Endodontics, Certificate
The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has the unique honor of being the birthplace of modern Endodontics with Dr. Louis Grossman, the father of modern Endodontics, having established the Penn Dental Medicine Endodontic program.
The Endodontic program is designed to provide postgraduate students with advanced training in Endodontics, and upon its successful completion, students are eligible for the specialty Board of Endodontics. The highly respected research environment at Penn Dental Medicine and throughout the University of Pennsylvania provides a valuable opportunity for students applying to residency programs to combine their specialty training with advanced research and academic opportunities.
In addition to the core basic science courses required for all postgraduate students, the Endodontic Department arranges further basic science courses related to the specialty. Clinical seminars, planned reading seminars, and an extensive guest lecture series are also part of the educational experience.
Additional Program Options
Penn Dental Medicine also offers a Master of Science in Oral Biology (MSOB) and a Doctor of Science in Dentistry (DScD) that can be earned concurrent with a specialty certificate, preparing students to successfully enter the field of academic dentistry while also becoming skilled clinicians in specialty care. Through the MSOB and DScD programs, students are encouraged to pursue their individual research interests with projects that can span the diverse disciplines and research labs within Penn Dental Medicine’s basic and clinical sciences and across the University.
This degree requires a minimum of 160 Credit Hours.
Curriculum
Program Timelines
- Academic Track
- MSOB and Certificate: 3 years
- DScD and Certificate: 5 years
- Clinical Certificate Track
- Certificate only: 2 years
For more information: https://www.dental.upenn.edu/academic_programs_admissions/graduate_dental_education_programs/endodontic_residency_program
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| PGY1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Introduction to Advanced Endodontics Textbook Review | ||
| Introduction to Advanced Endodontics Lab | ||
| Topic Presentation I | ||
| Clinical Conference I | ||
| Literature Review I | ||
| Guest Lecture Series I | ||
| Clinical Endodontics I | ||
| Endodontic Research I | ||
| Spring | ||
| Topic Presentation II | ||
| Clinical Conference II | ||
| Literature Review II | ||
| Guest Lecture Series II | ||
| Clinical Endodontics II | ||
| Endodontic Research II | ||
| PGY2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Topic Presentation III | ||
| Clinical Conference III | ||
| Literature Review III | ||
| Guest Lecture Series III | ||
| Clinical Endodontics III | ||
| Endodontic Research III | ||
| Spring | ||
| Topic Presentation IV | ||
| Clinical Conference IV | ||
| Literature Review IV | ||
| Guest Lecture Series IV | ||
| Clinical Endodontics IV | ||
| Endodontic Research IV | ||
| Every other year | ||
| Pulp Biology Fall and Dental Trauma Fall | ||
or | ||
| Pulp Biology Spring and Dental Trauma Spring | ||
All Dental Medicine certificate students share a common core of required courses throughout the first year. In addition, students complete additional courses specific to their particular program.
Program Requirements (Certificate Only)
- Core Graduate Dental Education Courses (Year 1 only)
- Program Specific Courses (Years 1 and 2 Didactic & Clinical)
- Literature Review (Years 1 and 2)
- Case Presentations (Years 1 and 2)
- Program Seminars (Years 1 and 2)
- Clinical Rotations (Years 1 and 2)
Core Graduate Dental Education Courses
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | ||
| Fall | ||
| DADE 9330 | Ethics, Professionalism and Jurisprudence | 1-3 |
| DADE 9340 | Evidence-based clinical practice | 1.75-3 |
| DADE 9350 | Oral and systemic diseases | 3.75-5 |
| Spring | ||
| DADE 9360 | Oral infection and immunity | 4-6 |
| DADE 9370 | Conservative and regenerative clinical practice | 2-5 |
| DADE 9380 | Vulnerable populations across the lifespan | 1.5-3.5 |
Master of Science in Oral Biology
The School of Dental Medicine also offers a Master of Science in Oral Biology (MSOB). Enrollment in the MSOB program is limited to individuals concurrently registered in one of the postgraduate specialty training (certificate) programs. Candidates receive the MSOB degree after completion of both their specialty training and the Master’s curriculum, which consists of didactic, seminar, and research practicum courses. The MSOB program is comprised of two tracks designed for outstanding students who are interested in either integrating research or structured evidence-based learning into their post-graduate education.
Depending on the track selected, research activities or a systematic literature review form the core of the MSOB program. Students are expected to participate in a clinical or basic science research project of sufficient scope and intensity or a formally structured and critically evaluated literature review focused on an important oral health-related research or clinical question. A thesis composed of an in-depth review of the relevant literature along with a manuscript reporting the results of the research or a systematic review is required for graduation for the research and evidence-based learning tracks respectively.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Additional MSOB Course Requirements | ||
| Intro To Statistics | ||
| Systematic Reviews | ||
For more information: https://www.dental.upenn.edu/academic_programs_admissions/graduate_dental_education_programs/masters_of_science_in_oral_biology
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.