A device and procedures for endodontic therapy. An elongated flexible tubular member having a plurality of axially directed orifices formed in the distal end thereof has the proximal end thereof adapted to be connected to a source of supply of liquid. The liquid may be chemically active against necrotic tissue such as a solution of sodium hypochlorite. The distal end of the device is inserted into a root-pulp channel during a root canal procedure and liquid is delivered laterally against the walls of the channel thereby performing a mechanical scrubbing action and providing chemical action. The distal tip of the tubular member is closed off so as to prevent any liquid being expressed directly upon the root apex.