University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine
Last updated on March 3, 2025.

University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine

Program Size
2 (estimate)
Program Length
24 months
Application Deadline
July 15
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Jorge Vera DDS, MS Director of the Advanced Education Program in Endodontics

Department of Periodontics and Endodontics
School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York, 14214-8006

Dr. Sandra Shostad DDS, MS Clinical Assistant Professor
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This Advanced Education Program prepares dentists for the specialized practice of Endodontics.

The clinical and didactic program faculty represent extensive clinical, teaching and research experience. Residents receive intensive clinical training under close supervision in the multidisciplinary postgraduate clinic in the School of Dental Medicine. Didactic courses cover biological sciences and a wide range of clinical topics related to Endodontics. Integrated into the program are experiences in teaching and research. A report based on original research in clinical Endodontics or related basic science is required.

Additional information can be found on the program's dedicated admissions page.

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Endodontics
Program Code ENDO45
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 2 (estimate)
Program Length 24 months
Application Deadline July 15
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee Yes
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating No
Program Website dental.buffalo.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • TOEFL
  • Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental fee

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

Upload Transcripts via PASS.

Internationally trained candidates: Also provide a supplemental ECE or WES (copy) to PASS. 

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

Upload Letters of Evaluation via PASS

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

The University sets the minimum requirements for documentation of English Language Proficiency.  Learn more on UB's Graduate Admissions page.

A copy of the score report must be uploaded to PASS; do not send directly to the school at the time of application. UB's School of Dental Medicine accepts the following:

  • TOEFL: 79 or higher
  • IELTS: 6.5 or higher
  • Duolingo: 120 or higher

Other Requirement Instructions

Evidence of passing score(s) on iNBDE or NBDE Part I & II is required before matriculation but is not required at the time of application.

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

August 1,2025, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Additional Information

All application materials are required by the application deadline.