Learn more about the certificate in Endodontics.
About the Certificate
The postgraduate certificate in Endodontics is a full-time, 24-month program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). This certificate program also fulfills the educational requirements for specialty board certification by the American Board of Endodontics.
Time Limit for Certificate Completion: 2 years
Campus Location: Health Sciences Center
Full-Time/Part-Time Status: Full-time study is required.
Job Prospects: Students who graduate from the Endodontology program are well prepared to pursue a specialized career in endodontics, whether in academics, administration, clinical and private practice, or research. Graduates have expertise in endodontics and oral biology, as well as the experience and compassion necessary for a patient-centered practice.
Non-Matriculated Student Policy: Non-matriculated students may enroll in some courses with permission from the course instructor and approval from the Kornberg School of Dentistry's Office of Graduate Education.
Financing Opportunities: Limited financial support is available for dental residents.
Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application Deadline:
Fall: July 15
APPLY ONLINE to this professional certificate program.
Applicants for the Endodontics certificate program must utilize the Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS), which is a centralized application service sponsored by the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) for individuals applying to advanced dental education programs. The ADEA PASS® application must be completed.
Please check with PASS to ensure that your information has been received as they will only forward completed records to Temple University for assessment.
Letters of Reference:
Number Required: 3
From Whom: Letters of recommendation should be obtained from dental school faculty or supervisors. At least two of the letters must be written by faculty who can evaluate the applicant’s clinical skills.
Degree Required for Admission Consideration: Applicants must hold the DDS or DMD degree from a U.S. or Canadian dental school accredited according to the standards of the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
International applicants must verify that their training is equivalent to a CODA-accredited institution by using one of these foreign academic credentialing services: World Education Services or Education Credential Evaluators.
Standardized Test Scores:
NBDE: Required. All applicants must have passed the National Board Dental Examination (NBDE) Part I and Part II. If the applicant is currently a senior dental student, results from Part II may be forwarded directly to Kornberg School of Dentistry once received. If the Integrated National Board Dental Examination (INBDE) was taken, evidence must be provided of satisfactory completion of the exam.
TOEFL iBT: 100 minimum required.
Transcripts and Credential Evaluation: Official transcripts from all colleges, universities and dental schools attended must be submitted. Transcripts should include GPA and class rank. Submit transcripts through the ADEA PASS® application.
Resume: Current resume required. Submit resume through the ADEA PASS® application.
Fees: A $75 application fee is required. Applicants receive the link to submit the fee after they have submitted their application through ADEA PASS
Certificate Requirements
Number of Credits Required: 131.5
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses 1 | ||
| OHSC 8011 | Molecular Oral and Craniofacial Biology | 1 |
| OHSC 8012 | Advanced Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 1 |
| OHSC 8013 | Introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry | 1 |
| OHSC 8014 | Clinical Anatomy of the Head and Neck | 1 |
| OHSC 8015 | Research Methodology and Study Design | 1 |
| OHSC 8016 | Cases in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 |
| OHSC 8017 | Oral Microbiology and Immunology | 1 |
| OHSC 8018 | Biostatistics | 1 |
| OHSC 8019 | Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | 1 |
| OHSC 8033 | Bioethics and Critical Thinking in Dentistry | 1 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| ENDG 8112 | Pulp Biology 2 | 2 |
| ENDG 8113 | Periapical Biology 2 | 2 |
| ENDG 8115 | Current Clinical Concepts | 2 |
| ENDG 8118 | Endodontic Microsurgery | 2.5 |
| ENDG 8119 | Teaching for Sophomore Preclinical Lab | 4 |
| ENDG 8120 | Clinical Seminar in Endodontology 3 | 8 |
| ENDG 8123 | Endodontic Methods and Materials I 2 | 2 |
| ENDG 8124 | Endodontic Methods and Materials II 2 | 2 |
| ENDG 8130 | Current Endodontics Literature Review 3 | 4 |
| ENDG 8131 | Endodontic Topics I | 2 |
| ENDG 8132 | Endodontic Topics II | 2 |
| ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic 3 | 15 |
| ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic 3 | 60 |
| OHSC 9991 | Research in Oral Health Sciences 3 | 6 |
| PERG 8350 | Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Dental Treatment Planning Grand Rounds 3 | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours | 131.5 | |
- 1
Core courses are required of all first-year postgraduate students.
