Our People
Administration
Yang Chai, D.d.s., Ph.d.
Dean
University Professor
Associate Dean of Research
Director, Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology
Yang Chai, D.d.s., Ph.d.
Dean
University Professor
Associate Dean of Research
Director, Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology
Mahvash Navazesh, D.m.d.
Executive Associate Dean of Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs
Mahvash Navazesh, D.m.d.
Executive Associate Dean of Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs
Grace Baranek, Ph.d., Otr/l, Faota
Associate Dean and Chair of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Grace Baranek, Ph.d., Otr/l, Faota
Associate Dean and Chair of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Yang Chai, D.d.s., Ph.d.
Dean
University Professor
Associate Dean of Research
Director, Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology
Yang Chai, D.d.s., Ph.d.
Dean
University Professor
Associate Dean of Research
Director, Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology
Casey Chen, D.d.s., Ph.d.
Associate Dean of Applied Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Department Co-Chair of Endodontics and Periodontics
Casey Chen, D.d.s., Ph.d.
Associate Dean of Applied Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Department Co-Chair of Endodontics and Periodontics
Glenn Clark, D.d.s., M.s.
Associate Dean of Distance Learning & Telehealth
Glenn Clark, D.d.s., M.s.
Associate Dean of Distance Learning & Telehealth
Sillas Duarte, D.d.s., M.s., Ph.d.
Associate Dean of Comprehensive Care
Director, Advanced Program in Operative and Adhesive Dentistry
Sillas Duarte, D.d.s., M.s., Ph.d.
Associate Dean of Comprehensive Care
Director, Advanced Program in Operative and Adhesive Dentistry
Lori Michener, PhD, PT, ATC, SCS, FAPTA, FNATA
Interim Associate Dean and Chair, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
Lori Michener, PhD, PT, ATC, SCS, FAPTA, FNATA
Interim Associate Dean and Chair, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
Amy Merrill-Brugger, Ph.D.
Acting Associate Dean of Research
Department Chair of Biomedical Sciences
Amy Merrill-Brugger, Ph.D.
Acting Associate Dean of Research
Department Chair of Biomedical Sciences
Roseann Mulligan, D.d.s., M.s.
Associate Dean of Dental Public Health and Community Outreach
Roseann Mulligan, D.d.s., M.s.
Associate Dean of Dental Public Health and Community Outreach
Mariela Padilla, D.D.S., M.Ed.
Associate Dean of Strategic Planning and Outcomes Assessment
Director, Advanced Program in Orofacial Pain
Mariela Padilla, D.D.S., M.Ed.
Associate Dean of Strategic Planning and Outcomes Assessment
Director, Advanced Program in Orofacial Pain
James Tom, D.D.S., M.S, DADBA
Interim Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs
Chief Compliance Officer
James Tom, D.D.S., M.S, DADBA
Interim Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs
Chief Compliance Officer
Mark Urata, M.D., D.d.s.
Associate Dean of Surgical and Hospital Affairs
Mark Urata, M.D., D.d.s.
Associate Dean of Surgical and Hospital Affairs
Kim Austin, D.d.s.
Assistant Dean of Culture Engagement and Development
Kim Austin, D.d.s.
Assistant Dean of Culture Engagement and Development
Anita Tourah, D.D.S.
Assistant Dean of Admissions And Student Affairs
Anita Tourah, D.D.S.
Assistant Dean of Admissions And Student Affairs
Casey Chen, D.d.s., Ph.d.
Associate Dean of Applied Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Department Co-Chair of Endodontics and Periodontics
Casey Chen, D.d.s., Ph.d.
Associate Dean of Applied Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Department Co-Chair of Endodontics and Periodontics
Alexander Alcaraz, D.M.D.
Department Co-Chair of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Director, Advanced Program in Pediatric Dentistry
Alexander Alcaraz, D.M.D.
Department Co-Chair of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Director, Advanced Program in Pediatric Dentistry
Yaara Berdan, D.D.S., M.B.A.
Department Co-Chair of Endodontics and Periodontics
Yaara Berdan, D.D.S., M.B.A.
Department Co-Chair of Endodontics and Periodontics
Jin-Ho Phark, D.D.S., Dr.med.dent
Department Chair of Operative Dentistry
Jin-Ho Phark, D.D.S., Dr.med.dent
Department Chair of Operative Dentistry
Amy Merrill-Brugger, Ph.D.
Acting Associate Dean of Research
Department Chair of Biomedical Sciences
Amy Merrill-Brugger, Ph.D.
Acting Associate Dean of Research
Department Chair of Biomedical Sciences
Glenn Sameshima, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Department Co-Chair of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Director, Advanced Program in Orthodontics
Glenn Sameshima, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Department Co-Chair of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Director, Advanced Program in Orthodontics
Parish P. Sedghizadeh, D.d.s., M.s.
Department Co-Chair of Diagnostic Sciences, Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine
Parish P. Sedghizadeh, D.d.s., M.s.
