Program Goals

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• The primary aim of the Endodontic residency program is to educate and train residents, enabling them to practice first-class Endodontics.
• Residents shall acquire the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitude to practice with competence, compassion, and professionalism as specialists in Endodontics. 
• They will work in a learning environment optimally conducive to developing problem-solving skills while exercising evidence-based critical judgment regarding the diagnosis and management of disorders encountered in day-to-day Endodontic practice.
• Residents will assimilate the habit of self-learning to facilitate lifelong professional development. 
• They shall also recognize the significance of applied basic sciences relevant to the practice of Endodontics.

• Professional excellence in the clinical practice and science of endodontics.
• Skills in clinical problem-solving and independent decision-making based on sound professional judgment and timely intervention.
• Proficiency in active participation in scientific programs through critical thinking and presentations.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of the therapeutic actions and toxic effects of drugs commonly used, particularly in the treatment of dental conditions.
• A sound basic knowledge and understanding of applied anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry sufficient to interpret the effects of common dental diseases and injuries on the systems of the body, especially in the head and neck.
• A good understanding of cell biology and applied histology, enabling an understanding of the normal and disordered function of dentally important tissues and organs.
• Adequate knowledge of the pathogenesis of common developmental abnormalities important in Endodontics.
• Understanding of applied general pathology, including the principles of immunology and microbiology relevant to dental practice.
• Clear understanding of all relevant procedures in the field of sterilization, aseptic protocol, and infection control.
• Complete understanding of all pertinent regulations in the subject of radiation hazards and radiation protection.

1. In-depth knowledge and proficiency in the differential diagnosis of pulpal and periapical diseases and their treatment planning.
2. Proficiency in endodontic patient care based on scientific, biological, and ethical standards.
3. Understanding of the taxonomy, ecology, and pathogenicity of the endodontic microflora and in-depth knowledge of their etiologic significance in pulpal and periradicular diseases.
4. In-depth knowledge of endodontic anesthesia, pharmacology of local anesthesia, their adverse effects, and proficiency in endodontic anesthesia, including intra-pulpal, periodontal ligament, and intraosseous injections.
5. In-depth knowledge of neural elements and mechanisms of pain in pulp and dentin, neurovascular interactions in the dental pulp in health and inflammation, neurobiology of pain, and proficiency in the diagnosis and management of odontogenic pain and the diagnosis of non-odontogenic pain.
6. Demonstration of understanding of periapical inflammatory responses, their modulation, and mechanisms of peri-radicular osteolysis.

 In-depth knowledge in:

• Mechanisms of injury to the pulp as a result of dental procedures.
• Pulp response to injury and prevention of pulpal damage.
• Vital pulp therapy, including the processes involved, materials used, and prognosis, and proficiency in vital pulp therapy.
• Anatomy and morphology of human teeth.
• Digital and film-based endodontic radiographic techniques, the risks associated with dental radiography, assessment of pulp and periradicular radiographs, and proficiency in obtaining and assessing peri-radicular images.
• Indications and interpretation of cone beam tomography (CBCT).
• Electronic apex locators and proficiency in their use.
• Root canal instruments and proficiency in their use.
• Proficiency in the use of ultrasonic and subsonic devices and retrotips.
• Root canal biomechanical instrumentation techniques and proficiency in root canal instrumentation.
• Endodontic irrigants, rinses, and various root-filling materials, their biological effects, and proficiency in common gutta-percha root-filling techniques.
• Non-surgical endodontic retreatment and proficiency in root canal retreatment.
• Surgical endodontic treatment and proficiency in performing endodontic microsurgery.
• Intentional replantation of teeth; familiarity with re-plantation and auto-transplantation procedures.
• Wound healing and proficiency in the evaluation of peri-radicular surgery prognosis.
• Management of endodontic mishaps and competence in their management, including the materials used.
• Differential diagnosis of endodontic periodontic lesions and their management.
• Differential diagnosis of dental traumatic injuries and competence in their management.
• Prognosis of vital pulp therapy, non-surgical and surgical endodontic treatment.
• Management of combined orthodontic/endodontic cases.