Department Chairperson
Adham Azim
Associate Professor of Endodontics
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Adham Azim
Associate Professor of Endodontics
Certificate, Columbia University , 2012
D.D.S., University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, 2020
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Orest Balytsky
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
BS, Lviv Medical Institute, 1981
Certificate, University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry, 1998
DMD, University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry, 1995
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Craig Dunlap
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
BS, UC Davis, 1990
Certificate, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1996
DDS, UC San Francisco, 1994
Other, Oregon Health Sciences University, 2010
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Samer M Ebeid
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
BS, Univeristy of San Francisco, 1989
Certificate, Boston Univeristy School of Dental Medicine, 1996
DDS, University of the Pacific, 1992
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Jennifer M Fong
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
BS, UC Davis, 2004
Certificate, VA Palo Alto, 2008
D.D.S., University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry, 2007
Other, Tufts Denal School, 2013
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Alan H Gluskin
Professor of Endodontics
BA, University of California, Los Angeles, 1968
CERT, Temple University, 1976
DDS, University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, 1972
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Alexander J Hanley
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
B.Sc., Santa Clara University , 2003
Certificate, Naval Medical Center San Diego, 2008
D.D.S., University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2007
M.S., University of Washington, 2013
Samer Hejlawy
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
DDS, University of Colorado, Denver, 2013
DDS, University of Tishreen, Syria, 1997
M.S.D., University Of the Pacific , 2017
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Gordon Lai
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
D.D.S., UCSF, 2006
Endodontology, University of the Pacific - Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2020
M.S.D., University of the Pacific - Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2020
Stephanie Lee
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
B.Sc., UCLA, 2014
Certificate, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, 2021
D.D.S., Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 2018
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Prasanna Neelakantan
Walid Nehme
Associate Professor of Endodontics
D.D.S., Saint Joseph University of Beirut, 1988
M.Sc., Saint Joseph University of Beirut, 2006
M.S.D., Saint Joseph University of Beirut, 1994
Ph.D., Saint Joseph University of Beirut,
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Michael Pham
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
B.Sc., University of the Pacific, 2012
Certificate, University of Minnesota, 2021
D.D.S., University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2015
M.Sc., University of Minnesota, 2021
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Yasaman Ravandoust
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
DDS, Azad University, School of Dentistry, 1999
DDS, UCSF, 2010
MS, Isfahan University, 2001
MS, UCSF, 2013
Ali A Rezai
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
Manhattan VA Medical Center, 2000
Manhattan VA Medical Center/New York University, 2002
BA, University of California, Davis, 1987
DDS, Columbia University School of Dental Oral Surgery, 1999
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Mark D Stevenson
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
Certificate, University of Southern California School of Dentistry, 1997
Certificate, University of Southern California Medical Center, 1989
D.D.S., Georgetown University School of Dentistry, 1988
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Kenneth W Tittle
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
VA Medical Center at Long Beach, CA, 1990
BS, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1985
DDS, University of the Pacific, 1989
MS, Loma Linda University, 1995
Mia Tittle
Instructor of Endodontics
B.Sc., University of California, Santa Barbara, 2014
Certificate, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2022
D.D.S., University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2018
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Ralan D Wong
Associate Professor of Endodontics
College of San Mateo, 1988
Skyline College, 1988
University of the Pacific, 1989
University of the Pacific, 1994
University of Pennsylvania, 1997
University of Vienna, 1996
D.D.S., University of the Pacific, 1992
MS, University of Pennsylvania, 1997
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Fred Cho
Instructor of Endodontics
B.A., University of The Pacific, 1984
Certificate, University of Pennsylvania, 1996
D.D.S., University of The Pacific, 1987
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Nava Fathi
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 1996
University of the Pacific, 1996
University of the Pacific, 1996
American Dental Association Institute For Diversity in Leadership, Chicago, IL, 2000
Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management - ADA/Kellogg Mini MBA Program, 2001
Complutense University, Madrid, Spain, 1991
University of Southern California School of Dentistry, Postgraduate Program in Endodontics, Los Angeles, CA, 1998
University of Southern California, 1998
BS, University of California, Irvine, 1992
DDS, University of the Pacific, 1995
EdD, University of the Pacific Glady L. Benerd School of Education, 2013
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Mohammad A Saghiri
Instructor of Endodontics
BS, Karaj University, 2002
MS, Azad University, Science and Research Branch, 2006
PhD, Azad University, Science and Research Brand, 2010
PhD, Tehran University, 2011
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Scott Wilkinson
Assistant Professor of Endodontics
BA, West Virginia University, 1988
BA, West Virginia University, 1989
Certificate, Temple University, Endodontics Dept., 1999
DMD, Medical University of South Carolina School of Dentistry, 1993
Course Descriptions
Predoctoral Courses
EN 159. Preclinical Endodontics. 2 Units.
