Overview
The Clinical Master’s in Endodontics is a specialized postgraduate program designed to enhance clinical expertise and professional competence in endodontics. It emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application, promoting excellence in diagnosis, treatment planning and management of both routine and complex endodontic cases. The program enables dentists to deliver accurate, evidence-based endodontic care in accordance with contemporary scientific knowledge and recognized clinical standards, while maintaining a strong emphasis on patient safety, treatment quality, and ethical practice.
About the Program
The Clinical Master’s in Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry, Ain Shams University is a two-year (four-semester) program. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates are awarded an accredited certificate with the field of specialization and are trained to practice as competent clinicians in the specialty.
How to Apply
Applications for registration must be submitted during February and March of each year . Due dates will be officially announced through the faculty website https://www.asu.edu.eg/dentistry/en. Applications for international students in Egypt are centrally managed through the "Study in Egypt" platform (admission.study-in-egypt.gov.eg) and the Ministry of Higher Education's system (wafeden.gov.eg). Accepted candidates are notified through post-graduate studies administration office via e-mail.
Admission Requirements
● Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery (BDS) from a recognized Faculty of Dentistry in Egypt, or an equivalent degree approved by the Supreme Council of Universities.
● Applicants must have completed the mandatory internship year. For international students, clinical practice or training in an approved medical centre or a governmental hospital could be accepted instead of the internship year.
● Applicants should have a minimum overall Bachelor’s grade of “Good”. Applicants with a “Pass” grade may apply for the master’s program after being awarded a postgraduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
● Applicants must submit an official approval from their employer confirming permission to be enrolled in the Clinical Master in Endodontics and commitment to full-time study throughout the program duration.
Program Structure and Duration
● Program Structure: Candidates complete 50 credit hours over two years (four semesters), including a comprehensive series of courses in Endodontics.
● Course Load: Each semester includes compulsory and elective courses, with a maximum of 18 credit hours.
● Semester Duration: 16 weeks per semester.
● Clinical Training: The program provides intensive, supervised hands-on clinical training, enabling students to manage both routine and complex endodontic cases. It includes instruction in conventional and advanced techniques such as instrumentation, obturation, and retreatment, while fostering precision, efficiency, and sound clinical judgment. Students are exposed to modern endodontic technologies, ensuring integration of contemporary practices into daily clinical care.
● Didactic Courses and Seminars: The program comprises structured lectures, case-based seminars, and interactive discussions covering pulp and periapical biology, endodontic pathology, instrumentation, irrigation and obturation techniques, dental materials, and professional ethics. Emphasis is directed to evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, and modern endodontic technologies.
● Thesis Requirement: This program does not require thesis.
Requirements for Graduation
● Full-time Study: Students must commit fully to the program.
● Attendance: Regular attendance is required; up to 25% absence may be excused in special cases.
● Academic requirements: All courses should be passed with a minimum grade of (C) and a cumulative GPA of at least (2.44).
● Practical/Clinical training: Students must complete all required practical and clinical tasks, documented in a logbook. A minimum of 75% completion is required to sit for exams.