Preclinical endodontics, taught during the sophomore year, includes a didactic and a laboratory component. In clinical endodontics, taught during the junior year, students study both normal and pathological conditions of the dental pulp and periapex. Diagnosis of pulpal and periradicular disease and various specialized aspects of endodontic treatment are emphasized.
Students treat endodontic patients under direct supervision of faculty and staff.
The department offers several types of postdoctoral programs, which have similar clinical experiences but different didactic experiences. Each advanced program satisfies training requirements for eligibility for certification by the American Board of Endodontics. Students who complete the programs are encouraged to seek board certification. Various activities throughout the courses of study prepare the candidates for the board examination process. The goal of each advanced program is to develop competent diagnosticians and clinicians.