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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
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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🎓 Yesterday's MRONJ Webinar Was Outstanding!![]()
Big thanks to Dr. Parish Sedghizadeh and everyone who joined our continuing education webinar on "Update on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ)" yesterday afternoon! 🦷![]()
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What attendees learned:![]()
✅ Role of MRONJ drugs in bone therapeutics![]()
✅ Clinical, radiographic, and pathologic features![]()
✅ Management and prevention strategies![]()
✅ Dental and medicolegal implications![]()
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This topic is SO important - millions of Americans take medications for osteoporosis, cancer metastases, and multiple myeloma that can lead to MRONJ. Understanding this complication is crucial for every dental professional!![]()
Bonus: Attendees earned 1 hour of FREE continuing education credit 🏆![]()
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Missed this one? Keep an eye out for future webinar announcements. Our Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry distance learning program makes staying current easier than ever.![]()
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Questions about registration or upcoming courses? Contact chp-pe@usc.edu 📧![]()
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🗓️ Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24, 2025![]()
"Update on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ)" with Dr. Parish Sedghizadeh![]()
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🏈 What a wild ride, Trojan Family!![]()
USC beats Michigan State 45-31, but wow - this game had everything! We were cruising with a 31-10 lead in the 3rd quarter, looking absolutely dominant. Then penalties started piling up and suddenly it was a nail-biter! 😰![]()
The highlights:![]()
✅ Eric Gentry continues his All-American season (leading the Big Ten in tackles for loss!)![]()
✅ Our pass rush is finally looking dangerous![]()
✅ Offensive line stepped up big when we lost our starting left tackle![]()
✅ Defense held MSU to just 3 yards per carry![]()
The reality check:![]()
⚠️ 10 penalties (season-high) - mostly mental mistakes![]()
⚠️ Can't blow 21-point leads against quality opponents![]()
⚠️ Discipline issues we HAVE to fix before the tough games ahead![]()
Props to everyone who stayed up past 1:30am on the East Coast - you're dedication is unmatched! 🙌![]()
A win is a win, but we've got championship talent that needs to play with championship discipline. The hardest part of our schedule is coming up, and games like this show we have work to do.![]()
But hey - we're 4-1 and trending upward! Figh#USC,#TrojanFamily️#FightOnr#collegefootballtOn #CollegeFootball
🌟 CELEBRATING SUCCESS: From MS Graduate to Future Dentist! 🌟![]()
We couldn't be prouder of Gerald Kim! Our recent Community Oral Health MS graduate has been accepted into the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry DDS program! 🎉![]()
"The program gave me a deeper understanding of how prevention, education, and research can improve access and equity in oral health," Gerald said. "I am especially grateful to Dr. Mulligan, Dr. Habibian, Dr. Padilla, Professor Sumi, Professor Brookman, and Professor Sanchez, whose mentorship prepared me for the next step."![]()
Welcome to the Herman Ostrow Class of 2029, Gerald! Your journey will inspire many more students just like you! 💪![]()
#ProudMoment #StudentSuccess #DentalSchool #CommunityHealth #HermanOstrow
Register to attend our next FREE CE Webinar![]()
🗓️ Next Wednesday, September 24, 2025![]()
"Update on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ)" with Dr. Parish Sedghizadeh![]()
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Register now: hubs.ly/Q03J_s440![]()
#ContinuingEducation #DentalProfessionals #MRONJ #USC #ProfessionalDevelopment #Dentistry
🏈🔴⚡ TROJANS WIN ON THE ROAD! ⚡🔴![]()
What a game in West Lafayette! USC showed real championship character, grinding out a 28-21 victory over Purdue in their first Big Ten road test.![]()
The defense was absolutely DOMINANT:![]()
✅ 5 sacks and 31 QB pressures![]()
✅ Pick-six by our 360-pound nose tackle (yes, you read that right!)![]()
✅ Leading the nation with 14 sacks in 3 games![]()
But the real story? USC finally showed they can close out games! The Trojans controlled the final 11 minutes with smart, physical football - exactly what we needed to see after last season's fourth-quarter struggles.![]()
Coach Riley and the team put in serious work on late-game situations, and it showed when it mattered most. This is the kind of win that builds champions! 💪![]()
Fight On#uscfootballt#FightOng#BigTeni#trojanswinn#DefenseWinseWins
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Navigating graduate programs just got SO much easier! 🙌 Our intelligent agent is here to be your 24/7 guide to everything USC Ostrow Online has to offer.![]()
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For 25 years, something incredible has been happening on Skid Row. Dr. Mehdi Mohammadi and the USC Dental Clinic at Union Rescue Mission have given back smiles—and hope—to over 175,000 people experiencing homelessness.![]()
Meet Deborah, who lost everything after her husband's death, including her teeth and her smile. Today, after receiving comprehensive dental care at URM, she says: "They gave me my smile back. I'm happy—they're showing me there's more to life."![]()
The clinic provides free dental services from routine cleanings to dentures, and they're the only clinic on Skid Row offering pediatric care. Because sometimes, getting your life back starts with getting your smile back.![]()
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