University of Connecticut
- Connecticut
- Endodontics
- dentalmedicine.uconn.edu
Program Contact
Department of Endodontics, MC1715
UConn Health School of Dental Medicine
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-1715
Program Overview
The UConn School of Dental Medicine has been conducting a degree-granting program and a certificate program in endodontics since 1971. A three-year, full‑time clinical program commences in the beginning of July each year and leads to a Certificate of Advanced Education in Endodontics and eligibility for the certification process by the American Board of Endodontics. Students may enroll in an optional concurrent program leading to a Master of Dental Science degree (three years), or an interdepartmental program leading to a Certificate of Advanced Education in Endodontics and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biomedical Sciences (five years plus).
The three-year clinical program is designed to prepare the student for the practice of endodontics. The optional concurrent Master of Dental Science Degree program is an interdepartmental program that offers an opportunity for study and research in dental science, basic life sciences, and the allied health fields.
The intent of the combined Certificate of Advanced Education in Endodontics /Ph.D. degree program is to prepare the student for a career in education and research. The program is designed to develop outstanding clinicians/scientists in basic biomedical, behavioral and clinical oral health research
Program Goals
The Endodontic Graduate Program adheres to the American Dental Association Commission of Accreditation Standards for Advanced Specialty Education Programs in Endodontics to provide graduates qualifications to meet the eligibility requirements of the American Board of Endodontics certification examination. In the education of endodontic residents, biological foundations of endodontic practice will be emphasized, and in patient care, the pursuit of excellence will be the ultimate aim. Endodontic residents will gain experience in the generation of knowledge by their required research projects. They will gain experience in transferring knowledge by instruction and evaluation of dental students. Acceptance of qualified candidates for careers in academic endodontics and research will be fostered. Service through teaching, provision of help for dental students, and students of other specialty programs are emphasized.
The overall goal of the program is to provide a learning environment to give the student opportunities to develop as a specialist.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Endodontics |
| Program Code | ENDO57 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 3 |
| Program Length | 3 years months |
| Application Deadline | July 1 |
| Program Start Date | July 1 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | Yes |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dentalmedicine.uconn.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
Transcript Evaluation and Instructions
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
Three recommendation letters
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
Students whose native language is not English must submit English proficiency scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100 is required.
Other Requirement Instructions
A digital 2" x 2" photograph (JPG, PNG, or BMP) must be sent via email to Erika Egan at eegan@uchc.edu
$75 application fee payable to UConn School of Dental Medicine
Pay via PayPal through the following page: https://enrollmentfees.uchc.edu/DentAppFees.html
Select Endodontics Residency for Application/Deposit fee, ID Type: PASS ID, ID# Your Pass ID #.
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 (program offers sponsorship)
- Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)
Additional Information
Applicants should see website for details: https://dentalmedicine.uconn.edu/divisions/endodontology/#Endodontology_admissions