Ostrow offers advanced dental education programs leading to a certificate in Advanced Operative and Adhesive Dentistry, Endodontics, General Practice, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orofacial Pain, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics and Prosthodontics.

 

These programs provide you with the background and clinical experience necessary for clinical specialization, research and academic roles.

Endodontics

ADVANCED EDUCATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

 

The 24-month course of study in endodontics, which begins the first week of June each year, provides you with the background information and clinical experience necessary for a practice in endodontics, as well as activities in research and teacher training for students interested in academic endodontics.

 

The program prepares its graduates for competency in five areas of endodontics:

 

  • Clinical
  • Surgical
  • Research
  • Biological basis
  • Teaching

Please see the Paying for Dental School page for all information pertaining to financial aid and attendance costs.

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC uses the American Dental Education Association’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) centralized application for its specialty certificate programs. Supplemental materials are not to be sent to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

 

In addition to the PASS application, all endodontics program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

 

To pay online, visit our Online Payment Portal. An email confirmation will be sent once payment is submitted.

For certificate programs that meet federal Title IV eligibility, USC is required by the U.S. Department of Education to disclose certain Gainful Employment (GE) information. The Gainful Employment Disclosure Template provides information regarding related jobs, cost, loan debt and completion rate for the program.

USC requires that all incoming Ostrow School of Dentistry students submit the following health documentation:

 

1. Results of a detailed physical examination by a licensed medical provider.

 

2. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE FORM

Must be filed with the USC Engemann Student Health Center signed by applicant’s attending physician.

 

3. Health insurance

Automatic enrollment in USC’s student health insurance plan unless you provide proof of comparable coverage.

 

4. IMMUNIZATION AND SCREENINGS

Results of a current PPD (Mantoux) tuberculosis (TB) skin test, dated no older than six months prior the start date of your USC program. If you have had a positive Mantoux TB skin test in the past, you will need to provide proof of a recent “negative” chest X-ray, no older than six months prior to the start date of your USC program.

 

Proof of tetanus immunizations within the past 10 years.

 

Laboratory proof of immunization status for measles (rubella and rubeola), mumps and varicella. History of immunization is not adequate proof; lab values indicating immunity status are required.

 

Proof of Hepatitis B core antibody blood test, even if you have already completed the Hepatitis B vaccine series. If you have already completed the series, you will also need to have a quantitative Hepatitis B surface antibody laboratory test.

 

  • If an entering student’s Hepatitis B core antibody is “positive,” the following additional lab tests are mandatory: Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) and Hepatitis B surface antigen. If the HBsAb test comes back >10 mIU/mL, then the individual has cleared the infection. If the surface antigen blood test is positive, a Hepatitis B DNA blood test is required.
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is less than four logs (meaning 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 = 10,000 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program with certain conditions established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is greater than four logs (meaning equal to or higher than 10,001 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program but with certain conditions as established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).

General Practice

advanced education certificate program

The 12-month General Practice Residency (GPR) Program provides residents with a broad range of dental experiences as they rotate through oral surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesia, care for the disabled and other disciplines. Approximately 60 percent of a resident’s time is devoted to the delivery of oral health care.

 

Residents train under the supervision of faculty members from Ostrow and the Keck School of Medicine of USC, primarily at the Los Angeles General Medical Center and the VA Outpatient Clinic. Some training is also conducted at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center and Ostrow facilities.

 

The program is designed in conformance with the guidelines of the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Dental Education and Licensure and Commission on Accreditation. A certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the program.

 

Information on blood-borne pathogen and infectious disease policies are available upon request.

 

Note that this program does not accept international applicants.

 

Please see the Paying for Dental School page for all information pertaining to financial aid and attendance costs.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

  • DDS, DMD or equivalent degree (for international dentist applicants)
  • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is required for admission

 

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS

 

  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum vitæ
  • Three letters of recommendation addressed to the program director
  • Official dental school transcripts, including a year-by-year record

 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

 

  • For non-native English speakers, an Internet-based TOFEL (iBT) test score of 90 or above is required, with 20 or above on each section (reading, listening, speaking and writing). The exam score should be less than two years old.
  • Non-U.S. obtained dental school transcripts must be translated and certified by Educational Credential Evaluators Report (ECE)

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC uses the American Dental Education Association’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) centralized application for its specialty certificate programs. Supplemental materials are not to be sent to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

 

In addition to the PASS, all general practice residency program applicants must submit the following supplemental materials to the USC Office of Dental Admissions, 925 W. 34th Street, DEN 201, Los Angeles, CA 90089:

 

  • A non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants). To pay online, visit our Online Payment Portal. An email confirmation will be sent once payment is submitted.
  • Official undergraduate transcripts.
  • Supplemental application for USC GPR
  • Advanced Dental Admission Test (ADAT) is not required for applicants.

