Program Overview

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The Kuwait Board of Endodontics is a 36-month program. Applicants can enroll in the program after successfully completing the R2 examination of the Kuwait Board of Dentistry. Applicants with equivalent degrees must consult KIMS before applying to the program.

KBE is based in the Specialized Dental Center in Salmiya, equipped with 9 available chairs for residents and staff. The program accepts 3 residents per year, and the application cycle is announced through the KIMS website. All applicants must adhere to the rules and regulations of the Kuwait Institute of Medical Specialties (KIMS).

KBE commences with a specially designed basic sciences course in collaboration with the Dental Faculty at Kuwait University. Residents will review 10-12 basic sciences topics such as Head and neck anatomy, Embryology, Microbiology, Oral Pathology, Radiology, Dental Materials, Biostatistics, and Oral Medicine. All topics will be assessed via a final examination. 

Each Academic year is taught in three rotations, Fall (Oct to Dec), Spring (Jan to May), and Summer (Jun to Sept). Residents will be evaluated each rotation to comply with KIMS rules. Clinical sessions run all year round, except for first year residents who start clinics in January.

Current and classic will run from January to the end of July each academic year and residents are required to attend all sessions

Conducted during first, second and third year. Topics covered are; Surgical Endodontics, Retreatment, Pulp Biology, Orofacial pain, trauma, case presentations, and topic discussions.
In summer rotation residents will have the end of year exam which covers all literature and courses given during the year (except for basic sciences course). Passing the final exam and completing clinical requirements are mandatory to advance to the next academic year. Failure in any of these courses or exams is dealt with according to KIMS rules and regulations.

At the end of 3rd year residents who completed all requirements and passed all required courses will be eligible to sit for the Kuwait Board of Endodontics Exam. Exam is set in two sections; written, and oral exam. Upon successful completion of the examination the residents will be awarded with Specialty Degree in Endodontics