The Collection of Thomas W. Evans at Penn’s Arthur Ross Gallery

July 1, 2015

Running July 18 – Nov. 8, the exhibit celebrates the centennial of the Thomas W. Evans Building and Evans himself, the School’s earliest benefactor who made the building possible.

Penn Dental Family Practice Opens Office at 3737 Market Street

June 30, 2015

The new space, which opened June 29, is on the 10th floor of Penn Medicine University City and offers comprehensive dental care services.

Denis Kinane Reappointed Dean of the School of Dental Medicine

June 17, 2015

Denis Kinane has been appointed to a second term as dean of Penn Dental Medicine. His term of service will run through June 30, 2021.

Recurrent Oral Ulcers: A JAMA Clinical Challenge

June 16, 2015

Drs. Eric Stoopler and Thomas Sollecito of the Department of Oral Medicine present a case study on recurrent oral ulcers in a recent issue of Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Dr. Chun-Hsi Chung Installed as American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) Officer

June 9, 2015

The ABO is the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the ADA and sponsored by the AAO. Dr. Chung will serve as secretary-treasurer for one year.

Esthetics Symposium June 11-13 Marks Department of Periodontics 60th Anniversary

June 2, 2015

The program will include the Morton Amsterdam Celebration of Life and cover a range topics in osteology, esthetics, implants, periodontics, and prosthodontics.

In the News: Philadelphia Inqurirer Features Story on Return of Historic Evans Carriage to PDM

June 1, 2015

Dean Kinane discusses the history of Thomas Evans, his ties to Penn Dental, and the carriage Evans used to spirit Napoleon III’s wife to safety that’s returned to the School.

Student Profile: Recent DMD Grad Kang Ko Has Promising Future in Academic Dentistry

May 26, 2015

Long before he came to Penn Dental, recent DMD grad Kang Ko fell in love with teaching and research. He is continuing his studies in the periodontics and DScD programs.

Student Research Day 2015

May 18, 2015

Penn Dental Medicine turned the spotlight on student research with its annual Student Research Day, May 14. Students shared their research activities through an afternoon of poster presentations; a total of 93 posters were presented.

Penn Dental Medicine Faculty Recognized by Students with Annual Teaching Awards

May 15, 2015

Penn Dental Medicine faculty members were honored for excellence in teaching by the Class of 2015 at the School’s Senior Farewell, held May 12.

Students Publish Children’s Book

May 14, 2015

“Brushtime,Bedtime,” a board book written, illustrated, and published by a group of Penn Dental Medicine students, is teaching young children and inspiring their parents to build healthy oral care and bedtime routines.

Storied Carriage Returns to Penn Dental Medicine

April 30, 2015

The carriage used by the School’s earliest benefactor, Thomas Evans, to spirit Napoleon III’s wife out of Paris to safety during the Franco-Prussian War is returning to Penn Dental; join the celebration May 11,1-2 pm.

Penn Dental Launches First Open Online Course

April 10, 2015

Directed to healthcare professionals or anyone with an interest in dentistry, “Introduction to Dental Medicine” starts June 1 through Penn’s opening learning partner, Coursera; taught by Drs. Uri Hangorsky, Tom Sollecito, and Eric Stoopler.

Interdisciplinary Care Model Meets the Challenges of Urban Health

April 7, 2015

At the United Community Clinic (UCC), Penn Dental Medicine students are serving the West Philadelphia community as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Penn Dental-Rochester Study Identifies Novel Way to Deliver Drugs to Control Dental Plaque

April 6, 2015

The lab of Dr. Michel Koo is using nanoparticle carriers to deliver and release an antibacterial agent into cavity-causing dental plaque.

Students, Faculty Give Kids a Smile with Free Care

April 2, 2015

Penn Dental Medicine students and faculty provided free dental care to nearly 75 area children on April 1 as part of Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY)’s Give Kids a Smile Day.

Dental Students Organize Walk, 5K to Help Build Oral Cancer Awareness

March 26, 2015

To be held this Saturday, March 28, all proceeds benefit the Oral Cancer Foundation. Students and faculty will also provide free oral cancer screenings.

Postdoc Lizeng Gao Wins 2015 IADR Innovation in Oral Care Award

March 16, 2015

The award recognizes a novel nanoparticle-based technology that offers a sophisticated approach to eliminating pathogenic biofilms and preventing dental caries.

Students Join Penn Nursing, Medicine, SP2 in West Philadelphia Health Fair

March 12, 2015

Free dental, medical, and vision screenings as well as mental health resources will be offered to the community, March 21, at Mastery Charter-Harrity Elementary School.

Penn Dental Medicine Helps Launch Penn Wharton China Center in Beijing

March 10, 2015

Part of the Penn delegation to launch the Penn Wharton China Center, Penn Dental also presented a symposium and signed MOUs with two schools.