Saint Louis University
- Missouri
- Endodontics
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Program Contact
Saint Louis University
Center for Advanced Dental Education
3320 Rutger Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
The Center for Advanced Dental Education at Saint Louis University offers a two-year program in the specialty of Endodontics that leads to the Master of Science in Dentistry degree and a certificate in Endodontics. This program is offered in close affiliation with Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health at A.T. Still University. The program requirements are conducted at both Universities.
The program offers clinical, didactic, and research training on the graduate level in the specialty of Endodontics. The program is twenty-four months in duration and starts on or about July 1 each year. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. Following completion of the program, graduates are educationally qualified for certification by the American Board of Endodontics.
Admission to this program implies certain expectations and obligations on the part of the resident, as well as the faculty. The faculty and administration pledge to provide the resident with appropriate opportunities and facilities for learning. In order to be awarded a master’s degree, the resident must complete the required University and program requirements and be in compliance with Saint Louis University and A.T. Still University policies and procedures. Upon completion of the research, a successful thesis defense is required. It should be noted that these minimal University requirements may be supplemented by additional program criteria. There may be some flexibility in elective coursework varying somewhat with the student’s interests and educational objectives.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Endodontics |
| Program Code | ENDO49 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 3 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | July 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | slu.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
- DAT scores (not required for international applicants)
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Official transcripts from dental school and all previous educational experiences are required. If you attended Saint Louis University or Parks College, it is your responsibility to request transcripts from the Registrar’s Office at (314) 977-2269.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three (3) letters of recommendation – Two Professional Evaluation Forms (PEF) are required, along with one Institution Evaluation Form from dental school. Additional letters of recommendation can also be submitted. One of the professional letters of recommendation must be provided by an endodontist who is neither a family member nor a dental school classmate.
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
TOEFL/IELTS scores are required (international applicants only). There are no exemptions for this requirement. TOEFL code is 6629.
Other Requirement Instructions
Personal/Biographical statement. The personal/biographical statement provides insight into what precipitated the applicant’s interest in this academic program. Specifically, what academic, professional and/or personal experiences influenced the decision to apply at this time. It should also explain what the applicant expects to receive from the program and how that will affect the applicant’s plans in the future. The summary or overview should be approximately 500 words.
Curriculum Vitae/Resume - must include a complete and continuous timeline of events from the time of initial undergraduate college enrollment to the present day with no unexplained time period gaps.
Foreign student applicants are required to provide most of the items requested in the normal application process. TOEFL/IELTS scores must be uploaded to the PASS application. Evidence of adequate financial resources must be emailed or mailed to the program.
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
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Interview Schedule
Interviews will be conducted in July, 2025.
Additional Information
It is important that all of these materials be submitted as soon as possible, since your application will not be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee until all materials have been received and your application has been deemed as complete by ADEA PASS. It is very important to note that incomplete PASS applications will not be reviewed. Application requirement items to be mailed/emailed directly to SLU include:
1. TOEFL/IELTS scores (international applicants only). There are no exemptions for this requirement. TOEFL code is 6629.
2. Foreign transcripts and ECE report (international applicants only)
3. Proof of financial support (international applicants only)