 

This program also uses the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (Match) to help place residents.

For certificate programs that meet federal Title IV eligibility, USC is required by the U.S. Department of Education to disclose certain Gainful Employment (GE) information. The following Gainful Employment Disclosure Template link provides information regarding related jobs, cost, loan debt and completion rate for the program.

USC requires that all incoming Ostrow School of Dentistry students submit the following health documentation:

 

1. Results of a detailed physical examination by a licensed medical provider.

 

2. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE FORM

Must be filed with the USC Engemann Student Health Center signed by applicant’s attending physician.

 

3. Health insurance

Automatic enrollment in USC’s student health insurance plan unless you provide proof of comparable coverage.

 

4. IMMUNIZATION AND SCREENINGS

Results of a current PPD (Mantoux) tuberculosis (TB) skin test, dated no older than six months prior the start date of your USC program. If you have had a positive Mantoux TB skin test in the past, you will need to provide proof of a recent “negative” chest X-ray, no older than six months prior to the start date of your USC program.

 

Proof of tetanus immunizations within the past 10 years.

 

Laboratory proof of immunization status for measles (rubella and rubeola), mumps and varicella. History of immunization is not adequate proof; lab values indicating immunity status are required.

 

Proof of Hepatitis B core antibody blood test, even if you have already completed the Hepatitis B vaccine series. If you have already completed the series, you will also need to have a quantitative Hepatitis B surface antibody laboratory test.

 

  • If an entering student’s Hepatitis B core antibody is “positive,” the following additional lab tests are mandatory: Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) and Hepatitis B surface antigen. If the HBsAb test comes back >10 mIU/mL, then the individual has cleared the infection. If the surface antigen blood test is positive, a Hepatitis B DNA blood test is required.
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is less than four logs (meaning 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 = 10,000 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program with certain conditions established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is greater than four logs (meaning equal to or higher than 10,001 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program but with certain conditions as established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).

Advanced Operative and Adhesive Dentistry

ADVANCED EDUCATION PROGRAM

Ostrow offers a 26-month program leading to a certificate in advanced operative and adhesive dentistry to provide students with in-depth scientific knowledge and clinical experience in this specialty, including:

  • Advanced esthetic treatment planning
  • Cariology
  • Dental biomaterials
  • Digital dentistry (CAD/CAM)
  • Esthetic and functional rehabilitation
  • Implant dentistry
  • Minimally invasive adhesive dentistry

 

In addition, the program offers students teaching experience through assisting the learning activities of the doctor of dental surgery program.

 

Biomaterials research is an integral part of the curriculum of the program. Students enrolled in the certificate in operative and adhesive dentistry program have an opportunity to apply for the Master of Science in Biomaterials and Digital Dentistry.

 

Clinical, research and teaching experiences prepare graduates for future academic careers in dental education and private practice, as well as career options in dental-related public and private organizations.

Please see the Paying for Dental School page for all information pertaining to financial aid and attendance costs.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 

  • DDS, DMD or equivalent degree (for international dentist applicants)
  • A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 is required for admission

 

MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS

 

  • Statement of purpose
  • Curriculum vitæ
  • Three letters of recommendation addressed to the program director
  • Official Dental School Transcripts including a year-by-year record

 

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

 

  • For non-native English speakers, an Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) test score of 90 or above is required, with 20 or above on each section (reading, listening, speaking and writing). The exam score should be less than two years old.
  • Non-U.S. obtained dental school transcripts must be translated and certified by Educational Credential Evaluators Report (ECE)

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC uses the American Dental Education Association’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) centralized application for its specialty certificate programs. Supplemental materials are not to be sent to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

 

In addition to the PASS, all advanced operative and adhesive dentistry applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

 

To pay online, visit our Online Payment Portal. An email confirmation will be sent once payment is submitted.

For certificate programs that meet federal Title IV eligibility, USC is required by the U.S. Department of Education to disclose certain Gainful Employment (GE) information. The following Gainful Employment Disclosure Template link provides information regarding related jobs, cost, loan debt and completion rate for the program.

 

 

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On-Time Completion Rate: 100%
Tuition and Fees: $0
Equipment and Supplies: $0
Job Placement Rate: Not Available

 

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Federal: Zero
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USC requires that all incoming Ostrow School of Dentistry students submit the following health documentation:

 

1. Results of a detailed physical examination by a licensed medical provider.

 

2. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE FORM

Must be filed with the USC Engemann Student Health Center signed by applicant’s attending physician.

