Advanced Endodontic Program Description
This 27-month program is designed to train proficient endodontic
specialists for private practice. Students who desire a career in
teaching or research can 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 program includes
advanced clinical training in accepted surgical and nonsurgical
endodontic techniques, research, and teaching in the predoctoral
clinic. Advanced course work in the biological sciences and applied
didactic course work in endodontics prepares the student for
potential certification by the American Board of Endodontics. Four
students are accepted each year. Study for a Master of Science
degree will be determined in consultation with each student.
Goal and Objectives of the Advanced Endodontic Program:
Goal: The primary goal of the Advanced Education Program in
Endodontics is to prepare proficient endodontic practitioners by
providing an appropriate clinical and didactic education in an
environment conducive to learning.
Objectives:
1. To prepare, by clinical experience and advanced technique, a
clinically proficient endodontist.
2. To prepare, by advanced study, an educationally proficient
endodontist.
3. To develop, by research experience, a proficient student who can
evaluate, design, and complete research in endodontics and/or
related fields.
4. To encourage, by active participation, students to share their
knowledge and skills through teaching and interaction with local,
state or national organizations.
Curriculum of the Advanced Endodontic Program:
Percentage of Time Commitment:
Biomedical sciences 25 %
Clinical sciences 50 %
Teaching 10 %
Research 15 %
Clinical Activity in the Advanced Endodontic Program:
Beginning in the Fall Semester of the 1st year and continuing
through the Summer Semester of the 2nd year, each student is 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.
The patient population is quite large. During a recent one year
period, the eight graduate students had 4,500 patient visits and
treated 2,800 emergency patients. The variety is excellent due to
our wide referral base and includes: pediatric patients; medically
compromised; surgical referrals; emergency patients; specialty
referrals and consultations.
Teaching in the Advanced Endodontic Program:
Each student is required to participate in predoctoral clinical
teaching. The teaching includes endodontic teaching and coverage of
the College’s emergency clinic. The experience starts in the summer
of the first year and continues until the end of the second year of
the program. On average, each student teaches one-half to no more
than two-half days per week. In the Spring Semester, students also
teach in the predoctoral preclinical laboratory course.
Research in the Advanced Endodontic Program:
Our primary research focus over the last 35 years has been in the
area of pain control. Over 140 Master's thesis's have been produced.
The Division has also published 150 articles in refereed journals and been
issued 2 U.S. Patents. Research has included:
1. Maxillary and mandibular local anesthesia techniques
(approximately 90 Theses).
2. Periodontal ligament injections.
3. Stabident and X-tip intraosseous anesthesia.
4. The Wand research (AMSA, ASA, IAN Block).
5. Mannitol/lidocaine compositions (Patented local anesthetic).
6. Preoperative and postoperative antibiotics to control pain in
symptomatic, necrotic teeth.
7. Antibiotics to control pain in untreated irreversible pulpitis.
8. Peripheral opioid analgesia.
9. Trephination to control pain in symptomatic, necrotic teeth.
10. Intraosseous methylprednisolone to control postoperative pain in
untreated irreversible pulpitis.
11. Intraosseous and oral methylprednisolone to control
postoperative pain in symptomatic, necrotic teeth.
12. Ultrasonic irrigation (patented device) to remove tissue and
bacteria from canal spaces.
13. Evaluation of anesthetic effectiveness of various anesthetic
agents including articaine.
Financial Aid:
Financial aid is available to residents. Please contact Tammy Lewis
at lewis.36@osu.edu or call
614-292-7768 for more information.
