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The Endodontics residency program is a two-year program that enables residents to develop and master clinic endodontic skills and identify and pursue avenues of interest in relevant basic science areas. Successful completion of the program enables graduates to participate in the American Board of Endodontics certifying examination. The program's overall objectives are: to prepare the specialist in areas of diagnosis, treatment as prevention of pulpal and periapical dental tissue diseases; to emphasize surgical endodontics and implants; to provide an essential biological understanding of the clinical procedures and problems encountered by endodontists; and to provide training in research methodology as it relates to endodontics.