Penn Dental Medicine Journal

Read about the School’s collaboration on the new ADA Living Guidelines Program; the research of Dr. Flavia Teles; our Advanced Graduate Degree Programs and more.

We talk to Dean Mark Wolff on his reappointment; highlight a new research core; learn about the latest curriculum changes, and more.

Read about how the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health is advancing policy globally, how scholarships are supporting students, how Dr. Geelsu Hwang is advancing innovations in dental care, and more.

Featured in this issue is how restorative microscopy in advancing precision dentistry; a profile of Dr. Kyle Vining, who is balancing dentistry and engineering; and highlights on the DMD admissions landscape.

Featured in this issue is a look at how alumni, students, and faculty are using social media to educate, connect, and inspire; along with features on the launch of the Cochrane Oral Health Collaborating Center at Penn Dental Medicine; and how Dr. Esra Sahingur, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Student Research, is helping to advance research, education, and patient care.

Featured in this issue is a look at the School’s ongoing leadership in digital dentistry, a clinical trial underway for a chewing gum that may reduce COVID transmission, and how the Center for Clinical and Translational Research has been helping to build and support clinical research at the School.

In this issue, the cover story highlights the new Advanced Education in General Dentistry program, while the other features include a faculty profile on Dr. Alonso Carrasco-Labra and alumni from our master of public health program.

In this issue read about the Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry, advancing dental technologies at the engineering/dental interface; meet the new executive director of the new Center for Integrative Global Oral Health; and read how recent graduate Dr. Kang Ko advanced through dental school to join the School’s faculty as a researcher and clinician in the Dept. of Periodontics.

This issue highlights the new Care Center for Persons with Disabilities as well as two major gifts — one to help establish the Center of Integrative Global Oral Health and another unrestricted estate gift to advance priorities throughout the school. Also learn about the research of Dr. Yu Zhang, a internationally recognized leader in the area of dental ceramics. PDF

In this issue, we recap how the School has maintained academic progress, patient care, and research during the pandemic. We also highlight how changes to the clinical education program are enhancing the student and patient experiences and share a new clinical research study getting underway looking at HIV and oral health connection. PDF

Featured in this issue, we highlight: the School’s two new centers that are incorporating digital dentistry into education and patient care; the care center at Puentes de Salud that is adding to the School’s presence in the community; and Dr. Esra Sahingur, who joined the faculty this academic year in the new role of Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Student Research. PDF

Feature stories include a close look at Penn Dental Medicine’s new community outreach program serving survivors of torture and other trauma; a profile on the School’s new Chairman of Periodontics and his plans to carry on the department’s legacy of excellence; and a spotlight on the rewarding experience of military dentistry for students and alumni. PDF

Feature stories in this issue include a profile on the School’s new Associate Dean for Translational Research and her clinical research in collaboration with Penn’s Roberts Proton Therapy Center; a look at how the AADR Travel Award program is enhancing students’ research experiences; and the National Health Service Corps programs. PDF

Feature stories include a Q&A with the new Dean of Penn Dental Medicine, Dr. Mark Wolff; a photo feature on the new Schattner Pavilion; and how students spent their summer break gaining experience across disciplines. PDF

Feature stories include a look at the renovated Main Clinic, now the Robert I. Schattner Clinic; a story on a grant award that is increasing instruction on treating the youngest of patients; and faculty and alumni mentoring. PDF

Feature stories include a Q&A with Dean Denis Kinane along a review of key initiatives during his tenure as Dean as well as a story on the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with a spotlight on two recent additions to the faculty and their work in dental rehabilitation for head and neck cancer patients. PDF

Feature stories spotlight the new prosthodontics residency program, faculty and programs strengthening interprofessional education and research, and how students are contributing to the curriculum through the selectives program. PDF

Feature stories spotlight the transformation of the School’s iconic Evans Building through the $34 million renovation of spaces throughout the historic structure; a new addition to the School’s research faculty, who is studying bone; and recent academic initiatives supporting students and advancing academic programs. PDF

