Media Coverage Archives - Penn Dental Medicine

Penn Dental Medicine and Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry Sign MOU to Advance Global Dental Education

September 26, 2024

Philadelphia, PA – Penn Dental Medicine and Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry have formalized a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing global collaboration in dental education, research, and clinical training. This partnership will strengthen the academic and clinical expertise of both institutions through faculty exchange programs, joint research initiatives, […]

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.

In the News: Oral Medicine Case Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer “Medical Mystery”

June 12, 2017

Drs. Stoopler and Sollecito, of the Dept. of Oral Medicine, share the case of a man who experienced severe pain when taking the first bite of a meal.

In the News: Consumer Reports Talks with Dr. Elliot Hersh on Pain Medications

January 25, 2017

Taking a look at drugs to manage dental pain, Consumer Reports talks with Dr. Elliot Hersh on the effectiveness of over-the-counter options vs. prescription opioids.

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.

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.

In the News: Fox 29 Talks with Drs. Sollecito and Stoopler on Oral, Systemic Health Connection

June 30, 2016

Drs. Tom Sollecito and Eric Stoopler of the School’s Dept. of Oral Medicine explain how one’s mouth can hold lifesaving clues to other conditions.

In the News: Philly Inquirer Talks with Dr. Elliot Hersh on Opioid Prescribing

May 27, 2016

Dr. Elliot Hersh, Professor of Pharmacology, discusses the issue of opioids and how dental students are instructed on the dangers of overprescribing pain killers.

Gender Bias and the Leaking Biomedical Pipeline

April 18, 2016

An April 8 symposium co-chaired by Dr. Anh Le, Chair of Oral Surgery, and produced with Penn Medicine, examined gender bias in scientific publishing.

Students Provide Free Care at Give Kids a Smile Day

March 24, 2016

Free care was provided by residents and students within the School’s pediatric clinic. Penn Dental was one of 21 sites taking part in this annual day of service. See CBS3’s report on the day.

In the News: Consumer Reports Talks of Dr. Thomas Sollecito on Dental Antibiotics

March 1, 2016

Dr. Sollecito, Chair of Oral Medicine, comments on the ADA’s updated guidelines for the use of antibiotics before dental procedures.

In the News: Oral Medicine Case Featured in Philly Inquirer’s Medical Mystery Column

February 8, 2016

A patient of Drs. Eric Stoopler and Tom Sollecito, the case involved persistent mouth sores that eventually led to the diagnosis of an underlying cancer.

In the News: Penn Gazette Spotlights $10 Million Gift from Alumnus Robert I. Schattner, DDS

January 14, 2016

The gift is the largest from a living alumnus in the School’s history and will fund a dramatic new meeting/reception space and the renovation of the School’s Main Clinic.

In the News: London’s The Guardian Spotlights the Thomas Evans Collection

October 30, 2015

The Guardian puts an international spotlight on the legacy of Thomas Evans as the dentist to European royalty and his collection of art recently brought back to life.

In the News: Evans Collection Exhibition Spotlighted on 6ABC Loves the Arts

August 5, 2015

Dean Kinane and University Curator Lynn Marsden-Atlass discuss the Evans Collection exhibition with 6ABC; the exhibit runs through Nov. 8 at the Arthur Ross Gallery.

In the News: Philadelphia Inqurirer Features Story on Return of Historic Evans Carriage to PDM

June 1, 2015

Dean Kinane discusses the history of Thomas Evans, his ties to Penn Dental, and the carriage Evans used to spirit Napoleon III’s wife to safety that’s returned to the School.

In the News: Napoleon III’s Dentist, Penn Dental Medicine’s Earliest Benefactor

February 27, 2015

WHYY’s The Pulse talks with Dean Denis Kinane on Dr. Thomas Evans, the dentist to 19th century royalty whose fortune made possible the School’s Evans Building.

In the News:Lettuce Pills May Help Haemophilia

January 26, 2015

The work of Dr. Henry Daniell’s lab is featured in Scientific American, discussing pills made from bioengineered lettuce that could help prevent one of the most serious complications of haemophilia treatment.

In the News: Immunology Oral Solutions

November 28, 2014

Dr. Henry Daniell is featured in Nature regarding his work on pills made from bioengineered lettuce that could help to prevent one of the most serious complications of haemophilia treatment.

In the News: Dr. Geroge Hajishengallis Discusses his Research into Periodontal Disease

November 24, 2014

The podcast, People Behind the Science, talked with Dr. Hajishengallis on his research and career path as a scientist.