The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California (USC) wasn't created at a single point in time, but rather evolved through several stages. While its current name and structure are relatively recent, its roots go back much further.
The school's origins trace back to the 1897 founding of the College of Dentistry within the University of Southern California. Therefore, while the *Herman Ostrow* name is a relatively modern addition, the dental school itself has a history dating back to 1897.