Department Co-Chair of Diagnostic Sciences, Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine
Piedad Suarez-Durall, D.D.S., M.S.
Department Chair of Geriatrics, Special Needs and Behavioral Sciences
Piedad Suarez-Durall, D.D.S., M.S.
Department Chair of Geriatrics, Special Needs and Behavioral Sciences
James Tom, D.D.S., M.S, DADBA
Department Co-Chair of Diagnostic Sciences, Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine
James Tom, D.D.S., M.S, DADBA
Department Co-Chair of Diagnostic Sciences, Anesthesia and Emergency Medicine
Alexander Alcaraz, D.M.D.
Department Co-Chair of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Director, Advanced Program in Pediatric Dentistry
Alexander Alcaraz, D.M.D.
Department Co-Chair of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Director, Advanced Program in Pediatric Dentistry
Jianfu (Jeff) Chen, Ph.D.
Director, PhD Program in Craniofacial Biology
Jianfu (Jeff) Chen, Ph.D.
Director, PhD Program in Craniofacial Biology
Sillas Duarte, D.d.s., M.s., Ph.d.
Associate Dean of Comprehensive Care
Director, Advanced Program in Operative and Adhesive Dentistry
Sillas Duarte, D.d.s., M.s., Ph.d.
Associate Dean of Comprehensive Care
Director, Advanced Program in Operative and Adhesive Dentistry
Nam Cho, M.D., D.D.S., FACS
Director, Advanced Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Nam Cho, M.D., D.D.S., FACS
Director, Advanced Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Rebecca Dayanim, D.D.S.
Director, Advanced Program in General Practice Residency
Department of Surgical and Hospital Affairs
Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry
Rebecca Dayanim, D.D.S.
Director, Advanced Program in General Practice Residency
Department of Surgical and Hospital Affairs
Adjunct Associate Professor of Clinical Dentistry
Kian Kar, D.D.S., M.S.
Director, Advanced Program in Periodontics
Kian Kar, D.D.S., M.S.
Director, Advanced Program in Periodontics
Cheryl Park, D.D.S., FACP
Director, Advanced Program in Prosthodontics
Cheryl Park, D.D.S., FACP
Director, Advanced Program in Prosthodontics
Glenn Sameshima, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Department Co-Chair of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Director, Advanced Program in Orthodontics
Glenn Sameshima, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Department Co-Chair of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
Director, Advanced Program in Orthodontics
Rafael Roges, D.D.S.
Director, Advanced Program in Endodontics
Rafael Roges, D.D.S.
Director, Advanced Program in Endodontics
Mariela Padilla, D.D.S., M.Ed.
Associate Dean of Strategic Planning and Outcomes Assessment
Director, Advanced Program in Orofacial Pain
Mariela Padilla, D.D.S., M.Ed.
Associate Dean of Strategic Planning and Outcomes Assessment
Director, Advanced Program in Orofacial Pain
Ramon Enachescu
Chief Information Officer
Ramon Enachescu
Chief Information Officer
Michele Cesca
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Michele Cesca
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Dan Cheock
Chief Financial Officer
Dan Cheock
Chief Financial Officer
Joyce Galligan, R.N., D.D.S.
Chief Health Officer
Joyce Galligan, R.N., D.D.S.
Chief Health Officer
Jill Yoshimi
Chief Operations Officer
Jill Yoshimi
Chief Operations Officer
James Tom, D.D.S., M.S, DADBA
Interim Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs
Chief Compliance Officer
James Tom, D.D.S., M.S, DADBA
Interim Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs
Chief Compliance Officer
Board Of Councilors
Ostrow’s Board of Councilors is a group of 21 faculty, alumni and friends that advises Interim Dean Yang Chai on all matters related to the dental school’s vision and mission.
Amir Aalam, D.d.s.
Scott R. Adishian, D.d.s.
USC Dentistry Historian
John M. Aschieris, D.D.S.
Darren Chu, D.D.S.
Vivian W. Chui, D.d.s
Chair Emeritus, Friends of Dentistry
Harry Dougherty, DDS
David W. Eggleston, D.d.s.
Thomas Han, D.d.s.
Gary R. Harmatz, D.d.s.
Brian Hong, D.D.S.
Chair, Friends of Dentistry
Ankit Keshav, DDS
Board of Governors (Ostrow Rep)
Alina Krivitsky, D.d.s.
Edward K. Lew, D.d.s.
John J. Lytle, D.d.s., M.d.
Baldwin W. Marchack, D.d.s.
M. Diane Melrose, M.s.
Roseann Mulligan, D.d.s., M.s.
Jack Nguyen, DDS
President, Century Club Alumni Association
Abdi Sameni, D.d.s.
Carol v Summerhays, D.d.s.
Chair Emeritus, Board of Councilors
Derick Tagawa
Chair, Board of Councilors
Mark E. Tarica, D.d.s.