"Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerning dental pulp and tissues surrounding the roots of a tooth. “Endo” is the Greek word for “inside” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth.” Endodontic treatment, or root canal treatment, treats the soft pulp tissue inside the tooth. An endodontist is a dentist who specializes in saving teeth" (ADA).
How long is an Endodontics residency?
24-36 months
What makes a competitive applicant?
A competitive applicant should of course have outstanding grades/rank, personal statement, and collection of letters of recommendations, however that is not the only important measure. Personality matters a lot for some program directors as well as the ability to think critically and on your feet. Surprise questions will be asked that will test your critical thinking, ethics, and decision-making. Research projects are only important if it genuinely follows the applicants interest, and ADAT scores have not been the best indicator for a successful applicant.
Tips before applying:
Students said they wish they applied earlier in the cycle, because endodontics is not a part of the MATCH program. This means the endodontics application process is on a rolling-admission basis, and the earlier you apply the better chance you have getting into the program of your choice. It would be prudent to ask for letters of recommendations fairly early in the year. It is also important to note that many endodontic programs only give you 24 hours to accept a position at their school if they choose you.
Most students apply 1-4 years after dental school, usually after working in private practice or GPR.
Why should you do Endodontics?
Constantly taking patients out of pain
Intricate and challenging procedures
High-income potential
Very connected and respected within your local community of general dentists
Why should you not do Endodontics?
Demanding application process
Managing patients in pain
Commonly seeing emergency patients
Very challenging procedures
Have to pay tuition for 2-3 years
Statistics of Accepted Applicants
Class Rank
Alumni applied in 2023: #14-51, avg 33
Alumni applied in 2022: #18-94, avg 51
Average GPA
Alumni applied in 2023: 3.53
Alumni applied in 2022: 3.36
Accepted Applicants
Class of 2023: 0/1 matched
Alumni Applied in 2023: 8/20 matched (40%)
Class of 2022: 0/1 matched
Alumni Applied in 2022: 9/23 matched (39%)
Class of 2021: 0 matched
Alumni Applied in 2021: 6/24 matched (25%)
Class of 2020: 0 matched
Alumni Applied in 2020: 5/12 matched (42%)
Class of 2019: 0 matched
Alumni Applied in 2019: 5/15 matched (33%)
Class of 2018: 0 matched
Alumni Applied in 2018: 8/17 matched (47%)
Department Chair:
Dr. Adham A Azim BDS, DDS | aazim@pacific.edu
Endo Study Club:
pacificendostudyclub@gmail.com
UoP Alumni:
Mia Tittle, DDS '18 | miatittle@gmail.com | University of the Pacific, Dugoni School
Bishoy Awad, DDS '20 | b_awad@u.pacific.edu | University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Ross Burman, DDS '22 | rburnman12@yahoo.com | Stony Brook University, NY
Annie Chen, DDS 2016 | annie.chen.f@gmail.com | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Neha Dawar, IDS 2012 | dawarneha@gmail.com | University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA
Amro Elkhatieb, IDS 2016 | aelkhatieb@pacific.edu | University of the Pacific, San Francisco, CA
Edward Kuo, DDS 2021 | ycedwardkuo@gmail.com | Tufts University, Boston, MA
Amanda Matsuhara, DDS '19 | amandamatsuhara@gmail.com | Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
Amy Take, DDS '21 | a_take@u.pacific.edu | University of Illinois, Chicago, IL