Department News

Dr. Yu Zhang Applying Physics Expertise to Making Smiles Brighter

Penn Dental Medicine Expands Community Presence at Spectrum Community Health Center

Philadelphia — Penn Dental Medicine and Spectrum Health Services, Inc. have established a partnership that is enhancing oral health care services for community members in West Philadelphia. Launched this summer, dental school faculty and students are now providing comprehensive dental care to patients within Spectrum Community Health Center at 5201 Haverford Ave. “We are so...

Embracing Digital Dentistry to Advance Education, Cutting-Edge Patient Care

Dr. Eva Anadioti Recognized by the American College of Prosthodontists

Philadelphia – Penn Dental Medicine’s Dr. Eva Anadioti has been recognized by the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) as this year’s recipient of the Presidential Citation Junior Educator of the Year Award. The award was presented as part of the ACP’s 50th Annual Session, held virtually Nov. 1-7. The inaugural awardee for junior faculty, Dr....

Penn Dental Medicine Offering Free Oral Screenings for Veterans on November 13

Philadelphia – Penn Dental Medicine is opening its doors to Veterans this Friday, November 13, with a New Patient Admissions Fair, providing a day of free oral screenings and assistance in learning how to get ongoing dental care at Penn Dental Medicine. Appointments can be made by calling 215-573-VETS (8387). “We know the dental care...

Student Research Group Presents Virtual Expo Spotlighting Student Research Opportunities

Philadelphia – Research underway within Penn Dental Medicine and how students can be part of it was spotlighted as the School’s Vernon Brightman Research Society (VBRS) presented its inaugural VBRS Research Expo. The event was held virtually in six sessions, running between Oct. 19 and 27. “Our goal with the Expo was to build awareness...

New AEGD Program Being Established to Focus on Serving Vulnerable Populations

Philadelphia — Penn Dental Medicine has plans to launch an innovative postdoctoral training program in general dentistry designed to educate dental residents in primary dental care for vulnerable and underserved patients. The School has been awarded $2.1 million over five years from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in support of this new Advanced...

Penn Dental Medicine Expands Digital Education Resources with DSDApp

Penn Dental Medicine Expands Digital Education Resources with DSDApp Philadelphia – As part of the School’s Digital Innovation Initiative, Penn Dental Medicine announces the launch of a collaboration with DSDApp by Coachman that will expand the School’s digital education and patient care resources. Beginning this fall, DSDApp’s digital smile design software will be incorporated into...

Dr. Yu Zhang Joins Penn Dental Medicine as Professor, Dept. of Preventive & Restorative Sciences

Philadelphia – Adding to the depth of the School’s research enterprise, Penn Dental Medicine welcomes Dr. Yu Zhang as Professor in the Department of Preventive & Restorative Sciences. Dr. Zhang, a leading authority in dental biomaterials, officially joined the School in July, coming to Penn Dental Medicine from New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD)....

New Faculty Appointments Support Reorganization of Clinical Instruction

Philadelphia – Penn Dental Medicine has introduced a reorganization and expansion of faculty within its Department of Preventive & Restorative Sciences, welcoming new faculty to the School and announcing new roles for some existing faculty to lead the clinical instruction groups within the School’s restorative care centers and community care sites. The changes, being implemented...