Cecil E. Brown, DDS, MS
Director of Graduate Endodontics, Acting Chair, Associate Professor

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Endodontics actively supports the missions and goals of Indiana University School of Dentistry towards "always striving for simply the best."  The mission and goals are accomplished through education, research, patient care, and service.

The Pre-doctoral  Endodontic Program is directed by Dr. Joseph Legan. He is assisted by Dr. Mychel Vail.  Several well qualified part-time endodontist and the Endodontic Graduate Students fullfill the teaching responsibilities of the pre-doctoral program. The primary goals are to educate the pre-doctoral students in the theoretical and clinical disciplines of endodontology.  There are operatories available five days a week to implement chair side problem based learning.

The Graduate Endodontic Program is directed by Dr. Cecil Brown. Our full-time faculty are supplemented by exceptionally qualified part-time faculty, most of whom are nationally known in endodontic surgery and are leading endodontic clinicians. The Graduate Endodontic Program at Indiana University is 24 months long and offers a certificate in Endodontics.  A Master's in Science Degree in Dentistry (MSD) is required in addition to the endodontic certificate.  The latest in equipment and technology, including surgical microscopes and digital imaging are available.  There are five positions available at Indiana University and one position at the Roudebush VAMC.  The VA program is associated with Indiana University and is managed through Indiana University School of Dentistry.

The Department of Endodontics is very active and visible within the Indiana University School of Dentistry and endeavors to enhancing the mission and goals of education, research, patient care and service.