Endodontics Certificate

This program offers a well-rounded education, emphasizing clinical skills, research, and business acumen. Graduates are well-prepared to excel in the field of endodontics, thanks to the balanced approach to education and the wealth of knowledge and experience provided by the diverse faculty.

FALL 2026 ENROLLMENT  |  Applications accepted May 14 - July 15, 2025

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Jorge Vera DDS.

Program Director:
Jorge Vera, DDS, MS

Department of Periodontics and Endodontics, 240B Squire Hall
jveraroj@buffalo.edu

About the Program

This advanced certificate program prepares dentists for the specialized practice of endodontics. The clinical and didactic endodontic faculty represent extensive clinical, teaching and research experience.

Residents in the advanced certificate program receive intensive clinical training under close supervision of endodontists in the multidisciplinary postgraduate clinic, while didactic courses cover biological sciences and a wide range of clinical topics related to endodontics. Integrated into the program are valuable experiences in teaching and research.  

Successful completion of the advanced certificate program leads to a Certificate of Proficiency in Endodontics and fulfills the educational requirements of the American Board of Endodontics.

97% Success Rate

Graduates have over a 97% success rate in passing written endodontic board exams in the US and Canada.

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    Endo Cases
    1/16/17

    Challenging cases are routinely treated in the Endodontic post-graduate clinic. This case was treated by Dr. Tareq Alrashoud.

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    Endo Cases
    1/16/17

    Dr. Michele Pakozdi performed treatment on a 3 rooted maxillary 1st premolar.

A radiograph of a tooth treated by an endodontist.
Description of Case
3/25/25

Providers in the endodontic postgraduate clinic routinely treat challenging cases. This case was treated by Dr. Sean Kennelly.

A radiograph of a tooth treated by an endodontist.
Description of Case
3/25/25

Endodontic postgraduate residents have the opportunity to treat challenging cases, like this one, treated by Dr. Sean Kennelly. 

A radiograph of a tooth treated by an endodontist.
Description of Case
3/25/25

This challenging case was treated by Dr. Shreya Gakhar.

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  • "group of guys".
    Endo Highlights
    1/16/17

    Endodontic faculty are often invited to travel abroad to give lectures and seminars. Here, Drs. Hesham Tagouri and Eugene Pantera (l-r) meet with alumni and dignitaries in the State of Kuwait.

  • "Professor teaching".
    Endo Highlights
    1/16/17

    Dr. Neal Small holds a seminar with the Endodontic residents discussing current Endodontic literature.

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    Endo Highlights
    1/16/17

    Dr. Debra Levin treats a patient in the Endodontic Post Graduate Clinic. Each Endodontic resident has his or her own operatory.

Program Goals

  • Prepare post-doctoral dental students in the art and science of endodontics to meet and exceed the standards necessary for accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
  • Educate dentists to become specialists in endodontics for academic, research, and clinical careers.
  • Advance knowledge in endodontics through research and community service.
  • Facilitate the continuing education of dental professionals in practice.

Accreditation

The program in endodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of accredited without reporting requirements. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is www.ada.org/en/coda.

Length of Study

The program length is 24 months of full-time attendance beginning July 1st, the first year. Combined programs may entail a longer period of matriculation depending on the chosen graduate program.

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