The Periodontic Clinic specializes in the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries to the gums, connective tissues and bone surrounding the teeth.  Resident doctors perform surgical treatments and dental implants under the supervision of faculty experts. 

Common procedures include implants, orthodontic implants, temporary implants, sinus augmentation, ridge augmentation, bone grafting, soft tissue grafting, connective tissue grafts, root coverage, root resection, root amputation, crown lengthening, esthetic crown lengthening, limited orthodontic extrusion, limited orthodontic intrusion, osseous surgery and limited tooth extraction.

All patients are seen by referral only.  Referrals can be faxed to (213) 740-7064.  

Appointments can be made by calling (213) 740-1545. 

Denti-Cal is no longer accepted. 

In compliance with the FTC's Identity Theft Red Flags program, the School of Dentistry is taking steps to help ensure the security of our patient's personal information by verifying the identity of all patients during visits to the School of Dentistry. All patients are required to present a valid photo identification ( California driver's license, California identification card, passport or other government-issued photo identification).

Please note the School of Dentistry will be closed on the following dates:

Thursday & Friday, November 26-27, 2009 for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Clinic Hours: 
Mon-Fri
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Open until 7:00 pm on Tuesdays. 

Norris Dental Science Center
USC School of Dentistry
925 West 34^th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641

Directions to the Norris Dental Science Center 

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