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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Sim Lab
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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56%
Of DDS Class
of 2026 Are
WOMEN
20
U.s. States
REPRESENTED IN THE
DDS CLASS of 2026
20
COUNTRIES
SPANNING FOUR CONTINENTS
REPRESENTED IN THE
ASPID CLASS of 2025
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 05 Oct 23

Friends of Dentistry State of the School Address
Student 30 Mar 24

Friends of Dentistry Scholarship Recognition Dinner
Student 09 May 24

Senior Awards & Banquet
Student 10 May 24

Commencement 2024
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Student News

12 May 23
Alumni, Student
Meet the Graduates:
Sam Sheridan DDS ’23

Sam Sheridan reflects on “four of the best years of his life” as he prepares to embark on a residency in oral and maxillofacial surgery. THE ROAD TO A DENTAL CAREER was not without its winding curves for Sam Sheridan DDS ’23. While pursuing a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Bucknell University, Sheridan spent a […]
11 May 23
Alumni, Student
Meet the Graduates:
Brian Acevedo DH ’19, DDS ’23

Brian Acevedo didn’t follow a traditional path to dental school. Still, he arrived exactly where he needed to be. TRUTH BE TOLD, Brian Acevedo never had interest in becoming a dentist. When the South Los Angeles native accepted a dental assistant job at his family dental office after high school, he was motivated by practical […]
10 May 23
Alumni, Student
Meet the Graduates:
Mona Albatniji MS ’22, ASPID ’23

Originally from the Middle East, Albatniji is the class president for the Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (ASPID) Class of 2023.  AS LONG SHE CAN REMEMBER, Mona Albatniji dreamed of being a dentist. “There is no backstory,” she says, with a laugh. “It’s just what I wanted to do from the beginning.” Following that […]
09 May 23
Alumni, Student
Meet the Graduates:
Keyoni Mbroh DDS ’23

Keyoni Mbroh DDS ’23 wanted to be a dentist since her elementary school years. Fueled by her time at Ostrow, Mbroh is now prepared to fulfill that vision. EVER SINCE HER CHILDHOOD YEARS IN OKLAHOMA, Keyoni Mbroh knew she wanted to pursue dentistry. She did not waver from that mission while majoring in health science […]
08 May 23
Alumni, Student
Meet the Graduates:
Natalie Black DH ’19, DDS ’23

Natalie Black DH ’19, DDS ’23 follows in her grandfather’s footsteps, graduating from USC and becoming a Trojan dentist.  FOR NATALIE BLACK, DENTISTRY IS A FAMILY AFFAIR. More than 60 years after her grandfather John Wallace Black ’58 DDS ’62 completed his studies at USC, the Class of 2023 graduate is following in his footsteps.  […]
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