Feature stories spotlight the 100th Anniversary of Penn Dental Medicine’s Department of Orthodontics; the 30th Anniversary of the School’s Program for Advanced Standing Students (PASS); and the recent appointment of a new Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, Dr. Najeed Saleh (D’94). PDF

Feature stories spotlight the $10 million gift of alumnus Robert I. Schattner, D’48, that will transform the Main Clinic and add a new pavilion; a program inspiring the city’s youth to consider the field of dental medicine; and the Fulbright Scholarship of Dr. Sunday Akintoye, Associate Professor, Dept. of Oral Medicine. PDF

Feature stories spotlight plans to transform the 100-year-old Evans Building starting in 2015 through the Evans Building Centennial Renaissance project; tech initiatives introducing new platforms for teaching and learning; and a Q&A with Dean Denis Kinane on the School’s strategic goals. Also in this issue is a listing of our fiscal year 2014 donors – many thanks PDF

Feature stories spotlight plans to transform the 100-year-old Evans Building starting in 2015 through the Evans Building Centennial Renaissance project; tech initiatives introducing new platforms for teaching and learning; and a Q&A with Dean Denis Kinane on the School’s strategic goals. Also in this issue is a listing of our fiscal year 2014 donors – many thanks PDF

Feature stories spotlight the research of recent recruit Dr. Michel Koo, who is employing unique approaches to target biofilms and tooth decay; the School’s honor degree program; and new state-of-the-art virtual reality simulation for preclinical instruction that uses haptic technology. PDF

Feature stories spotlight the research of recent recruit Dr. Henry Daniell, who has developed a novel system for producing and delivering pharmaceuticals through plants; the 10th anniversary of the PennSmiles bus; and a faculty profile on Dr. Yota Stathopoulou. Also included is a special section with highlights from recent research conferences held at Penn Dental Medicine. PDF

Feature stories spotlight the new Syngcuk Kim Endodontic Clinic and students pursuing varied dual degrees. Also look for a reap of the success of the Making History Campaign PDF

Feature stories focus on new faculty recruits in microbiology, oral & maxillofacial surgery, and pediatric dentistry; proflies of alumni who have pursued an academic career; and a facilities/master plan update. Also look for the Honor Roll of donors of fiscal year 2012. PDF

Feature stories focus on Penn Dental Medicine’s local and global engagement, including the opening of a new clinic within the Sayre Health Center in West Philadelphia, growing participation in the University’s Botswana-UPenn Partnership, and the appointment of a new Chief of the Division of Community Health. Also look for an alumni profile featuring three alumnae working in one public health clinic in Rhode Island and news on the progress in raising funds for a new endodontic clinic as it nears the $2 million goal. PDF

Feature stories include highlighting recruitment and retention efforts; the story of four PASS students’ journey from Iraq to Penn Dental Medicine; and ongoing research on a possible link between periodontitis and preterm birth. Also look for profiles on two alumni volunteering their time in Penn Dental Medicine classrooms and the Honor Roll of donors to the School for fiscal year 2011. PDF

Feature stories include “LIFE Center: Filling the Needs of Geriatric Patients in the Community, Building Educational Experiences” on a new partnership with the School of Nursing. Also included are stories on the School’s dual-degree programs, the research of Drs. Kathleen Boesze-Battaglia and Claire Mitchell, and the development of a 10-year master plan for facilities improvements. Also look for news on the opening of the William W.M. Cheung Advanced Dental Care Clinic. PDF

Feature stories include “Dental Auxiliary Utilization,” about a new addition to the curriculum, enabling Penn Dental Medicine students to gain clinical experience during their first and second years at the School. Also included are stories about Dr. Dana Graves, Professor of Periodontics and Associate Dean for Translational Research; a Facilities Update introducing readers to the new physical spaces and technologies being implemented at the School; and an expanded Class Notes section, showcasing the lives of Penn Dental Medicine alumni, as a result of your feedback from the Alumni Survey. PDF