 

3. Health insurance

Automatic enrollment in USC’s student health insurance plan unless you provide proof of comparable coverage.

 

4. IMMUNIZATION AND SCREENINGS

Results of a current PPD (Mantoux) tuberculosis (TB) skin test, dated no older than six months prior the start date of your USC program. If you have had a positive Mantoux TB skin test in the past, you will need to provide proof of a recent “negative” chest X-ray, no older than six months prior to the start date of your USC program.

 

Proof of tetanus immunizations within the past 10 years.

 

Laboratory proof of immunization status for measles (rubella and rubeola), mumps and varicella. History of immunization is not adequate proof; lab values indicating immunity status are required.

 

Proof of Hepatitis B core antibody blood test, even if you have already completed the Hepatitis B vaccine series. If you have already completed the series, you will also need to have a quantitative Hepatitis B surface antibody laboratory test.

 

  • If an entering student’s Hepatitis B core antibody is “positive,” the following additional lab tests are mandatory: Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) and Hepatitis B surface antigen. If the HBsAb test comes back >10 mIU/mL, then the individual has cleared the infection. If the surface antigen blood test is positive, a Hepatitis B DNA blood test is required.
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is less than four logs (meaning 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 = 10,000 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program with certain conditions established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is greater than four logs (meaning equal to or higher than 10,001 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program but with certain conditions as established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).

Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery

ADVANCED EDUCATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

 

Ostrow’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program offers two courses of study:

 

  • A 48-month course of study, leading to a certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery conducted at Ostrow and Los Angeles General Medical Center. This course provides graduates with the necessary background for certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The course is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
  • A 72-month MD/certificate course of study, offered in conjunction with the Keck School of Medicine of USC, which leads to a medical degree in addition to the certificate.

 

Note that this program does not accept international applicants.

Please see the Paying for Dental School page for all information pertaining to financial aid and attendance costs.

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC uses the American Dental Education Association’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) centralized application for its specialty certificate programs. Supplemental materials are not to be sent to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

 

In addition to the PASS, all oral and maxillofacial surgery program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

 

To pay online, visit our Online Payment Portal.  An email confirmation will be sent once payment is submitted.

 

This program also uses the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (Match) to help place residents.

For certificate programs that meet federal Title IV eligibility, USC is required by the U.S. Department of Education to disclose certain Gainful Employment (GE) information. The following Gainful Employment Disclosure Template link provides information regarding related jobs, cost, loan debt and completion rate for the program.

 

USC requires that all incoming Ostrow School of Dentistry students submit the following health documentation:

 

1. Results of a detailed physical examination by a licensed medical provider.

 

2. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE FORM

Must be filed with the USC Engemann Student Health Center signed by applicant’s attending physician.

 

3. Health insurance

Automatic enrollment in USC’s student health insurance plan unless you provide proof of comparable coverage.

 

4. IMMUNIZATION AND SCREENINGS

Results of a current PPD (Mantoux) tuberculosis (TB) skin test, dated no older than six months prior the start date of your USC program. If you have had a positive Mantoux TB skin test in the past, you will need to provide proof of a recent “negative” chest x-ray, no older than six months prior to the start date of your USC program.

 

Proof of tetanus immunizations within the past 10 years.

 

Laboratory proof of immunization status for measles (rubella and rubeola), mumps, and varicella. History of immunization is not adequate proof; lab values indicating immunity status are required.

 

Proof of Hepatitis B core antibody blood test, even if you have already completed the Hepatitis B vaccine series. If you have already completed the series, you will also need to have a quantitative Hepatitis B surface antibody laboratory test.

 

  • If an entering student’s Hepatitis B core antibody is “positive,” the following additional lab tests are mandatory: Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) and Hepatitis B surface antigen. If the HBsAb test comes back >10 mIU/mL, then the individual has cleared the infection. If the surface antigen blood test is positive, a Hepatitis B DNA blood test is required.
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is less than four logs (meaning 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 = 10,000 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program with certain conditions established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is greater than four logs (meaning equal to or higher than 10,001 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program but with certain conditions as established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).

Orofacial Pain

APPLICATION DEADLINE
November 1

CONTACT 
Gina Iannelli 

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COMMISSION ON DENTAL ACCREDITATION (CODA)

Ostrow’s 24-month certificate residency program recruits two residents per year to become expert clinicians in orofacial pain, with an emphasis on oral medicine. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC uses the American Dental Education Association’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) centralized application for its specialty certificate programs. Supplemental materials are not to be sent to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.  Ain interview invitation will be sent to eligible candidates the first week of November each year, and final decisions are made by the first week of December.

