Master of Dental Surgery (Endodontics)

The Endodontic Residency Training Programme is a 3-year full-time NUS curriculum comprising didactic, research and clinical training leading to the degree of Master of Dental Surgery in Endodontics.

The goal of the training program is to prepare graduates to be proficient endodontic practitioners and competent academics with clinical acumen.

At the National University Centre for Oral Health (NUCOHS) where education, clinical service and research activities are housed under one roof, residents are encouraged to hone their clinical skills, challenge accepted norms, apply their knowledge in teaching and conduct meaningful research under the guidance of oral health scientists and clinician scholars.

At the end of the educational training, graduates should possess:

• An in-depth biomedical knowledge and a good foundation relevant to the art and science of Dentistry and Endodontics.

• A sound academic and clinical understanding of physiology and pathology of pulp, periradicular and surrounding tissues so as to achieve advanced diagnostic and clinical skills required of a specialist in endodontics.

• The ability to effectively integrate and interact with other specialists in the provision of patient care requiring differential diagnosis and / or multidisciplinary management.

• An understanding of research methodology and skills to conduct basic research. • some experience in teaching

• Skills for independent life-long learning including literature critique and research evaluation

AWARD OF NUS MDS (ENDODONTICS)

The resident who has completed the following to the satisfaction of his/her supervisor will be eligible to sit for the Final MDS Examinations:

• Completion of a satisfactory number of root canal treatment cases that includes a wide variety of endodontic problems including endodontic surgeries.

• Satisfactory performance at all continual assessments and end of 1st and 2nd year examinations.

• Completion of research work and submission of paper. The degree of Master of Dental Surgery in Endodontics will be awarded to the resident candidate upon passing the Final MDS Examinations.

Candidates who have performed exceptionally well throughout the Residency Programme and at the Final MDS Examination are eligible for the Society of Endodontists Singapore Medal or Cash Prize