Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
Master of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
If you are interested in TMD, headaches, neuropathies, Sleep Apnea, oral medicine, or intraoral pathology, consider applying to the Online Master of Science in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine. This program is a unique and innovative opportunity for practicing dentists who want to learn more about a wide variety of issues while focusing on Orofacial Pain, Oral Medicine, and sleep disorders.
- We are accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and University Committee of Academic Review (UCAR)
- We are not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
- We do not provide a stipend, and this is not a clinical training program
The Master of Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine program is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.
For further questions, please contact our Admissions team.
Application Deadlines
- Fall – July 15th
- Spring – November 15th
- Summer – April 15th
More Program Information
| Student Type | US/International Dentists |
| Required Work Experience | DDS (or equivalent) |
| Rolling Admission | Summer, Fall, Spring |
| Estimated Program Length** | 37 months** |
| Courses | 18 courses |
| Units | 32.5 |
| Delivery Format | (90%) online learning and (10%) educational activities |
| Typical Week | 2-3 weekly streaming video lectures, one live weekly video conference and online quizzes |
| Employment Impact | Ability to continue working full time with classes |
| On-Ground Bootcamp (summer only) | Yes (1 week) |
| Capstone Project | Students to prepare and present a research paper (usually a systematic review) on a topic in orofacial pain, oral medicine or dental sleep medicine |
| Program Type | part time |
| Estimated Tuition* | $2244 unit |
*adjusted annually
Certificate of Orofacial Pain
If you are interested in the diagnosis, pathobiology and treatment of different oral diseases in the field of orofacial pain, including masticatory musculoskeletal pain, neurogenic orofacial pain, temporomandibular disorders, headaches, orofacial motor disorders including orofacial dystonias and bruxism, as well as intraoral, intracranial, extracranial and systemic disorders that cause orofacial pain, consider applying to the Online Certificate in Orofacial Pain. This program is a unique and innovative opportunity for practicing dentists who want to improve skills and gain expertise to deliver the best care for patients with complex conditions
- We are accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and University Committee of Academic Review (UCAR)
- We are not accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
- We do not provide a stipend, and this is not a clinical training program
For further questions, please contact our Admissions team.
Do you live in the UK? Check out our program in collaboration with Trinity College.
Application Deadlines
- Fall – July 15th
- Spring – November 15th
- Summer – April 15th
More Program Information
| Student Type | US/International Dentists |
|---|---|
| Required Work Experience | DDS (or equivalent) |
| Rolling Admission | Summer, Fall, Spring |
| Estimated Program Length** | 12.5 months |
| Courses | 8 courses |
| Units | 12.5 |
| Delivery Format | (90%) online learning and (10%) educational activities |
| Typical Week | 2-3 weekly streaming video lectures, one live weekly video conference and online quizzes |
| Employment Impact | Ability to continue working full time with classes |
| On-Ground Bootcamp (summer only) | Yes (1 week) |
| Program Type | part time |
| Estimated Tuition* | $2244 unit |
*adjusted annually
Student Testimonials
“Ostrow’s program is one of the only ones where you can honestly have the best of both worlds. You can work towards either a certificate or a master’s degree from a very reputable university without having to put your life on pause.”
“In my own dental practice I have been seeing more orofacial pain patients due to the fact that I’m spotting more conditions because of the knowledge I have.””
Limited Status Enrollment
The Limited Status Enrollment program is intended for individuals who wish to take a limited number of courses at USC without enrolling in a full program. Limited Status Students still have access to all the same resources that traditional, full-time students have; they’re able to interact with the cohort and join a collaborative learning experience. Becoming a Limited Status Student is the perfect way to see if a complete Master or Certificate program is a good fit!
Instructions to Register as a Limited Status Student:
- Contact us at online@ostrow.usc.edu. We will provide further instructions on registering.
- Complete the Limited Status Registration Form.
- Submit the form and $100 processing fee to the Registrar One Stop Center in person or by mail.
If you are unable to submit the form in person, you may designate a representative to act on your behalf. Please contact online@ostrow.usc.edu for specifics on the documentation needed to designate a representative.
If you wish to mail in your form, please include a copy of your driver’s license or passport. If you wish to mail your payment, please consider using certified mail.
Registrar One Stop Center
700 Childs Way, JHH 106
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0912
Phone: (213) 740-8500
Setting Up Your Account and Paying Fees:
Once we process your request, we will email you confirmation of your registration. To pay your tuition bill and to activate other student services, please view the post-registration instructions.
- Financial Aid is not available for limited status students.
Master Curriculum
The OFPOM Master’s is a 3-year program. Courses outlined by trimester are completed throughout the 3-year period.
Online Courses
Summer Trimester
OFPM 723 Systems Physiology, Motor Disorders and Sleep Apnea for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on various topics relating to oral motor and sleep disorders.
Fall Trimester
GDEN 733 Research Methodologies in Dentistry (2 units)
This course focuses on the basic elements of clinical research design and teaches how to critically assess the literature.
OPR 704 Oral Pathology and Maxillofacial Medicine (2 Units)
Lectures and seminars on oral diseases which includes but not limited to developmental conditions, pigmented lesions, immune-mediated and allergic conditions, mucosal and connective tissue abnormalities.
OFPM 706 TMD, Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Physical Therapy for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on topics relating to the diagnosis and management of TM disorders.
OFPM 707 Pharmacology Series for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on common medications used in the practice of oral medicine and orofacial pain disciplines.
OFPM 722 Internal Medicine and Systemic Disease for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on common systemic diseases with potential oral manifestation and dental management.
