Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

The Advanced Periodontology Program at the Ostrow School of Dentistry offers an intensive 36-month CODA approved program leading to a certificate in Periodontology. The residents are expected to prioritize100% of their professional time commitments to their clinical training throughout the duration of the program. The program prepares residents in all aspects of clinical periodontology and dental Implant surgery, evidence based practice, board preparation for American Board of Periodontology, and clinical practice. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary treatment and collaborative care. Residents receive a robust training in IV Moderate sedation. Additionally, residents gain teaching experience in didactic and clinical settings. 

Majority of Periodontology graduates engage in full time and part time clinical practice in variety of practice models. Approximately 10-15 % of graduates engage in academic careers, research and/or continuing education. There is a worldwide reach of our alumni in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

 The intensive 36-month certificate program includes training in :

• Biomedical sciences including head and neck anatomy, oral biology, oral microbiology, oral virology, oral immunology, oral histology, oral pathology, pharmacology, dental anesthesiology, orofacial pain and TMD.
• Clinical sciences and clinical training in all aspects of periodontal therapy including periodontal inflammation control, periodontal medicine, non-surgical and surgical therapy including resective therapy, regenerative therapy, mucogingival therapy, and periodontal plastic surgery
• Implant surgery, implant site development including sinus augmentation, hard and soft tissue augmentation, peri-implant tissue maintenance, and treatment of peri implant tissue inflammation.
• Periodontal therapy and dental implant surgery for medically compromised patients and patients with disabilities.
• Clinical training in pain management and dental anesthesia including inhalation sedation, oral sedation, IV moderate sedation and treatment of patients under general anesthesia provided by anesthesiologist. 
•  Intraoral photography, clinical documentation, interdisciplinary treatment and communication.
• Scientific and clinical literature reviews, evidence based practice and preparation for American Board of Periodontology
• Research methodology and scientific writing
• Case presentations, presentation skills, teaching in periodontology

Multiple avenues exist to interact and learn more about the clinical and didactic aspects of the residency program through our preceptorship or externship programs. Requests for participation in any of the programs can be submitted to the Advanced Periodontology Program Director Kian Kar, MS, DDS.