The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC has reshaped its dental hygiene program to focus more on collaboration, adapt to new technology and better prepare graduates for an ever-evolving world.
Thanks in part to the work of dentist James Tom, the American Dental Association has adopted dental anesthesiology as its 10th recognized dental specialty.
The project seeks new research data for FaceBase, a freely available collection of DNA samples, data and images related to abnormalities of the head and facial bones.
Yang Chai and fellow researchers at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC have discovered how genes for the roots of teeth turn on and off, a key step on the path to someday regrowing the teeth themselves.
From fixing early tooth decay to stem cell breakthroughs that could lead to tooth regeneration, these dental researchers see a bright future for your teeth.
Microdentistry is now part of the USC dental curriculum, and its focus on stopping cavities early and without drills can make a big difference for patients with dental anxiety.
A trio of Ostrow School alums provide both emergency and routine dental care for players on the Los Angeles Football Club, combining a love of sports and dentistry.
USC dentistry Professor Janet Moradian-Oldak is developing a special hydrogel that can promote the growth of an enamel-like surface on teeth and remineralize the dentin.
Non-surgical procedure could help reduce bacterial growth for patients with dental implants.
For a half century, an advanced curriculum has helped nearly 1,200 foreign-trained dentists relaunch their dental careers in the United States.
Older adults will soon outnumber children, and Trojans’ regular rounds with residents at the Hollenbeck Palms help them understand the complex needs of this growing population.
A collaboration between the university’s physical therapy and dentistry programs leads to more work with less pain.
People are attracted by the do-it-yourself price, but experts say other issues should be considered to avoid high costs over the long run.
Nikki and Shaliz Aflatooni immersed themselves in volunteer opportunities as undergrads — their way of giving back after receiving merit scholarships.
Community service initiative will provide dental treatment to underserved children over the next two years.
The distinction honoring the associate dean of research at USC’s dentistry school is considered one of the nation’s highest in the health and medicine field.
Two of the university’s most popular professors embrace a tough-but-fair approach in the classroom.
Stephanie Saldana covered her mouth for years. Then the university’s Pediatric Dental Clinic stepped in to brighten her life.
Melissa Gerald’s parents struggled with drug addictions and told her college was for “the rich,” but the determined young woman followed her own path.
Lara Kerr survived a scary childhood accident that led to even more work on her teeth as an adult.
Ostrow School of Dentistry faculty member aims to change the way prosthodontics is taught at USC.
A new technology pioneered at USC may eventually reach an elusive goal: filling without drilling.
Experts from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC shed light on whether you should whiten, how to avoid cavities and more.
Fifty students and 16 faculty members travel to a school where patients will receive oral surgery and more.