Above: Mahvash Navazesh, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Student Life Triple jump examinations administered by the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC are reliable and consistent in the way they assess dental students’ reasoning and critical thinking skills, according to an article published in the Journal of Dental Education. Lead author Mahvash Navazesh, […]
A new division of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC will provide students, residents, and faculty of the Ostrow School access to unique educational, clinical and research opportunities in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Above: Mark Urata, chair of the new Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Announced by Ostrow School of Dentistry Dean […]
Ostrow School of Dentistry community service programs received $10,000 in free oral care products resulting from a pledge campaign from Colgate-Palmolive and the Hispanic Dental Association during July 2013’s Oral Health Month. Above: First year pediatric dentistry resident Geraldine Ruiz screens third grader Marilyn Beltran under the supervision of Neighborhood Mobile Clinic Co-Director Carlos Sanchez. […]
Clinical training for Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC students will become even more state-of-the-art thanks to an unprecedented donation from dental equipment company Bien-Air USA, Inc. Bien-Air USA will donate and install 308 new electric handpiece systems in clinics and simulation laboratories throughout the school. The in-kind donation is worth more than […]
The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC received the most funds of any private dental school from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research in 2012, according to rankings released by the NIDCR June 19. Above: Ostrow Associate Dean of Research, Yang Chai Ranked eighth overall among all public and private dental institutions, […]
For Ostrow student Tom Ericksen DDS ’14—who started a new career path after 8 years in marketing—dental school is a family affair. In celebration of Father’s Day, we highlight the dental student and father of two. Tom Ericksen DDS ’14 found out he got into the Ostrow School of Dentistry while driving home from […]
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, […]
