Endodontics
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Diagnose, prevent and treat dental pulp and related periapical tissue diseases. As a resident in this program, which is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, you'll participate in high-quality coursework, research and training and have access to a state-of-the-art endodontic clinic equipped with high-performance dental technologies.
- Program Type: Certificate
- Academic Unit: School of Dentistry
- Standard credit hours: 36-39
- Delivery Mode: In-person
- Typical Program Length: 2 years
- Typical Course Load: 4 per semester
Why UMKC
State-of-the-art clinic
Receive advanced education from nationally-recognized instructors in a state-of-the art clinic.
Real-world cases
Complete at least 250 clinical endodontic cases that broaden your experience and advance your career qualifications.
Build your porfolio
Develop an electronic portfolio of endodontic cases that showcases your work.
After Graduation
Endodontic specialists, who focus on diagnosing and treating dental pulp and root issues, are part of a growing dental profession. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects steady demand for dental services due to increasing oral health awareness, the aging population, and advances in dental care. Employment opportunities for specialists like endodontists are expected to align with broader trends in dental careers, driven by the need for complex and preventative dental procedures.
Potential careers
- Endodontist
- Dental researcher for government agency
- Dental educator
$173,579
Median salary/year
* Based on data from Lightcast.io for Dentists, General (29-1021.00)
Potential Courses
Endodontology
Six specialized endodontology courses are designed to build upon one another and ultimately help students complete the transition from general dentistry to advanced endodontics.
Clinical Anatomy of Head and Neck
This advanced head and neck anatomy course uses a three-dimensional model as a foundation for avoiding treatment complications, recognizing and treating pathology, and communicating dental health issu…
Oral Pathology I
This course is a study of the clinical and histopathologic features of oral diseases.
Related Programs and Pathways
How to Apply
- Gather your materials
- Official dental school transcripts directly to PASS
- Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) scores (scores are not required for application review)
- Institutional Evaluation Form (IEF)
- Minimum of three dental faculty evaluators for the Professional Evaluation Form (PEF)
- Complete the American Dental Education Association's (ADEA) Postdoctoral Application Support Services (PASS) application and submit all documentation materials directly through PASS.
- Check admissions requirements
- Make sure you meet discipline-specific requirements. Request information to have an admissions counselor contact you about the specific requirements for this program.
- Results of the Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) are not required but are strongly recommended for admission consideration. Scores can be self-reported on the PASS application. Official results will be released to PASS within three or four weeks of your test date.
- When we have received your PASS materials, we will send you an email with a link to complete the UMKC general application and submit all documentation directly through the UMKC application portal.
- Pay required application fee
- Submit application documents, such as proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
Application Dates
Final deadline
Apply by: July 1 (year prior to planned enrollment)
Classes begin in July
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