Endodontics Graduate Program

The Department of Endodontics offers a combined Certificate in Endodontics/Master of Science in Dentistry degree. Ours is a 26 month program that requires research training and completion of a publishable paper.

Objectives of the Graduate Program

Traditionally, the Graduate Endodontics Program has had as its goal the achievement of excellence in all phases of the endodontic discipline. We seek to develop clinicians of demonstrable expertise, able teachers and knowledgeable researchers. While it is recognized that only the exceptional individual possesses the characteristics that would allow him/her to excel in all three endeavors, the flexible nature of the Graduate Endodontics Program allows the student to pursue goals in keeping with his/her ability and interest.

Certificate Program

A student who receives a certificate in Endodontics must demonstrate expertise in the management of all phases of clinical endodontics. He/she must be an astute diagnostician of dental, oral and perioral pathosis; he/she must be able to render judicious emergency treatment; he/she must master both routine and sophisticated treatment procedures involving both conventional and surgical endodontic therapy. A basic understanding of the biological sciences will provide a sound basis for insight into the rationale behind diagnostic and treatment procedures. By developing the ability to analyze past, present and future endodontic literature, the graduate will be able to assess pertinent literature for meaningful answers to voids in our present body of endodontic knowledge.

Having been presented with a sound basis in educational philosophy and having received an opportunity to observe and participate in the undergraduate endodontics teaching program and the graduate seminars, the certificate recipient will be prepared to undertake educational activities at the various levels demanded of the trained specialist.

Master of Science in Dentistry Program

In addition to achieving the objectives of the certificate program, the individual who earns the Master of Science in Dentistry degree will be prepared to develop and supervise research activities and thereby be able to make original contributions to the state of endodontic knowledge.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Graduate School of the University of Washington is administratively responsible for all graduate study. In addition to applying to the Graduate Endodontics Program, applicants must also submit a separate application to the UW Graduate School and must meet the requirements set forth by the Graduate School. You can find information on the Graduate School’s policies and procedures, along with a link to their on-line application form at this address: http://www.grad.washington.edu/admissions/ .

Currently, four students are accepted into the program each year. August 15 is the deadline for application for admission into the program for the following academic year (in June).

There are no stipends available. Applicants must be prepared to meet all expenses, including tuition: $12,556 per academic year or $3,139 per quarter (Autumn, Winter, Spring, and Summer) for Washington State residents. Non-resident tuition is $28,620 per academic year or $7,155 per quarter. The cost of a clinical photographic setup is about $1000. The department provides clinical equipment, instruments, and supplies.

If you would like additional information concerning the program, please address your request to:

University of Washington
Department of Endodontics
Box 357448
Seattle, WA 98195-7448

or an email to our Graduate Program Assistant, Helen Valentine, at gradendo@u.washington.edu. Ms. Valentine can also be reached by phone at (206) 543-5044 or fax at (206) 616-9085.

Application Procedure

All application materials must be submitted to the appropriate University of Washington offices before August 15 for consideration of admission into the class beginning the following June.

I. Application to the UW Graduate School

Apply on-line at https://www.grad.washington.edu/application/ .
The electronic application allows you to save your application data, retrieve the information, then complete and submit the application at your convenience. To use this form, you will be required to choose a login name and password. After you have submitted the application, you may return to the site in order to check the status of your application or update your address and email.

As part of this on-line application process, you will be instructed to upload your personal statement and curriculum vitae.  You will also be asked to submit contact information for three professional references. Your designated reference sources (professors, colleagues, etc.) will be contacted via email and directed to a secure website where they may submit recommendations on your behalf. When checking the status of your application on-line, you will be permitted to see which recommendations have been sent.

II. Application to the Graduate Endodontics Program

Please download:

Class Standing of Applicants - Please fill out the top portion of the first page, sign the authorization on the second page of this form and send it to the Dean or Academic Affairs Office of your dental school to be completed.

Additional materials to be sent to the Graduate Endodontics Program:

• Graduate School Application - After completing the Graduate School's on-line application, please print a copy to include with your admissions materials.
• Official Transcripts -Sealed transcripts can be mailed with your application materials or directly from your school';s Registrar. Please send undergraduate and dental school transcripts. International applicants must send official transcripts to the Graduate School and the Graduate Endodontics Program. See "Notes for International Applicants" below.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores - GRE scores are not required from graduates of Canadian and U.S. dental schools but may be submitted, if you wish to do so.
• National Dental Board Examination scores - Please send official scores (or ask your dental school to report your scores with your class standing). The National Dental Board Examination is not an admissions requirement for international applicants.

Please send all departmental application materials to:

University of Washington
Graduate Endodontics Program
Box 357448
Seattle WA 98195-7448

Notes for International Applicants:
International applicants are those who currently hold or expect temporary U.S. visas. U.S. permanent residents (i.e. Green Card holders or immigrants) are not considered international applicants. The Graduate School has additional requirements for international applicants. These requirements include GRE scores (from graduates of dental schools not accredited by the ADA), TOEFL scores (non-native English speakers only), an additional set of transcripts, and a statement of financial ability. Please carefully review the information on their website: http://www.grad.washington.edu/admissions/intl_adminfo.html

Completion of the two-year UW Graduate Endodontics Program meets the educational requirements for dental licensure in Washington. For information regarding licensure laws in other states, please visit the ADA’s website: http://www.ada.org/prof/prac/licensure/us.asp.

Notes for Re-Applicants
The University of Washington retains admissions files for one year. Individuals who are re-applying to the Graduate Endodontics Program must submit a new application to the Graduate School on-line at: https://www.grad.washington.edu/application/.

Re-applicants are welcome to send additional admissions materials to the Graduate Endodontics Program to be added to your existing admissions file. Supplemental materials may include new letters of recommendation, an updated CV, and/or a new Statement of Intent.

If you were a junior dental student at the time of your first application to our program, please also send an official dental school transcript that shows your most recent academic progress.