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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.
Master’s Degree
Certificate
Oral Pathology and Radiology
For practicing dentists who want to improve skills and gain experience in clinical, pathological, and radiological correlations with CBCT technology.
Certificate
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.
Master’s Degree
Certificate
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.
Master’s Degree
Certificate
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.
PMED Courses
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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🦷✨ Our Bootcamp students are having an amazing experience at the Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Center!![]()
Watching them learn, grow, and connect with our incredible faculty has been such a joy. The energy and enthusiasm they bring to their studies is truly inspiring.![]()
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We're so thrilled to have these dedicated future professionals with us#orofacialpainl#DentalEducationa#studentlifet#learningr#facultyc#bootcampt#educationation
Join Dr. Clark and Dr. Vistoso for an Open Class this Saturday, July 12th at 9am PDT (California Time). They will be discussing Sleep and Motor Disorders in Orofacial Pain Management with student enrolled in our Online/Hybrid Orofacial Pain Program. ![]()
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Register to Attend for Free: hubs.ly/Q03wm_3H0
🎉 What an incredible Day 1 of Bootcamp 2!![]()
Our Master's in Orofacial Pain & Oral Medicine students hit the ground running today with an intensive day of clinical learning and hands-on training.![]()
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Morning: Students worked directly with patients in our Oral Precancer and Pain Clinic, gaining invaluable experience in clinical decision-making and diagnostic workups for complex orofacial conditions. There's nothing quite like real patient interaction to solidify classroom knowledge!![]()
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Afternoon: The learning continued in our cadaver lab, where students focused on mastering essential skills:![]()
🔬 Advanced biopsy techniques![]()
💉 Specialized injection training for orofacial pain management![]()
It's amazing to witness the transformation from nervous anticipation to confident competence in just one day. These students are the future of specialized pain management, and we couldn't be prouder of their dedication and progress.![]()
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Here's to many more days of discovery and growth! 🌟![]()
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#OrofacialPain #OralMedicine #USC #ClinicalTraining #GraduateEducation #HandsOnLearning #ProudMoment
🎉 Big news to celebrate! 🎉![]()
Congratulations to Dr. Yang Chai on his official appointment as Dean of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC!![]()
After an incredible year as Interim Dean, Dr. Chai is ready to lead our school's 128-year legacy of excellence into the future. Our top-ranked programs in Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy are in amazing hands!![]()
We're excited about his vision to:![]()
✨ Strengthen academic excellence with high expectations for all learners![]()
🤝 Expand community impact and access to care for those who need it most![]()
🔬 Bridge research from bench to bedside through innovative collaborations![]()
💪 Grow partnerships with alumni and supporters nationwide![]()
Thank you, Dr. Chai, for your dedication to our mission. Here's to continuing our tradition of excellence and making a real difference in human health!![]()
Fight On, Trojans! ✌️
🦷 FREE Educational Session Alert! 🦷![]()
Join Dr. Clark & Dr. Vistoso: Sleep & Motor Disorders Q&A - USC Orofacial Pain Certificate and Master's Program![]()
Join the USC Orofacial Pain Hybrid Program for an exclusive 1-hour Q&A session focusing on Sleep and Motor Disorders in orofacial pain management.![]()
Hosted by: Dr. Clark (Program director, Master of Science in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine)![]()
Moderated by: Dr. Vistoso (Program director, Certificate in Orofacial Pain)![]()
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📅 What: Week 9 of the course OFPM 723 - Occlusal Splints for Bruxism and Clenching![]()
🕐 When: July 12th at 9: 00 am PST![]()
💻 Where: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)![]()
⏰ Duration: 1 Hour![]()
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What You'll Learn: ![]()
✅ Introduction to sleep-related orofacial disorders ![]()
✅ Occlusal splint therapy for bruxism management ![]()
✅ Clinical applications and patient selection![]()
✅ Interactive Q&A with leading experts![]()
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Perfect for dental professionals, students, and healthcare providers interested in advancing their knowledge in orofacial pain management.![]()
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Join Dr. Clark & Dr. Vistoso from USC's Orofacial Pain Certificate and Master's Program for a Free Open Class. Topic: Sleep & Motor Disorders: Join the USC Orofacial Pain Hybrid Program for an exclusi...
🎉 What an incredible journey!![]()
The Oral Pathology and Radiology Bootcamp has wrapped up, and we're filled with gratitude for everyone who made this program such a success.![]()
To our amazing students - your dedication and enthusiasm inspired us every day. To our hardworking staff - thank you for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. And to our brilliant faculty - your expertise and passion for teaching truly made all the difference.![]()
Here's to advancing oral healthcare education and empowering the next generation of profess#oralpathologyl#Radiology##USCDentistryCDentistry
🦷 Outstanding training session today! Our oral pathology and radiology students completed biopsy and suture training with a focus on diagnosing oral lesions!![]()
Today's session was all about decision-making - choosing the right biopsy type and planning effective treatment. The clinical discussions were fantastic, and the hands-on learning was exceptional! 👩⚕️👨⚕️![]()
Watching these future specialists develop their diagnostic expertise and build confidence in complex decision-making is truly inspiring. They're mastering the skills that will make them outstanding oral pathology profess#oralpathologyl#biopsytrainings#clinicalskillsi#specialisttrainingstTraining
🦷 Amazing day for our OPRAD students! They're actively shadowing in the clinic, getting hands-on experience with advanced diagnostic tools like CBCT and ultrasound, plus learning about treatment options including pharmacological management and biopsies.![]()
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The highlight? A fantastic lunch with our incredible faculty specialists: Dr. Radan, Dr. Khalifeh, Dr. Sedghizadeh, and Dr. Vistoso! These experts in radiology, pathology, orofacial pain, and oral medicine are helping our students build the clinical confidence they need to excel.![]()
This is what quality dental education looks like#OpRadO#ClinicalExperiencei#DentalEducationa#studentsuccessc#FacultyMentorshiprship