The Department of Endodontics educates and trains the predoctoral and postgraduate students in the art and science of endodontics.  Endodontics is that specialty within dentistry concerned with the morphology, physiology and pathology of the human dental pulp and periradicular tissues.  Its study and practice encompass the basic clinical sciences including biology of the normal pulp; the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.

In addition to student education, the Department of Endodontics is committed to patient care, research and community service.  Through continuing education programs the Department of Endodontics provides advanced knowledge to local, national and international communities.

The mission of the Department of Endodontics is dedicated to inspiring its students and faculty to fulfill professional and personal achievement through a commitment to excellence in education, patient care, service and research at the local, state and national levels.