Study of pulp morphology, anatomy, cleaning and shaping of root canals; access openings; use of irrigating solutions; obturating the canal and judging the complete treatment with radiographs. (40 hours laboratory. Quarter 2.).
EN 249. Preclinical Endodontics. 2 Units.
Study of pulp morphology, anatomy, cleaning and shaping of root canals; access openings; use of irrigating solutions; obturating the canal and judging the complete treatment with radiographs.
EN 253. Basic Endodontics. 1 Unit.
Development of the dental pulp, classification and nature of endodontic diseases, clinical diagnoses, and fundamentals of root canal therapy and radiographic interpretation. (10 hours lecture. Quarter 5.).
EN 254. Endodontics. 1 Unit.
Review of endodontic retreatment and surgical therapies; dental trauma and sequelae; complex problem solving; endodontic emergencies; endodontic mishaps; and alternate treatments. (10 hours lecture. Quarter 6.).
EN 259. Clinical Endodontics I. 2 Units.
Study of endodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy, including management of endodontic emergencies and surgical endodontics in a comprehensive clinical dental practice setting. (Quarters 7-8.).
EN 359. Clinical Endodontics II. 8 Units.
Study of endodontic diagnosis, treatment planning, and therapy, including management of endodontic emergencies and surgical endodontics in a comprehensive clinical dental practice setting. (Quarters 9-12.).
Graduate Courses
EN 401. Endodontic Technology I. 1 Unit.
This course introduces residents to endodontic technology. (Quarter 1.).
EN 402. Endodontic Therapy Seminar I. 2 Units.
Residents discuss contemporary endodontic strategies and the application of current scientific evidence to endodontic treatment. (Quarters 1-2.).
EN 403. Endodontic Biology and Pathology I. 2 Units.
This course presents the biology and etiology of pulpal and periapical disease. (Quarter 1.).
EN 404. Advanced Endodontics Seminar Series I. 4 Units.
This interdisciplinary course series is designed to expose the endodontic residents to relevant topics in endodontics and its related fields. Seminars will be held either in person or over Zoom with expert faculty and/ or guest speakers. Seminars will include, but are not limited to, diagnosis, clinical endodontics, stem cells, biomaterials, vital pulp therapy, pain management, ethics, dental trauma, tooth development, embryology, craniofacial development, scientific writing, periodontal-endodontic relationships, orthodontic-endodontic relationships, managing medical emergencies, dental implants, radiology, and sedation.
EN 405. Advanced Endodontic Technique. 8 Units.
This preclinical course uses simulated root canal treatment on extracted teeth with a variety of instruments and devices to prepare residents for clinical care. (Quarter 1.).
EN 411. Case Seminar I. 12 Units.
Residents review their own cases prepared according to ABE board documentation rules. (Quarters 1-4.).
EN 412. Classic Literature I. 12 Units.
Residents review the body of classic literature pertinent to endodontics, including material relevant for board preparation. (Quarters 1-4.).
EN 413. Current Literature I. 4 Units.