- 2
Course is offered in alternate years.
- 3
Course is repeatable for additional credit.
Proposed Plan of Study Outlined by Year and Term
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| Select one from the following: | 2 | |
| Pulp Biology 1 | ||
| Periapical Biology 1 | ||
| ENDG 8115 | Current Clinical Concepts | 2 |
| ENDG 8120 | Clinical Seminar in Endodontology 2 | 2 |
| ENDG 8130 | Current Endodontics Literature Review 2 | 1 |
| ENDG 8131 | Endodontic Topics I | 2 |
| ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic 2 | 3 |
| ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic 2 | 12 |
| OHSC 8013 | Introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry | 1 |
| OHSC 8015 | Research Methodology and Study Design | 1 |
| OHSC 8017 | Oral Microbiology and Immunology | 1 |
| OHSC 8018 | Biostatistics | 1 |
| OHSC 8019 | Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | 1 |
| OHSC 9991 | Research in Oral Health Sciences 2 | 2 |
| PERG 8350 | Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Dental Treatment Planning Grand Rounds 2 | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 33 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENDG 8118 | Endodontic Microsurgery | 2.5 |
| ENDG 8119 | Teaching for Sophomore Preclinical Lab | 2 |
| ENDG 8120 | Clinical Seminar in Endodontology 2 | 2 |
| Select one from the following: | 2 | |
| Endodontic Methods and Materials I 1 | ||
| Endodontic Methods and Materials II 1 | ||
| ENDG 8130 | Current Endodontics Literature Review 2 | 1 |
| ENDG 8132 | Endodontic Topics II | 2 |
| ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic 2 | 3 |
| ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic 2 | 12 |
| OHSC 8011 | Molecular Oral and Craniofacial Biology | 1 |
| OHSC 8012 | Advanced Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 1 |
| OHSC 8014 | Clinical Anatomy of the Head and Neck | 1 |
| OHSC 8016 | Cases in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 |
| OHSC 8033 | Bioethics and Critical Thinking in Dentistry | 1 |
| OHSC 9991 | Research in Oral Health Sciences 2 | 2 |
| PERG 8350 | Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Dental Treatment Planning Grand Rounds 2 | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 35.5 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| Select one from the following that was not previously taken: | 2 | |
| Pulp Biology 1 | ||
| Periapical Biology 1 | ||
| ENDG 8120 | Clinical Seminar in Endodontology 2 | 2 |
| ENDG 8130 | Current Endodontics Literature Review 2 | 1 |
| ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic 2 | 3 |
| ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic 2 | 12 |
| OHSC 9991 | Research in Oral Health Sciences 2 | 1 |
| PERG 8350 | Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Dental Treatment Planning Grand Rounds 2 | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 23 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENDG 8119 | Teaching for Sophomore Preclinical Lab | 2 |
| ENDG 8120 | Clinical Seminar in Endodontology 2 | 2 |
| Select one from the following that was not previously taken: | 2 | |
| Endodontic Methods and Materials I 1 | ||
| Endodontic Methods and Materials II 1 | ||
| ENDG 8130 | Current Endodontics Literature Review 2 | 1 |
| ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic 2 | 3 |
| ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic 2 | 12 |
| OHSC 9991 | Research in Oral Health Sciences 2 | 1 |
| PERG 8350 | Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Dental Treatment Planning Grand Rounds 2 | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 25 | |
| Summer | ||
| ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic 2 | 3 |
| ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic 2 | 12 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 131.5 | |
- 1
Course is offered in alternate years.
- 2
Course is repeatable for additional credit.
Contacts
Certificate Program Web Address:
https://www.temple.edu/academics/degree-programs/endodontics-certificate-graduate-dn-endg-dent
Department Information:
Dept. of Endodontology
Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry
3223 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-707-2810
Submission Address for PASS Application Materials:
https://www.adea.org/dental_education_pathways/PASS/applicants/Pages/default.aspx
Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) Contacts:
617-612-2065
Submission Address for Temple University Application Materials:
Department Contacts:
Admissions:
Kornberg School of Dentistry Office of Graduate Education
3223 N. Broad Street (600-00), Philadelphia, PA 19140
215-707-3305