The goal of this program is to provide opportunities for dentists from areas around the world that do not recognize endodontics as a specialization to become more knowledgeable about and proficient in this field. As an adjunct to advanced education in dentistry, it is designed to enhance endodontic training.

The International Endodontic Program is composed of 3 parts (click on the links for more information on each part of the program):

• Part 1: Clinical Endodontics
• Part 2: Classic Endodontic Literature
• Part 3: Current Endodontic Literature

International Endodontic Program's General Objectives:

Students' primary learning modalities are through the study of endodontic literature.

Topics:

• Pulp biology
• Endodontic microbiology
• Root canal disinfection
• Endodontic diagnosis
• Endodontic retreatment
• Endodontic surgery
• Root canal anatomy
• Pain and pain management
• Endodontic outcome
• Vital pulp therapy
• Dental trauma
• Local anesthesia
• Restoration of endodontically treated teeth and leakage
• Systemic diseases and emergencies

You Will Learn:

1. The ability to quote and discuss the controversies present in endodontic literature in the clinical and biological aspects.

2. To correlate findings in the literature with clinical endodontics.

3. Defend his/her method of instrumentation and obturation with documented literature.

4. List and describe the physical and biologic properties of various endodontic materials in relation to endodontic therapy.

5. To be familiarized with recent findings relating to the diagnosis and treatment of pulp and periapical diseases.

6. To discuss the controversies that exist in the literature with respect to the biology of the pulp and the periapical tissues.

7. To stimulate critical analysis of experimental findings.

8. To correlate findings in the literature with clinical endodontics.

Program Requirements:

1. Complete all clinical requirements
2. Pass the oral exam
3. Pass written exam
4. Attend at least one of the Micro-Endodontic surgery courses provided in Europe or United States.

Added Benefit:

Observe for two weeks in our Post-grad endodontic clinic at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is one of the nation's premier dental schools and has served the Bay Area community for more than 100 years. The dental school is committed to excellence and innovation in education, research, community service and patient care. The Division of Continuing Dental Education is dedicated to educating dental professionals by providing the highest quality CE programs available in dentistry today.