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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

Harold C. Slavkin

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

730 (586 in dentistry, 102 in biokinesiology and physical therapy, 42 in occupational science and occupational therapy)

Undergraduate Students

95 (73 in dentistry, 22 in occupational science and occupational therapy)

Dental Students

634

Occupational Therapy Students

227

Physical Therapy Students

279

Specialty Residents and Graduate Students

195 (130 in dentistry, 40 in biokinesiology and physical therapy, 25 in occupational science)

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.)
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 12/13/06