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Why choose Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC?

YOU WANT THE BEST CARE POSSIBLE. Patient sees his teeth for the first time since having his braces removed. The dental clinic at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC provide the expertise you want at a price you can afford.

Is the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry an ADA CERP recognized provider?

The Continuing Education Department of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

What is continuing education at Ostrow?

Whether you are a young dental professional looking to further develop the skills necessary to give you an edge in your career or a seasoned professional hoping to keep up with dentistry’s ever-evolving technology and innovation, Ostrow’s Continuing Education program is the premier professional development tool for you.

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Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine

This program is a unique and innovative opportunity for practicing dentists who want to learn more about a wide variety of issues while focusing on Orofacial Pain, Oral Medicine and Sleep Disorders.

Pain Medicine

This program is for practicing health professionals and non-clinicians from a wide variety of fields, including physicians, dentists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, business, public policy, law, social or natural sciences and more.

Geriatric Dentistry

This program is a unique and innovative opportunity for practicing dentists who want to learn more on a wide variety of issues while focusing on the unique dental needs of older adult patients within the context of their medical, psycho-social and physical conditions.

Community Oral Health

This program is a unique and innovative opportunity for clinicians, educators and administrators who want to learn more on a wide variety of issues while focusing on the unique needs of community health programs.

Oral Pathology and Radiology

The Certificate Program is a unique and innovative opportunity for practicing clinicians who want to gain experience in Oral Pathology and Radiology. This program teaches graduates the clinical and didactic skills necessary to evaluate and manage patients with oral diseases.

Professional Advancement Courses

We offer 1-unit and 2-units courses, and the student has access to recorded material and live sessions. Each week, there is an interactive recorded lecture with embedded activities as well as a discussion session with faculty and peers.

Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office

This course is designed to teach and refresh all Dentists and their auxiliary team about medical emergencies that can and do occur in the Dental setting.

Pediatric Oral Conscious Sedation Recertification Program

This course is a recertification program geared towards how to safely provide oral conscious sedation for pediatric patients through the study of physiology and pharmacology. The course on Sunday will complete the 2 year requirement (7 CE hours) for recertification of pediatric oral sedation. Only recertification courses will be offered.

Combined Adult and Pediatric Oral Conscious Sedation Program

This course is a recertification program geared towards how to safely provide oral conscious sedation for adult and pediatric patients through the study of physiology and pharmacology. The course on Friday and Saturday will complete the 2 year requirement (14 CE hours) for recertification of adult and pediatric oral sedation.

Adult Oral Conscious Sedation Recertification Program

This course is a recertification program geared towards how to safely provide oral conscious sedation for adult patients through the study of physiology and pharmacology. The course on Saturday will complete the 2 year requirement (7 CE hours) for recertification of adult oral sedation. Only recertification courses will be offered.

Pain Management in the Dental Office: Beyond Prescriptions and Hands On

The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry is proud to offer to you this completely new course aimed at teaching new methods of managing acute and post operative pain associated with dental procedures. Pain management for dental procedures has evolved from the days of reactionary prescribing in the event of pain.

Implant Dentistry 101

During this course, the participants will learn about the history of dental implants and implant restorations. Also, the basics of implant dentistry, including case selection, treatment planning, key concept and terminology, surgical and restorative part of implant dentistry will be discussed.

Oral Host Microbial Interactions Modulate Malignancy and Disease

The participants will learn the fundamentals of NIH and NIDCR and an overview of supported research with a focus on timely initiatives.

What is the number to call for dental school?

Services are normally less expensive than other clinics, but wait times may be longer.#N#Call 973-972-4242 to make an appointment.

What is RSDM in dentistry?

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) provides a full range of oral health services while training the next generation of dentists. Our student and faculty providers strive to deliver care that highlights the importance of clinicians and patients working together. We emphasize communication, compassion and collaboration and work to educate patients about treatment options and preventive care. We respect patients’ values, including their cultural and religious beliefs. At our clinics, we offer high-quality care which, when provided by predoctoral students, is much more affordable than private practices. But services are not free. RSDM accepts Medicaid plans, but we do not accept private insurance. To schedule an initial appointment and evaluation call 973-972-4242. If you experience delays due to high call volume or email rsdmscreening@sdm.rutgers.edu.

What is a graduate specialty dentist?

Graduate Specialty Clinics. Providers are licensed dentists with a DMD or DDS degree who are either residents or postgraduate students training to specialize in a particular field of dentistry. These clinics typically charge fees that are much less than a standard private dental clinic but more than the student clinics.