Admission

Stone model on an articulator
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Dental students in a lab
Dental hygiene students craft bleaching trays use vacuum forming machine
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DDS students catch up with each other in between classes
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Dental hygiene students craft bleaching trays use vacuum forming machine
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Ostrow is located on the beautiful University Park Campus, just a few miles from Downtown Los Angeles
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The city of Los Angeles offers a vibrant and dynamic backdrop for an Ostrow education
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Ostrow is located on the beautiful University Park Campus, just a few miles from Downtown Los Angeles
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Dental student in research lab
As part of a research intensive university, Ostrow offers dental students the opportunitiy to participate in scientic investigation
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Blue-stained mouse skeletons
Blue-stained mouse skeletons
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take a virtual tour
Molar X-Ray
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59.5%
WOMEN
make up nearly 60 percent of the
DDS Class of 2027
16
U.s. States
REPRESENTED IN THE
DDS CLASS of 2027
24
COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED IN THE
ASPID CLASS of 2026
Dental students on USC's campus

Student StoriesI grew up around dentistry and I always saw the positive experiences my family shared with their patients. These warm experiences are what I want to pass on and share with my patients.

Garrett Cecchini
DDS Class of 2024
USC student in research lab

Student StoriesFrom the moment I walked into the school for the very first time during my interview up until now, the faculty, students and staff were warm and welcoming. Immediately, I knew I wanted to be a part of this community as I could tell how much time and commitment this community pours into their students.

Eloise Moua
DDS Class of 2024
Ostrow students discussing

Student StoriesOstrow’s legacy and commitment to community dentistry in underserved communities aligns with my own values to help those seeking better oral healthcare.

Alejandra De La Cruz
DDS Class of 2024

Student Events

Student 22 Nov 24

Fight On! Friday (ASPID)
Student 06 Dec 24

Virtual Fight On! Friday (DDS)
Student 26 Mar 25

Research Day 2025
Student 29 Mar 25

Friends of Dentistry Scholarship Recognition Dinner 2025
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Student News

09 May 24
Student
Inspired by an Accident

Michael Riley DDS ’24 became fascinated by dentistry following an innocent childhood mishap, but that was just the beginning of his journey.  AT THE AGE OF 5, Michael Riley’s older brother pulled him around the playground in a wagon. The typical childhood revelry ended when Riley’s front teeth encountered a slide, and chaos ensued. An […]
07 May 24
Student
Dentistry with Heart

Initially interested in a career in computer science or video games, Ostrow grad Garrett Cecchini endeavored for a profession that would afford him an opportunity to develop lifelong relationships.    LEARING TO PLAY ROCK CHORD PROGRESSSIONS on his acoustic guitar was never part of his dental school coursework, but that’s no matter to Garrett Cecchini […]
06 May 24
Student
What Can I Give? 

Ostrow graduate Alejandra De La Cruz aims to use her new dental degree to give back to those in her underserved community.  THE ROAD TO DENTISTRY was not without its detours for Ostrow graduate Alejandra De La Cruz DDS ’24, As a high school student with college dreams, the bookish De La Cruz took AP […]
19 Mar 24
Student
An Invitation to Ostrow Graduates: Connect to a Greater Purpose

Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, to offer commencement address to Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry’s Class of 2024. AT FIRST BLUSH, Father Greg Boyle acknowledges he’s a seemingly odd choice to offer the Commencement address to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC’s Class of 2024.  After all, Boyle has been a […]
27 Feb 24
Student
Saving Baby Reya

USC dental student uses training from being a member of the Dr. STAT/IV team — a team of 20 to 30 third- and fourth-year dental students trained to administer anesthesia, nitrous oxide and perform life-saving first aid care at the dental school — to save infant’s life in baby-and-mother fitness class.  ON A CRISP DECEMBER MORNING, Blake […]
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