In this course, residents review current endodontic literature using the EndoLit iPad app. (Quarters 1-4.).
EN 422. Clinical Transition: Evidence-based Endodontics. 4 Units.
This course introduces residents to the evidence-based modalities and local rules for treating patients endodontically in the school's clinic. (Quarter 2.).
EN 424. Pain/Neuro Seminar I. 1 Unit.
Residents study the physiology and pathophysiology of pain. (Quarter 2.).
EN 457. Endodontic Clinic: Assisting. 1 Unit.
In this clinical course, residents assist during endodontic treatment by endodontic faculty in the graduate endodontic clinic. (Quarter 1.).
EN 458. Clinical Endodontics I. 23.5 Units.
Residents practice non-surgical endodontics appropriate in scope and case difficulty for the first year. (Quarters 2-4.).
EN 459. Clinical Endodontics: Surgery I. 3 Units.
Residents practice surgical endodontics appropriate in scope and case difficulty for the first year. (Quarters 2-4.).
EN 503. Endodontic Biology and Pathology II. 2 Units.
This course presents the biology and etiology of pulpal and periapical disease. (Quarter 5.).
EN 504. Advanced Endodontics Seminar Series II. 4 Units.
This interdisciplinary course series is designed to expose the endodontic residents to relevant topics in endodontics and its related fields. Seminars will be held either in person or over Zoom with expert faculty and/ or guest speakers. Seminars will include, but are not limited to, diagnosis, clinical endodontics, stem cells, biomaterials, vital pulp therapy, pain management, ethics, dental trauma, tooth development, embryology, craniofacial development, scientific writing, periodontal- endodontic relationships, orthodonticendodontic relationships, managing medical emergencies, dental implants, radiology, and sedation.
EN 511. Case Seminar II. 12 Units.
Residents review their own cases prepared according to ABE board documentation rules. (Quarters 5-8.).
EN 512. Classic Literature II. 12 Units.
Residents review the body of classic literature pertinent to endodontics, including material relevant for board preparation. (Quarters 5-8.).
EN 513. Current Literature II. 4 Units.
In this course, residents review current endodontic literature using the EndoLit iPad app. (Quarters 5-8.).
EN 524. Pain/Neuro Seminar II. 1 Unit.
Residents study the physiology and pathophysiology of pain. (Quarter 6.).
EN 558. Clinical Endodontics II. 30.5 Units.
Residents practice non-surgical endodontics appropriate in scope and case difficulty for the first year. (Quarters 5-8.).
EN 559. Clinical Endodontics: Surgery II. 4 Units.
Residents practice surgical endodontics appropriate in scope and case difficulty for the second year. (Quarters 5-8.).
EN 567. Endodontics at La Clinica II. 16 Units.
Residents practice non-surgical endodontics appropriate in scope and case difficulty for the second year at an affiliated extramural site. (Quarters 5-8.).
EN 571. Predoctoral Instruction. 4 Units.
Residents instruct predoctoral dental students in non-surgical endodontics. (Quarters 6-8.).
EN 611. Case Seminar III. 3 Units.
Residents review their own cases prepared according to ABE board documentation rules. (Quarter 9.).
EN 613. Current Literature III. 1 Unit.
In this course, residents review current endodontic literature using the EndoLit iPad app. (Quarter 9.).
EN 658. Clinical Endodontics III. 9 Units.
Residents practice non-surgical endodontics appropriate in scope and case difficulty for the third year. (Quarter 9.).
EN 659. Clinical Endodontics: Surgery III. 1 Unit.
Residents practice surgical endodontics appropriate in scope and case difficulty for the third year. (Quarter 9.).
EN 671. Residency Instruction. 2 Units.
Senior residents instruct first-year residents in endodontic technique. (Quarter 9.).
EN 684. ABE Seminar. 1 Unit.
Residents participate in mock board exams and assemble their portfolios. (Quarter 9.).
