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.
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.
The Penn Current highlights the School’s PennSmiles program and the new recently acquired PennSmiles dental bus.
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.
The inaugural Penn Stem Cell and Regenerative Dentistry Conference brought together researchers at the forefront of studying potential stem cell-based therapies.
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.
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.
In a new clinical trial, the Dept. of Periodontics is studying an experimental gel formulation as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of periodontitis.
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.
The Philadelphia Inquirer talked with Dr. Dana Graves on his findings that diabetes causes a shift in oral microbiome that fosters periodontitis.
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.
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. 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 his leadership in field of esthetic dentistry by both the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
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.
This annual tradition holds symbolic significance as the incoming class declares their commitment to the responsibilities and obligations of the dental profession.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Eva Anadioti talks with Penn Current on the specialty of prosthodontics and the new program that is welcoming its first class of residents this month.
