The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC Distance Learning and Telehealth program is excited to announce the return of the OPRAD (Oral Pathology, Radiology, and Diagnosis) Onsite Bootcamp.
Norris Dental Science Center
📅 Dates: June 23-27, 2025
📍 Location: Room 133, Norris Dental Science Center
🕘 Schedule: Daily sessions from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
🍱 Meals: Lunch provided daily (12:00 PM – 1:30 PM)
Comprehensive Five-Day Curriculum
This intensive bootcamp offers practicing dentists and oral health professionals an unparalleled opportunity to enhance their diagnostic skills through hands-on training, clinical shadowing, and advanced seminars. The program seamlessly integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application under the guidance of renowned faculty members.
Leading Faculty:
- Dr. Sedghizadeh – Program Director
- Dr. Vistoso – Director of Distance Learning and Telehealth
- Dr. Clark – Associate Dean of Distance Learning and Telehealth
Week-Long Learning Experience
Clinical Integration
Participants will gain valuable real-world experience through:
- Clinical Shadowing at the Orofacial and Oral Medicine Center
- Live Patient Rounds in Oral Medicine
- Hands-on Demonstrations of diagnostic procedures
Advanced Diagnostic Training
The bootcamp covers essential diagnostic skills including:
- Quantitative Salivary Function Testing with video demonstrations
- Allodynia Mapping and Anesthetic Testing
- Cranial Nerve Examination techniques
- Fungal Testing protocols and demonstrations
- Basic Sleep Study Data Analysis for apnea patients
Assessment and Certification
Comprehensive evaluation methods ensure participants master the material:
- Essay Examinations
- Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Testing
- VIVA VOCE oral assessments
- Virtual Patient Testing
Practical Skills Development
Beyond theoretical knowledge, participants will develop practical competencies in:
- Prescription Writing for common oral pathology conditions
- Treatment Planning with clinical and medicolegal considerations
- Biopsy Procedures and dysplasia management
- MRONJ (Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw) management protocols