 

This program accepts two residents per year, and the application is open for international applicants.

 

For Admissions Inquiries Please contact: uscsdadm@usc.edu

Overall goals:

 

The program has three overall areas, which are developed in the didactic and clinical components of the program:

 

  • Cross-Cutting Diagnostic/Pharmacologic Knowledge
  • Orofacial Pain/Temporomandibular/Sleep Disorder
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

 

 

There are specific entrustable professional activities (EPAs), which have been developed for the Orofacial Pain practitioner and have been included in the program:

 

EPA No. 1. Performing histories and physical examinations in patients with orofacial pain.

 

EPA No. 2. Developing and justifying prioritized differential diagnoses.

 

EPA No. 3. Developing and implementing a management/treatment plan.

 

EPA No. 4. Presenting oral and written reports that document a clinical encounter.

 

EPA No. 5. Recommending and interpreting common diagnostic/screening tests and radiographs.

 

EPA No. 6. Performing common orofacial pain procedures.

 

EPA No. 7. Recognizing a patient requiring interdisciplinary care and initiate a proper referral.

 

EPA No. 8. Competency to develop and/or evaluate research projects in orofacial pain.

 

RESIDENT HOURS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

During the first year, residents spend five days each week on clinic rotations, including the Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Clinic and the Dr. Roseann Mulligan Special Patients Clinic. Residents are expected to remain at the clinics from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m until all residents have completed their clinical work and documentation. All residents share on-call duty equally on a rotating basis throughout the year.

 

All residents participate in daily morning rounds at the Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Clinic or the Dr. Roseann Mulligan Special Patients Clinic. These rounds are used to discuss medical information for their new and follow-up patients for that particular day with the attending faculty along with presentations of interesting cases.

 

During the second year, residents rotate through various departments in the Keck School of Medicine of USC, including neurology, pain medicine, head and neck surgery, physical therapy, sleep medicine, and rheumatology. Residents are expected to assist physicians during their rotations.

 

CURRICULUM

 

The curriculum is divided into three parts: didactic courses, clinical experiences and research courses.

 

THE DIDACTIC PORTION INCLUDES FOUNDATIONAL COURSES IN:

  • Ethics and Practice Management
  • Headaches
  • Immunology
  • Radiology
  • General Pathology
  • Oral Pathology
  • Histology
  • Oral lesions
  • Infectious diseases
  • Internal medicine
  • Medical emergencies
  • Neurogenic pain
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Psychology
  • Research methods
  • Sleep-disordered breathing
  • Temporomandibular disorders

 

CLINICAL TRAINING INCLUDES EXPOSURE TO TREATMENT OF THE FOLLOWING DISORDERS:

  • Headaches
  • Management of medically compromised patients
  • Motor spasticity
  • Neurogenic orofacial pain
  • Oral and maxillofacial infections
  • Sleep-disordered breathing
  • Oral soft and hard tissue disease
  • Temporomandibular disorders

 

DIDACTIC COURSES

OFPM 701
CPR, Blood and Airborne Infections and Common Emergencies: CPR training, review of common dental emergencies, and blood and airborne pathogens in dental patients.  All faculty, staff, and students involved in the direct provision of patient care must maintain their BLS certification.  Once admitted to the program, the residents will have the schedule for their recertification training.

 

OFPM 704
Bony Pathology, Radiology, and Advanced Imaging: Review of the oral and maxillofacial region, osseous and odontogenic pathologies, and various imaging methods used to examine this anatomic region.

 

OPR 704 Oral Pathology and Maxillofacial Medicine: Seminar on the various mucosal, cutaneous, gingival, and salivary diseases and lesions in the oral and maxillofacial region.

 

OFPM 705
Neurogenic-Based Oral and Facial Pain: Seminars on the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures appropriate for chronic neurogenic-based pain disorders that occur in the orofacial region.

 

OFPM 706
TMD, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, and Physical Therapy: Seminars on various topics relating to the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular disorders.

 

OFPM 707
Pharmacology: Seminars on common medications used in the practice of oral medicine and chronic orofacial pain.

 

OFPM 709
Headaches: Seminars on the diagnosis, prevention, and management (including pathophysiologic mechanisms) of episodic and chronic headache disorders.

 

OFPM 721
Neuroscience: Seminars on the neurophysiologic and neuroanatomic bases of chronic orofacial pain disorders.

 

OFPM 722
Internal Medicine and Systemic Diseases: Seminars on common systemic diseases and potential interactions with oral disease and treatment.

