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Endodontics

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Endodontics program is a full-time program, requiring 36 months in active residence beginning in July 1st of each year.

The program is fully accredited and meets the educational requirements of the American Dental Association (ADA). It is designed to prepare future leaders in the specialty of endodontics, who are qualified for clinical practice and for academic careers. Graduates of the program are educationally qualified for board certification by the American Board of Endodontics.

The program integrates new knowledge in the basic and applied biological sciences with modern approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of pulpal and periradicular diseases. Instruction is presented through lectures, seminars, demonstrations and conferences and is supplemented and emphasized by clinical treatment of patients.

Two candidates are accepted annually into the program. A certificate in Endodontics and an MS degree in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences are awarded upon satisfactory completion of the postgraduate program.

The Division of Endodontics affords dental graduates interested in endodontic postgraduate specialty training an outstanding environment in which to pursue their education.

University of California, San Francisco is one of the ten campuses of the University of California and the only one devoted solely to the health sciences. It consists of a Graduate Division and four top-ranked professional schools: Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. UCSF has a worldwide reputation for excellence in teaching, patient care and biomedical research.

PROGRAM CONTACT:

Daliah Williams
Admissions Coordinator
Office of Admissions
513 Parnassus Avenue, S-630
San Francisco, CA. 94143-0430
(415) 476-2737, Ext#3 (voice)
(415) 476-4226 (fax)
E-mail: daliah.williams@ucsf.edu

CURRICULUM

The didactic portion of the curriculum places emphasis on the biological aspects of the pathogenesis and treatment of oral diseases. Advanced courses in oral microbiology and immunology, oral pathology and oral medicine are integral parts of the curriculum. The program of study is designed to train endodontists who are capable of changing their therapeutic approaches based on new data from well-controlled scientific studies.

Approximately 50-60% of the overall curriculum is devoted to clinical training. Experience is provided in all modalities of endodontic treatment, including conventional and surgical endodontic treatment. Use of the surgical operating microscope is fully integrated into patient care.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

  • DDS or DMD degree from an ADA accredited dental school
  • US citizen or permanent resident
  • National Board Examination scores, Part I and Part II 
  • If accepted into the Endodontics Program, GRE (Graduate Record Examination) scores are required. If accepted into the program, you are required to apply to the MS in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences program, as a Master’s Degree is part of the curriculum. In order to be accepted into the MS program you will need to submit the GRE score report no later than December 15th after acceptance into the Endodontics Program.  The minimum requirement to be accepted into the MS program is to obtain 30% in each category (Verbal, Quantitative, Writing) of the general test. Institutional Code: 4840; Departmental Code: 0604. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

  1. Applicants must first submit an application to:

PASS (Postdoctoral Application Support Service) on the PASS website by the program's August 15th deadline. They must include with their PASS application: Personal Essay,  3 PPI (Personal Potential Index) evaluations, 2 PEFs (PASS evaluation forms), and 1 Dean's Institution evaluation.

2.  Applicants must submit the following items directly to UCSF by August 15th:

University of California, San Francisco
Dental Admissions Office
513 Parnassus Avenue, S-630
San Francisco, CA 94143-0430

  • UCSF Application
  • An official copy of all undergraduate transcripts from any colleges/universities attended.
  • Official transcripts (detailed marks reports, etc) from all college-level course work taken at a college or university outside of the United States, or a Canadian institution where English was not the official language of instruction.  (Please note: Xerox or notarized copies are NOT acceptable.)
  • An official course-by-course evaluation from Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. or World Education Services for ALL foreign transcripts received outside of the US including Canadian schools where English was not the official language of instruction.
  • If accepted into the program, GRE scores must be submitted by December 15th. Institutional Code: 4840; Departmental Code: 0604.
  • Official National Board Dental Examination score report, directly from ADA.
  • If you are a licensed dentist, you must also provide verification of your license, and verification that no actions have been taken against you. You must request that the dental board of the state(s) you are licensed to practice in send this verification directly to UCSF at the Dental Admissions Office. We will not accept verifications submitted by applicants, or by fax or e-mail. Licensed applicants who fail to submit verifications for any licenses held will not be considered for admission.

Please send the Postgraduate Application Fee Form with non-refundable $60 fee ($80 for international students, including Canadian citizens) to:

UCSF Office of Admissions and Registrar
File #307902
P.O. Box 60000
San Francisco, CA 94160

Do not send any transcripts, letters of recommendation, other documents or correspondence to this address.

PLEASE NOTE: Only those applicants who meet all admissions qualifications and submit all required documentation within the deadline, including the UCSF application with fee, will be considered for a position.  

**If accepted into the program, the MS in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences Program has a separate application process.**

SELECTION PROCESS

Admission is based on the applicant’s pre-dental and dental school grade point averages, National Dental Board scores, research, clinical experience, letters of recommendation and interview.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

All students in the program will complete a research project and write a thesis for both the certificate in the specialty and their graduate degree (MS) as well as prepare a manuscript suitable for publication in the appropriate scientific literature. Research projects are carried out under the supervision of a self-selected research mentor on the UCSF faculty. Extensive opportunities are available in clinical and basic science research across all departments and schools.

FACULTY

One of the program's major assets is the breadth of its faculty. Our faculty, who received their advanced training from many different institutions, participate in the instructional activities of the program. In addition to this talented group of endodontists, a large number of other clinicians and scientists participate in our training program including biochemists, microbiologists, cell biologists and individuals from virtually all dental specialties.

TUITION AND FEES

Yearly stipends are available, depending on eligibility and funding availability. Educational and kit fees are due each year and fees are subject to change without notice. Postgraduate students are expected to devote 100% of their professional activities to the program. Permission to carry out practice or other professional activities outside of the program can only be granted in exceptional circumstances by the Program Director.  For details in regards to the tuition for the program, please see the Financial Aid website.

USEFUL WEBSITES

American Association of Endodontists

Please note: Policies on bloodborne and infectious diseases are available to applicants upon request.