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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.

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 2-hour CE Webinar hosted by Dr. Roseann Mulligan & Dr. Piedad Suarez Durall. More Teeth, More Pills, More Complexity: Best Dental Strategies for Older Adults. Next Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. PST.--dental-prof-dev.usc.edu/Courses ... See MoreSee Less
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Register to attend a FREE 2-hour CE Webinar hosted by Dr. Roseann Mulligan & Dr. Piedad Suarez Durall. More Teeth, More Pills, More Complexity: Best Dental Strategies for Older Adults. Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9 a.m.- 11 a.m. PST.--dental-prof-dev.usc.edu/Courses ... See MoreSee Less
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We had a great turnout for Dr. Clark's CE Webinar this morning! We hope you found the lecture informative and if you'd like to learn more please visit our website: ostrowonline.usc.edu/ --Stay tuned for our next FREE CE Webinar from our Geriatric Dentistry faculty coming in November. -Registration details will be announced soon. ... See MoreSee Less
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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?"--Tomorrow, 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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Register to attend a free CE Webinar presented by Dr. Glenn Clark:--"Clenching, Bruxism and Botulinum Toxin — Does the Mechanism Match the Movement?"--This 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. Keating, Dr. Brahmbhatt, and Dr. Johns (students in our online/hybrid Orofacial Pain Program) explore the complexities of neuropathic pain, its misdiagnosis as dental issues, and how understanding its mechanisms can improve treatment. They share insights on diagnosis, biological processes, and effective management strategies.--🎦 Watch this Episode on YouTube: youtu.be/BDTaR_zkPm8-🎧 Listen to this Episode on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/28BRy1NKPsINc2DC1uFn8a?si=3svxKJ4PQU2YeMf92YbzOQ--#orofacialpain #neuropathicpain #Dentistry #painmanagement #healthcare #MedicalEducation ... See MoreSee Less
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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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