 

OFPM 723
Systems Physiology, Motor Disorders, and Sleep Apnea: Seminars on various topics relating to oral motor disorders and sleep-disordered breathing (as it relates to the mandible and tongue).

 

OFPM 724
Psychological and Psychometric Assessment: Seminars on various topics relating to biobehavioral diagnosis and, where appropriate, psychological management of patients with chronic illness in the orofacial region.

 

OFPM 725
Epidemiology, Nutrition, and Aging: Seminar on the epidemiology of oral disease and nutritional topics as related to the aging patient.

 

OFPM 726
Immunology and Immunosuppression: Seminar course on immunology and immunosuppression as it relates to diseases in the oral and maxillofacial region.

 

OFPM 727
Infectious Disease, Oral Microbiology, and Virology: Seminar organized around infectious diseases in the oral, pharyngeal and nasal region.

 

OFPM 728
Case Presentations: Case presentations by oral medicine residents in which each resident presents and defends the diagnostic and treatment methods selected for a particular case.

 

ADNT 701
Research Methodologies: Seminars on research methodologies, research protocol creation and presentation.

 

OFPM 734
Practice Management and Professional Ethics: Ethical principles that underpin responsible practice in orofacial pain, and legal aspects of orofacial pain management, including licensure, documentation, and professional liability.

 

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

 

OROFACIAL PAIN CLINIC

Residents see patients with a variety of orofacial pain disorders, including masticatory musculoskeletal pain, cervical musculoskeletal pain, neurovascular pain, neuropathic pain, sleep disorders related to orofacial pain, orofacial dystonias, and intraoral, intracranial, extracranial, and systemic disorders that cause orofacial pain. Residents learn a medical model of patient examination and management and are trained in performing several clinical procedures.

 

ORAL MEDICINE CLINIC

Residents see patients with a variety of oral mucosal diseases, osseous disorders, bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis, and salivary gland disorders. Residents learn a medical model of patient examination and management and are trained to perform oral mucosal and bone biopsies.

 

ROSEANN MULLIGAN SPECIAL PATIENTS CLINIC

Residents see patients with a variety of medically complex conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease and HIV, with a range of dental needs. Residents learn a medical model of patient examination and management.

 

HEAD AND NECK SURGERY

Residents rotate at the Head and Neck Surgery Department at the USC Healthcare Consultation Center outpatient facility. Residents will shadow Uttam Sinha, MD, associate professor, and residency program director of head and neck surgery. Dr. Sinha is board certified in head and neck surgery and is the associate dean of surgical simulation. In this rotation, residents will be exposed to the surgical management of head and neck cancers and complications.

 

NEUROLOGY

Residents rotate at the Neurology Department at the USC Healthcare Consultation Center outpatient facility. Residents shadow Soma Sahai-Srivastava, MD, clinical professor of neurology, a board-certified neurologist and internist, and director of the USC Headache Program. Her clinical practice focuses on headaches and neuropathic pain management. Residents learn about various headache disorders and other neurological disorders.

 

PAIN MEDICINE

Residents rotate at the Pain Medicine Department at the USC Healthcare Consultation Center outpatient facility. Residents shadow Steven H. Richeimer, MD, who is board-certified in anesthesiology, pain management, and psychiatry, and his chief of pain medicine at USC. In this rotation, residents learn about various chronic pain disorders, such as fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome, and neuropathies.

 

RHEUMATOLOGY

Residents rotate at the Rheumatology Department at the USC Healthcare Consultation Center outpatient facility. Residents shadow Shuntaro Shinada, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine, who is board certified in rheumatology and internal medicine. Residents learn about various rheumatological disorders.

 

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Residents rotate at the Physical Therapy Department at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Residents shadow Erica Sigman, DPT, assistant professor of clinical physical therapy and director of the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program at USC, who is board certified in physical therapy. Residents learn about various physical therapy modalities for temporomandibular joint dysfunction and orofacial pain disorders.

 

SLEEP MEDICINE

Residents rotate at the USC Sleep Disorders Center at the USC Healthcare Consultation Center outpatient facility. Residents shadow Vincent Grbach, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine, who is board certified in Pulmonary Critical Care, Pulmonology, and Sleep Medicine. Residents learn about various sleep disorders.

Orthodontics

ADVANCED EDUCATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

 

Ostrow’s advanced orthodontics program is an intensive 33-month course of study leading to a certificate in orthodontics accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation. The orthodontics curriculum prepares students for careers in clinical orthodontics based on a strong background in evidence based, scientific coursework and clinical experiences.

