Penn Dental Study Finds Link Between HIV Treatment and Neuronal Degeneration

December 19, 2016

A study led by Dr. Kelly Jordan-Sciutto, Professor and Chair, Dept. of Pathology, has found certain protease inhibitors as key players in causing neuronal damage.

In the News: WHYY Talks to Dr. Elliot Hersh on Opioid Prescribing within Dentistry

December 9, 2016

Dr. Elliot Hersh, Professor, Dept. of Oral Surgery/Pharmacology, was interviewed by WHYY’s The Pulse for a story on opioids and their potential for abuse.

Penn Dental Hosts Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation Consensus Conference

December 7, 2016

Penn Dental’s Dr. Markus Blatz served as Co-Chair of the meeting, bringing together an international panel of experts in the field of prosthodontics.

Penn Dental Medicine Board Meets in Beijing

November 30, 2016

The fall meeting of the Board took place at the Penn Wharton China Center, Beijing. A forum was also held in conjunction with the meeting on the topic of oral care and dentistry in China.

Penn Dental Presents Bone Symposium at Penn Wharton China Center in Beijing

November 17, 2016

The program was the first to be presented by Penn Dental through support from Penn’s China Research and Engagement Fund, awarded to the School last year.

Student Research Recognized by American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology

November 11, 2016

The research of third-year student Hassan M. Khan was recognized as a recipient of the AAOMR’s 2016 Charles R. Morris Student Research Award.

Penn Orthodontics Celebrates 100th Anniversary

November 2, 2016

The Department of Orthodontics celebrated its 100th Anniversary at this year’s annual Ortho Alumni Day, held October 28 the Union League of Philadelphia. The event drew approximately 240 attendees.

Dr. Markus Blatz Guest Editor for Compendium’s Annual Materials Issue

October 31, 2016

Dr. Blatz, who has worked in materials research for more than 20 years, also presently serves as President of the International Academy of Adhesive Dentistry.

In the News: CBS21 Talks with Dr. Songtao Shi on Stem Cell Research

October 28, 2016

Since isolating unique stem cells from baby teeth, Dr. Shi has been exploring their potential to address everything from treating lupus to growing dental pulp.

Penn Dental Team Tweaks DNA to Improve Plant-based Medicines

October 27, 2016

Dr. Henry Daniell’s lab has designed a software program that converts any given DNA sequence into the sequence preferred by either lettuce or tobacco plants.

Dr. Elliot Hersh Receives 2016 One Health Award

October 25, 2016

The award recognizes exemplary contributions to expanding interdisciplinary collaboration at Penn. Dr. Hersh and colleagues from medicine and nursing lead an interdisciplinary course on pain science and practice.

New Research Fund Established to Support Dental Hygiene Scholars

October 10, 2016

Through the Dental Hygiene Research & Innovation Fund, selected dental hygienist scholars will be able to participate in one of the School’s current research projects.

Recent Recruit Dr. Shuying Yang Explores Bone Development and Therapies

October 7, 2016

Dr. Yang, associate professor, Dept. of Anatomy & Cell Biology, is contributing to an understanding of the molecular mechanisms of bone development, remodeling and repair.

Wells Fargo Gift Continues to Advance PennSmiles

September 29, 2016

PennSmiles is the School’s mobile dentistry program designed to provide dental services directly to children at their schools in West and Southwest Philadelphia aboard the PennSmiles dental bus.

Plant-made Antimicrobial Peptide Targets Dental Plaque and Gum Tissues

September 22, 2016

The labs of Michel Koo & Henry Daniell showed a plant-made antimicrobial peptide significantly prevented bacterial biofilm build-up and could be taken up by oral cavity cells.

Penn Dental Medicine Welcomes New Board Member

Vincent Mosimann, President and Chairman of the Board of Bien-Air Holding SA, has joined Penn Dental Medicine’s Board of Overseers. Bien-Air is a privately held medical instrument manufacturer based in Switzerland.

Dental Mentorship Program Graduates Return to Penn as Students

September 21, 2016

Freshman Melanie Grajales and her sister, a Penn undergrad, credit their time at Penn Dental through the summer mentorship program with putting them on a path to Penn.

Penn Dental Medicine Welcomes New Executive Director of Finance

August 31, 2016

David Nerenberg, who will serve as the School’s chief financial officer, comes to Penn Dental with over 20 years in higher education, nonprofit and public sector finances.

Penn Dental Study Finds Nasal Spray Effective and Safe Anesthesia for Dental Work

August 26, 2016

The spray, a drug called Kovanaze, was deemed safe and effective in a recent Phase 3 clinical trial led by Dr. Elliot Hersh, Professor, Dept. of Oral Surgery/Pharmacology.

Penn Dental Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Class of 2020

August 17, 2016

Held August 15, this annual tradition holds symbolic significance for the students as they declare their commitment to the responsibilities of the dental profession.