Endodontics Curriculum
*The following information is subject to change.
Percentage of Time Commitment
Biomedical Sciences | 25% |
Clinical Sciences | 50% |
Teaching | 10% |
Research | 15% |
Seminars in Endodontics:
Students participate in weekly seminars related to endodontics. There may be multiple seminar scheduled each week. (Endodontic seminars/courses will be designated upon registration as 8600 or 8002.06. 8600 is designated throughout this document for consistency.)
Formal Didactic Courses
Course Title | Year |
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Dent 8601 Adv Oral Pathology I | 1st |
Dent 8602 Adv Oral Pathology II | 1st |
Dent 8011 Adv Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology | 1st |
Dent 8437 Interdisciplinary Implants | 1st |
Dent 8008 Advanced Histology and Embryology | 1st |
Anat 7310 Head and Neck Anatomy | 1st |
Dent 8003 Research I | 1st |
Dent 8004 Research II | 2nd |
Required Courses: First Year
Summer Semester
- Dent 8600 (Drs. Drum, Fowler). Introduction to endodontics and review of basic endodontic concepts and techniques
Autumn Semester
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Drum). Review of Endodontology, Biologic Considerations in Endodontic Procedures/Case Review
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Drum). Review of inflammation/immunology
- Dent 8999 (Drs. Drum, Nusstein, Fowler). Endodontic Research
Spring Semester
- Dent 8600 (Drs. Drum, Fowler). Orofacial Pain/Pharmacology
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Drum). Dental Pulp/Case Review
- Dent 8600 (Drs. Nusstein). Current Literature Review/ Review of Endodontic Technology (rotary, retreatment, post removal)
- Dent 8999 (Drs. Drum, Nusstein, Fowler). Endodontic Research
Required Courses: Second Year
Summer Semester
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Nusstein). Current Literature Review/Case Review
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Drum). Endodontic Microsurgery
- Dent 8600 Endodontics and the Other Specialties: Pediatric Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Radiology, etc.
- Dent 8999 (Drs. Drum, Nusstein, Fowler). Endodontic Research
Autumn Semester
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Nusstein). Review of dental treatment of the medically compromised patient
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Drum). Board Review of the Endodontic Literature
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Nusstein). Wound Healing (surgery) and Traumatic Injuries/ Current Literature Review/Case Review Seminar
- Dent 8999 (Drs. Drum, Nusstein, Fowler). Endodontic Research
Spring Semester
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Drum). Board Review of the Endodontic Literature
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Nusstein). Current Literature Review/Case Review
- Dent 8999 (Drs. Drum, Nusstein, Fowler). Endodontic Research
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Fowler). Practice Management, Jurisprudence & Ethics for Endodontists
Required Courses: Third Year (Summer Semester)
- Dent 8999 (Drs. Drum, Nusstein, Fowler). Endodontic Research
- Dent 8600 (Dr. Drum) Endodontic Literature and Board Review (Classic and Current)