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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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📣 Proud faculty spotlight! Our own Dr. Joan C. Wang, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Dentistry for Distance Learning and Telehealth, delivered an exceptional pre-conference course at #aaop2025!Dr. Wang co-presented with Dr. Tian Xia, the innovative inventor of the Tx360 device and respected pain medicine/anesthesiologist from Chicago. Their session focused on utilizing the Tx360 device for sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) blocks - an important technique in orofacial pain management.We're thrilled to see our faculty sharing their expertise and advancing clinical practice through such valuable educational opportunitie#orofacialpainl#spgblocksl#ClinicalInnovationa#DentalEducationation ... See MoreSee Less
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📸 Creating Memories!Distance Learning students got to meet and take photos with the legendary Dr. Glenn T. Clark, Associate Dean of Distance Learning and Telehealth! It's always special when online students get face-to-face time with the visionary behind our program. The smiles and excitement were contagious as everyone waited for their moment with this truly remarkable educator who's transformed how we learn. Who else got their photo op? Tag y#distancelearningc#DrClarkg#AcademicExcellenceExcellence ... See MoreSee Less
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Coast-to-coast connections at #aaop2025! 🌟It was such a joy meeting our graduates, current students, and incoming Distance Learning program students on the East Coast this week. Reconnecting with our Trojan family from California, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Canada, New York, Illinois, and North Carolina reminded us how far our community reaches!Seeing Trojans making an impact across North America reinforces why we do what we do. The diverse perspectives and shared passion at this year's AAOP conference made it truly special. Fight On!#trojanseverywherew#distancelearningr#orofacialpainlPain ... See MoreSee Less
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Making Connections at LA County DHSP Conference!Proud to represent at "Ending HIV Epidemic Workforce Conference" hosted by LA County Department of Health Services Programs! Great conversations and collaborations with colleagues Kristine, Rebecca, and Margarita Artavia, LCSW (who holds a joint position with Ostrow Special Patients Clinic) and Suzanne Dworak. Building partnerships that strengthen our community response! #EndingHIV #LACountyDHSP #PublicHealth #CommunityPartnerships ... See MoreSee Less
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Join Dr. Anette Vistoso for a Free Virtual CE Webinar - Oral Health Care for Cancer Patients - Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 9 am PDT. Register Now:hubs.ly/Q03jDQtn0 ... See MoreSee Less
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We are honored and proud to announce that two distinguished members of our Distance Learning and Orofacial Pain faculty have been appointed to leadership positions on the American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP).New Leadership AppointmentsEffective July 1, 2025:Dr. Clark will assume the role of PresidentDr. Vistoso will serve as Secretary/Treasurer and continue as Recertification ChairThese prestigious appointments are effective for a two-year term and reflect the outstanding contributions both faculty members have made to the field of orofacial pain management and education.Established in 1994, the American Board of Orofacial Pain (ABOP) provides rigorous certification for dentists specializing in orofacial pain management. The recent appointments of Dr. Clark and Dr. Vistoso to leadership positions enhance our institution's prominence in this field. Their roles will continue influencing certification standards, continuing education, specialty recognition, and curriculum development, while providing students direct access to industry leaders. ... See MoreSee Less
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Dinner at ABOP: Dr. Clark and Dr. Vistoso attended the annual ABOP dinner during the AAOP conference in Arlington! 🌟 The atmosphere was amazing as they connected with fellow pain specialists over good food and even better conversation. From casual catching up to swapping ideas about where orofacial pain is headed next - it was definitely a night to remember! These dinners are always the perfect mix of professional networking and genuine friendships that make our specialty so special. It was exciting to see our faculty right in the middle of these important conversations that shape the future of the orofacial pain field! ... See MoreSee Less
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📣 Just back from an incredible AAOP 2025 Conference in Arlington, Virginia! 🌟It was wonderful connecting with both current students and alumni from our Herman Ostrow distance learning Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine program. Seeing so many familiar faces and bright minds in one place was truly inspiring!The discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities were invaluable. We're coming back energized with new insights and strengthened connections within our commun#aaop2025P#hermanostrows#orofacialpainl#oralmedicinei#ProfessionalDevelopmentp#DentalEducationation ... See MoreSee Less
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