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Patient demographics (sex and age), treatment timing, and care types were examined, with a focus on regional and rural disparities in access to endodontic care.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Material and Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>Data were extracted from electronic dental records from 2011 to 2022 using service item codes under the \u201cEndodontics section (codes 411\u2013459)\u201d of the Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary. The Modified Monash Model framework was used to assess geographical disparities in treatment access.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Females sought treatment earlier than males, who often presented later with more severe symptoms. Older males were more likely to present with pulpal necrosis and chronic apical abscesses, whereas females had higher rates of previously initiated endodontic therapy and asymptomatic apical periodontitis. 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