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Advanced Dental Education
Endodontic Program
2009-2010
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry has offered a fully accredited advanced education program in Endodontics since 1970. The program leads to a Certificate of Specialization in Endodontics which satisfies the requirements mandated by the American Board of Endodontics for examination and board certification.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The program leading to attainment of a Certificate of Specialization in
Endodontics commences each year in July and is a minimum of 24 consecutive
months in length. The didactic and clinical curricula are designed to
allow an individual to develop skills required of the practicing Endodontist.
Preference in the certificate program admissions process is given to applicants
who have completed a GPR or AEGD residency program or have at least three
years of dental practice experience. A student can also concurrently enroll
in the Master of Science degree program which is explained in Graduate
Education.
APPLICATION
Students
accepted for postgraduate training in endodontics must have a professional
dental degree from an A.D.A.-accredited (see page 5 Non-U.S./Canadian
Degree Students) dental college or school. Provisional acceptance may
be offered to candidates in the final stages of dental education.
Applications
to Postgraduate Endodontics for a program leading to a Certificate of
Specialization should be sent to Postgraduate Admissions, UNMC College
of Dentistry, on or before August 15 of the year before desired entry.
Admissions
to pursue postgraduate study in endodontics are limited. At the present
time, two students are accepted each year. Applications for the program
are evaluated on the basis of the following factors:
- Grade point average
- Class standing
- Academic achievements
- National board examination scores
- Experience and training
- Research activities
- Recommendations
- A personal statement of goals (include explanation
for choice of graduate field, expectations for learning in your chosen
field of study, and anticipated career goals)
- Other supporting evidence such as a CV or résumé
Individuals
selected from the applicant pool for consideration for admission are invited
for a personal interview, which is an additional basis for selection of
students.
Applicants
from countries where English is not the native language are required to
score a minimum of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) on the Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) to be eligible to apply for admission.
Non-U.S. applicants must submit a financial data sheet.
Non-U.S.
applicants are also required to submit scores from the Graduate Record
Examination (GRE). A personal interview is required of these applicants.
The
postgraduate endodontics program participates in the PASS program. Those
interested in applying to the program should complete the PASS "Request
for Applicant Agreement." The
Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS)
is a central application service. With PASS, applicants complete one standard
application, which then is distributed to each of the participating programs
to which the applicant wishes to apply. PASS deals with the initial stages
of the recruitment process, prior to the evaluation of applicants by the
programs.
PASS
has been designed and is being administered by the American Dental Education
Association (ADEA). This address
is:
American Dental Education Association
Postdoctoral Application Support Service
1625 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20036-2212
Telephone: (800) 353-2237
Fax: (202) 667-4983
Internet Web Site: www.adea.org
Do
not submit your Application Request Card before May 1. Application
material will not be mailed to applicants before June 1.
Immunizations
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry policy
requires that all entering students in programs requiring patient contact
must be vaccinated or exhibit active immunity to tetanus, measles, mumps,
diphtheria, chicken pox, polio, rubella and Hepatitis B and have had a
TB skin test within the last six months, unless the student has a previous
positive test/medical contraindication. Each entering student must verify
at the time of matriculation that he or she has completed the accepted
routine of vaccinations. An immunization record is required in order for
the student to be registered. Anyone born after 1957 is required to have
two measles shots to assure immunity, with the second one given after
1980.
Program of Study- Postgraduate Certificate Program
- Biostatistics
- Project Planning and Design
- Advanced Oral Biology (Oral Biol.)
- Advanced Oral Pathology (two academic sessions)
- Advanced Endodontology (four academic sessions)
- Endodontics Seminar and Case Analysis (six academic sessions)
- Endodontics Clinic (eight academic sessions)
- Advanced Anatomy (Oral Biol.)
- Advanced Dental Pharmacology (Oral Biol.)
- Microbiology/Immunology (Oral Biol.)
- Wound Healing (Perio)
- Stomatological Diagnosis
- Medical Management/Emergencies (Perio)
Other
Program Requirements
In addition to the program of study required by the Postgraduate Education
Committee, the following are expected to be satisfactorily completed during
the training program and prior to the granting of the Certificate of Specialization
in Endodontics.
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR)
Each student is required to be certified and maintain certification in
basic CPR. A copy of the valid certification in basic CPR must be maintained
at the College of Dentistry.
Emergencies
and Pain Control
The College of Dentistry has determined that a course in Emergencies and
Pain Control and participation on the CODE BLUE team and the After Hours
Emergency Care Program are part of the academic program for all students
located in programs housed in the College of Dentistry in Lincoln. The
course will be scheduled during the first year as a required course for
all new postgraduate students.
