Earlier this year, the American Dental Association’s National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards adopted dental anesthesiology as the 10th recognized dental specialty. The historic vote is the result of work completed by Ostrow Associate Professor and President of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists James Tom DDS ’99, who has been […]
Beginning with the Fall 2019 trimester, USC’s dental hygiene program will undergo a number of noteworthy changes. First off, class sizes will be smaller, with 20 students comprising the incoming Class of 2021 this fall. “We’re very excited because there’s going to be more personalized education and more one-on-one time between students and faculty,” said […]
Associate Dean of Research Yang Chai PhD ’91, DDS ’96 has been awarded a five-year, nearly $2 million grant by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) for research focused on better understanding the molecular regulatory mechanisms of cleft palate. It’s the fourth time the grant has been renewed, continuously supporting this research […]
Nearly half of all birth defects involve the face and skull and, for the most part, scientists remain unclear as to why most occur. To better serve families at risk for these conditions, scientists need a comprehensive and systematic understanding of how the faces of healthy children form and what goes wrong to cause common […]
To figure out how the body changes over time, researchers are increasingly looking to understand epigenetics, the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself. This scientific endeavor extends to teeth as well. Associate Dean of Research Yang Chai PhD ’91, DDS ’96 has […]
Professor Janet Moradian-Oldak received a 2019 Basic Research in Biological Mineralization Award at the International Association for Dental Research’s (IADR) General Session and Exhibition in mid-June. The award — one of 17 Distinguished Scientist Awards — is one of the most prestigious awards bestowed by the IADR. It is meant to stimulate, encourage and recognize […]
The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC honored its graduating scholars of 2013 with the school’s 113th annual Commencement ceremony on May 17. One hundred seventy-three doctor of dental surgery degrees, 32 bachelor of science in dental hygiene degrees, 46 advanced specialty certificates, and one master of science in craniofacial biology degree were awarded […]
Above: Yun-Ju Yoo DDS ’14 An Ostrow School of Dentistry student is one of 14 USC students named Albert Schweitzer Fellows for 2013-2014. Yun-Ju Yoo DDS ’14 received one of the prestigious fellowships, which were created in 2002 in honor of physician, humanitarian, and Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Schweitzer. The fellowship calls for individuals […]
Above: Stephanie Gonzalez PERIO ’13 delivers remarks at the Advanced Periodontics Residents Study Club Symposium. An Ostrow School of Dentistry advanced periodontology resident has been named a member of the Order of Areté, the University of Southern California’s highest honor for graduate students finishing their academic programs. Stephanie Gonzalez PERIO ’13 will be recognized along […]
Above: Conan Teng DDS ’13 teaches local schoolchildren about good oral health. Ostrow School of Dentistry student Conan Teng DDS ’13 was honored for his diverse community outreach experience during the 2013 USC Community Service Awards Dinner at Town and Gown on April 16. Ostrow Dean Avishai Sadan presented Teng with the Multiple Engagements Award, […]