OFPM 727 Infectious Disease, Oral Microbiology and Virology for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminar on infectious diseases with orofacial manifestations.
OFPM 729b Capstone Project for OFPOM Residents (½ unit)
Research project preparation with asynchronous, synchronous and interactive live sessions
OFPM 730a Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM Residents (½ unit)
Multiple elements course including e-portfolio and live weekly sessions of orofacial pain and oral medicine clinical case presentations and discussions moderated by faculty.
The OFP 730 courses can be offered any trimester according to the needs of the students.
OFPM 730c Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM Residents (½ unit)
Multiple elements course including e-portfolio and live weekly sessions of orofacial pain and oral medicine clinical case presentations and discussions moderated by faculty.
The OFP 730 courses can be offered any trimester according to the needs of the students.
Spring Trimester
OPR 701 Bone Pathology and Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (1 Unit)
Lectures and seminars on the role of conventional dental imaging in the diagnosis of head and neck pathology along with the basics of various medical radiographic modalities such as MRI, PET-Scan, and CT.
OFPM 705 Neurogenic Based Oral and Facial Pains for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on the diagnostic and therapeutic approached for chronic neurogenic based pain disorders that occur in the orofacial region.
OFPM 709 Headache for Dental Residents (1 units)
Lectures and seminars on the diagnosis, prevention and management of (including pathophysiologic mechanisms) of episodic and chronic headache disorders.
OFPM 721 Neuroscience for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on the neurophysiologic and neuroanatomic bases of chronic orofacial pain disorders.
OFPM 724 Psychological and Psychometric Assessment for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on topics relating to bio behavioral diagnosis and psychological management of patients with chronic illness in the orofacial region.
OFPM 725 Epidemiology, Nutrition and Aging for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lecture and seminars on the epidemiology of oral disease and nutritional topics as related to the aging patient.
OFPM 726 Immunology and Immunosuppression for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on immunology and immunosuppression for oral and maxillofacial diseases.
OFPM 729a Capstone Project for OFPOM Residents (½ unit)
Research project preparation with asynchronous, synchronous and interactive live sessions.
OFPM 730b Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM Residents (½ unit)
Multiple elements course including e-portfolio and live weekly sessions of orofacial pain and oral medicine clinical case presentations and discussions moderated by faculty.
The OFP 730 courses can be offered any trimester according to the needs of the students.
OFPM 730d Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM Residents (½ unit)
Multiple elements course including e-portfolio and live weekly sessions of orofacial pain and oral medicine clinical case presentations and discussions moderated by faculty.
The OFP 730 courses can be offered any trimester according to the needs of the students.
OFPM 730e Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM Residents (½ unit)
Asynchronous sessions for preparation and presentation of 18 case portfolios of orofacial pain and oral medicine conditions.
The OFP 730 courses can be offered any trimester according to the needs of the students.
OFPM 732 Capstone Presentation (1 unit)
Final Research project presentation to a faculty panel and preparation for publication of research project outcomes.
On-Ground Courses
Summer Trimester
OFPM 710a Knowledge Assessment for OFPOM Residents (1 unit)
Residents must attend the USC campus. This course is given during the summer trimester at the end of the first year of the program.
During this in-person visit, residents will complete a clinical skills assessment at USC’s Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Center and synchronous OSCE examination.
OFPM 710b Knowledge Assessment for OFPOM Residents (1 unit)
Residents must attend the USC campus. This course is given during the summer trimester at the end of the program.
During this in-person visit, residents will complete a clinical skills assessment at USC’s Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Center and synchronous OSCE examination.
Certificate Curriculum
The OFPOM Certificate is a 12.5-month program. Courses outlined by trimester are completed throughout the 12.5-month period.
Online Courses
Summer Trimester
OFPM 723 Systems Physiology, Motor Disorders and Sleep Apnea for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on various topics relating to oral motor and sleep disorders.
OFP-730c Case Portfolio Preparation Course for OFP Students (0.5 units)
Asynchronous sessions for preparation and presentation of 6 case portfolios of orofacial pain and oral medicine conditions
The OFP 730 courses can be offered any trimester according to the needs of the students.
Fall Trimester
OFPM 706 TMD, Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Physical Therapy for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on topics relating to the diagnosis and management of TM disorders.
OFPM 707 Pharmacology Series for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on common medications used in the practice of oral medicine and orofacial pain disciplines.
OFPM 730a Case Portfolio Preparation by Online OFPOM Residents (½ unit)
Multiple elements course including e-portfolio and live weekly sessions of orofacial pain and oral medicine clinical case presentations and discussions moderated by faculty.
The OFP 730 courses can be offered any trimester according to the needs of the students.
Spring Trimester
OFPM 705 Neurogenic Based Oral and Facial Pains for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on the diagnostic and therapeutic approached for chronic neurogenic based pain disorders that occur in the orofacial region.
OFPM 724 Psychological and Psychometric Assessment for Dental Residents (2 units)
Lectures and seminars on topics relating to bio behavioral diagnosis and psychological management of patients with chronic illness in the orofacial region.
OFP-730b Case Portfolio Preparation Course for OFP Students (0.5 units)
Multiple elements course including e-portfolio and live weekly sessions of orofacial pain and oral medicine clinical case presentations and discussions moderated by faculty.
The OFP 730 courses can be offered any trimester according to the needs of the students.
On-Ground Courses
Summer Trimester
OFP-710 Knowledge Assessment for OFP Residents (1 unit)
Residents must attend the USC campus. This course is given during the summer trimester at the end of the program.
During this in-person visit, residents will complete a clinical skills assessment at USC’s Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Center and synchronous OSCE examination.
