Overview
About this course
Our Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Endodontics) addresses the increasing need of endodontic specialists in the health sector.
We offer dentists the chance to extend their skills in the specialisation of endodontics, notably, root canal treatment.
Who is it for?
Our Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Endodontics) is suitable for qualified dentists preparing for a career in endodontics.
Structure
What you’ll study
It will be based primarily at the Sydney Dental Hospital, with some sessions at the Nepean Centre for Oral Health.
The program is primarily clinical based with blocks of seminars and preclinical sessions.
You will also be required to complete a research project in the field of Endodontics or pulp biology, under the supervision of an academic staff member.
This course has a mandatory professional practice work component where subject to contract with the Local Health District (LHD), you may be paid for some clinical sessions (conditions apply), once enrolled in the course.
Costs
Funding
Admissions
Education
A successful applicant for admission to this course will hold:
- a Bachelor of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Medicine or Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney or equivalent institution;
- Or an equivalent qualification that is recognised by the Dental Board of Australia (Limited Registration for postgraduate training/supervised practice) and with a curriculum acceptable to the school.
Experience and registration
In addition to these criteria, admission to this course requires:
- at least two years general dental practice;
- completion of the primary Fellowship Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or its equivalent is desirable
- all applicants must be registered with the Australian Dental Board for practice (limited registration for international candidates) prior to admission to the program.
Demonstrated commitment
Applicants must demonstrate commitment to the particular specialty that they are applying for, such as through participation in short courses or continuing education programs aligned to that particular specialty.
Interviews
All applications will be ranked according to academic merit after the application closing date. Successfully ranked applicants will be invited to participate in an interview with the Sydney Dental School.
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 7.0 in each band
A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 24 in Reading and Listening, 27 in Writing and 23 in Speaking
A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 68 in each band