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“We are training health professionals from around the globe, not only to treat the vast array of oral diseases, but to become exemplars of the kinds of character, scholarship, and leadership that mark the true oral health professional.”

 — Dr. Glenn T. Clark, Associate Dean of Distance Learning and Telehealth

Programs designed for professionals and leaders in the orofacial sciences

Elevate your professional career with advanced online and hybrid programs tailored to domestic and international health care providers

Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine

For practicing dentists who want to learn more about a variety of issues focused on orofacial pain, medicine and sleep disorders.

Oral Pathology and Radiology

For practicing dentists who want to improve skills and gain experience in clinical, pathological, and radiological correlations with CBCT technology.

Geriatric Dentistry

For practicing dentists and graduates who want to learn more about a variety of issues while focusing on the unique dental needs of older adult patients.

Community Oral Health

For a wide variety of health professionals and non-clinicians focused on improving access to oral health care with a community-based approach.

Pain Medicine

For a wide variety of health professionals and non-clinicians focused on the treatment and knowledge of pain medicine through advanced research and education.

Professional Advancement

Offering 1-unit and 2-unit courses for working professionals seeing career advancement. Weekly materials, recorded lectures and live discussions with faculty and peers.

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🏊‍♂️ QUICK THINKING SAVES USC SWIMMER'S SMILE! 🦷USC swimmer Evan Pickles '27 collided with a bus while biking to class, breaking his front tooth in half. Thanks to quick thinking and USC's dental trauma protocol, his tooth was saved!The Hero Kit: USC DPS officers carry Save-a-Tooth kits with special solution that preserves knocked-out teeth. This Ostrow-DPS collaboration launched in 2022 made all the difference!Student Excellence: Feroza Hayatt DDS '26 and her team expertly reattached the tooth fragment. The result? "You can't even tell I chipped it," says Evan. "It looks incredible!"Evan's advice to fellow Trojans: "If anything happens to your teeth, go to the dental school. They've got your back."Proud of our preparedness and students! 💙💛#TrojanStrong #USCDentistry #StudentExcellence #FightOn ✌️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Dr. Anette Vistoso for presenting an informative CE Webinar this past Saturday focused on "Oral Health Management for Cancer Patients." If you are interested in attending similar CE webinars in the future, check out Ostrow's Professional Development Education Site here: hubs.ly/Q03pltNT0 ... See MoreSee Less
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Join Dr. Anette Vistoso for a Free Virtual CE Webinar - Oral Health Care for Cancer Patients - Tomorrow, Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 9 am PDT. Register Now:hubs.ly/Q03jDQ640 ... See MoreSee Less
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🏆 CELEBRATING OUR OROFACIAL PAIN CLINIC CHAMPIONS! 🏆What an incredible evening at the Herman Ostrow Faculty Appreciation Dinner honoring the dedication and excellence of our outstanding faculty! Celebrating Years of Service & Excellence:🌟 Dr. Glenn Clark - 25 Years of Service🌟 Dr. Khalifeh - 30 Years of Service🌟 Dr. Douglas Wall - 20 Years of Service🌟 Dr. Sal Manrriquez - 15 Years of ServiceThese remarkable dentists have shaped the Orofacial Pain Clinic through decades of clinical excellence, innovative research, and compassionate patient care. Their years of dedication to USC have transformed countless lives and advanced the field of orofacial pain medicine. 💙Thank you for your unwavering commitment to education, research, and healing. Your legacy continues to inspire future generations of clinicians! #USCDentistry #OrofacialPain #FacultyExcellence #YearsOfService #TrojanFamily #FightOn ✌️ ... See MoreSee Less
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🦷💤 USC TROJANS REUNITE AT AADSM 2025! 🦷💤Wonderful Trojan reunion at the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine annual meeting in Las Vegas! Dr. Joan Wang, our Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry for Distance Learning & Telehealth, connected with an impressive group of USC Orofacial Pain program alumni.The Trojan family was well-represented by:Dr. Jouliana Davoudi Chegani (OFP Residency Grad)Dr. Roberta Jurash (MS OFPOM Grad)Dr. Su-Wen Chang (OFPOM Cert Grad, currently in MS program)Dr. Mona Haleem (OFPOM Cert Grad)Dr. Shan Dong (MS OFPOM Grad)and many other fellow AADSM members & staff!Making USC proud: All doctors pictured are Diplomates of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine! 🏆It's always inspiring to see how our graduates continue to advance the field of dental sleep medicine & represent the Trojan family across the country.#TrojanDentistry #AADSM2025 #DentalSleepMedicine #USCDentistry #ABDSM #FightOn ✌️❤️💛 ... See MoreSee Less
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✨ A moment they'll never forget! ✨🎓 Our amazing graduates from the Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, Geriatric Dentistry, Community Oral Health, and Oral Pathology & Radiology programs walked the stage beaming with pride as they received their diplomas. 🦷Years of dedication, hard work, and passion led to this joyful celebration and it showed in every smile. 😊💪🎉 Congratulations again to our newest USC alumni! #USCGrad #TrojansForLife #ProudMoment #FightOn ✌️ ... See MoreSee Less
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🎓✨ We're incredibly proud of our graduate students from the Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine, Geriatric Dentistry, Community Oral Health, and Oral Pathology & Radiology programs! 🦷🌟🌏 These exceptional graduates traveled from around the world, Thailand 🇹🇭, Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦, Mexico 🇲🇽, and across the U.S. 🇺🇸, including Oregon, Arizona, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Texas, and California, joined by their families to celebrate this unforgettable milestone. 🏆 What an honor to witness their hard work, dedication, and global spirit come together on this special day. Congratulations, graduates! 🎊🥂#USCGrad #GlobalTrojans #FightOn ✌️ ... See MoreSee Less
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