Endodontics Postdoctoral Program

The postdoctoral program in endodontics is a 24-month certificate program that balances clinical experience with didactic instruction in the relevant basic and clinical sciences.

The clinical portion of the program is microscopically oriented, providing the student with modern concepts of endodontic treatment including rotary NiTi instrumentation, electronic apex locators, guided tissue regeneration, ultrasonic instrumentation, and use of digital radiography. Joint conferences with other disciplines such as periodontics, prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, otolaryngology, and neurology provide the student with a well-rounded basis to diagnose and treat conditions in the head and neck region.

The didactic portion of the program includes a core curriculum designed to provide all postdoctoral students with a basic interdisciplinary education and a detailed endodontic curriculum that concentrates heavily on knowledge of the literature. The program is designed to fulfill the specialty certification of the American Board of Endodontics. The program also includes research, teaching, and instruction by several well-known visiting professors.

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Mission Statement

The Department of Endodontics shall:

• Transfer knowledge of Endodontology based on scientific evidence at the highest levels achievable to students and the profession at large.
• Promote comprehensive care in clinical education and be an active player in the process.
• Establish high standards of competency in Endodontics, communicate them and insist that they be met through a calibrated and expert faculty.
• Teach comprehensive, compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Produce research and scholarly work which embraces the scientific and clinical evidence base for Endodontology and dentistry.
• Endeavor to assist in and create departmental models that fit an educational philosophy of humanism, where departments bridge curricular issues for the common good.
• Serve as an educational resource for endodontic alumni and the dental community at large.
• Support the Mission of the College of Dental Medicine in spirit and practice.

The College of Dental Medicine selects students based on application content, academic record, letters of recommendation, National Board Dental Examination scores (if taken), and a personal interview.

Prior to matriculation, applicants must have completed a D.M.D., D.D.S., or an equivalent degree.

The applicant should complete the following:

1. Complete the ADEA Pass Application. (all application documentation should be submitted to ADEA PASS)
2. Complete the College of Dental Medicine application for postdoctoral students and pay a nonrefundable application fee of $50

3. An official transcript from each college, professional school, or university attended.

4. The ADAT Exam is looked upon favorably but optional. 

5. Please note that we subscribe to a rolling admissions format.  It is to the candidates’ advantage to get his or her application in early since the interview process will start no later than July 18^th depending on the number of applicants.  We look most favorably on the applicant that has a minimum of 1-2 years experience following their dental school graduation, however, recent graduates with demonstrable achievement will be considered.

Coursework taken at international institutions must be evaluated for U.S. institution equivalence. This coursework must be evaluated by one of the services listed below. You should contact one of the following:

World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
(212) 966-6311
www.wes.org

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 415070
Milwaukee, WI 53203
(414) 289-3400
www.ece.org

The applicant must arrange for the following to be sent to NSU's Enrollment Processing Services (EPS):

1. Official National Board scores
   Please request the secretary of the National Board of Dental Examiners to forward all scores (Part 1 required and Part 2, if available) of the dental boards. The National Board is located at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60611.
2. Three letters of evaluation are required
   They must be completed by dental school faculty members who are well acquainted with the applicant's abilities or by individuals who can provide information relevant to the applicant's potential.

Upon receipt of the completed application and the required credentials, the director of each postdoctoral program, along with the committee on admissions, will select applicants for interview. Those selected will be notified in writing. Not all applicants will be granted an interview. All applicants who are admitted to the college must be interviewed, but an invitation to appear for an interview should not be construed as evidence of acceptance.

Additional materials should be sent to:

Enrollment Processing Services
Nova Southeastern University
3301 College Avenue-P.O. Box 299000
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33314-9905

Goal 1

To educate endodontists who possess the knowledge and skills required to diagnose, understand the basis of, and adequately interpret, treat, alone or in concert with other dental and medical practitioners, endodontic situations and their related diseases, and to maintain the health of the attachment apparatus and integrity of the natural dentition.

• Objective 1. Provide the student with in-depth knowledge of relevant biomedical sciences as they correlate to the theory and practice of endodontics.
• Objective 2. Provide the student with a sufficient number of diagnostic, nonsurgical, and surgical clinical experiences that will result in proficiency in the practice of the full scope of the field of endodontics.
• Objective 3. Prepare the student to effectively treat medically compromised and special need patients.
• Objective 4. Provide the students with the opportunity to present and discuss their clinical cases with the endodontic faculty and fellow students, as well as with faculty and students in other dental disciplines.

Goal 2

To educate endodontists who possess the knowledge and skills to critically evaluate and apply current technological developments and research into their clinical practice of endodontics.

• Objective 5. Educate the student in the basic principles of research methodology, biostatistics, and data analysis, in order to ensure that students complete a meaningful research project, which is of publishable quality.
  • 5a. Attract those individuals inclined to a career track that includes or is devoted to research in endodontic related areas.
• Objective 6. Prepare the students to critically evaluate the dental literature.
• Objective 7. Provide the student the opportunity to work with and evaluate new instruments and techniques.
• Objective 8. Provide the student the opportunities for continuing education and professional development after graduation.
  • 8a. Attract and educate those individuals inclined to a career track in dental education and administration in endodontics.

Goal 3

Educate Endodontists to become Diplomates of the American Board of Endodontics.

• Objective 9. Provide the student with the knowledge and skills to successfully complete the board certification process.
• Objective 10. Provide the student with the incentive and support to successfully complete the board certification process.
• Objective 11. Provide the student the opportunity to take a mock board certification examination; written exam, case portfolio, and oral exam.

Goal 4

Educate sensitive and compassionate endodontists who will have successful careers in clinical practice, research, and/or education.

• Objective 12. Provide the student with information pertaining to pursuing a career in clinical practice, research and education and an ongoing quest for knowledge.
• Objective 13. Provide the student knowledge in patient and practice management.
• Objective 14. Provide the student an opportunity to conduct research.
• Objective 15. Provide the student with the training necessary to teach endodontics to dentists and dental students of all levels.