Last updated on March 1, 2024.

Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

Program Size
6
Program Length
33 months
Application Deadline
October 1
Program Start
June 16

Program Contact

Dr. Glenn Sameshima
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, Ofc. of Admissions & Student Affairs, 925 W. 34th St., Rm. 201 , Los Angeles, California, 90089-0641
Corey Berry Admissions Counselor
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The orthodontics curriculum prepares students for careers in clinical orthodontics based on a strong background in evidence based, scientific coursework and clinical experiences.

Program Information

Program Type Orthodontics
Program Code ORTHO914
Degrees Offered Certificate
Program Size 6
Program Length 33 months
Application Deadline October 1
Program Start Date June 16
Supplemental Application No
Supplemental Fee Yes
Stipend Offered No
Match Participating Yes
Program Website dentistry.usc.edu

Application Requirements

Required Standardized Tests

  • GRE
  • INBDE
  • Passing the INBDE before the advanced dental education program deadline

Supplemental Requirements

  • Requires supplemental fee

TOEFL Requirement Instructions

TOEFL is required of foreign applicants only.

International Student Eligibility

Applicants are eligible to enroll if they are:

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • Canadian Citizen
  • Canadian Permanent Resident
  • Non-US Citizen/Resident (applicant must obtain their own sponsorship)

Additional Information

ADAT is optional. We do require GRE, TOEFL (International candidates)

Please email a 2x2 photo to Corey Berry at cberry@ostrow.usc.edu (jpeg preferred).

Fee Waiver for USC alumni or students currently enrolled in a USC degree program

Eligibility Requirements: You must already hold a degree from USC (bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, M.D., etc.) or be currently enrolled in a degree program at the university. Please email Corey Berry at cberry@ostrow.usc.edu to request the fee waiver.