Publication
Each student is required to prepare and submit at least one paper suitable
for publication in a refereed journal. The paper must be approved by the
department and a receipt of acknowledgment must be given to the department
if the paper is accepted.
Case
Presentations
Each student will prepare and present before the department ten cases
utilizing the format developed for the American Board of Endodontics.
This will include mounted radiographs, photographic slides, and other
appropriate visual aid materials as well as a written summary of the case.
Joint
Departmental Seminars
Each student will present seminars with graduate students from other specialty
departments.
Oral
Examination
Each student will be required to sit for an oral examination during the
Spring Semester of each year.
Organizations
Each student is strongly urged to participate in professional organizations,
particularly the American Dental Association and the American Association
of Endodontist (AGE). Attendance at the annual meeting of the AAE is encouraged
as well as attendance at local dental and endodontic meetings.
Patient
Treatment
Each student is required to adhere to departmental and college policies
and procedures regarding patient care. These policies and procedures include
those outlined in the Operations Manual and Clinical Policies Manual.
In addition, each student is required to review with the departmental
faculty all cases assigned for patient care. This process will include
a pretreatment evaluation (to establish a diagnosis and treatment plan),
treatment procedures, postoperative results, and recall evaluations.
During this process the student will also be required to consult with faculty from other departments within the college to insure both quality and continuity in patient care. Following completion of each case, the student will refer the patient for appropriate restorative therapy, and recall the patient at prescribed intervals to evaluate the patient's response to treatment. Upon completion of the program the student will review and transfer each case he has treated and is currently treating to a first year postgraduate student. As a minimum each student will complete the number of cases required by the American Board of Endodontics.
Clinical treatment will be provided at the Dental School in Lincoln for patients of record there. Additionally, students will provide clinical treatment while on rotations at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Lincoln and the Munroe Meyer Institute in Omaha.
Teaching
Participation in undergraduate teaching is a required activity for second
year postgraduate students. A regular or temporary Nebraska Dental License
is mandatory for all postgraduate students. See clause under the heading
"Nebraska Licensure."
Program Costs - July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010
Postgraduate Certificate Program Fees
Postgraduate Student with a U.S. or Canadian Dental Degree: |
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| Semester (2/academic year) |
per semester | $1,637 |
| Summer Session (2/summer) | per year | $666 per year |
| Subtotal | per year | $4,606 |
| Equipment Assessment | per year | $2,000 per year |
| Total | per year | $6,606 |
| Background Check | $50 | |
Foreign-trained Postgraduate Student |
||
| Semester (2/academic year) |
per semester | $5,091 |
| Summer Session (2/summer) | per year | $2,222 per year |
| Subtotal | per year | $14,626 |
| Equipment Assessment | per year | $2,000 per year |
| Total | per year | $16,626 |
| Background Check | $50 | |
Salary
As of July 1, 2009, GME-eligible Endodontics residents will be appointed as 0.33 FTE employees and will receive a salary of approximately $10,000. As part-time employees, residents are not eligible for any University fringe benefits. Thus residents should find health insurance privately. Future income is contingent upon continued availability of federal funds and, therefore, is subject to change any time.
Student
Loans and Loan Deferment
Currently, Postgraduate students are considered students of the
College of Dentistry for financial aid purposes.
Postgraduate students may get financial aid information from the
UNMC Financial Aid Office and student loan payments for postgraduate students
can be deferred.
Vacation/Sick
Leave
Postgraduate students shall have ten (10) scheduled working days of paid
Leave per year. Leave includes vacation and sick leave. Leave in excess
of ten (10) days per year must be taken as Leave Without Pay from the
College or as Family Leave. Leave requests must be submitted as per the
policies of the program and the College. Students have additional vacation
days that do not count toward the 10-day limit when the University is
closed (e.g., the week between Christmas and New Year's Day).
Private
Practice
The Dental Resident shall be permitted to engage in outside dental practice
but must do so in accordance with established policies and procedures
of the University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Dentistry, Postgraduate
Education Committee for such activities. Dental Residents must apply for
the privilege of practicing outside of the University through the Program
Director and with approval of the Associate Dean of Postgraduate Program.
Violation of this clause or the policies and procedures associated with
outside practice may result in a reduction of duties, reduction or elminiation
of stipend, an extension of time necessary to complete program requirements
or dismissal from the program.
Non-U.
