Certificate Course in Advanced Endodontics

Master of Dental Surgery

Course Overview

The Certificate course in Advanced Endodontics is designed to provide dental professionals with advanced knowledge and clinical skills in the diagnosis, treatment and management of diseases of the dental pulp and periapical tissues. This course will prepare participants to perform root canal treatments, manage dental trauma and handle various endodontic procedures with a high degree of competence and confidence.

Duration

9 months

Intake

6

Mode of Study

  • Blended (Theoretical Modules + Clinical Practice)
  • Study with periodic clinical assessments
  • Clinical Internship

Target Audience:

General Dentists | MDS graduate seeking to be proficient in Endodontics

Study Content

Semester 1: Foundations of Endodontics (2 months)
  • Introduction to Endodontics
  • Endodontic Diagnosis and Case Assessment
  • Endodontic Microbiology and Immunology
  • Anatomy of the Root Canal System
  • Endodontic Instruments and Materials
  • Access cavity preparations
  • Working length estimation
  • Obturation techniques
  • Preclinical Exercises on Extracted Tooth
  • (Anterior tooth 10 numbers | Posterior tooth 10 numbers)

Semester 2: Advanced Endodontic Techniques (7 months)
  • 1. Root Canal Treatment Procedures on patients
  • Post Endodontic restorations
  • Endodontic Retreatment and Complications
  • Endodontic Emergencies and Trauma Management
  • Technology in Endodontics
    • Laser-Assisted Endodontics | Microscopes in Endodontic Practice |Different irrigation devices
  • Quota for completion of course
    • Minimum 100 completed root canal cases on patient
    • Minimum 5 completed cases of post and core
Assessment and Evaluation
  1. Written Examinations (Theory)
    End-of-Semester Exams covering theoretical knowledge on Endodontics
  2. Practical Exams (Clinical Skills)
    Assessment of clinical performance on real patients.
  3. Case Reports and Presentations
    10 Detailed reports on complex clinical cases treated during the course
  4. Continuous Assessment
    Regular quizzes, assignments and participation in discussion

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Certificate in Advanced Endodontics recognized by A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be University).

Course fees:

INR 6,00,000

Course Coordinators

Dr Chitharanjan Shetty, MDS, PhD
Reader, Dept of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

Dr Tony Mathew MDS Reader, Dept of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences

Contact Details

Email: advancedendo.absmids@nitte.edu.in
Phone/WhatsApp: 9901723132 / 9740538335
Website: https://nitte.edu.in/absmids/