Advanced Endodontics Residency
Welcome to Ohio State's Advanced Endodontics Program
Our 27-month residency program is primarily designed to train endodontic specialists for private practice, although students interested in teaching or research can also pursue these goals within the program. At least 50 percent of the program time will be spent in clinical endodontics, with emphasis on emergency care. The remainder of your time will involve advanced course work in the biological sciences and endodontics, research, and teaching in the predoctoral clinic.
Degree Granted
MS plus certificate*
Students Accepted
4
Program Length
27 months
Application Deadline
May 22
Objectives
- To prepare, by clinical experience and advanced technique, a clinically proficient endodontist.
- To prepare, by advanced study, an educationally proficient endodontist.
- To develop, by research experience, a student who can evaluate, design, and complete research in endodontics and/or related fields.
- To prepare, by evaluation of the scientific method and literature, an endodontist who can incorporate new ideas, techniques, and advances into his/her future practice.
- To encourage, by active participation, students to share their knowledge and skills through teaching and interaction with local, state or national organizations.
Additional Details
- PASS System: No
- Endodontic Externship: No
- Post Doctoral National Matching Program: No
- International Students Accepted: No (must have U.S. or Canadian dental degree)
- Stipend: $14,898 during academic year 2024-25 (effective August 2024)
- Fulfills requirements for eligibility to the American Board of Endodontics
Students in a clinical residency program can pursue a PhD program as an alternative to the MS degree program. You must be accepted by both the specialty program and the Oral Biology PhD program.
The resident class starting June 2025 has been selected. The application process is closed. Application for program starting June 2026 will open March 3, 2025.
How to Apply
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- We encourage applicants to the graduate endodontic program to have at least one year experience in general dentistry (i.e., private practice, member of the Armed Forces, Public Health Service, or a GPR/AEGD experience). However, this is not absolutely necessary.
- We do not require a GRE or ADAT score for admission.
- Special attention is given to grades or class standing the applicant attained in their predoctoral program and experiences in the field of endodontics following graduation.
- Unfortunately, we cannot accept foreign trained dentists in our program. Applicants must have a DDS or DMD degree from an accredited North American dental school.
- Interview requests will be made by phone as completed applications have been received and reviewed. Interviews are by invitation only. Please do not call or write to request an interview/tour of the facility.
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Please note: we do not use the PASS system.
The following are required. Please follow the directions carefully as some items should be uploaded via the online application and some must be emailed separately.
- Complete the online Application.
- Application fee: $75.00. The fee may be paid by credit or debit card by visiting https://go.osu.edu/dentendoresidentfee . If you are unable to, or prefer not to, make the fee payment by credit or debit card, please email endodonticsapplication@osu.edu for other payment options.
- Official dental school transcripts sent as a secure electronic document from your school.
- Undergraduate transcript.
- Letter from the dean of your dental school on letterhead and with a signature. Must include current GPA, current class rank and overall evaluation. Electronic scans of this letter are encouraged, but hard copy mailed letters are also accepted.
- Official National Board Scores/Results. See the ADA website for more information. Please email scores to endodonticsapplication@osu.edu.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Melissa Drum and emailed to endodonticsapplication@osu.edu. Two of these letters must be from faculty of your dental school. One letter can be from your AEGD/GPR program faculty in lieu of one from dental school faculty. If you have been out of school for five or more years, letters may be from a colleague/associate in lieu of faculty. Letters must be signed and on university/company letterhead. Electronic scans of this letter are encouraged, but hard copy mailed letters are also accepted.
- Statement of intent (limited to one page). Why are you applying for training in endodontics? What are your plans after training?
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Optional: 2x2 photo.
The above materials should be submitted directly to the OSU College of Dentistry, not to PASS.
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Required information to upload with Application:
- CV
- Statement of Intent
- Optional: 2x2 photo
- Undergrad transcript(s)
- NOTE: Do NOT email these documents.
The following required information must be emailed to endodonticsapplication@osu.edu:- Official dental school transcripts sent as a secure electronic document from your school
- Letter from the dean of your dental school on letterhead and with a signature. Must include current GPA, current class rank and overall evaluation. Electronic scans of this letter are encouraged, but hard copy mailed letters are also accepted.
- Official National Board Scores/Results. See the ADA website for more information. Please email scores to endodonticsapplication@osu.edu
- Three (3) letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Melissa Drum and emailed to endodonticsapplication@osu.edu. Two of these letters must be from faculty of your dental school. One letter can be from your AEGD/GPR program faculty in lieu of one from dental school faculty. If you have been out of school for five or more years, letters may be from a colleague/associate in lieu of faculty. Letters must be signed and on university/company letterhead. Electronic scans of this letter are encouraged, but hard copy mailed letters are also accepted. Hard copies can be mailed to:
The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry
Division of Endodontics
Attn: Becky Crader
305 W. 12th Ave.
Room 3059C
Columbus, OH 43210 -
Application fee: $75.00. The fee may be paid by credit or debit card by visiting https://go.osu.edu/dentendoresidentfee. If you are unable to, or prefer not to, make the fee payment by credit or debit card, please email endodonticsapplication@osu.edu for other payment options.
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To check on your application status (complete or not) please email endodonticsapplication@osu.edu.
Explore Further
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Learn about the Division of Endodontics and view our faculty.
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View the Current Residents page to see the diversity of training our residents have had.
Teaching
Each student is required to participate in predoctoral clinical teaching. The teaching includes endodontic teaching and coverage of the College of Dentistry’s emergency clinic, starting in the summer of your first year and continuing until the end of the program. In the spring semester, you will also teach in the predoctoral preclinical laboratory course.
Research
Research leading to a thesis or a manuscript suitable for publication is required for the master’s degree. Specific research time will be made available to assist in the completion of the thesis research project.
Salary and Benefits
Advanced Endodontics residents receive a stipend of $14,898 during academic year 2024-25 (effective August 2024). In addition, half of the in-state and non-resident tuition will be waived during the 27-month program. You will be on an annual contract during your residency program.
Clinical Rotations
Beginning in the fall semester of your first year and continuing through the summer semester of the second year, you will be assigned four to five half-days per week in the advanced endodontic clinic. Each student is also assigned to provide emergency endodontic treatment throughout the two years. On a rotating weekly schedule, one student treats only emergencies during his/her clinical assignment.
Our patient population is quite large. During a recent one-year period, our eight graduate students had more 7,350 patient visits and treated approximately 1,500 emergency patients. The variety is excellent due to our wide referral base and includes pediatric, medically compromised and emergency patients; surgical and specialty referrals; and consultations.
The Advanced Endodontics Residency Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is: coda.ada.org.
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification and state licensing board contact information at odee.osu.edu/students/state-authorization#licensure. Click on the link for State Dental Boards.