Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC is renowned for its clinical education, learner-centered educational pedagogy, scientific research programs and community health outreach. In 2005, the school aligned with USC’s Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy (founded in 1945) and Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy (founded in 1942).
Dean
Avishai Sadan
Contact Information
Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Norris Dental Science Center
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641
(213) 740-2800
Date Founded
1897
Faculty
726 (559 in dentistry, 107 in biokinesiology and physical therapy, and 60 in occupational science and occupational therapy)
Undergraduate Students
122 (76 in dental hygiene and 46 in occupational science and occupational therapy)
Doctor of Dental Surgery Students
636
Doctor of Occupational Therapy Students
38
Doctor of Physical Therapy Students
325
Advanced Specialty Residents and Graduate Students
388 (108 in dentistry, 43 in biokinesiology and physical therapy, and 237 in occupational science and occupational therapy)
Programs in Dentistry
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
- Doctoral Dental Program (four-year program)
- Advanced Standing Program for International Dentists (two-year program)
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (B.S.)
- Dental Hygiene Program
- Post-Certificate Dental Hygiene Program
Advanced Specialty Certificates
- Advanced Education in Endodontics
- Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry
- Advanced Education in Periodontics
- Advanced Education in Prosthodontics
- Advanced Education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery*
- Advanced Education in Orthodontics**
- Oral Medicine with an emphasis on Orofacial Pain
- General Practice Residency
*In conjunction with the Keck School of Medicine of USC, offers a combined program leading to a specialty certificate and M.D. degree.
**In conjunction with the USC Graduate School, offers combined programs with Craniofacial Biology leading to a specialty certificate and M.S. degree.
Master of Science (M.S.)
Craniofacial Biology Program
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Craniofacial Biology Program
Combined Degree Programs
- D.D.S./M.B.A Program with the USC Marshall School of Business
- D.D.S./M.S. Program with the USC Davis School of Gerontology
Programs in Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
- Residency in Neurologic Physical Therapy
- Residency in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
- Residency in Sports Physical Therapy
- Master of Science in Biokinesiology (M.S.)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biokinesiology (Ph.D.)
Programs in Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy (B.S.)
- Minor in Occupational Science
- Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy (M.A.)
- Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Occupational Science (Ph.D.)