Dentistry Certificate: Endodontics
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 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 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 via the ADEA's website at https://www.adea.org/dental_education_pathways/PASS/applicants/.
All Endodontics applicants must submit their application materials to PASS by July 15 to allow PASS sufficient time to process their materials and submit them to Temple by our August 1 deadline. 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 D.D.S. or D.M.D. 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.
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.
Note that PASS does not accept undergraduate college transcripts. Applicants must send official transcripts for their undergraduate study directly to Kornberg School of Dentistry at https://apply.temple.edu/DENTAL_CERT/Pages/Welcome.aspx as part of the required Temple University application identified below.
Resume: Current resume required. Submit resume through the ADEA PASS application.
Supplemental Document: When applying to the Endodontics certificate program, a separate Temple University application and application fee of $50 are required. SUBMIT ONLINE the Temple application and fee.
Certificate Requirements
Required Courses:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Core Courses 1 | ||
ORBG 8011 | Molecular Oral and Craniofacial Biology | 1 |
ORBG 8012 | Advanced Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics | 1 |
ORBG 8013 | Introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry | 1 |
ORBG 8014 | Clinical Anatomy of the Head and Neck | 1 |
ORBG 8015 | Research Methodology and Study Design | 1 |
ORBG 8016 | Cases in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 |
ORBG 8017 | Oral Microbiology and Immunology | 1 |
ORBG 8018 | Biostatistics | 1 |
ORBG 8019 | Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | 1 |
ORBG 8033 | Bioethics and Critical Thinking in Dentistry | 1 |
Additional Courses | ||
ENDG 8112 | Pulp Biology I 2 | 2 |
ENDG 8113 | Periapical Biology I 2 | 4 |
ENDG 8114 | Biologic Basis of Disease | 2 |
ENDG 8115 | Current Clinical Concepts | 2 |
ENDG 8116 | Endodontic Microbiology/Immunology | 2 |
ENDG 8117 | Systemic Diseases | 1.5 |
ENDG 8118 | Endodontics Surgery | 2.5 |
ENDG 8119 | Teaching for Sophomore Preclinical Lab | 2 |
ENDG 8120 | Clinical Seminar in Endodontology 3 | 2 |
ENDG 8122 | Dental Traumatology | 1 |
ENDG 8123 | Fundamental Methods and Materials 3 | 1 |
ENDG 8130 | Current Endodontics Literature Review 3 | 1 |
ENDG 8212 | Pulp Biology II 2 | 2 |
ENDG 8213 | Periapical Biology II 2 | 2 |
ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic 4 | 3 |
ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic 4 | 12 |
PERG 8350 | Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Dental Treatment Planning Grand Rounds 3 | 2 |
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. |
4 | Course is taken eight times for credit. |
Plan of Study Grid
Year 1 | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
Select one of the following: | 2-4 | |
Pulp Biology I1 | ||
Periapical Biology I1 | ||
ENDG 8114 | Biologic Basis of Disease | 2 |
ENDG 8115 | Current Clinical Concepts | 2 |
ENDG 8120 | Clinical Seminar in Endodontology2 | 2 |
ENDG 8130 | Current Endodontics Literature Review2 | 1 |
ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic3 | 3 |
ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic3 | 12 |
ORBG 8014 | Clinical Anatomy of the Head and Neck4 | 1 |
ORBG 8015 | Research Methodology and Study Design4 | 1 |
ORBG 8017 | Oral Microbiology and Immunology4 | 1 |
ORBG 8018 | Biostatistics4 | 1 |
ORBG 8019 | Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology4 | 1 |
Term Credit Hours | 29-31 | |
Spring | ||
ENDG 8116 | Endodontic Microbiology/Immunology | 2 |
ENDG 8117 | Systemic Diseases | 1.5 |
ENDG 8118 | Endodontics Surgery | 2.5 |
ENDG 8119 | Teaching for Sophomore Preclinical Lab | 2 |
ENDG 8120 | Clinical Seminar in Endodontology2 | 2 |
ENDG 8123 | Fundamental Methods and Materials2 | 1 |
Select one of the following: | 2 | |
Pulp Biology II1 | ||
Periapical Biology II1 | ||
ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic3 | 3 |
ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic3 | 12 |
ORBG 8011 | Molecular Oral and Craniofacial Biology4 | 1 |
ORBG 8012 | Advanced Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics4 | 1 |
ORBG 8013 | Introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry4 | 1 |
ORBG 8016 | Cases in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology4 | 1 |
ORBG 8033 | Bioethics and Critical Thinking in Dentistry4 | 1 |
PERG 8350 | Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Dental Treatment Planning Grand Rounds2 | 2 |
Term Credit Hours | 35 | |
Summer | ||
Summer Session I | ||
ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic3 | 3 |
ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic3 | 12 |
Summer Session II | ||
ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic3 | 3 |
ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic3 | 12 |
Term Credit Hours | 30 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
Select one of the following that was not previously taken: | 2-4 | |
Pulp Biology I1 | ||
Periapical Biology I1 | ||
ENDG 8120 | Clinical Seminar in Endodontology2 | 2 |
ENDG 8122 | Dental Traumatology | 1 |
ENDG 8130 | Current Endodontics Literature Review2 | 1 |
ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic3 | 3 |
ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic3 | 12 |
Term Credit Hours | 21-23 | |
Spring | ||
ENDG 8120 | Clinical Seminar in Endodontology2 | 2 |
ENDG 8122 | Dental Traumatology | 1 |
Select one of the following that was not previously taken: | 2 | |
Pulp Biology II1 | ||
Periapical Biology II1 | ||
ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic3 | 3 |
ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic3 | 12 |
PERG 8350 | Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Dental Treatment Planning Grand Rounds2 | 2 |
Term Credit Hours | 22 | |
