Last updated on March 7, 2024.

University of Louisville

Program Size
3
Program Length
24 months
Application Deadline
July 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Kent Sabey DDS Program Director

University of Louisville School of Dentistry, 501 South Preston Street, Louisville, Kentucky, 40292

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This 24-month program uses didactic and clinical components to develop skilled clinicians who are well-prepared to function as endodontic specialists and to complete the certification process of the American Board of Endodontics. The didactic portion of the curriculum explores the biomedical sciences upon which modern clinical endodontics is based.This is accomplished via didactice courses and seminars along with a comprehensive review of the endodontic literature. Additionally, an ongoing review of textbooks and current journal publications occurs. The clinical portion of the program is extensive with residents typically completing an ample number of cases. Case review is conducted weekly with residents presenting all their cases to attending faculty and fellow residents. Each resident is involved in clinical teaching in the pre-doctoral clinic and laboratory, as well as presenting lectures and leading seminars for other residents. A formal research project with manuscript construction is required. Several types of examinations are used periodically to measure progress in the program.

While previous clinical experience or advanced education residency is not required, applicants are better positioned having one or more years of experience in general dentistry.

Program Information

Program Type Endodontics
Program Code ENDO41
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 Yes
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating No
Program Website louisville.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • INBDE
  • NBDE1
  • NBDE2
  • TOEFL
  • Passing the INBDE before matriculation into the advanced dental education program
  • All official results for required examinations should be submitted through the ADEA PASS system.

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental fee

Transcript Evaluation and Instructions

All official transcripts should be submitted throught the ADEA PASS system.

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

Three are required. Candidates are encouraged to have at least two of those be from endodontists.

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

Required if English is not the applicant's primary language.

Other Requirement Instructions

Once an application is complete, candidates will receive an email with instructions on how to submit the $50.00 required supplemental application fee.

Although not a distinct requirement for application or selection to the program, satisfactory completion of the INBDE or both parts of the NBDE is a program graduation requirement, thus passing such exams prior to application puts individuals in an advantageous position.

The ADAT is not required, but those scores will be considered if submitted.

International Student Eligibility

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

One formal interview day will be conducted on Friday, July 12, 2024. Interviews will be conducted by invitation only.

Additional Information

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by e-mail with specific instructions. At that time a 2" x 2" photo must be electronically submitted to the program.