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Last updated on March 11, 2026.

University of Nebraska Medical Center

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

Kristy L. Marker DDS, MS Director of Postgraduate Endodontics

UNMC College of Dentistry
Attn: Julie Buss
Postgraduate Dental Admissions - Endodontics
PO Box 830740
4000 East Campus Loop South
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68583-0740

kmarker@unmc.edu 402.472.1492
Julie Buss BA Admissions Administrator, Postgraduate Dental Programs
jbuss@unmc.edu 402.472.6261
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UNMC College of Dentistry Endodontics Residency Program

 

The UNMC College of Dentistry has offered a fully accredited advanced education program in endodontics since 1970. The program leads to a certificate of specialization in endodontics which satisfies the requirements mandated by the American Board of Endodontics for examination and board certification.

This top-tier endodontics program, offers an integrated clinical, didactic, and community outreach curriculum that provides residents with a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience. This approach develops strong diagnostic, clinical, and critical thinking skills. Residents receive exceptional training in the diagnosis and treatment planning of a wide range of pulpal and periapical conditions. The program is dedicated to maintaining a high standard of education for those pursuing careers in private practice or dental academia, with substantial opportunities to deliver high‑quality patient care to a diverse patient base throughout Nebraska and the Midwest.
 

The program is based at the UNMC College of Dentistry in Lincoln and residents receive a stipend and benefits package. GME-eligible postgraduate students are eligible for a flexible benefits package, which includes options for health, life and disability insurance.

Program Highlights

  • Intricately designed, hands-on residency experience.
  • One-on-one learning experiences with world-class faculty.
  • Supportive resident team.
  • Diverse patient base.

Program Goals

  • Recruit competent interested highly qualified dental professionals from the State of Nebraska and other U.S. states, and/or from other countries.
  • Deliver a high standard of education and training that prepares residents for successful careers in dental academia and/or private practice, ensuring proficiency in the full scope of endodontics.
  • Provide the highest quality of diagnosing and treatment planning for various pulpal and periapical conditions to all patients.

For more information about the program, please visit UNMC Endodontics Residency Program.

UNMC's deadline for the Endodontics Residency Program is July 1. (PASS has an August 1 deadline.) Please be mindful of this discrepancy when applying. 

Foreign trained dentists without an A.D.A.-accredited dental college/school degree are not eligible due to licensing restrictions.

UNMC College of Dentistry does not sponsor visas of any type.

 

Program Information

Accreditation This program is accredited by CODA
Program Type Endodontics
Program Code ENDO15
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 3
Program Length 24 months
Application Deadline July 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee Yes, a supplemental application fee of $50 is required and instructions will be provided through PASS after application submission.
Stipend Offered Yes, the Endodontics stipend is $21,500 annually.
Match Participating No
Program Website unmc.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

Please submit transcripts through PASS. 

Accepted Applicants who are 2027 Graduates: Official final dental school transcripts are required to be submitted to the admissions administrator by June 30, 2027.

Letters of Evaluation Instructions

All letters of evaluation (letters of recommendation) should be requested and submitted through PASS.

Other Requirement Instructions

Eligibility:

  • U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident Status
  • Must hold a DDS or DMD degree from a CODA‑accredited U.S. dental school or a CDAC‑accredited dental school in Canada.
  • Must pass the INBDE (or have passed the NBDE Parts I and II) by the program start date.
  • Valid U.S. dental license (current or by the program start date).
  • A Nebraska dental license (required to participate in the program). 

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

Interviews are by invitation only

Additional Information

  • The PASS website has an August 1 deadline, but UNMC's deadline is July 1. Please be mindful of this discrepancy when applying. 
  • The application needs to be complete for an applicant to be considered during the review process.
  • Provisional acceptance exists for students in the final stages of dental education.
  • Foreign trained dentists without an accredited dental college/school degree from the United States or Canada are not eligible due to licensing restrictions.
  • UNMC College of Dentistry does not sponsor any type of visa.

Contact the postgraduate admissions administrator, if you have questions regarding the program.