Herman Ostrow
School of Dentistry of USC

Online Dental Programs

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 and graduates who want to learn more about a variety of issues while focusing on the unique dental needs of older adult patients.

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 and Pain Science

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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How Those with Parkinson’s Disease Perceive Pain Experiences

How Those with Parkinson’s Disease Perceive Pain Experiences

5-Minute Listen According to the National Institutes of Health, Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the country [1]. Chronic pain is something that is common for those who have the condition, which impacts their quality of life....

The Surprising Association Between Smoking and Chronic Pain

The Surprising Association Between Smoking and Chronic Pain

3-minute listen Most people, including those who smoke, know that there are some health risks associated with smoking. They are often aware of the increased risks of cancer, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and some of the other health issues...

Return of Investment in Pursuing Oral Health Education

Return of Investment in Pursuing Oral Health Education

9-minute listen A traditional return on investment ROI is a calculation of the net returns from an investment divided by the costs [1], and many students and practitioners rely on this calculation when deciding to pursue further education. Ultimately, ROI in (graduate...

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