 

The program provides graduates with the necessary background for certification by the American Board of Orthodontics.

Please see the Paying for Dental School page for all information pertaining to financial aid and attendance costs.

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC uses the American Dental Education Association’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) centralized application for its specialty certificate programs. Supplemental materials are not to be sent to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

 

In addition to the PASS, all orthodontics program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

 

To pay online, visit our Online Payment Portal.  An email confirmation will be sent once payment is submitted.

 

This program also uses the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (Match) to help place residents.

For certificate programs that meet federal Title IV eligibility, USC is required by the U.S. Department of Education to disclose certain Gainful Employment (GE) information. The following Gainful Employment Disclosure Template link provides information regarding related jobs, cost, loan debt and completion rate for the program.

USC REQUIRES THAT ALL INCOMING OSTROW SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY STUDENTS SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING HEALTH DOCUMENTATION:

 

1. RESULTS OF A DETAILED PHYSICAL EXAMINATION BY A LICENSED MEDICAL PROVIDER.

 

2. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE FORM

Must be filed with the USC Engemann Student Health Center signed by applicant’s attending physician.

 

3. HEALTH INSURANCE

Automatic enrollment in USC’s student health insurance plan unless you provide proof of comparable coverage.

 

4. IMMUNIZATION AND SCREENINGS

Results of a current PPD (Mantoux) tuberculosis (TB) skin test, dated no older than six months prior the start date of your USC program. If you have had a positive Mantoux TB skin test in the past, you will need to provide proof of a recent “negative” chest x-ray, no older than six months prior to the start date of your USC program.

 

Proof of tetanus immunizations within the past 10 years.

 

Laboratory proof of immunization status for measles (rubella and rubeola), mumps, and varicella. History of immunization is not adequate proof; lab values indicating immunity status are required.

 

Proof of Hepatitis B core antibody blood test, even if you have already completed the Hepatitis B vaccine series. If you have already completed the series, you will also need to have a quantitative Hepatitis B surface antibody laboratory test.

 

  • If an entering student’s Hepatitis B core antibody is “positive,” the following additional lab tests are mandatory: Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) and Hepatitis B surface antigen. If the HBsAb test comes back >10 mIU/mL, then the individual has cleared the infection. If the surface antigen blood test is positive, a Hepatitis B DNA blood test is required.
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is less than four logs (meaning 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 = 10,000 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program with certain conditions established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is greater than four logs (meaning equal to or higher than 10,001 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program but with certain conditions as established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).

Pediatric Dentistry

The 24-month course of study in pediatric dentistry provides students with the background and clinical experience necessary for the practice of pediatric dentistry. Year one, which emphasizes advanced pediatric dentistry theory and clinical treatment of children, ensures that students develop a sound basis in:

 

  • Behavior management
  • Conscious sedation
  • Genetics
  • Growth and development
  • Orthodontics
  • Pediatric dental literature
  • Physical evaluation
  • Prevention
  • Research methodology
  • Statistics

 

Year two, which concentrates on dental care of children with physical, mental and emotional disorders, is a hospital-based residency at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Hospital Orange County or Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Students gain experience in operating room procedures, general anesthesia techniques, conscious sedation and treating children with medical disabilities and pathologies in the hospital environment.

Please see the Paying for Dental School page for all information pertaining to financial aid and attendance costs.

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC uses theAmerican Dental Education Association’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) centralized application for its specialty certificate programs. Supplemental materials are not to be sent to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

 

In addition to the PASS application, all pediatrics program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

 

To pay online, visit our Online Payment Portal.  An email confirmation will be sent once payment is submitted.

 

This program also uses the Postdoctoral Dental Matching Program (Match) to help place residents.

For certificate programs that meet federal Title IV eligibility, USC is required by the U.S. Department of Education to disclose certain Gainful Employment (GE) information. The following Gainful Employment Disclosure Template link provides information regarding related jobs, cost, loan debt and completion rate for the program.

USC requires that all incoming Ostrow School of Dentistry students submit the following health documentation:

 

1. Results of a detailed physical examination by a licensed medical provider.

 

2. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE FORM

Must be filed with the USC Engemann Student Health Center signed by applicant’s attending physician.

 

3. Health insurance

Automatic enrollment in USC’s student health insurance plan unless you provide proof of comparable coverage.

 

4. IMMUNIZATION AND SCREENINGS

Results of a current PPD (Mantoux) tuberculosis (TB) skin test, dated no older than six months prior the start date of your USC program. If you have had a positive Mantoux TB skin test in the past, you will need to provide proof of a recent “negative” chest x-ray, no older than six months prior to the start date of your USC program.

