Characteristics of predoctoral endodontic education in the United States and Canada.

A survey was conducted to assess the current state of predoctoral endodontic education programs in United States and Canadian dental schools. The investigation focused on faculty characteristics, the learning climate for endodontics, and problems of administration. Comparison was made between current learning conditions in the schools and desirability of these conditions. Comparisons also were made between large and small schools. Endodontic program directors identified numerous conditions associated with the enhancement of learning. Problems reported were inadequate time to pursue research and scarcity of full-time faculty in some programs.