In the News: Penn Dental to Join Innovative Collaboration at PHMC Public Health Campus on Cedar

Philadelphia — PHMC Public Health Campus on Cedar — an innovative collaboration between Penn Medicine and the not-for-profit Public Health Management Corporation — is located in the former Mercy Philadelphia Hospital building at 54th Street and Cedar Avenue in Cobbs Creek. It is becoming a resource hub for achieving health equity and sustaining public health. […]

Penn Dental Medicine Welcomes Class of 2026 with Annual White Coat Ceremony

Philadelphia — Penn Dental Medicine welcomed the Class of 2026 DMD students to the study of dental medicine at its annual White Coat Ceremony, held August 11 at Penn’s Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. This annual tradition holds symbolic significance for members of the incoming class as they are presented with a white coat […]

Penn Dental Medicine Study Applies Microrobotics in Endodontic Treatment, Diagnostics

Philadelphia — With its irregularities and anatomical complexities, the root canal system is one of the most clinically challenging spaces in the oral cavity. As a result, biofilm not fully cleared from the nooks and crannies of the canals remains a leading cause of treatment failure and persistent endodontic infections, and there are limited means […]

Study Led by Dr. Sheri Yang Identifies Potential Target to Intervene in Bone Loss

New Recruit Dr. Kyle Vining Strengthens Dental, Engineering Interface

Philadelphia – Adding to the depth of research at the dental medicine and engineering interface, Penn Dental Medicine welcomes recent recruit Dr. Kyle Vining, who joined Penn Dental Medicine and its Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry (CiPD) on July 1. Dr. Vining will be appointed Assistant Professor of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of […]

Penn Dental Medicine’s Dr. Yu Zhang Named to 2022-23 Cohort of Penn Fellows

Philadelphia — Dr. Yu Zhang, Professor, Division of Restorative Dentistry in the Department of Preventive & Restorative Sciences, has been named to the 2022-23 cohort of Penn Fellows, one of 16 mid-career faculty members selected this year from throughout the University of Pennsylvania for this honor. The Penn Fellows program, run out of Penn’s Office […]

Dr. Eugene Ko Joins Penn Dental Medicine Center for Clinical and Translational Research as Deputy Director

Philadelphia – To continue to expand the activities of the Penn Dental Medicine Center for Clinical and Translational Research, the Center welcomes Dr. Eugene Ko to the newly created post of Deputy Director, Clinical Research Operations. “In this role, Dr. Ko will help to build upon the existing support for student and resident research and […]

Recent Recruit Dr. Kyle Vining Deconstructing the Mechanics of Bone Marrow Disease

Penn Dental/Engineering Study Shows Shapeshifting Microrobots Can Brush, Floss Teeth

Penn Dental Medicine Partners with Woods Services to Provide Care for Individuals with Disabilities

Philadelphia – Expanding its outreach within the community, Penn Dental Medicine announces a new partnership with Woods Services to provide dental treatment for its clients and residents; Woods is a Pennsylvania- and New Jersey-based nonprofit that serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Woods’ existing dental care center within […]

Dr. Nipul Tanna Named Associate Chair of the Department of Orthodontics

Philadelphia – Dr. Nipul Tanna (D’90, GD’92, GD’10, GD’11), Associate Professor of Clinical Orthodontics at Penn Dental Medicine, has been named Associate Chair of the School’s Department of Orthodontics. His appointment to this new leadership post was effective June 1. “Dr. Tanna brings a long history with the School and our Department of Orthodontics to […]

Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry Holds Inaugural Symposium

Philadelphia – The Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry (CiPD) recently held its inaugural symposium, bringing together dentists, scientists, and engineers to share their work and identify new opportunities to advance oral health innovation at the intersection of dental medicine and engineering. The event was held June 2 at Penn Dental Medicine as well as […]

Student-Run Mentorship Program Connects with West Philly Community

Dean Mark Wolff, Students Present on Care for Individuals with Disabilities at AADMD Conference

Philadelphia – A group of Penn Dental Medicine students joined Dean Mark Wolff in presenting at the recent conference of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD), discussing the services provided through the School’s Care Center for Persons with Disabilities Personalized Care Suite and the educational experiences gained there in caring for this […]

In the News: Penn Dental Medicine Students Discuss Access to Care in ASDA’s Contour Magazine

Drs. Gary Cohen and Robert Ricciardi Discuss the Latest Outbreak of Monkeypox

Dr. Michael Glick Named ADI International Dentist of the Year for 2021

Philadelphia – Dr. Michael Glick, Executive Director of Penn Dental Medicine’s Center for Integrative Global Oral Health, has been recognized for his leadership by the Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) – named the ADI International Dentist of the Year for 2021. The award honors career contributions to dentistry, international education, and service. In the global […]

Dean Mark Wolff to Join June 1 Roundtable Discussion on Penn’s Service to Veterans

Philadelphia – In honor of Memorial Day, Penn Dental Medicine’s Dean, Dr. Mark S. Wolff, will join Deans and Vice Deans from Penn’s other health schools and the Director of Philadelphia’s Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in a dialogue on Joining Forces at Penn, a program to support Veterans and their families. The […]

Penn Dental Medicine Celebrates Class of 2022 Commencement

Philadelphia – Penn Dental Medicine celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2022 with its 144th commencement ceremony, held May 16 in Penn’s Irvine Auditorium. The ceremony featured a welcome by Dr. Uri Hangorsky, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, followed by remarks from Dean Mark Wolff. This year’s guest speaker was John Kemp, CEO of […]

Class of 2022 Honors Penn Dental Medicine Faculty with Teaching Awards

Philadelphia — Penn Dental Medicine faculty members have been honored for excellence in teaching by the Class of 2022. Each academic year, the graduating class recognizes members of the faculty who have had a significant impact of their educational experience; this year’s recipients were honored as part of the Senior Farewell celebration, held May 10. […]