University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry - Los Angeles, CA

University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry - Los Angeles, CA
The University of Southern California School of Dentistry is a private professional school with a unique heritage and an international reputation. The school is one of the cornerstones of professional excellence that contributes to the special strengths of its parent university environment. It is proud of its legacy of contributions to dental science. The core strength of the School of Dentistry rests with its renowned faculty. Their reputations as educators, scientists, and health care professionals secure the school's continuing place as a leader. During the years following its founding in 1897, the School continues to emphasize its uniqueness and history of excellence: an unparalleled professional education combined with equally respected research and clinical care programs. At the same time, the School is ready to accept a new challenge to incorporate scientific excellence into an over-arching framework of humanistic compatibility that will become the new hallmark of the school's mission in the 21st century.
Advanced Prosthodontics
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, removable, and implant 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.
Contact Information:
USC School of Dentistry
Harold C. Slavkin, D.D.S.
Dean
925 West 34th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641
Phone: (213) 740-2800
Email: dentweb@usc.edu