Program Overview

Endodontics Program

The Endodontics program at the University of Illinois Chicago offers a comprehensive education in the field of endodontics. The program includes a range of courses that cover the clinical and research aspects of endodontics.

Courses

• ENDO 353: Endodontics Clinic II: A continuation of ENDO 352, where students integrate knowledge and techniques previously learned into the clinical practice of endodontics.
• ENDO 363: Endodontics Clinic IV: A continuation of ENDO 353, where students experience treatment of a variety of cases and prepare to perform simple endodontic procedures at off-site clinic locations with minimal supervision.
• ENDO 600: Endodontic Techniques: A seminar and technique course dealing with endodontic clinical and research methods.
• ENDO 610: Classic Endodontic Literature Review: A seminar covering a wide range of subjects related to the clinical practice of endodontics.
• ENDO 611: Clinical Application of Endodontic Literature: Various topics within the field of endodontics and related subjects are presented with reference to classic literature.
• ENDO 612: Orofacial Pain: A seminar course dealing with topics on the subject of pain.
• ENDO 613: Pharmacology for the Dental Specialist: A seminar dealing with the need, use, and prescription of drugs in dental practice with specific emphasis in endodontics.
• ENDO 614: Pulpal Biology: Analysis of formative elements of dental pulp, including ground substance, fibers, cells, vascular and neural elements.
• ENDO 615: Current Endodontics Literature Review: A yearly update of most recent articles from endodontic publications.
• ENDO 617: American Board Review: Topics covered by the American Board of Endodontics written and oral exam are reviewed.
• ENDO 618: Teaching, Learning, and Critical Thinking: An introduction to principles of teaching, learning, and critical analysis of the literature in dentistry and education.
• ENDO 619: Endodontic Surgery: All aspects of endodontic surgery are discussed and laboratory exercises are carried out.
• ENDO 620: Endodontics Clinic: The clinical aspects of diagnosis, case selection, and treatment, both surgical and non-surgical, are covered under instructor supervision.
• ENDO 630: Clinical Conference in Endodontics: Clinical treatment regimens for varied types of endodontic patient cases are presented and discussed.
• ENDO 698: Endodontic Research: Each student must plan, complete, write, and defend an original thesis that satisfies departmental requirements.

Program Requirements

• Extensive computer use is required for some courses.
• Prerequisites for certain courses include enrollment in a postgraduate program in dentistry or completion of specific prior courses.
• Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading is used for some courses.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including endodontic clinical and research methods, pulpal biology, and endodontic surgery. Students are required to complete an original thesis that satisfies departmental requirements.