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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 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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What an incredible experience speaking at the AAOT Bangkok Meeting! 🇹🇭![]()
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Dr. Clark had the opportunity to share insights on orofacial pain and TMD with amazing clinicians from across Asia and beyond. ![]()
The passion and dedication in that room was truly inspiring!![]()
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Thank you to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and shared their own expertise. This is what advancing patient care looks like – professionals coming together across borders to learn and grow.![]()
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Special thanks to the AAOT team for organizing such a fantastic conference. Already looking forward to the next one!![]()
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At this time of year, we are especially grateful you are part of the Trojan community. Wishing you a restful and joyful holiday! Happy Thanksgiving. Fight on!
🦷 It's U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week! (Nov 18-24)![]()
Dentists help fight antibiotic resistance by prescribing antibiotics only when truly necessary – protecting you and keeping these medicines effective for everyone. 🌍![]()
The right drug. The right dose. The right duration.![]()
Learn more from the CDC: hubs.ly/Q03V940B0![]()
Questions about antibiotics and dental care? Ask in the comment#AntibioticAwarenessWeeks#DentalHealthe#PublicHealthealth
Be Antibiotics Aware Partner Toolkit
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Be Antibiotics Aware aims to improve antibiotic prescribing and use among consumers.
🎊 HUGE NEWS! 🎊![]()
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USC Ostrow just won a $4.3 MILLION, five-year grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research! 🎉![]()
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The impressive part? Nine institutions competed in 2023. Only THREE received full funding. We're one of them! 🏆![]()
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Our TMD IMPACT project is led by Drs. Glenn Clark, Jianfu Chen, Anette Vistoso Monreal, and Dean Chai.![]()
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The game-changer: AI technology developed at Ostrow that helps providers get TMD diagnosis right every time — before, during, and after treatment. Our goal: eliminate TMD misdiagnosis! 🤖✨![]()
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Dr. Clark and Dr. Vistoso also direct our distance learning programs, bringing this world-class research directly to our online students!![]()
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So proud of our team#uscostrows#dentalresearche#TMD #Innovationa#AIn#FightOnghtOn
Distance Learning + Real Clinical Training? Yes, Both. 💡🎓![]()
At Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, you don't have to choose between flexibility and hands-on experience.![]()
Our hybrid-online programs include:![]()
✅ Real patient cases - Complex conditions including TMJ disorders and pain management![]()
✅ Potential multi-day clinical shadowing - Up to 3 full days observing advanced treatments![]()
✅ Week-long on-campus bootcamp - Hands-on workshops and simulations at USC![]()
✅ Expert mentorship - Training with Board-certified specialists![]()
Flexible online learning + meaningful clinical immersion = specialty training that actually prepares you for practice.![]()
Advance your career without putting your practice on hold.![]()
Learn more: hubs.ly/Q03SL#USCDentistryi#DistanceLearningr#dentaleducationa#orofacialpainl#ClinicalTrainingining
🔬 Groundbreaking TMD Research Initiative![]()
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The University of Pittsburgh is leading a $17 million study—the largest ever—to transform temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment. The five-year project will analyze data from 1,000 TMD patients and 300 controls using brain imaging, RNA sequencing, and microbiome analysis.![]()
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Why it matters: TMD pain mechanisms remain unclear, and the condition disproportionately affects women. This research aims to develop personalized treatments that actually work.![]()
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Read more: hubs.ly/Q03Sxnx-0![]()
#TMDResearch #OralHealth #dentalresearch #chronicpain
🦷 New research shows it's not just about HOW MANY teeth you have—it's about how fast you're losing them.![]()
A groundbreaking study of over 7,000 older adults found that rapid tooth loss is a significant predictor of mortality risk, independent of the number of teeth remaining.![]()
Here's what researchers discovered:![]()
✅ Rapid tooth loss increased mortality risk by 23%![]()
✅ The risk was highest in adults 80+![]()
✅ People who don't exercise regularly face even greater risk![]()
✅ Those with fewer teeth are most vulnerable![]()
Why does this happen? Accelerated tooth loss often signals:![]()
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Severe periodontal disease![]()
Systemic inflammation![]()
Poor nutrition from chewing difficulties![]()
Declining overall health![]()
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The takeaway? Prevention and early intervention matter MORE than ever, especially for our aging loved ones.![]()
Regular dental visits, good oral hygiene, and monitoring tooth loss over time could literally save lives. 💙![]()
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One Week That Changes Everything 🎓![]()
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Distance learning students in our programs come to USC's campus for an intensive week-long bootcamp—a transformative experience that brings online learning to life.![]()
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What happens during bootcamp week:![]()
✅ Hands-on clinical workshops and simulations ![]()
✅ Face-to-face learning with Board-certified faculty ![]()
✅ Access to cutting-edge facilities at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry ![]()
✅ Networking with fellow residents and specialists ![]()
✅ Full immersion in the USC campus experience![]()
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It's the perfect blend of flexible online learning with the collaborative, hands-on training that defines exceptional dental education.![]()
Ready to advance your specialty training without putting your practice on hold?![]()
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Learn more: hubs.ly/#USCDentistryC#DistanceLearningc#dentaleducationl#bootcamp #orofacialpainfacialPain