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Becoming an Endodontic
To become an endodontic, one has to first complete the bachelor's degree in dentistry. The courses studied by students pursuing a bachelor's degree include biology, anatomy, physiology, physics and biochemistry. The specialty training required for working as an endodontist need to be completed after the bachelor's course. The Dental Admission Test (DAT) is used to determine whether a candidate is qualified enough to take up the course. Those students who complete the 2 year specialty program appear for the examination conducted by American Board of Endodontics. A degree called Master of Science in Dentistry is offered to the students completing this post-graduate program. Obtaining the license to work as an endodontic is important. It is necessary for practicing as an endodontist legitimately. The American Association of Endodontists provides them with the necessary certificate to work as a licensed endodontist. A separate license from state and local governments also is required in order to continue the practice as an endodontic.