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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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Two of our own took the stage at AAOP 2026 in Orlando — and they delivered! 🙌![-]()
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Dr. Sumaia Jaber presented her MS capstone research on cancer therapy–induced neuropathic and neurovascular disorders in the head and neck region, mentored by Dr. Anette Vistoso Monreal. ![-]()
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OFP resident Dr. Shradhdha Trivedi presented on persistent dentoalveolar pain and treatment outcomes, mentored by Dr. Mariela Padilla and Dr. Douglas Wall.![-]()
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These poster presentations are a reflection of the incredible research culture within our Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine program — and the passion our trainees bring to advancing care for patients. So proud of you both! 💛![-]()
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#AAOP2026 #OrofacialPain #dentalresearch #DentalEducation #oralmedicine #aaop
Another incredible year at the American Academy of Orofacial Pain Annual Conference (AAOP 2026) in Orlando! 🌟 Our alumni, students, and faculty gathered to stay at the forefront of emerging treatments, evolving clinical techniques, and the latest advancements in orofacial pain.![-]()
We're especially proud of our program directors — Dr. Clark, serving as President of the American Board of Orofacial Pain, and Dr. Vistoso, serving as Secretary — who also participated in the dedicated ABOP meeting and dinner alongside board members from across the specialty.![-]()
Seeing our faculty, alumni, and current students so actively engaged in this important gathering is something we never take for granted#OrofacialPainl#AAOP2026P#aaop##DentalEducationa#painmanagemente#ABOP##HealthcareLeadershipr#lifelonglearningrning
It wasn't just a Boot Camp — it was a masterclass in real-world public health practice. 💡 Our Community Oral Health students explored community-based oral health delivery models, dug into program workflows, and examined population-specific needs and team-based care approaches. They walked away with a truly integrated understanding of oral health as a public health system. That's the USC Ostrow differ#uscostrow##communityoralhealthO#PublicHealthb#HealthEquitya#experientiallearningalLearning
Our Community Oral Health master's students just completed a week-long Boot Camp focused on oral health care delivery systems! 🙌 This is what graduate-level public health education looks like at USC Ostrow — challenging, immersive, and built for real-world impact. Congratulations to this incredible cohort!#uscostrows#communityoralhealthe#PublicHealthe#onlinelearningrning
Some of the best moments at SCDACon 2026 happened off the stage! 💬 Our USC Ostrow GDEN faculty and residents had a wonderful time connecting with colleagues and leaders from across the Special Care Dentistry community. The SCDA family never disappoints. 💛![-]()
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What an incredible few days at SCDACon 2026 in Dallas! 🦷 ![-]()
USC Ostrow's Geriatric Dentistry faculty, residents, and alumni came together at the 38th Annual SCDA Educational Conference — and we couldn't be prouder of this group. It's always inspiring to see how far our GDEN community reaches and how much heart everyone brings to advancing Special Care Dentistry. Here's to blazing new h#scdacon2026t#uscostrowD#geriatricdentistry #GDena#SpecialCareDentistrySpecialCareDentistry
Last Wednesday was the18th Annual Ostrow Research Day! 🎉🔬![-]()
One of our favorite days of the year — when our students and faculty come together to share their research, celebrate their hard work, and connect with the incredible community that makes Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC so special.![-]()
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Research Day is a unique opportunity for our students to step into the spotlight, present their findings, and engage in the kinds of conversations that spark new ideas and collaborations. For our faculty, it is a chance to celebrate the next generation of researchers they have helped shape.![-]()
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The passion and dedication on display last Wednesday was a testament to everything that makes Ostrow such an extraordinary place to learn, grow, and advance the field of dentistry. ![-]()
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Congratulations to all presenters — we are so proud of you! Fight On! ✌️
A huge congratulations to Dr. Robert Peters, DMD, MS — a resident in our Master's Program in Geriatric Dentistry — on receiving the Advanced Dentistry Special Program Residents Award at the 18th Annual Ostrow Research Day 2026!![-]()
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🏆🎉Dr. Peters presented not one but two posters at this year's event:![-]()
📄 "Beyond the Uniform: Bridging Critical Gaps in Veterans' Oral Healthcare" — the award-winning presentation addressing critical oral health disparities among our veteran population![-]()
📄 "Outcomes of USC's Hybrid Online Geriatric Dentistry Advanced Programs" — showcasing the impact and outcomes of our innovative program![-]()
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We are so proud of Dr. Peters and the incredible faculty mentors who supported his work — Dr. Piedad Suarez-Durall, Dr. Sanaz Fereshteh, Dr. Reyes Enciso, Dr. Nazanin Sharifi, and Dr. Roseann Mulligan.![-]()
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This is what Ostrow excellence looks like! Congratulations, Dr. Peters! Fight On! ✌️