Pilot dental assistant program has student all smiles
Innovative, free USC program trains high school students to become dental assistants, an in-demand job some will do later while attending college.
USC health professions students work to bring LGBTQ patient care issues to the fore
Second annual Southern California LGBTQ Health Conference to educate professionals on queer patient care.
USC dental school opens the world’s largest mobile dental clinic
$3 million gift from Hutto-Patterson Charitable Foundation makes the colossal clinic possible.
Special Patients Clinic still going strong after three decades
The facility cares for people with physical, psychological or medical disabilities who have been turned away by private practices.
How to eliminate pain tied to tooth decay
Tooth gel will regrow enamel and cover painful blemishes, researchers say.
Dental school’s Special Patients Clinic receives endowment on its 30th anniversary
With support from Roseann Mulligan and Glenn Clark, the school-based facility has helped the disabled and elderly for three decades.
Forensic odontology: a line of work that’s not for the squeamish
USC’s C. Michael Bowers consults on mysterious cases requiring the identity of human remains in accidents, homicides or mass fatalities.
Dental school caps week of treatment for Special Olympics athletes
Hundreds of restorations, extractions, root canals and cleanings are provided at no charge.
Can researchers enhance the dental experience for children with autism?
Record-setting grant will help USC division study sensory stimuli that lessen a child’s anxiety during oral care.
Former dentistry dean to receive honorary degree from McGill University
Harold Slavkin sees the accolade as a tribute to his colleagues at the Ostrow School of Dentistry.
Dentistry student plans to give back
After earning her degree, Suzanne Wen aims to help the homeless and provide a better life for her parents.
Dedicated student-athlete follows the dental track
Nearing the finish line as a dental professional, Courtney Clayton reflects on her experience at USC.
One step closer to natural tooth restorations
Rodent teeth could hold answers for regenerating live human teeth in a lab, revolutionizing the way dental restorations are handled in the future.
Discovery could lead to biological treatment for common birth defect
The findings could have a significant impact on the treatment of a defect affecting one in 2,500 births.
Faculty member honored for innovative oral care
Dental school alum is developing non-surgical treatment for a common inflammatory problem.
Trio to represent USC at Dentistry Scholarship Dinner
The annual event brings students together with their benefactors.
Ostrow faculty and students stand up for veterans
Nearly 200 service members receive much-needed dental treatment at local Stand Down event.
New gift expands community outreach in dental, social care
Two USC schools are on a mission to broaden smiles and boost well-being in Los Angeles.
Funding for Ostrow School of Dentistry increases
R01 grants are the building blocks of the school’s success, associate dean says.
Dentistry professor receives association’s highest honor
Roseann Mulligan awarded for advancing oral health for people with special needs.
Students reflect on the nature of healing
Skid Row serves as the backdrop for students getting a firsthand view of the USC Dental Clinic’s work with the homeless.
Children with autism dread the dentist, but USC research may help
USC occupational scientist works to alleviate anxieties.
Ostrow School’s Research Day unites faculty, students
The participants compete for awards, attend keynote lectures and take part in discussion groups.