Endodontics

The didactic portion of the program consists of basic science and departmental courses. The departmental instruction includes lecture and textbook review (first year), classic literature review (first and second years), current literature review (first and second year), endodontic surgery, and an extensive number of basic sciences. Examinations are conducted in all courses. The didactic portion of the program emphasizes the biological basis of endodontics.

The clinical component of the program covers an interdisciplinary approach to nonsurgical and surgical endodontics. Case conferences and interdisciplinary seminars are regularly conducted. Varied instrumentation and obturation techniques are taught in the program by faculty members and guest lecturers. During the first year of the program surgical didactic material is presented. Surgical cases of various types are part of the student's clinical experiences. Students take didactic and pre-clinical courses in implant dentistry during their first year and receive clinical instruction in implant dentistry in their second year. Students participate in outreach programs to underserved areas. The Endodontic Postgraduate Clinic is equipped with 20 chairs for 20 students, 16 operating surgical microscopes and two endoscopes. Hospital rotations augment the student's clinical experiences.

Research is a requirement for graduation. All students gain experience in research by participating in clinical or basic science research projects. Research advisers are selected from clinical or basic science departments. The research program has received national recognition.

Teaching experiences are a part of the program and a requirement for all students. Teaching undergraduate dental students provides our post-graduate students with experiences that may be a motivating factor in the inclusion of education as part of their career plans.

The program is two full calendar years (24 months) beginning on July 1st of each year.

Completion of the CODA-accredited Advanced Education Program in Endodontics satisfies the training requirements for eligibility for participation in the board certification process for the American Board of Endodontics. Eligibility for dental licensure is based on pre-professional, professional and post-graduate training and varies by state/jurisdiction. Candidates should check the state/jurisdiction regulations for dental licensure for the state(s)/jurisdictions(s) in which they are seeking licensure in order to ensure that they comply with all requirements.

The NYU College of Dentistry welcomes dentists and dental students who are interested in applying for specialty dental education to visit our programs. The visits may be scheduled for a period of one day to a maximum of two days. Visitors to the Advanced Specialty Education Programs at NYU College of Dentistry may attend lectures/seminars and may observe, but may not participate in direct clinical patient care.

For additional information and application, interested individuals should contact dental.endo.observe@nyu.edu.

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The Advanced Education Program in Endodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.

The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.

Please visit the Commission’s web site for more information.