As a student in the Graduate Endodontics Program at the Indiana University School of Dentistry, you will get advanced education in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries of the dental pulp and related tissues as you work toward a Master of Science in Dentistry degree.
Upon completion of the two-year program, you’ll have mastered a variety of endodontic techniques and be prepared for clinical practice or teaching positions.
Program director: Dr. Kenneth Spolnik
Office of Graduate EducationThe Master of Science in Dentistry (M.S.D.) degree and a clinical certificate are awarded upon completion of required didactic and clinical coursework, oral and written qualifying exams, and a research project culminating in a thesis or journal manuscript. This is a combined degree/certificate program; the school does not offer the option to earn only a clinical certificate.
The M.S.D. program starts the first week of July each year; students may not enter the program in the spring semester. If you are an international student, you must arrive on campus at the end of May to complete the English for Academic Purposes placement test.
View the degree requirementsStudents must complete the graduate courses listed here:
A minimum requirement provides adequate exposure, but additional assignments may be necessary to achieve proficiency and/or the clinical time requirement. Clinical assignments will continue until the 24-month program is completed. Equivalent clinical procedures are acceptable with approval from the program director.
If you successfully complete the program, you will be able to demonstrate competency in:
You also will achieve competency in endodontic techniques, including:
To be eligible to apply for the M.S.D. program in endodontics, you must:
You will use the American Dental Education Association Postdoctoral Application Support Service (ADEA PASS) to apply for admission to the program.
The application deadline is July 1 each year.
Learn how to applyM.S.D. students pay an annual flat rate for tuition. The rate varies based on your residency classification (whether you’re considered an in-state or out-of-state student). Other costs include university fees and instrument rental or purchase.
Federal student loans are available to qualified students. A limited number of small scholarships are awarded by academic departments.
Learn more about costs and financial aid