Master of Science [M.S] [Dentistry (Concentration in Endodontics)] From Virginia Commonwealth University

The program meets the educational requirements for limitation of practice to the specialty of endodontics and prepares the student for examination by the American Board of Endodontics.

Students completing the program earn a specialty Certificate in Endodontics and a Master of Science in Dentistry degree. The program conforms to the Standards for Advanced Specialty Education in Endodontics and carries a full approval status from the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

Student learning outcomes:

• Formulate and conduct a relevant research project as evidenced in the completion of a master’s thesis in a publishable format for a refereed journal

• Be equipped to practice evidence-based endodontics

• Have demonstrated the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues in general dentistry, dental specialties, medicine and other health care practitioners in the provision of ethical and informed patient care

• Be proficient in: Diagnosis, treatment planning and prognosis of pulpal and periradicular disease; Provision of nonsurgical endodontics, retreatment and surgical endodontics; Outcome assessment; Diagnostic imaging technologies; Management of medically compromised patients; Emergency management of endodontic conditions; Management of orofacial pain and dental anxiety; Use of magnification technologies; Use of emerging techniques of endodontic treatment; Management of traumatic dental injuries.

• Be eligible to sit for the Diplomate Boards of the American Board of Endodontists