Endodontists

High School

If you are interested in becoming an endodontist, you can begin preparing with a course of study emphasizing math and science subjects. Algebra, trigonometry, calculus, physics, biology, chemistry, and health are all helpful to prepare for college course work. Business, accounting, and economics courses will also help if you decide to run a private practice later on in your career.

Postsecondary Training

To enter dental school, you generally need significant college course work in the sciences, a bachelor's degree, and a good score on the Dental Admissions Test, or DAT. After completing four years of dental school, dentists who want to specialize in endodontics attend a two- to three-year graduate training program.

Endodontics programs in the United States and Canada are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Visit the American Association of Endodontists' Web site, https://www.aae.org/specialty/education-events/academics/advanced-programs-in-endodontics, for links to nearly 60 training programs.

Other Education or Training

The American Association of Endodontists provides continuing education (CE) opportunities at association-sponsored events and via online courses. Recent online classes included Maximizing Success, Fun and Profitability in Endodontics. The American Dental Association also offers CE classes, webinars, and seminars. Contact these organizations for more information.