endodontics at ACTA Amsterdam.

For nearly one decade, my practice has been dedicated exclusively to endodontics. The approach has never changed: preserve what nature built, intervene only as much as necessary, trust the biology. Every case under high magnification and high-quality imaging, every decision informed by the best available evidence — because every tooth deserves that level of care.

I save teeth.

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Endodontic treatments
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Years of practice
10 as endodontist · 3 as general dentist
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Success rate

What I Do

01

CBCT Diagnostics

Three-dimensional imaging for detecting missed canals, resorption and other findings invisible on conventional 2D radiographs — shown to change the treatment plan in 69% of cases and refine the diagnosis in 21%. (Chugal et al., 2024)

02

Trauma Management

Time-sensitive management of dental injuries including luxations, avulsions and root fractures. Every case follows IADT guidelines — from emergency splinting and pulp status monitoring to long-term follow-up ensuring the best chance of tooth survival.

03

Vital Pulp Therapy

When the pulp can be saved, it should be. Using bioceramic materials and careful case selection, vital pulp therapy preserves tooth vitality and avoids unnecessary root canal treatment — particularly valuable in young patients with immature root development.

04

Primary Endodontics

Root canal treatment performed under high-power magnification with NiTi rotary instrumentation and bioceramic obturation. Every step — from access to seal — is guided by current evidence to maximise disinfection and long-term success.

05

Retreatment

When a previous root canal has not healed, retreatment offers a second chance. Careful removal of old filling materials, identification of missed anatomy and thorough re-disinfection address the reasons the original treatment failed.

06

Microsurgery

When non-surgical options have been exhausted, endodontic microsurgery provides a precise, minimally invasive alternative. Using the operating microscope and ultrasonic micro-tips, the root apex is accessed, prepared and sealed with bioceramic materials.

My Approach

Evidence-Based Practice

Clinical decisions are grounded in the best available scientific evidence. Protocols, materials and techniques are chosen based on peer-reviewed research — not habit or tradition.

Informed Consent

Every patient deserves to understand their diagnosis, treatment options, risks and expected outcomes. Clear communication ensures you are an active participant in your own care.

Comfort-Centred Care

Endodontic treatment does not have to be a stressful experience. Effective anaesthesia, a calm environment and a transparent explanation of each step help reduce anxiety and ensure comfort throughout.

Modern Technology

The operating microscope, CBCT imaging, NiTi instrumentation and bioceramic materials are not extras — they are the standard of care that allow for more precise diagnosis and more predictable results.

Individualised Treatment

No two teeth are the same. Each case is assessed on its own merits — anatomy, prognosis and patient factors — so the treatment plan fits the tooth, not a template.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Endodontics does not exist in isolation. Close communication with referring dentists, prosthodontists and periodontists ensures the treatment fits the broader restorative plan for the tooth.

Continuing Education

The field evolves constantly. Staying current through courses, literature and peer discussion means patients benefit from the most up-to-date techniques and materials available.

Post-Treatment Follow-Up

Treatment does not end when the canal is sealed. Structured follow-up appointments monitor healing, catch complications early and give both patient and referrer confidence in the outcome.

Education

2016 – 2019
MSc in Oral Health Sciences · Profile Endodontology
🇳🇱 Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA) · University of Amsterdam & VU Amsterdam · Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2008 – 2013
Integrated Master's in Dental Medicine
🇵🇹 Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra (FMUC) · Coimbra, Portugal

Professional Experience

2019 – Present
Co-owner & Specialist Endodontist
🇳🇱 ENDO EN ZO · Referral Practice · Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2020 – 2022
Specialist Endodontist
🇳🇱 Tandheelkundig Centrum Wilhelminapier · Referral Practice · Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2017 – 2022
Specialist Endodontist
🇳🇱 EndoClinics · Referral Practice · Almere, The Netherlands
2013 – 2016
General Practitioner
🇵🇹 🇫🇷 Private practice · Aveiro, Portugal & Bégard, France

