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Master’s Degrees, Certificates and 
Professional Advancement

“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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From dreams to reality! 🌟Discover how our graduate programs have transformed careers and enhanced patient care through the amazing stories of our alumni!Our graduates share incredible journeys of professional growth—from expanding their practice capabilities to building specialized expertise. These aren't just success stories; they're real examples of how USC Ostrow Online education creates lasting impact! 💪Whether you're thinking about advancing your career or exploring new specialties, these inspiring alumni experiences show what's possible when you invest in your professional development! ✨Ready to be inspired? Check out these incredible stories! 👇https:#uscostrowQ#dentaleducationr#AlumniSuccessa#ProfessionalGrowth #onlinelearningo#inspirationearning #Inspiration ... See MoreSee Less
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What a wonderful way to wrap up the year! 🍽️Earlier this week, at the Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Center, we shared a special lunch with our incredible team — staff, residents, research assistants, and dental students all came together to celebrate!It was the perfect moment to recognize all the hard work and amazing collaboration we've had over the past year. This team truly makes everything we do possible! 👏Now it's time for a well-deserved two-week summer break before we come back refreshed and ready for fall semester! ☀️Grateful for this amazing group! 💙❤️hubs.ly/#orofacialpainf#teamwork #USCDentistryC#TeamAppreciationpreciation ... See MoreSee Less
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🎯 From Vision to Reality in OFP PracticeAmazing USC Ostrow BootCamp sessions just wrapped! 🙌Our expert panel - Dr. Broussard, Dr. Borquez, Dr. Dornan, Dr. Wang, and Dr. Smith Robinson - shared real-world practice insights that go way beyond textbooks!What we covered:📸 The Foundation: Infrastructure essentials📸 Real Talk: Honest truths about challenges and winsAttendees loved:✅ Evidence-based strategies that work✅ Real success stories and failures✅ Actionable solutions✅ Clear integration blueprintKey insight: Success = clinical skills + right systems + trained staff + strong referrals! 💪hubs.ly/Q03z0sDd0#orofacialpain #PracticeManagement #USCDentistry #bootcamp ... See MoreSee Less
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🌙 Sleep & Motor Disorders in Orofacial Pain Recap 🦷Sleep disorders and bruxism aren't just "dental problems"—they're complex conditions requiring specialized expertise!What we learned:✅ Sleep disorders impact overall health✅ Evidence-based splint therapy is key✅ Real-world Q&A strategies sharedSkills gained:🔹 Advanced sleep diagnostics🔹 Evidence-based bruxism protocols🔹 Expanded treatment scopeThese conditions need specialized training beyond basic dentistry! 💪Ready to level up? Visit hubs.ly/Q03yQlQl0 for more information. #OrofacialPain #SleepDentistry #USCDentistry #ContinuingEducation ... See MoreSee Less
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🦷 Building Community Oral Health Leaders 🌟Did you know our profession needs more leaders who can bridge clinical excellence with real population health impact?Our Community Oral Health Master's Program is designed to prepare graduates who don't just treat individual patients—they transform entire communities through evidence-based initiatives that address oral health disparities at scale.This program opens doors to:✅ Community health program development✅ Public health policy implementation✅ Healthcare system innovation✅ Academic research leadershipHere's the truth: Great oral health outcomes require more than clinical skills. They require strategic leaders equipped to create systemic change.Ready to expand your impact beyond th#communityoralhealthu#USCDentistryh#PublicHealthy#dentalleadershipe#HealthForAllp #HealthForAll ... See MoreSee Less
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What a wonderful way to end our bootcamps! As our programs come to a close, we're celebrating the incredible hard work of our faculty and staff. So much planning goes into creating the best possible learning experience for our students.Dr. Vistoso had such a lovely surprise when she was greeted with beautiful flowers and a jumbo thank-you card! It's been an absolute pleasure providing hands-on experiences to all our students over the past weeks.Thank you to our amazing team, and to our students - enjoy the rest of your summer!Fight On! ✌️💛❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Register to Attend our next CE Webinar: Preparing Effective Professionals: Establishing a Foundation in Community Oral HealthTomorrow, Saturday, July 19, 2025 9 AM PDT (California Time)hubs.ly/Q03wZRJx0 ... See MoreSee Less
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