Herman Ostrow School of DENTISTRY of USC
Online Dental Programs
Programs specifically designed for practicing professionals.
To learn more about applying, please submit the short student inquiry form below.
“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
Master of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
This Master program is for practicing dentists who want to learn more about a wide variety of issues while focusing on Orofacial Pain, Oral Medicine and Sleep Disorders.
Certificate of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
This Certificate program is for practicing dentists who want to learn more about a wide variety of issues while focusing on Orofacial Pain, Oral Medicine and Sleep Disorders.
Master of Geriatric Dentistry
This Master program is for practicing dentists who want to learn more on a wide variety of issues while focusing on the unique dental needs of older adult patients within the context of their medical, psycho-social and physical conditions.
Certificate of Geriatric Dentistry
This Certificate program is for practicing dentists who want to learn more on a wide variety of issues while focusing on the unique dental needs of older adult patients within the context of their medical, psycho-social and physical conditions.
Master of Community Oral Health
This Master program is for clinicians, educators and administrators who want to learn more on a wide variety of issues while focusing on the unique needs of community health programs.
Certificate of Community Oral Health
This Certificate program is for clinicians, educators and administrators who want to learn more on a wide variety of issues while focusing on the unique needs of community health programs.
Certificate of Oral Pathology and Radiology
The Certificate Program is a unique and innovative opportunity for practicing clinicians who want to gain experience in Oral Pathology and Radiology.
Pain Medicine and Pain Science
This program is for practicing health professionals and non-clinicians from a wide variety of fields, including physicians, dentists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, business, public policy, law, social or natural sciences and more.
Professional Advancement Courses
We offer 1-unit and 2-units courses, and the student has access to recorded material and live sessions.
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The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Falls
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BI0gJFXuTuWMVtaFRFytD?si=Y0lCE5-ATaWB_y3rgeUYdw Millions of people around the country live in chronic pain. Millions of people over the age of 60 also experience falls frequently, which can have a devastating impact on their health...
Regenerative Dentistry and Future Technologies Implications for Dental Public Health
https://open.spotify.com/episode/61KY6gHUDruj2z37jBZ2pw?si=GcjkicVdRE64R4CRfagLHg Why Regenerative Dentistry Matters for Public Health Oral diseases such as dental caries, periodontal disease, and tooth loss continue to be among the most prevalent chronic conditions...
Precision Medicine Approaches in Geriatric Oral Health
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AeDBAWvUJG5P6ub07nTyj?si=qfq05qyeQyCDKfptzF7hqQ Introduction Many countries have tracked changing demographics, with projections suggesting the world's population of adults 60 and older will double to 22% (2 billion) by 2050. With...