Continuing Education

2025
All Things Endo Microsurgery
🇬🇧 Dr. Paula Villa · London, United Kingdom
2022
Terauchi Endo Days · Broken File Removal
🇮🇹 Dr. Yoshi Terauchi · Florence, Italy
2019
Current Advances and Controversies in Tooth, Root and Canal Anatomy
🇦🇹 ESE Pre-Congress Course · Vienna, Austria
2018
Micro-CT Training Course
🇧🇪 Bruker · Kontich, Belgium
2014
Bioceramics in Endodontics
🇦🇹 Dr. Martin Trope · Vienna, Austria
2014
Mechanical Endodontic Instrumentation: ProTaper Next, ProGlider & Gutta Core
🇵🇹 Dr. Arnaldo Castellucci · Coimbra, Portugal
2013
What's Next in Endodontics?
🇵🇹 Dr. John West · Coimbra, Portugal

Lectures & Presentations

2025
Selective Retreatment in Calcification Management
🇫🇷 Invited Speaker · European Society of Endodontology Biennial Congress · Paris, France
2024
Selective Retreatment · A Minimally Invasive Approach to Apical Periodontitis
🇳🇱 Guest Speaker · NVvE Najaarscongres "Endo anno nu"
2024
Endodontic Mistakes · Learning from Errors
🇷🇴 Guest Speaker · Endodontic Master Series
2024
Endodontic Mistakes · Learning from Errors
🇳🇱 Guest Speaker · Rotterdamse Tandartsen Vereniging
2024
Selective Retreatment
🇨🇦 Guest Seminar · Endodontic Residency Programme · University of Toronto
2022
What is Success in Endodontics?
🇵🇹 Guest Speaker · Portuguese Dental Association · Online Training Series
2022
Selective Retreatment
🇷🇴 Guest Speaker · Endodontic Master Series
2019
Outcome of Root Canal Treatment in the CBCT Era
🇵🇹 Guest Speaker · Portuguese Society of Endodontology
2019
Outcome of Selective Root Canal Retreatment · Oral Presentation
🇦🇹 European Society of Endodontology Biennial Congress · Vienna, Austria

International Conferences

2025
ESE Biennial Congress
🇫🇷 European Society of Endodontology · Paris, France
2025
AAE Annual Meeting
🇺🇸 American Association of Endodontists · Boston, United States
2025
The Gathering · International Endodontic Scientific Meeting
🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
2022
ESE Biennial Congress
🇭🇺 European Society of Endodontology · Budapest, Hungary
2019
AAE Annual Meeting
🇨🇦 American Association of Endodontists · Montreal, Canada
2019
ESE Biennial Congress
🇦🇹 European Society of Endodontology · Vienna, Austria
2018
ESE Clinical & Research Meeting
🇳🇱 European Society of Endodontology · Amsterdam, The Netherlands
2017
ESE Biennial Congress
🇧🇪 European Society of Endodontology · Brussels, Belgium
2015
ESE Biennial Congress
🇪🇸 European Society of Endodontology · Barcelona, Spain
2014
Penn Endo Global Symposium & Austrian Society of Endodontology Annual Meeting
🇦🇹 Vienna, Austria

Testimonials

"Dr. Olavo Viegas is a super professional dentist and someone who inspires confidence immediately. I had a root canal treatment done by him myself, and everything went very calmly and without stress. I recommend this clinic and the entire team with great confidence to my own patients!"
Referring Dentist
"Very satisfied — I have never experienced patients being able to see a specialist so quickly."
Referring Dentist
"The friendly demeanor of the dental assistant and the dentist puts me at ease. The dentist takes the time to answer my questions. He explains what he's going to do, and during the treatment he repeats the steps step by step."
Patient
Recognised & Affiliated
European Society of Endodontology ESE · Specialist
Nederlandse Vereniging voor Endodontologie NVvE · Erkende Endodontoloog
American Association of Endodontists AAE · Member
Sociedade Portuguesa de Endodontologia SPE · Member

Contact

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