Educational Programs

Student researcher in Jianfu Chen’s lab.
Student researcher in Jianfu Chen’s lab.
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Students learn to use scanners to produce high-fidelity digital images of the mouth as part of the new digital dentistry workflow
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Students learn to use scanners to produce high-fidelity digital images of the mouth as part of the new digital dentistry workflow.
Students learn to use scanners to produce high-fidelity digital images of the mouth as part of the new digital dentistry workflow
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Faculty member Eddie Sheh evaluates a student's typodont in the SIM Lab.
Faculty member Eddie Sheh evaluates a student's typodont in the SIM Lab.
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Typodonts and putty for provisional restorations
Typodonts and putty for provisional restorations
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USC DDS students observe the preparation of a provisional
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Two students working together in simulation lab
USC DDS students observe the preparation of a provisional
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Alginate impression for a provisional restoration
Alginate impression for a provisional restoration
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59.5%
WOMEN
make up nearly 60 percent of the
DDS Class of 2027
16
U.S. STATES
Represented In Dds Class of 2027
24
COUNTRIES
Spanning Four Continents
Represented In Aspid Class of 2026
The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, 1950s
The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, 1952
USC ARCHIVES

Doctor of Dental Surgery(DDS)

Ostrow’s innovative learner-centered curriculum gives Doctor of Dental Surgery students comprehensive clinical training and thorough preparation in the latest techniques for advanced oral health care.

Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists(DDS)

The Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists is tailored to meet the needs of dentists trained in other countries who want to earn a DDS degree.

Master of Science in Biomaterials and Digital Dentistry(MS)

Ostrow offers a two-year, full-time master's program in biomaterials and digital dentistry that provides dental professionals with in-depth knowledge in dental material properties, composite resins, implants, 3-D printing and computer-aided design and manufacturing.

Master of Science in Biomedical Implants and Tissue Engineering(MS)

The Master of Science in Biomedical Implants and Tissue Engineering (BITE) program enhances knowledge and critical thinking skills for graduate students interested in the biological and clinical aspects of osseointegration and clinical applications of tissue engineering.

Craniofacial Biology PhD Program(PhD)

The Doctorate of Philosophy in Craniofacial Biology program prepares students for careers in academic environments as clinical scholars or as members of multidisciplinary teams of health professionals in academic research centers.

Post-Graduate Education Certificate Opportunites

Ostrow offers advanced dental education programs leading to a certificate in clinical specialties such as orthodontics, oral surgery and pediatric dentistry.

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