 

Proof of tetanus immunizations within the past 10 years.

 

Laboratory proof of immunization status for measles (rubella and rubeola), mumps, and varicella. History of immunization is not adequate proof; lab values indicating immunity status are required.

 

  • Proof of Hepatitis B core antibody blood test, even if you have already completed the Hepatitis B vaccine series. If you have already completed the series, you will also need to have a quantitative Hepatitis B surface antibody laboratory test.
  • If an entering student’s Hepatitis B core antibody is “positive,” the following additional lab tests are mandatory: Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) and Hepatitis B surface antigen. If the HBsAb test comes back >10 mIU/mL, then the individual has cleared the infection. If the surface antigen blood test is positive, a Hepatitis B DNA blood test is required.
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is less than four logs (meaning 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 = 10,000 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program with certain conditions established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is greater than four logs (meaning equal to or higher than 10,001 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program but with certain conditions as established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).

Periodontics

ADVANCED EDUCATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

 

 

The Advanced Periodontology Program at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry offers an intensive 36-month CODA-approved program leading to a certificate in Periodontology. The residents are expected to prioritize 100 percent of their professional time commitments to their clinical training throughout the duration of the program. The program prepares residents in all aspects of clinical periodontology and dental implant surgery, evidence-based practice, board preparation for American Board of Periodontology and clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary treatment and collaborative care. Residents receive a robust training in IV moderate sedation. Additionally, residents gain teaching experience in didactic and clinical settings.

 

Majority of periodontology graduates engage in full-time and part-time clinical practice in variety of practice models. Approximately 10-15 percent of graduates engage in academic careers, research and/or continuing education. There is a worldwide reach of our alumni in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

 

The intensive 36-month certificate program includes training in:

 

  • Biomedical sciences, including head and neck anatomy, oral biology, oral microbiology, oral virology, oral immunology, oral histology, oral pathology, pharmacology, dental anesthesiology, orofacial pain and TMD.
  • Clinical sciences and clinical training in all aspects of periodontal therapy, including periodontal inflammation control, periodontal medicine, non-surgical and surgical therapy including resective therapy, regenerative therapy, mucogingival therapy and periodontal plastic surgery
  • Implant surgery, implant site development, including sinus augmentation, hard and soft tissue augmentation, peri-implant tissue maintenance, and treatment of peri implant tissue inflammation.
  • Periodontal therapy and dental implant surgery for medically compromised patients and patients with disabilities.
  • Clinical training in pain management and dental anesthesia, including inhalation sedation, oral sedation, IV moderate sedation and treatment of patients under general anesthesia provided by anesthesiologist.
  • Intraoral photography, clinical documentation, interdisciplinary treatment and communication.
  • Scientific and clinical literature reviews, evidence-based practice and preparation for American Board of Periodontology
  • Research methodology and scientific writing
  • Case presentations, presentation skills and teaching in periodontology

 

Multiple avenues exist to interact and learn more about the clinical and didactic aspects of the residency program through our preceptorship or externship programs.

 

Requests for participation in any of the programs can be submitted to the Advanced Periodontology Program Director Kian Kar, DDS, MS.

Please see the Paying for Dental School page for all information pertaining to financial aid and attendance costs.

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC uses the American Dental Education Association’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) centralized application for its specialty certificate programs. Supplemental materials are not to be sent to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

 

In addition to the PASS application, all Periodontics Program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

 

To pay online, visit our Online Payment Portal.  An email confirmation will be sent once payment is submitted.

For certificate programs that meet federal Title IV eligibility, USC is required by the U.S. Department of Education to disclose certain Gainful Employment (GE) information. The following Gainful Employment Disclosure Template link provides information regarding related jobs, cost, loan debt and completion rate for the program.

USC REQUIRES THAT ALL INCOMING OSTROW SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY STUDENTS SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING HEALTH DOCUMENTATION:

 

1. RESULTS OF A DETAILED PHYSICAL EXAMINATION BY A LICENSED MEDICAL PROVIDER.

 

2. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE FORM

Must be filed with the USC Engemann Student Health Center signed by applicant’s attending physician.

 

3. HEALTH INSURANCE

Automatic enrollment in USC’s student health insurance plan unless you provide proof of comparable coverage.

 

4. IMMUNIZATION AND SCREENINGS

Results of a current PPD (Mantoux) tuberculosis (TB) skin test, dated no older than six months prior the start date of your USC program. If you have had a positive Mantoux TB skin test in the past, you will need to provide proof of a recent “negative” chest x-ray, no older than six months prior to the start date of your USC program.

