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EndodonticsHead: William T. JohnsonProfessors: David R. Drake, William T. Johnson, Richard E. Walton Professor emeritus: Arne M. Bjorndal Associate professor: Bruce C. Justman Assistant professor: Anne E. Williamson Clinical assistant professor: Manuel R. Gomez Graduate degrees: M.S., Ph.D. in Oral Science Graduate nondegree program: Certificate in Endodontics Web site: http://www.dentistry.uiowa.edu Professional ProgramCourse work and clinical experiences in endodontics are of vital importance in the overall education of a D.D.S. student.Preclinical endodontics, taught during the sophomore year, includes a didactic and a laboratory component. In clinical endodontics, taught during the junior year, students study both normal and pathological conditions of the dental pulp and periapex. Diagnosis of pulpal and periradicular disease and various specialized aspects of endodontic treatment are emphasized. Students treat endodontic patients under direct supervision of faculty and staff. Graduate ProgramsGraduate programs offered by the Department of Endodontics are designed to provide qualified dentists with the scientific knowledge and clinical skills needed to practice endodontics and/or pursue a career in dental education and research.The department offers several types of graduate programs, which have similar clinical experiences but different didactic experiences. Each program satisfies training requirements for eligibility for certification by the American Board of Endodontics. Students who complete the programs are encouraged to seek board certification. Various activities throughout the courses of study prepare the candidates for the board examination process. The goal of each program is to develop competent diagnosticians and clinicians. Students learn the scientific and clinical basis of endodontics; develop clinical skills; gain knowledge of and experience in the educational process in order to function confidently as dental educators; and develop skills in designing, conducting, reporting, and publishing the results of original research. Students in the M.S. and Ph.D. programs also gain in-depth knowledge in a scientific training discipline as preparation for an academic/research career. Master of ScienceThe Master of Science requires a minimum of 30 s.h. of graduate-level work, taken over 36 months. An original research project and thesis are required. Students follow a plan of study outlined by the Department of Endodontics in compliance with basic Graduate College regulations for graduate programs in dentistry. Under most circumstances, the degree granted is a Master of Science in oral science, although master's degrees are available in other disciplines. Following successful completion of the program requirements, students are granted a Master of Science degree and a Certificate in Endodontics.CertificateThe Certificate in Endodontics requires a minimum of 24 months of full-time formal training. The program has the same clinical but fewer didactic course requirements than the combined M.S./certificate program, and it requires no formal thesis. Students are expected to complete an original research project in the area of endodontics and to write a scientific paper for submission to a refereed journal.Other Graduate ProgramsOther graduate programs are available, such as a certificate in combination with a Ph.D. Upon completing original research and successfully defending a dissertation, students are granted a Ph.D. in a basic science area. Such programs are available by special arrangement, depending on the candidate's experience and goals.Graduate Program PoliciesGrade-Point AverageStudents in each graduate program must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 3.00 to receive the certificate and/or degree. Students who fall below this average are allowed one semester to raise their g.p.a. to at least 3.00. The circumstances of the grade-point average deficiency receive careful consideration.Dental Practice PrivilegesStudents accepted and enrolled in any graduate program are not permitted to involve themselves in private dental practice enterprises outside the college. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in dismissal from the program.Program InterruptionWhenever possible, students should complete the graduate program without interruption. Students who demonstrate need to discontinue the program temporarily should limit their time away to a maximum of one calendar year. Students must have permission from the endodontic graduate program director in order to interrupt their study.AdmissionApplication for the M.S. and certificate programs are accepted from both U.S. and international graduates (or from those about to graduate).Applicants to either the M.S. or certificate programs must be graduates of (or graduating from) an accredited college of dentistry or a foreign equivalent. M.S. and Ph.D. applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. A cumulative g.p.a. of at least 2.50 or equivalent is necessary for consideration for admission to any of the graduate programs. ApplicationApplication forms for the M.S. and certificate programs are available online on the Office of Admissions web site (http://www.uiowa.edu/admissions/graduate/colleges/graduate.htm).Application forms for the Ph.D. program are available from and should be returned to the office of the associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Dentistry. Applications are forwarded to the Department of Endodontics. Applications for all programs must include the completed application form, official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended, three letters of recommendation, National Board Examination Scores (at least Part I, and Part II if available), an updated curriculum vitae, a personal statement, and a recent photograph. Applicants to the M.S. program are not required to take the Graduate Record Examination. International applicants whose first language is not English must present a satisfactory score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). APPLICATION DEADLINEAll advanced programs begin on July 1. Applications should be submitted no later than September 1 of the year preceding the anticipated date of enrollment. Finalists for each program are asked for a personal interview in October or early November. Final decisions generally are made before the last week of November.Financial SupportApplicants to the M.S. and certificate programs must be able to support themselves financially until they complete the program. Prospective students should plan to pay living expenses, tuition, and costs for books, specialized equipment (e.g., surgical operating microscope, notebook computer, and ultrasonic system), instrument usage, and thesis expenses. Stipends are determined on a yearly basis and depend on availability of funding.Courses
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