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School of Dentistry

Advanced Oral and 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.

Required Advanced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Curriculum

Required coursesUnits
ADNT 702Physical Diagnosis2
ADNT 704cOral Biology1
ADNT 710Internship: Dental Education1-5
ORTH 706Surgical Orthodontics(Audit)
PTHL 601Seminar: Advanced Oral Pathology2
PTHL 701Clinicopathologic Conference3-12
SURG 701abSeminar: Advanced Oral Surgery2-2
SURG 702abSeminar: Review of Oral Surgery Literature2-2
SURG 761abcdClinic: Advanced Oral Surgery1-10 each
SURG 763abcdClinic: Advanced Hospital Oral Surgery and Anesthesia1-10 each

Integrated M.D. Degree/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Certificate Program

The USC 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.

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