The International Endodontic Program is a two-year, fully online CE program enabling dentists from outside of the United States to acquire additional training in endodontics via virtual learning. 

The goal of this program is to provide an opportunity for international dentists—from areas around the world that do not recognize endodontics as a specialty—to become more knowledgeable and proficient in the field of endodontics. This will be achieved through monthly online classes and a series of recorded lectures from experts in the field of endodontics, hosted on Endolit.com and Zoom.
 

Disclaimer

This non-credit bearing, non-degree program is not an endodontic residency program or a CODA-approved endodontic specialty program. It does not prepare dentists to become specialists in endodontics.

Topics

During the International Endodontic Program, participants will primarily focus on the study of endodontic literature.

  • Pulp biology
  • Endodontic microbiology
  • Root canal disinfection
  • Endodontic diagnosis
  • Endodontic retreatment
  • Endodontic surgery
  • Root canal anatomy
  • Pain and pain management
  • Endodontic outcome
  • Vital pulp therapy
  • Dental trauma
  • Local anesthesia
  • Restoration of endodontically treated teeth and leakage
  • Systemic diseases and emergencies

You Will Learn

  • To quote and discuss the controversies present in endodontic literature in the clinical and biological aspects
  • To justify instrumentation and obturation methods with documented literature
  • To list and describe the physical and biologic properties of various endodontic materials in relation to endodontic therapy
  • To gain familiarity with recent findings relating to the diagnosis and treatment of pulp and periapical diseases
  • To discuss the controversies that exist in the literature with respect to the biology of the pulp and the periapical tissues
  • To stimulate critical analysis of experimental findings
  • To correlate findings in the literature with clinical endodontics
in the endo clinic
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Curriculum

The International Endodontic Program comprises three parts:

The online curriculum will be available in different languages: Spanish, French, Mandarin and Japanese.

Details

Program Requirements

Participants must:

  1. Have a BDS or DDS degree
  2. Complete all clinical requirements
  3. Pass the oral examination
  4. Pass the written examination
  5. Attend at least one of the Microsurgical Endodontics CE courses offered by Dr. Azim in Europe or the United States

Program Cost

Tuition:  $15,000*

$7,500 is due at the time of program registration
$5,000 is due prior to the oral exam
$2,500 is due prior to the written exam

*Should a registrant need to retake the exam, there will be an additional fee of $500

Format:  Monthly online classes and recorded lectures

Meet the Program Director

Azim Adham

Adham A. Azim, BDS, DDS, is chair of the Department of Endodontics at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, and he maintains a private endodontics practice. He is also the founder and CEO of Endolit. A diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics, he has lectured all over the world and has been awarded several times for his research work. He has over 30 publications in peer-reviewed journals and several textbook chapters. He is a member of the scientific advisory board of the Journal of Endodontics, associate editor for the European Journal of Endodontics, and a reviewer for multiple other endodontic journals. 

Full bio

To ensure the best learning experience, participants are expected to have access to the following:

  • A reliable computer or laptop that meets basic system requirements
  • Internet access with enough bandwidth to access the course platform, download course materials and stream video lectures
  • Audio capabilities to listen to recorded presentations and videos — computer speakers (internal or external) or headphones

The following software applications:

  • Microsoft Word 2016 and later, or a compatible word processing program that can open and save .docx files such as Google Docs
  • The most recent version of one of the following web browsers:
    • Chrome, Firefox, Safari
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader — The latest version (available as a free download from Adobe)

Contact Us

Dugoni School of Dentistry
Continuing Dental Education
415.929.6486 cedental@pacific.edu

155 Fifth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103