Clinical Trial Regrows Dental Tissue with Stem Cells from Baby Teeth

Clinical Trial Regrows Dental Tissue with Stem Cells from Baby Teeth

September 11, 2018

A successful Phase 1 clinical trial in China, co-led by Penn Dental’s Dr. Songtao Shi, paves the way for more widespread investigation into the utility of dental stem cells.
PA Senators Visit Dental’s High-Tech Greenhouse

PA Senators Visit Dental’s High-Tech Greenhouse

Philadelphia – Penn Dental Medicine welcomed Pennsylvania State Senators to its high-tech research greenhouse as part of a recent visit by the PA Senate Appropriations Committee members to Pennovation Works, Penn’s hub for innovation, designed to bridge the intellectual and entrepreneurial initiatives for advancing knowledge and generating economic development. The research greenhouse of Dr. Henry […]
Penn Dental Medicine Adds Training in Use of Intranasal Naloxone to Opioids Education

Penn Dental Medicine Adds Training in Use of Intranasal Naloxone to Opioids Education

August 30, 2018

Philadelphia — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that on average 115 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. Yet, when an overdose emergency does occur, prompt action can save lives. That was the message to Penn Dental Medicine students at the first of a series of lectures on the only FDA-approved […]
Penn Dental Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Class of 2022

Penn Dental Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony Welcomes Class of 2022

August 15, 2018

Philadelphia — Penn Dental Medicine welcomed the Class of 2022 DMD students to the study of dental medicine at its annual White Coat Ceremony, held August 13 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 […]
IADR/IAP Establishes Research Award Honoring Legacy of Ricardo Teles

IADR/IAP Establishes Research Award Honoring Legacy of Ricardo Teles

August 3, 2018

The recently established award recognizes the many contributions Dr. Ricardo Teles made to the field of clinical periodontal research.
Mentoring Program Introduces High School Students to Dentistry, Higher Ed

Mentoring Program Introduces High School Students to Dentistry, Higher Ed

August 1, 2018

Penn Dental Medicine has been hosting area high school students as part of Penn’s Provost Summer Mentorship Program.

Dental Plaque Is No Match for Catalytic Nanoparticles

Dental Plaque Is No Match for Catalytic Nanoparticles

July 31, 2018

Twice-daily rinses of FDA-approved nanoparticles broke apart oral biofilms and prevented tooth decay in a study from the lab of Dr. Michel Koo, published this week in Nature Communications.
IADR Recognizes Dr. Michel Koo with Dental Caries Research Award

IADR Recognizes Dr. Michel Koo with Dental Caries Research Award

July 26, 2018

Dr. Koo received the 2018 William H. Bowen Research in Dental Caries Award at the opening ceremonies of the IADR General Session being held in London.
A Summer of Change at Penn Dental

A Summer of Change at Penn Dental

July 18, 2018

This summer has brought new facilities with the opening of the Schattner Pavilion and new leadership with the arrival of Dean Mark Wolff to Penn Dental Medicine.

Dr. Thomas P. Sollecito One Health Fellowship to Support Study across Disciplines

Dr. Thomas P. Sollecito One Health Fellowship to Support Study across Disciplines

July 13, 2018

The fellowship will support programming within the Dept. of Oral Medicine for veterinary dentists or oral medicine fellows with an interest in veterinary oral medicine.

In the News: Ice Cream and Tooth Sensitivity

In the News: Ice Cream and Tooth Sensitivity

July 12, 2018

Penn’s One Health blog talks to Penn Dental’s Dr. Yota Stathopoulou on what tooth sensitivity to ice cream and other cold summertime treats could signal.

Dr. Mark Wolff Joins Penn Dental Medicine as Dean

Dr. Mark Wolff Joins Penn Dental Medicine as Dean

July 5, 2018

On July 2, the Penn Dental Medicine community welcomed Dr. Mark Wolff as he began his leadership post as the school’s Morton Amsterdam Dean. Dr. Wolff becomes the 12th dean since the School’s founding.
A Message from Interim Dean Graves

A Message from Interim Dean Graves

June 22, 2018

Dr. Dana Graves has been serving as Interim Dean of Penn Dental Medicine since January. As his time in this role concludes June 30, he shares a message with the Penn Dental Medicine community.
Dr. Eric Stoopler Promoted to Professor of Oral Medicine

Dr. Eric Stoopler Promoted to Professor of Oral Medicine

June 20, 2018

Dr. Stoopler has been a member of the School’s Oral Medicine faculty since 2002 and presently also serves as Director of the School’s Oral Medicine Residency Program.
Dental School’s Joan Gluch Promotes Academics and Community Engagement

Dental School’s Joan Gluch Promotes Academics and Community Engagement

June 18, 2018

Penn’s Netter Center has recognized Dr. Joan Gluch with the 2018 Faculty-Community Partnership Award along with one of her community partners, Philadelphia FIGHT.

Dental Researchers Identify Protein Key to Blood Vessel Growth and Wound Healing

Dental Researchers Identify Protein Key to Blood Vessel Growth and Wound Healing

A study from Drs. Jeon and Graves found cells that form the outer layer of skin and mucosa stimulate blood-vessel formation through the protein, Foxo1.
Penn Dental Medicine Hosts Workshop for Prospective Students

Penn Dental Medicine Hosts Workshop for Prospective Students

June 11, 2018

Thirty-four undergraduate students from more than 20 colleges and universities came to learn about Penn Dental Medicine and opportunities within the dental field.
Evans Collection 16th-Century Books on Exhibit in Dental Library

Evans Collection 16th-Century Books on Exhibit in Dental Library

May 24, 2018

The latest exhibit from the Evans Collections runs through July 27, 2018 in the main reading room of the School’s library, located on the second floor of the Evans Building.
Dr. Eva Anadioti among 40 Under 40 Honorees

Dr. Eva Anadioti among 40 Under 40 Honorees

May 22, 2018

Dr. Eva Anadioti has been recognized by two independent organizations — the Greek America Foundation and the Philadelphia Business Journal – as one of their 2018 40 Under 40 honorees.

Samaneh Mojarrad Receives 2018 JCO Student of the Year Award

Samaneh Mojarrad Receives 2018 JCO Student of the Year Award

May 21, 2018

Orthodontics resident and MSOB candidate Dr. Mojarrad was chosen over 21 other students from schools around the United States in a two-stage competition.