 

Proof of tetanus immunizations within the past 10 years.

 

Laboratory proof of immunization status for measles (rubella and rubeola), mumps, and varicella. History of immunization is not adequate proof; lab values indicating immunity status are required.

 

Proof of Hepatitis B core antibody blood test, even if you have already completed the Hepatitis B vaccine series. If you have already completed the series, you will also need to have a quantitative Hepatitis B surface antibody laboratory test.

 

  • If an entering student’s Hepatitis B core antibody is “positive,” the following additional lab tests are mandatory: Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) and Hepatitis B surface antigen. If the HBsAb test comes back >10 mIU/mL, then the individual has cleared the infection. If the surface antigen blood test is positive, a Hepatitis B DNA blood test is required.
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is less than four logs (meaning 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 = 10,000 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program with certain conditions established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is greater than four logs (meaning equal to or higher than 10,001 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program but with certain conditions as established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).

Prosthodontics

ADVANCED EDUCATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The 36-month course in prosthodontics teaches didactic and clinical skills leading to competency in the specialized practice of prosthodontics. The program provides a basic science foundation for clinical and technical skills, incorporating studies in physical diagnosis, anatomy, oral pathology, pharmacology and oral biology.

 

Equal emphasis is placed on fixed, removable and implant prosthodontics. Periodontally compromised patients are frequently encountered, so the program is allied with the Ostrow’s Advanced Program in Periodontics; integrated patient care is stressed. Program highlights include:

 

  • Robust and constantly updated literature review for an evidence-based approach to treatment.
  • Opportunity to place dental implants.
  • Extensive incorporation of CAD/CAM technology in treatment of patients in all phases.
  • Interdisciplinary care provided with allied specialties.
  • Scholarships for those in good academic standing and not sponsored by any government or other third party.

 

A master’s degree in biomaterials is available concurrently with the program. The GRE is not required for the master’s in biomaterials.

Please see the Paying for Dental School page for all information pertaining to financial aid and attendance costs.

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC uses theAmerican Dental Education Association’s Postdoctoral Application Support Service (PASS) centralized application for its specialty certificate programs. Supplemental materials are not to be sent to the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry.

 

In addition to the PASS application, all prosthodontics program applicants must submit a non-refundable processing fee of $85 ($145 for international applicants).

 

To pay online, visit our Online Payment Portal.  An email confirmation will be sent once payment is submitted.

For certificate programs that meet federal Title IV eligibility, USC is required by the U.S. Department of Education to disclose certain Gainful Employment (GE) information. The following Gainful Employment Disclosure Template link provides information regarding related jobs, cost, loan debt and completion rate for the program.

USC requires that all incoming Ostrow School of Dentistry students submit the following health documentation:

 

1. Results of a detailed physical examination by a licensed medical provider.

 

2. STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE FORM

Must be filed with the USC Engemann Student Health Center signed by applicant’s attending physician.

 

3. Health insurance

Automatic enrollment in USC’s student health insurance plan unless you provide proof of comparable coverage.

 

4. IMMUNIZATION AND SCREENINGS

Results of a current PPD (Mantoux) tuberculosis (TB) skin test, dated no older than six months prior the start date of your USC program. If you have had a positive Mantoux TB skin test in the past, you will need to provide proof of a recent “negative” chest x-ray, no older than six months prior to the start date of your USC program.

 

Proof of tetanus immunizations within the past 10 years.

 

Laboratory proof of immunization status for measles (rubella and rubeola), mumps, and varicella. History of immunization is not adequate proof; lab values indicating immunity status are required.

 

  • Proof of Hepatitis B core antibody blood test, even if you have already completed the Hepatitis B vaccine series. If you have already completed the series, you will also need to have a quantitative Hepatitis B surface antibody laboratory test.
  • If an entering student’s Hepatitis B core antibody is “positive,” the following additional lab tests are mandatory: Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) and Hepatitis B surface antigen. If the HBsAb test comes back >10 mIU/mL, then the individual has cleared the infection. If the surface antigen blood test is positive, a Hepatitis B DNA blood test is required.
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is less than four logs (meaning 10 x 10 x 10 x 10 = 10,000 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program with certain conditions established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).
  • Individuals whose HBV DNA level is greater than four logs (meaning equal to or higher than 10,001 IU/mL or copies/mL) will be allowed to enroll and matriculate through the program but with certain conditions as established by an expert review panel. The student must sign a contract delineating specific requirements regarding their performance in the clinical setting and must consent to an HBV DNA lab test every four months (at the student’s expense).