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

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.

New Thomas W. Evans Collection Exhibit Opens

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.

Improving Oral Cancer Diagnosis on Many Fronts

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.

New PennSmiles Bus Expands Dental Care for Philly Schoolchildren

November 10, 2017

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

Dr. Howard Fraiman Named Director of Periodontal Prosthesis Program

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.

Penn Dental Presents Inaugural Stem Cell and Regenerative Dentistry Conference

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.

Penn Dental Celebrates Launch of New PennSmiles Mobile Clinic

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.

Penn Dental Presents Biofilm Symposium in Beijing

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.

Clinical Trial Studying New Drug for the Treatment of Periodontitis

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.

New Coursera Course from Penn Dental Explores Medicine, Dentistry Ties

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.

In the News: What Diabetic Mice Can Teach Us about Keeping Teeth Healthy

September 5, 2017

The Philadelphia Inquirer talked with Dr. Dana Graves on his findings that diabetes causes a shift in oral microbiome that fosters periodontitis.

Penn Dental’s Dr. Rabie Shanti Driven by Desire to ‘Make Someone Whole Again’

August 29, 2017

Dr. Shanti, who joined the faculty last year, is working to better understand oral cancers and to design new structures to replace the tissues his patients lose to surgery.

Bone Marrow Protein May Be Target for Improving Stem Cell Transplants

August 28, 2017

A study from the lab of Dr. George Hajishjengallis has shown the protein, Del-1, plays a role following bone marrow transplants, making it a potential target for improving outcomes.

Dr. Flavia Teles Joins Penn Dental Medicine’s Department of Microbiology

August 17, 2017

Dr. Teles comes to Penn Dental from the UNC School of Dentistry, where since 2014, she served as Research Associate Professor in the Department of Periodontology.

Dr. Markus Blatz Recognized for International Leadership in Esthetic Dentistry

August 16, 2017

Dr. Markus Blatz recognized for his leadership in field of esthetic dentistry by both the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

Penn Dental Names Dr. Ricardo Teles Department of Periodontics Chair

August 15, 2017

Dr. Teles comes to Penn Dental from UNC School of Dentistry, where he served as OraPharma Distinguished Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Periodontology.

Penn Dental Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Class of 2021

This annual tradition holds symbolic significance as the incoming class declares their commitment to the responsibilities and obligations of the dental profession.

Penn Dental Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer

July 28, 2017

Janemarie Schultz, the School’s new CFO, comes to Penn Dental Medicine with 25 years of industry experience in healthcare finance. She will oversee financial strategy, fiscal operations, patient revenue, and grants management.

Diabetes Causes Shift in Oral Microbiome that Fosters Periodontitis, Penn Dental Study Finds

July 12, 2017

A study from the lab of Dr. Dana Graves shows that diabetes-induced changes in the oral microbiome drive inflammatory changes that enhance bone loss in periodontitis.

DScD Candidate Kang Ko Awarded NIDCR Research Career Development Award

July 10, 2017

Dr. Ko, a resident in the combined periodontics and DScD program, has been awarded a Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08) from the NIDCR.