Summer | ||
Summer Session I | ||
ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic3 | 3 |
ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic3 | 12 |
Summer Session II | ||
ENDG 9185 | Emergency Endodontics Clinic3 | 3 |
ENDG 9285 | Endodontics Clinic3 | 12 |
Term Credit Hours | 30 | |
Total Credit Hours: | 167-171 |
1 | Course is offered in alternate years. |
2 | Course is repeatable for additional credit. |
3 | Course is taken eight times for credit. |
4 | Core courses are required of all first-year postgraduate students. |
Graduate Endodontic Courses
ENDG 8111. Pain in Dentistry: Diagnosis and Control. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 8112. Pulp Biology I. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 8113. Periapical Biology I. 4 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 8114. Biologic Basis of Disease. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 8115. Current Clinical Concepts. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 8116. Endodontic Microbiology/Immunology. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 8117. Systemic Diseases. 1.5 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 8118. Endodontics Surgery. 2.5 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 8119. Teaching for Sophomore Preclinical Lab. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 8120. Clinical Seminar in Endodontology. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
ENDG 8122. Dental Traumatology. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 8123. Fundamental Methods and Materials. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 8130. Current Endodontics Literature Review. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
ENDG 8140. Classical Endodontics Literature Review. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
ENDG 8212. Pulp Biology II. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
ENDG 8213. Periapical Biology II. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ENDG 9185. Emergency Endodontics Clinic. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
ENDG 9285. Endodontics Clinic. 1 to 12 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
Oral Biology Courses
ORBG 5001. Introduction to Dental Assisting. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 5002. Chairside Dental Assisting. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 5004. Dental Radiology Lecture and Lab. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 5005. Dental Anatomy. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8011. Molecular Oral and Craniofacial Biology. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8012. Advanced Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8013. Introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8014. Clinical Anatomy of the Head and Neck. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8015. Research Methodology and Study Design. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8016. Cases in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8017. Oral Microbiology and Immunology. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8018. Biostatistics. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8019. Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8021. Microbiome. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8022. Microbiome Techniques. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8023. Craniofacial Bone Biology and Maxillofacial/Dental Orthopedic Care. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8024. Regeneration of Bone and Dental Hard Tissues. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8025. Temporomandibular Joint Biology. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8026. Neuroscience of Pain. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8027. Biology of Drug Delivery Mechanisms. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8028. Basic and Advanced Statistical Methods. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8029. Behavioral Change Theories and Practice. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8031. Biomaterials. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8032. Practical Clinical Practice. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
Pre-requisites:
(ORBG 5001|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (ORBG 5002|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (ORBG 5004|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
AND (ORBG 5005|Minimum Grade of C|May not be taken concurrently)
ORBG 8033. Bioethics and Critical Thinking in Dentistry. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8034. Advanced Practical Clinical Practice. 3 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8035. Introduction to Orthodontics. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8036. Molecular Technology for Translation to the Dental Clinic. 2 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 8037. Science of Taste Sensation and Relation with Oral Conditions. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may not be repeated for additional credits.
ORBG 9885. Pre-clinical Dental Experience for the Kuwaiti Program I. 6 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
ORBG 9886. Pre-clinical Dental Experience for the Kuwaiti Program II. 6 Credit Hours.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
ORBG 9991. Research in Oral Biology. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Dentistry, Kornberg School.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
ORBG 9993. Masters in Oral Health Sciences Qualification Exam. 1 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
College Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Colleges: Dentistry, Kornberg School.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated for additional credit.
ORBG 9996. Master's Thesis in Oral Biology. 1 to 6 Credit Hour.
Level Registration Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate.
Repeatability: This course may be repeated 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