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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.

Professional Advancement

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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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💙✨ Celebrating a Legend ✨💙This week we honor Dr. Khalifeh as he transitions into a well-deserved retirement! 🎓For 30+ years, Dr. Khalifeh has been the heart of USC Ostrow School of Dentistry, serving our Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Clinic with distinction and dedication. His impact on dental education and patient care is immeasurable.Although retiring, he'll continue caring for patients in his practice—because once a healer, always a healer. 💙Dr. Khalifeh, thank you for:🌟 Educating countless dentists & specialists🌟 Mentoring with wisdom & compassion🌟 30+ years of unwavering dedication🌟 Being a cherished colleague & friendCongratulations on this exciting next chapter! We appreciate you and we love you! 💙🎉#Retirement #ThankYou #USCDentistry #OstrowSchool #OrofacialPain #OralMedicine #DentalEducation #Mentor #Legend #Celebration #GratefulHeart #NextChapter #Healthcare #DentalFamily ... See MoreSee Less
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Dr. Douglas Wall, Adjunct Instructor of Clinical Dentistry, Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Center, and Dr. Joanne Wang, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry for Distance Learning and Telehealth, recently attended the American Headache Society Symposium in Scottsdale! 📍They both participated in an advanced cadaver course at the Mayo Clinic Center. Great to see our faculty advancing their expertise! 📚#americanheadachesociety #mayoclinic #uscostrow #continuingeducation ... See MoreSee Less
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What an incredible experience speaking at the AAOT Bangkok Meeting! 🇹🇭Dr. Clark had the opportunity to share insights on orofacial pain and TMD with amazing clinicians from across Asia and beyond. The passion and dedication in that room was truly inspiring!Thank you to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and shared their own expertise. This is what advancing patient care looks like – professionals coming together across borders to learn and grow.Special thanks to the AAOT team for organizing such a fantastic conference. Already looking forward to the next one!#orofacialpain #TMD #DentalConference #bangkok #thailandtravel #ProfessionalDevelopment #dentistry ... See MoreSee Less
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At this time of year, we are especially grateful you are part of the Trojan community. Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday! Happy Thanksgiving. Fight on! ... See MoreSee Less
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🎊 HUGE NEWS! 🎊USC Ostrow just won a $4.3 MILLION, five-year grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research! 🎉The impressive part? Nine institutions competed in 2023. Only THREE received full funding. We're one of them! 🏆Our TMD IMPACT project is led by Drs. Glenn Clark, Jianfu Chen, Anette Vistoso Monreal, and Dean Chai.The game-changer: AI technology developed at Ostrow that helps providers get TMD diagnosis right every time — before, during, and after treatment. Our goal: eliminate TMD misdiagnosis! 🤖✨Dr. Clark and Dr. Vistoso also direct our distance learning programs, bringing this world-class research directly to our online students!So proud of our team#uscostrows#dentalresearche#TMD #Innovationa#AIn#FightOnghtOn ... See MoreSee Less
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Distance Learning + Real Clinical Training? Yes, Both. 💡🎓At Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, you don't have to choose between flexibility and hands-on experience.Our hybrid-online programs include:✅ Real patient cases - Complex conditions including TMJ disorders and pain management✅ Potential multi-day clinical shadowing - Up to 3 full days observing advanced treatments✅ Week-long on-campus bootcamp - Hands-on workshops and simulations at USC✅ Expert mentorship - Training with Board-certified specialistsFlexible online learning + meaningful clinical immersion = specialty training that actually prepares you for practice.Advance your career without putting your practice on hold.Learn more: hubs.ly/Q03SL#USCDentistryi#distancelearningr#dentaleducationa#orofacialpainl#ClinicalTrainingining ... See MoreSee Less
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🔬 Groundbreaking TMD Research InitiativeThe University of Pittsburgh is leading a $17 million study—the largest ever—to transform temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment. The five-year project will analyze data from 1,000 TMD patients and 300 controls using brain imaging, RNA sequencing, and microbiome analysis.Why it matters: TMD pain mechanisms remain unclear, and the condition disproportionately affects women. This research aims to develop personalized treatments that actually work.Read more: hubs.ly/Q03Sxnx-0#TMDResearch #OralHealth #dentalresearch #chronicpain ... See MoreSee Less
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