Endodontics
| General Practice Residency | Orthodontics
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery |
Pediatric Dentistry | Periodontology | Prosthodontics
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The School of Dentistry offers advanced dental education programs in endodontics, general practice residency, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pediatric dentistry, periodontology and prosthodontics, all leading to a certificate in a clinical specialty. The School of Dentistry in conjunction with the Graduate School also offers a combined program in orthodontics and craniofacial biology, in pediatric dentistry and craniofacial biology and periodontics and craniofacial biology leading to a Master of Science degree and a certificate. In conjunction with the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry offers a combined program leading to an M.D. degree and a certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery. In addition to clinical seminars and clinical experience, students take basic science courses with advanced students from other departments. The certificate curriculum consists of a core of basic science subjects plus clinical seminars and clinical experience. Elective subjects may also be selected by the student with the approval of the program director. The estimated lengths of programs are as follows:
Endodontics
| General Practice Residency | Orthodontics
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery |
The advanced endodontics certificate program is a two-year course of study that begins the first of September each year. This program provides students with the background information and clinical experience necessary for a specialist in the practice of endodontics, and also offers activities in research and teacher-training for students interested in academic endodontics. Emphasis is on the interaction of this specialty with other specialties and with general dentistry. The program prepares its graduates for competency in five areas of endodontics: clinical, surgical, research, biological basis and teaching. The program in endodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education.
Endodontics
| General Practice Residency | Orthodontics
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery |
The general practice residency program is a 12-month, full-time residency program designed in conformance with the guidelines of the Council on Dental Education and the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association. A certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of the program. The program is conducted primarily at the Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, one of the nation's largest teaching hospitals and at the Los Angeles Veterans Administration Ambulatory Care Center. Some of the training is also conducted at Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center and the School of Dentistry, and other community facilities. Under supervision of the faculties of the Schools of Dentistry and Medicine, the resident rotates through oral surgery, emergency medicine, anesthesia, care for the handicapped and other disciplines. Approximately 60 percent of the resident's time is devoted to delivery of oral health care. The program emphasizes the treatment of a wide range of oral health disorders, medical considerations related to dental care, the ability to treat medically compromised and handicapped patients and teaches how to provide dental care in a hospital environment. Residents receive a monthly stipend during their training program. The program in general practice is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. Endodontics
| General Practice Residency | Orthodontics
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery |
The advanced education program in oral and maxillofacial surgery is a continuous 48-month course of study that prepares the graduate for the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The program in oral surgery is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. The program also meets the requirements of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. The program is conducted at the School of Dentistry and at the LAC + USC Medical Center. The course provides graduates with the necessary background for certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Certificates are awarded upon successful completion of the 48-month course.
Endodontics
| General Practice Residency | Orthodontics
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery |
The Schools of Dentistry and Medicine offer a continuous 72-month integrated course of study leading to a medical degree in addition to a certificate in oral and maxillofacial surgery that prepares the graduate for the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The program is fully integrated and will include advanced placement into the established medical school curriculum. During the first three years, the student will function in the capacity of a medical student as well as a resident in the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Program. After the completion of the medical school curriculum, the M.D. degree will be awarded. This is required before the student can continue in the specially designed surgical internship portion of the program. At the completion of the surgical internship, the student is qualified for medical licensure. During the fourth through sixth year, all required rotations and surgical training will be completed to fulfill the educational requirements of the Commission of Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. The program is conducted at the Schools of Dentistry and Medicine and at the LAC + USC Medical Center. The course of study provides the graduates with the necessary background for certification by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery certificates are awarded upon successful completion of the entire 72-month course. Endodontics
| General Practice Residency | Orthodontics
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery |
The advanced orthodontics program offers two options:
Students will be enrolled in the Advanced Orthodontics Program for either option. Students seeking the combined program will be enrolled in the Craniofacial Biology Program as well. The program in advanced orthodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education and meets the educational requirement of the American Board of Orthodontists. The School of Dentistry is no longer accepting applications for the 24-month certificate program.
Endodontics
| General Practice Residency | Orthodontics
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery |
The advanced pediatric dentistry certificate program is a 24-month course of study designed to provide students with the background information and clinical experience necessary for the practice of pediatric dentistry. The program in pediatric dentistry is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. The program also meets the educational requirements of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. First year studies emphasize advanced pediatric dentistry theory and clinical treatment of the normal child. Students develop a sound basis in genetics, growth and development, behavior management, physical evaluation, hospital dentistry, anesthesiology, research methodology, statistics, conscious sedation, interceptive orthodontics, prevention and a review of pediatric dental literature. Second year studies concentrate on dental care of children with physical, mental and emotional disorders. The second year student serves as a hospital-based resident at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center or Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Students gain experience in performing operating room procedures, general anesthesia techniques, conscious sedation and treating children with medical disabilities and pathologies in the hospital environment. In addition to the two-year program, opportunities are available to combine the basic certificate program with a master's degree in Craniofacial Biology (CBY). The purpose of the combined pediatric dentistry/craniofacial biology program is to prepare highly qualified specialists in pediatric dentistry who can assume leadership positions in dental education, service to the community, dental research and dental care of children with developmental disabilities and medically compromising conditions. The structured curriculum of this three-year program offers a strong didactic component in basic biological science and in clinical sciences as well as intensive clinical dental training.
Endodontics
| General Practice Residency | Orthodontics
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery |
The advanced periodontology program offers two options:
The program in periodontology is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation, and the United States Department of Education. The program also meets the educational requirements of the American Board of Periodontology. Preparation for the certification process is an integral part of the curriculum, and all graduates are expected to become diplomates. The curriculum provides a sound foundation in those basic sciences and medical subjects which apply directly to clinical periodontics. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of periodontics with other specialties and general dentistry. The central theme of the curriculum is that periodontology is the science basis to all of clinical dentistry. The program is structured to produce skilled periodontists with the technical and scientific abilities to provide periodontal services to the community and to prepare students for teaching careers. This program also provides a portion of the requirements necessary for an advanced degree in a basic science. A core oral biology curriculum combined with fundamentals of physical diagnosis, anatomy, pathology, microbiology, research interpretation and design, and pharmacology constitute the biological foundation upon which the advanced postdoctoral student builds his or her skills. The program provides knowledge and clinical expertise in all types of periodontal treatments required for the practice of oral health care including the placement and care of implants. Clinical experience in pharmacosedation and treatment of special care patients is available for those who are interested in these fields. The program faculty believes that graduates should be dedicated to the concept of being a continuous student and should contribute to periodontics and to dentistry by practice, education, publication and/or research.
Endodontics
| General Practice Residency | Orthodontics
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery |
The program in advanced prosthodontics is a 36-month course of study designed to teach didactic and clinical skills leading to competency in the specialized practice of prosthodontics. The program provides a basic science foundation for clinical and technical skills, incorporating studies in physical diagnosis, anatomy, oral pathology, pharmacology and oral biology. Since proficiency in all elements of prosthodontics is required, equal emphasis is placed on fixed and removable prosthodontics. Periodontally compromised patients are frequently encountered, so the program is allied with the advanced program in periodontics and integrated patient care is stressed. A research methodology course and a research project are required. Technical skills essential to prosthodontics are basic to specialty practice and this aspect is emphasized. Clinical experience in implant and didactic study in maxillofacial prosthetics are offered: students who want more experience in clinical care may devote more time to treating these patients. The program in advanced prosthodontics is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a special accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. The program also meets the requirements of the American Board of Prosthodontics. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
Endodontics
| General Practice Residency | Orthodontics
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery |
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