USC School of Dentistry: Overview
Noted for its clinical education, problem-based pedagogy and scientific research programs, the School of Dentistry has formed a unique alignment with USC's programs in biokinesiology and physical therapy (founded in 1945) and occupational science and occupational therapy (founded in 1942). This alignment offers opportunities to create innovative practice models and research collaborations.
Dean
Sigmund H. Abelson
Contact Information
School of Dentistry
Norris Dental Science Center
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641
(213) 740-2800
School's Web Site
www.usc.edu/dental
Date Founded
1897
Faculty
717 (587 in dentistry, 98 in biokinesiology and physical therapy, 32 in occupational science and occupational therapy)
Undergraduate Students
99 (89 in dentistry, 19 in occupational science and occupational therapy)
Dental Students
640
Occupational Therapy Students
295
Physical Therapy Students
326
Specialty Residents and Graduate Students
422 (102 in dentistry, 44 in biokinesiology and physical therapy, 276 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 General Dentistry
Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry
Advanced Education in Periodontics
Advanced Education in Prosthodontics
Advanced Education in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery*
Advanced Education in Orthodontics**
Advanced Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine
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.)
Post-professional DPT Program (D.P.T.)
Residency in Neurologic Physical Therapy
Residency in Orthopedic 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.)
last updated 10/10/08
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