Compare Programs at Ostrow Online
Whether you’re choosing between a Master’s Degree or Certificate, you can view and compare our programs side-by-side below with important highlights and detailed course lists for each of our online dental programs.
Master of Science in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
The OFPOM Master’s is a 3-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
- Program Length — 37 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 18 Courses / 32.5 Units
- Program Director — Glenn T. CLark, DDS, MS
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — DDS or equivalent
See Courses
Certificate in Orofacial Pain
The OFP Certificate is a 1-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
- Program Length — 12.5 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 8 Courses / 12.5 Units
- Program Director — Anette Vistoso, DDS, MS, DABOP
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — DDS or equivalent
See Courses
Master of Science in Geriatric Dentistry
The GDEN Master’s is a 3-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
- Program Length — 37 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 17 Courses / 30.5 Units
- Program Director — Roseann Mulligan, DDS, MS
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — DDS or equivalent
See Courses
Certificate in Geriatric Dentistry
The GDEN Certificate is a 1-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
- Program Length — 12.5 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 8 Courses / 12.5 Units
- Program Director — Roseann Mulligan, DDS, MS
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — DDS, RDH or equivalent
See Courses
Master of Science in Community Oral Health
The COH Master’s is a 2-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
- Program Length — 24 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 16 Courses / 30 Units
- Program Director — Mehdi Mohammadi, DDS, MPH, MS
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — BA/BS
See Courses
Certificate in Community Oral Health
The COH Certificate is a 1-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
- Program Length — 12 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 6 Courses / 13 Units
- Program Director — Mehdi Mohammadi, DDS, MPH, MS
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring, Summer
- Prerequisites — BA/BS
See Courses
Certificate in Oral Pathology and Radiology
The OPR Certificate is a 1-year program, with courses outlined by trimester.
- Program Length — 12 months (estimated)
- Courses / Units — 8 Courses / 12 Units
- Program Director — Parish Sedghizadeh, DDS, MS
- Rolling Admission — Fall, Spring
- Prerequisites — DDS or equivalent
See Courses
Latest Insights
View All Insights
The Oral Microbiome and Prevention: A Practical Framework for Dental and Public Health Professionals
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RDNkSnFb7StUiqQPap8a6?si=dRHoRR-1QOirRhOLA1d1OQ https://ostrowonline.usc.edu/the-overlooked-link-between-diabetes-and-oral-health/Every day, we ask patients to brush, floss, and reduce sugar intake. Most patients can repeat these...
Microbiome Influences on Oral Inflammation, Autoimmune Disease, and Orofacial Pain
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7j7zamfnm3ufZsVoNTd0Zy?si=18HD4fKGQxii8nCpBGeRlA Introduction The human microbiome plays an important role in maintaining physiologic balance throughout the body. In the oral cavity, diverse microbial species interact with...
Two Brakes, One Broken System: A Precision Medicine Framework for Bruxism and Psychogenic Jaw Clenching
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5h5FkoaUKDik8jsNdkFWo2?si=Mp7R_ysURH-0p_jzvixWoQ New iPSC-based genomic evidence has identified two converging neurobiological failures at the root of bruxism: a serotonin 2A receptor variant that amplifies stress-driven motor...