S/Canadian Degree Students
Foreign trained dentists (Non U.S./Canadian dental degree) may apply for
the postgraduate program. If accepted and enrolled in the postgraduate
program, such students normally are considered non-residents, are not
eligible to receive a stipend or benefits, will be required to pay the
appropriate fees ($16,626 for 2009-2010) for the certificate program and
will be required to pay additional non-resident tuition for programs of
the Graduate College.
Professional
Liability
The University of Nebraska has in force professional liability insurance
covering all students within the College of Dentistry. Current coverage
is $1,000,000.00 per person per occurrence, with $100,000.00 deductible.
The University provides self-insurance for the $100,000.00 deductible
through the University's general and professional liability insurance
program.
Nebraska
Licensure
All postgraduate students are expected to get a Nebraska Dental License
(temporary or regular) and federal and state DEA licenses before October
15 of the year of the commencement of their program so that they can participate
in the After Hours Emergency Care Program. The postgraduate student must
document efforts to obtain licensure to the Postgraduate Admissions Office
by July 15.
Failure to obtain Nebraska Dental License and federal and state DEA licenses
by October 15 may result in a reduction of duties, reduction or elimination
of stipend, an extension of time necessary to complete program requirements,
or dismissal from the program.
It is possible for a student who has graduated from an A.D.A. accredited American or Canadian dental school to obtain a temporary Nebraska Dental License during the time he or she is enrolled as a full-time postgraduate student. The temporary license is only for practice related activities within the College of Dentistry and does not allow extramural private practice. After acceptance into the postgraduate program licensure information may be obtained from the State of Nebraska Department of Health, Bureau of Examining Boards, P.0. Box 95007, Lincoln, NE 68509-5007. Telephone: (402) 471-2115.
For a regular license, the State Board accepts the results of the clinical examination given by the Central Regional Dental Testing Service. The State Board also has provisions for licensure by credentials and interview for individuals licensed in other states.
State
of Nebraska Residency
As employees of the University, GME eligible postgraduate students are
considered to be residents of the State of Nebraska. Ordinarily students
who are not GME eligible are considered not to be residents of the State
of Nebraska.
Statement
of Equal Educational Opportunity
In accordance with University policy, UNMC prohibits the denial of admission
or of Medical Center privileges to students or applicants on the basis
of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability
or religious or political beliefs. These privileges include but are not
limited to admission, class assignments, scholarships, fellowships, assistantships,
and financial aid, as well as housing and recreational facilities. Furthermore,
student organizations must base their selection of students for membership
on criteria which will not include race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age or disability.
Admittance
to UNMC programs will not be denied to otherwise qualified disabled individuals
solely by reason of their disability. Qualified disabled persons are those
who meet the academic and technical standards for each program. These
nonacademic skills are essential to successful program completion.
In summary, UNMC policies are in accord with:
- Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
- Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972
- Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Sections 799A and 854 of the Public Health Services Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The objective of the University of Nebraska Medical Center is to recruit and retain persons of high moral and ethical character. In accordance with this objective, the University of Nebraska Medical Center reserves the right to review a candidate's suitability for admission.This is general information. It is not intended to nor does it contain all regulations that relate to students or complete descriptions of postdoctoral programs. The provisions of this view book do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student or faculty member of the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the College of Dentistry, or the University of Nebraska system.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry reserves the right to add, change, or withdraw courses at any time, to change tuition or fees, calendar, curriculum, degree requirements, graduate procedures, and any other requirement affecting students. Stipend support is contingent upon continued availability of federal funds. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine.
Further information may be obtained from:
Postgraduate
Dental Programs
Attn: Ms. Diane Thompson
UNMC College of Dentistry
P. O. Box 830740
Lincoln, NE 68583-0740
(402) 472-6261
Fax: (402) 472-6668
email: dmthompson@unmc.edu
Tom
G. Gound, D.D.S.
Director of Postgraduate Endodontics
UNMC College of Dentistry
4Oth & Holdrege
P. O. Box 830740
Lincoln, NE 68583-0740
(402) 472-1320
email: tgound@unmc.edu
David
G. Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Dean and Director of Postgraduate and Graduate Dental Education
UNMC College of Dentistry
40th & Holdrege
P. O. Box 830740
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0740
(402) 472-6261
email: dgbrown@unmc.edu
David
H. Shaw, Ph.D.
Chair of Oral Biology Department
Director of Oral Biology MSIA Program
UNMC College of Dentistry
40th & Holdrege
P. O. Box 830740
Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0740
(402) 472-1379
email: dshaw@unmc.edu
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Board of Dental Examiners
301 Centennial Mall
P.O. Box 95007
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-2115
Central
Regional Dental Testing Service
3715 W. 29th Street
Topeka, KS 66614
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