Nazanin Sharifi, DDS, MS
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Denistry
Dr. Sharifi serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dentistry, contributing to the USC Ostrow Online Geriatric program. She holds a DDS and an MS degree in Geriatric Dentistry from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC.
Current & Upcoming Courses
| OFPM 725 | 2 units | Epidemiology, Nutrition and Aging for Dental Residents Lecture and seminars on the epidemiology of oral disease and nutritional topics as related to the aging patient. |
| GDEN 722 | 2 units | Internal Medicine and Systemic Disease for Dental Residents Lectures and seminars on systemic diseases and their effects on the oral health of the patient and oral adverse events of medications and diverse therapeutic approaches. |
| OFPM 725 | 2 units | Epidemiology, Nutrition and Aging for Dental Residents Lectures on the epidemiology of oral diseases and nutritional topics as related to the aging patient |
| GDEN 731 | 0.5 units | Case Portfolio Preparation for GDEN Students Weekly sessions of geriatric clinical case presentations and discussions moderated by faculty |
| GDEN 725 | 2 units | Epidemiology, Nutrition and Aging for Dental Residents Lectures on the epidemiology of oral diseases and nutritional topics as related to the aging patient. |
| GDEN 715 | 2 units | Geriatric Dentistry Issues Each session of the course will involve the study of a particular topic in Geriatric Dentistry, including prevention, diagnosis, dental restorative materials and treatment, as well as practice management and dental care delivery models. |
| GDEN 714 | 2 units | Topics in Gerontology Seminars and lectures include clinical assessment tools for geriatric patients, policy issues, myths and theories of aging and successful aging principles |
| GDEN 713 | 2 units | Common Systemic Conditions in Older Patients Lectures and seminars about the aging patient including dementia, Parkinson’s disease, common cancers, renal and bladder issues, sexually transmitted diseases, elder abuse issues, post-menopausal issues, and hearing and vision disorders. |
Current Articles
Mental Health and Oral Health Integration in Older Adults
March 11, 2026
Diabetes Prevention, Management & Its Implications in Oral Health
December 11, 2025
The Lifelong Impact of Childhood Oral Health: A Life Course Perspective
March 18, 2025
Nutrition and Diet in Older Adults: A Key to Healthy Aging
October 23, 2024