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Advanced Dental Education and Residency Program in Endodontics

The School of Dental Medicine Endodontic Program was initiated by Dr. Andrew Michanowicz in May, 1969. This fully-accredited two-year program enrolls five students per year and begins on July 1st of each year.

Each student has their cubicle with state-of-the-art equipment. The program has its own conference room and a resident room with individual computers. The program also has an endodontic research laboratory. The curriculum is designed to encourage students to explore a wide range of topics while pursuing specialty training. The program helps students develop and master endodontic skills and identify and pursue avenues of interest in relevant basic science. 

Goals and Objectives of the Program

  • Provide teaching and clinical training in endodontics; 
  • Provide endodontic care that is evidence-based, compassionate, comprehensive, and accessible; 
  • Develop and conduct innovative and integrated research activities by members of the endodontics program; 
  • Actively participate in continuing dental education courses and professional organizations, regionally, nationally, and internationally;
  • Prepare student to challenge American Board of Endodontics (ABE) board certification.

Endodontic Certificate of Completion Requirements

Students must:

  • Complete minimum of 250 non-surgical root canal treatment and/or retreatment;
  • Complete minimum of 15 surgical cases;
  • Complete minimum of 30 vital pulp therapy / revascularization cases;
  • Take and pass the ABE written board exam at the end of the second year.
 

Admissions

At this time, the Endodontics Advanced Education and Residency Program is only accepting applicants for the program who utilize the ADEA PASS application.

Applications are processed using ADEA Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS.) The application deadline is July 1 of the previous year.  Interviews will be granted on a rolling basis. 

For additional information about how to apply to the Advanced Dental Education Residency Program in Endodontics, please visit our Advanced Dental Education Residency Programs general information page.

 Supplemental Application Fee

A non-refundable $75 supplemental application fee is required at time of application.

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Stipend/ Benefits/ Fees

Residents in this program receive a yearly stipend. Residents are eligible for the University’s student health insurance. Student charges include tuition, instruments, books, and professional fees.

The advanced specialty education program in endodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). 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. The Commission's web address is https://www.ada.org/en.