Dean’s Letter
Dear Trojan Dental Family, It is a privilege to bring you another issue of the TroDent. In this issue, we share with you the research being conducted at the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and the talented individuals who make it possible. As one of the few dental schools housed within an elite research university, we are committed to being of value to the university by contributing to new discoveries in both basic and applied knowledge. The Ostrow School of Dentistry has a rich history of scientific excellence and innovation both in the laboratory and in the clinic. Ostrow research is the foundation of many techniques and technologies that are now standards of dental practice, and our work continues to shape the future of dentistry. The scientific minds at the Ostrow School of Dentistry are tackling a wide spectrum of important challenges: dental and craniofacial development, mineralized tissues, new dental materials, stem cell regeneration, the use of saliva as a diagnostic tool, infectious diseases, dental public health, and much more. Our researchers include not only our faculty members who continue to publish impactful work and succeed in an extremely competitive funding environment, but also the students, residents, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows who work alongside them. Participating in research is an immensely powerful tool for learning, and a strong research Photo by John Skalicky environment makes for stronger graduates, whether their professional goals lead them to clinical practice, academia, industry, or elsewhere. At the Ostrow School of Dentistry, our scientific activities and opportunities for students not only enable us to propel the dental profession forward but also enrich the education of dentistry’s future leaders.
Fight On!
Stay connected! Avishai Sadan, D.M.D. Dean G. Donald and Marian James Montgomery Professor of Dentistry Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
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