Last updated on March 1, 2024.

Loma Linda University

Program Size
3
Program Length
27 months
Application Deadline
July 15
Program Start
June 30

Program Contact

Dr. Tory Silvestrin Program Director

Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry
Department of Endodontics - Room 4401
11092 Anderson Street
Loma Linda, California, 92350

Marlise Perry M. Ed. Assistant Director, Admissions and Student Affairs
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PASS application, LLU Supplemental application, and all required application materials deadline is July 15, 2024.

The mission of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics is to train endodontists who are proficient in treating teeth that require root canal therapy (art), possess an in-depth biological knowledge related to endodontics (science), and have participated in endodontic research and teaching.

The goals of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics are:

Goal 1 To train endodontists who have the knowledge required for diagnosing and treatment planning for various pulpal and periapical conditions and possess skills at the level of proficiency to treat, alone or in concert with other dental and medical practitioners, various pulpal and periapical conditions.
Goal 2 To train endodontists who have formally taken biomedical sciences related endodontics and health sciences at an advanced level.
Goal 3 To train endodontists who have participated in endodontic research and teaching.
Goal 4 To train endodontists for careers in clinical practice.

http://www.llu.edu/dentistry/gradprograms/index.page

Program Information

Program Type Endodontics
Program Code ENDO31
Degrees Offered Certificate, Internship, Masters
Program Size 3
Program Length 27 months
Application Deadline July 15
Program Start Date June 30
Supplemental Application Yes
Supplemental Fee Yes
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating No
Program Website dentistry.llu.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • TOEFL

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental application
  • Requires supplemental fee

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

Official transcripts and documents should be mailed to:

Loma Linda University
Admissions Processing
11139 Anderson St.
Loma Linda, CA 92350

 

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

Three letters of recommendation from individuals who have known and worked closely with the candidate are required in support of an application.  Letters of recommendation are valid for no more than two consecutive years for the same program.  

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

Regardless of nationality or citizenship, an applicant whose native language is not English or whose secondary education has been given outside the U.S. is required to pass one of the following English proficiency tests: TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB.

International Student Eligibility

This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: Yes

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Canadian Permanent Resident
  • Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)

Interview Schedule

Interviews will be held in August, 2024