Last updated on March 4, 2024.

University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston

Program Size
5
Program Length
26 months
Application Deadline
July 1
Program Start
July 1

Program Contact

Dr. Timothy C. Kirkpatrick D.D.S. Chair, Professor, Advanced Education Program Director

7500 Cambridge Street

Suite 6400

Houston, TX 77054

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The Advanced Education Program in Endodontics offers an opportunity to earn both a certificate in Endodontics and a master of science in dentistry (MSD) degree following twenty-six months of full-time academic endeavor. The graduate program accepts up to five students each year. Our application deadline for this year is July 1, 2024. Only a select number of candidates will be invited to interview. Our interview date will be Friday July 12, 2024. 

The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston (UTSD) moved into our state-of-the-art building in 2012.  Every resident has his/her desk and computer in addition to an operatory with a video equipped microscope, digital radiography, and all equipment available for modern endodontics.

The clinical practice aspect of the program occupies approximately 60 percent of the time, affording a broad-based clinical experience in conventional and surgical endodontic treatment, often in coordination with residents in other dental specialty programs.  Joint Conferences with residents in Periodontics and Prosthodontics and joint treatment with Pediatric Dentistry residents adds to the full experience of this residency.

The remaining time is devoted to didactic study in both basic science and clinical science disciplines, practice management, and research with opportunities for clinical teaching also provided. Upon satisfactory completion of the program students receive a certificate in endodontics and an optional master of science in dentistry (MSD) degree from UTSD. The program is designed to prepare participants for certification by the American Board of Endodontics.

More information can be found at:

https://dentistry.uth.edu/students/advanced-education/programs/index.htm#students-endodontics

https://dentistry.uth.edu/students/advanced-education/endo/docs/endodontics-residency-application-requirements.pdf

Program Information

Program Type Endodontics
Program Code ENDO28
Degrees Offered Certificate, Masters
Program Size 5
Program Length 26 months
Application Deadline July 1
Program Start Date July 1
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee Yes
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating No
Program Website dentistry.uth.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

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

Applicants that have graduated from a dental school not accredited by ADA CODA must have a minimum TOEFL score of 90.

TOEFL is not required for applicants who have graduated from a dental school accredited by ADA CODA.

Other Requirement Instructions

A $75 Application Fee paid directly to the school is required.

Payment can be made online by following these steps:

1. Go to: https://www.officialpayments.com/pc_entry_cobrand.jsp?productId=423329169747796211213860093458813019
2. Fill in your name (First & Last).
3. Use your ADEA PASS ID for the required student number field.
4. Enter Payment Amount of $75.00. Choose Debit or Credit Card.
5. Go to next page to accept terms and conditions.
6. Enter payment details. Use your ADEA PASS ID for the required applicant number field.

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 contain their own sponsorship)

Additional Information

Although the application deadline is July 1, completed applications are reviewed as they are received therefore we encourage completing applications well before the deadline.