Endodontics

Length of Program: 2 Years

Number of Positions: 2 for graduates of Non-CODA accredited dental schools

Program Director: Dr. Nadia Chugal

The UCLA Endodontics Residency Program is a postgraduate certificate program that provides advanced education in endodontics through didactic, clinical, and research components to highly qualified and motivated candidates. The UCLA program integrates the scientific basis for endodontics with current standards of specialty patient care.

The program offers strong clinical training that covers the full scope of endodontics, and emphasizes the development of proficiency in the following areas:

(1) to perform endodontic treatment, both conventional and surgical, and adjunctive procedures at a specialty level of expertise; (2) to synthesize a rationale for treatment based on scientific knowledge and practice evidence-based endodontics; (3) to evaluate and assess endodontic therapy and outcome of treatment; (4) to exercise complex problem solving and independent thinking; (5) to analyze evidence and new information as well as technology for clinical practice through current literature; and (6) to function as a member of a dental and medical interdisciplinary treatment team provided by the UCLA School of Dentistry and the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

A considerable component of training is devoted to the presentation of clinically-oriented basic scientific material. The scientific background of endodontics is emphasized in seminars, lectures, and treatment planning conferences throughout the training program. Clinical education is achieved through lectures, seminars, workshops, clinical instruction, and case and record review.

Ongoing throughout the two years are literature review seminars (classic and current), diagnosis and treatment planning seminars, and case and record reviews that provide continuous review and instruction. A research project related to endodontics is required, as well as teaching experiences in didactic and clinical situations. Additionally, every resident will have after-hours emergency call coverage responsibilities on a rotational basis.

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Selection Factors

Selected candidates will be invited for an interview. If selected, an Administrative Assistant will notify the candidate one to two weeks before the interview by telephone and/or email.

Application Due: August 1

Interviews: August

Acceptance Notification: Late August to early September

PASS Application: Yes

The admissions committee considers the following criteria in its decisions:

  • Academic achievement

  • Clinical experience

  • Research experience, capabilities, and potential

  • Leadership potential and community service

  • Motivation, professionalism, and maturity

  • Content of letters of recommendation

  • Content of personal statement

  • Teaching experience

  • Communication skills

  • Critical judgment

A letter of acceptance will be signed by the Program Director and the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and emailed to the accepted candidates. 

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Program Fees

Program Fee: $56,753 per year of the program (subject to change)

Certificate Fee: One-time payment of $200

One-time Application Fee: $150

International Student Fee: $1,300 (only for those requesting I-20s for F-1 student status)

Approximate TN Visa Fee: $2,000 + related costs

Refund Policy: Application fee, certificate fee, and international fees are non-refundable.

 

Initial payment due April 5, 50% of annual program fee
100% refund 10 weeks before July 1
50% refund 5 weeks before July 1
None less than 5 weeks before July 1
Second payment due  Dec 15, 50% of annual program fee
100% refund before the start of Winter quarter
50% refund within first 5 weeks of Winter quarter
None after 5 weeks into Winter quarter
Third payment due June 15 of following year, 50% of annual program fee
100% refund 10 weeks before July 1
50% refund 5 weeks before July 1
None less than 5 weeks before July 1
Fourth payment due Dec 15 of following year, 50% of annual program fee
100% refund before the start of Winter quarter
50% refund within first 5 weeks of Winter quarter
None after 5 weeks into Winter quarter

 

 

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Contact Us

Postgraduate Programs Officer
Phone: (310) 825-7478
Email: postdds@dentistry.ucla.edu

Accreditation Statement

The program in Endodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association 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, by visiting www.ada.org/coda, or by mail at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678.