Stone model on an articulator
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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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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
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Molar X-Ray
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59%
WOMEN
make up nearly 60 percent of the
DDS Class of 2030
DDS Class of 2030
16
U.s. States
REPRESENTED IN THE
DDS CLASS of 2030
DDS CLASS of 2030
20
COUNTRIES
REPRESENTED IN THE
ASPID CLASS of 2028
ASPID CLASS of 2028
Student Stories"I chose Ostrow because of its welcoming, family-like community and its exceptional hands-on curriculum. The supportive environment and strong emphasis on developing clinical skills create an ideal place to grow into a confident and compassionate dentist."
—Nanour Arakelian
DDS Class of 2029
Student Stories"Ostrow provides many opportunities for students to grow into compassionate leaders and practice with integrity. Since my first day here, I have received continuous encouragement and support."
—Arman Zograbyan
DDS Class of 2027
Student Stories"The best thing about living in L.A. is both the food and the weather There are so many cultures that bring amazing food to the area and, in combination with the amazing warm weather almost year round, allows for so many fun experiences outside of school."
—Ryan Harris
DDS Class of 2028
Student Stories"I really like how many faculty members we have, especially in Sim Lab. There are always plenty of professors, TAs or other faculty to ask for feedback or questions and can provide unique perspectives on how to improve your work."
—Zak Bendada
DDS Class of 2029
Student Stories" My first mobile clinic was an eye-opening experience that showed me how dedicated Ostrow students and faculty are to serving underserved communities in rural Southern California."
—Rui "Shirley" Xu
DDS Class of 2029
Student Stories"Don't stress! You will be surprised by how much you grow and feel ready to do things you once thought were really scary and hard. Ostrow also does such an amazing job at easing you into everything you do here."
—Samira Kethu
DDS Class of 2029
Student Stories"My favorite part about living in Los Angeles, aside from the weather, is how there's always something going on. Whether it be a fanfest at the Coliseum, a food festival or even a World Cup game, there's always something exciting to do."
—Jenna Tarar
DDS Class of 2029
Student Stories"I love our problem-based learning curriculum because it allows us more autonomy with our schedule. I have more time to practice in the Sim Lab and utilize my time more efficiently to have a healthy work-life balance."
—Tiffany Park
DDS Class of 2029
Student Stories"My research focuses on evaluating the efficacy of temporomandibular joint disorder treatments, and it's rewarding to connect what I'm learning in class with my research and see those concepts applied in the clinical setting."
—Rui "Shirley" Xu
DDS Class of 2029
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