2017 News Release Archives

Penn Dental Medicine Team Finds New Material Resists Plaque, Kills Microbes

Monday, December 4, 2017

The study evaluated a new dental material tethered with an antimicrobial compound that can not only kill bacteria but can also resist biofilm growth.

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New Thomas W. Evans Collection Exhibit Opens

Friday, December 1, 2017

A rotating exhibit within the main reading room of the School’s library features books, letters, photographs, and other memorabilia from the Evans Collection.The latest exhibit, "Thomas Evans & Félix Nadar", runs Dec. 4 - Apr.16.

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Improving Oral Cancer Diagnosis on Many Fronts

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Dr. Tom Sollecito, Chair of Oral Medicine, was part of a recent review of the ADA guidelines for evaluating potentially malignant oral disorders, while a Penn Nursing partnership is also educating other providers.

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New PennSmiles Bus Expands Dental Care for Philly Schoolchildren

Friday, November 10, 2017

The Penn Current highlights the School's PennSmiles program and the new recently acquired PennSmiles dental bus.

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Dr. Howard Fraiman Named Director of Periodontal Prosthesis Program

Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Dr. Fraiman, who completed his postdoctoral training in both periodontics and periodontal prosthesis at Penn Dental, has been on the School’s faculty since 1994.

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Penn Dental Presents Inaugural Stem Cell and Regenerative Dentistry Conference

Friday, October 27, 2017

The inaugural Penn Stem Cell and Regenerative Dentistry Conference brought together researchers at the forefront of studying potential stem cell-based therapies.

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Penn Dental Celebrates Launch of New PennSmiles Mobile Clinic

Thursday, October 26, 2017

A ribbon cutting ceremony, held at the Henry C. Lea Elementary School in West Philadelphia celebrated the launch of the School's new state-of-the-art mobile dental clinic.

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Penn Dental Presents Biofilm Symposium in Beijing

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Held September 30 at Penn Wharton China Center, this is the second symposium to be presented by Penn Dental Medicine through support from Penn’s China Research and Engagement Fund.

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Clinical Trial Studying New Drug for the Treatment of Periodontitis

Thursday, September 28, 2017

In a new clinical trial, the Dept. of Periodontics is studying an experimental gel formulation as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of periodontitis.

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New Coursera Course from Penn Dental Explores Medicine, Dentistry Ties

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

In the course, Dr. Uri Hangorsky interviews Penn physicians about their areas of specialty with Drs.Tom Sollecito and Eric Stoopler providing commentary on the dental ties.

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