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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.

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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Register to attend a free CE Webinar presented by Dr. Glenn Clark:--"Clenching, Bruxism and Botulinum Toxin — Does the Mechanism Match the Movement?"--Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 9 am PT/12 pm ET--Register Here: dental-prof-dev.usc.edu/Courses ... See MoreSee Less
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OstrowTalk Thursday!--In this episode, Dr. Muhammad Khan, Dr. Smita Khandwala & Dr. Divya Pedada, students in USC's online/hybrid Orofacial Pain Program, explore how neuropathic pain can mimic dental issues, why accurate diagnosis matters, and practical approaches clinicians can use to recognize and manage these conditions effectively.--🎦 Watch this Episode on YouTube: youtu.be/24nbn_NCRg4-🎧 Listen to this Episode on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1i1048VmQAQt7epcf70pWR?si=K_cMI1RmSYmF7Na0ep1oMg--#orofacialpain #neuropathicpain #dentistry #painmanagement #healthcare #medicaleducation ... See MoreSee Less
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What a weekend! Dr. Glenn T. Clark presented at the TMD-IMPACT Collaborative meeting, hosted at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX (Sept 18–19).--On Day 1, Dr. Clark joined David Williams to present "Understanding Barriers and Advancing Precision Care for TMD," and co-moderated the closing discussion alongside Liz Hatfield and patient participants.--Researchers, clinicians, and patients from across the country came together to advance care for temporomandibular disorders — exactly the kind of collaborative work we love seeing USC part of. 👏--Congratulations, Dr. Clark, on a great conference! ... See MoreSee Less
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So proud of the incredible team behind our OralCare, PreCancer and Pain Clinic! 💙--With the support of so many dedicated volunteer students, our clinic is successfully running a clinical trial focused on treating oral pre-cancerous lesions, welcoming patients from across the United States who need this care.--This kind of work truly takes a team — and we're so grateful for our D4 dental students, Orofacial Pain residents, Oral Pathology and Radiology certificate students, faculty, and staff, who all work together to give our patients the best possible care.--And today was extra special for our clinic family: our director, Dr. Vistoso, is getting ready to welcome baby Tomás! 👶💙 Congratulations!--So proud of this team and everything they're accomplishing together. Here's to what's ahead! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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OstrowTalk Thursday!--In this episode, Dr. Ashley Chung, a student in our online/hybrid Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Master's Program, explores burning mouth syndrome (BMS), covering its definition, prevalence, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.--🎦 Watch this Episode on YouTube: youtu.be/WFK5drJxahs-🎧 Listen to this Episode on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6WAHX4XIXWMBugjrc6DjCz?si=N7__5Pw9SgCEi3kCIAr#burningmouthsyndromed#orofacialpainl#oralmedicinei#dentalhealthe#podcastd#MedicalEducationa#USC #USC ... See MoreSee Less
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Big weekend ahead for Dr. Glenn T. Clark! He's heading to Dallas, TX to present at the TMD-IMPACT Collaborative meeting at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry (Sept 18–19).--On Thursday, Dr. Clark will co-present "Understanding Barriers and Advancing Precision Care for TMD" with David Williams, and will help lead the group discussion wrapping up Day 1's key takeaways.--The conference brings together researchers, clinicians, and patients working to improve care for people living with TMD. We're excited to see Dr. Clark representing this important work! ... See MoreSee Less
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OstrowTalk Thursday!--In this episode, Dr. Su-Wen Chang and Dr. Maha Mohamed, students in our online/hybrid Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine MS program, explore medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). --🎦 Watch this Episode on YouTube: youtu.be/_7WsuOIGe4I-🎧 Listen to this Episode on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2v6D4ARkDZzV2552UJKFAZ?si=e28f45tnRIicJXZeYxucHw--#orofacialpain #oralmedicine #dentistry #MRONJ #dentalhealth #oralcare ... See MoreSee Less
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OstrowTalk Thursday! In this latest episode, Dr. Divya Harika Pedada explores the neurobiological and psychosocial factors behind TMD and chronic jaw pain--🎦 Watch this Episode on YouTube: youtu.be/ctcHNJeWwHQ-🎧 Listen to this Episode on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4AiCB1JMRNe4SKP4TBcOkT?si=804fd17c862b4473--#TMD #chronicjawpain #neurobiology #psychosocial #healthpodcast ... See MoreSee Less
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