University of Detroit Mercy
- Michigan
- Endodontics
- dental.udmercy.edu
Program Contact
The program is designed to satisfy in 24 (total) months the educational requirements for certification of eligibility for limitation of practice in endodontics, and examination by the American Board of Endodontics. The Graduate Endodontic program is fully accredited and is in compliance with the Advanced Specialty Education Programs in Endodontics approved by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The incoming class enters the end of June every year.
Beyond the skills of a competent dentist, the student is expected to develop those skills and procedures consistent with the role of a specialist in endodontics. These include:
- the ability to diagnose and treat all manifestations of pulpal and periapical disease in the context of sound health care and comprehensive dental therapy.
- competency in all aspects of endodontic care: non-surgical endodontic therapy, regenerative endodontic procedures, vital pulp therapy, emergency care, and surgical endodontic therapy—apicoectomy, root-end filling, root amputation, and curettage, and interdisciplinary management of endodontic cases.
- thorough familiarity with the evidence basis of past and current literature pertaining to endodontics and understanding of research methods, so that future literature will form the basis for rational modification of concepts.
In addition, students are expected to demonstrate the ability to define an endodontically related research problem, develop a research protocol, carry out the research, and prepare a manuscript suitable for publication. Students also participate in undergraduate laboratory and clinical practice teaching.
All operatories are equipped with surgical microscopes digital imaging and ASI carts. Residents use CBCT imaging on a routine basis and are exposed to a variety of instrumentation, disinfection and obturation techniques.
Program Information
| Accreditation | This program is accredited by CODA |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Endodontics |
| Program Code | ENDO18 |
| Degrees Offered | Certificate, Masters |
| Program Size | 3 |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | July 1 |
| Program Start Date | June 22 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Stipend Offered | No |
| Match Participating | No |
| Program Website | dental.udmercy.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- ADAT
- INBDE
- NBDE1
- NBDE2
- TOEFL
- Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental fee
TOEFL Requirement Instructions
TOEFL score of minimum 100
Other Requirement Instructions
Case portfolio may be requested for interviewed candidates.
International Student Eligibility
This program will consider applicants who graduated, or plan to graduate, from a non-CODA accredited dental school: No
Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:
- US Citizen
- US Permanent Resident
Interview Schedule
Potential interview dates: July 21, 28, 2025
Additional Information
TOEFL test results are required for foreign applicants. A minimum score of 100 is required.
Applicants must complete a one year GPR or AEGD training program or have a minimum of one year private practice experience.