Feature stories include “Engaging Globally,” about Penn Dental Medicine signing seven exchange agreements with universities in China, Taiwan, and Korea. Also included are stories about the $17.3 million Schoenleber gift endowment to the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: A Stimulus for Research,” about federally-funded research initiatives at the School. In addition, we want to hear from you. Please share your thoughts in our Alumni Survey. PDF

Feature stories include “Q&A: A Conversation With Dean Denis F. Kinane,” getting to know the Dean of Penn Dental Medicine and “Serving the Underserved: Externships Take Students Far Afield for Learning, Service Opportunities.” Also included are stories about a new Community Oral Health Sealant Pilot Program, faculty and student awards, and new standing faculty appointments. (PDF, 6.02 MB) PDF

Feature stories include “Bringing Da Vinci to Dentistry,” about the School’s new and state-of-the-art CAD/CAM Ceramic Center; “Oral Health, Cancer, and the Quality of Life,” about the Department of Oral Medicine’s partnership with the University’s Abramson Cancer Center; and the introduction of Dr. Denis F. Kinane, the next Dean of Penn Dental Medicine. (PDF, 1.16 MB) PDF

Feature stories include “In a New Light: State-of-the-Art Imaging Technology Advancing Research Across Disciplines,” about high-tech equipment in the School’s Imaging Core Facility; an interview with Dr. William Cheung, the new Chairman of the School’s Board of Overseers; and “Bridging the Gaps: Linking Health-Related Service with Interdisciplinary Training,” about Penn Dental Medicine students reaching out to Philadelphia neighborhoods in need of care. (PDF, 1.58 MB) PDF

Feature stories include “Reaffirming a Legacy of Leadership,” about the School’s new D. Walter Cohen and Morton Amsterdam Periodontal Clinic; “In the Halls of Academe,” about the role of alumni who are making an impact through academic dentistry and encouraging students to consider teaching; and highlights Penn Dental Medicine’s part of the University’s Making History Campaign. (PDF, 7.78 MB) PDF

Feature stories include “From Cradle to Cutting Edge,” about the leadership of Penn Dental Medicine’s Endodontic Department; “Rising Stars,” profiling accomplished young researchers Dr. Claude Krummenacher and Dr. Fernando Segade; and highlights the construction of the School’s D. Walter Cohen and Morton Amsterdam Periodontal Clinic. (PDF, 5.11 MB) PDF

Feature stories include “The Art and Science of Restorative Dentistry,” about Dr. Markus Blatz, Chair of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, “Making Connections,” highlighting the collaborative and advanced research of Dr. Bruce Shenker, Pathology Chair and Associate Dean for Research, and “Serving the Underserved,” recognizing Penn Dental Medicine alumni who continue to make a difference in the community. (PDF, 5.43 MB) PDF

Feature stories include “Community Ties,” about Penn Dental Medicine’s community service learning program and “Writing the Next Chapter,” chronicling the history of the School’s storied Main Clinic. This issue also introduces new Preventive and Restorative Sciences Chair, Dr. Markus B. Blatz, and welcomes the Class of 2010. (PDF, 2.44 MB) PDF

Feature stories include “Respecting the Past, Reflecting the Future,” about Penn Dental Medicine’s new, state-of-the-art Brainerd F. Swain Orthodontic Clinic; “An Extraordinary Symbiosis,” highlighting the herpes and smallpox research of Drs. Gary Cohen and Roselyn Eisenberg; and “Moving Ahead, Looking Back,” introducing new Periodontics Chair Dr. Joseph Fiorellini, and celebrating the Department’s 50th anniversary year. (PDF, 1.98 MB) PDF

Feature stories include “Opening Eyes, Opening Minds,” on an Office of Minority Affairs outreach program that introduces dental medicine as a career option to inner-city youth; “The Knight in the Laboratory,” focusing on the bone regeneration research of Dr. Sunday Akintoye; and “A Sherlock Holmes of Dental Medicine,” highlighting the research of Dr. Faizan Alawi on oral cancer. (PDF, 5.18 MB) PDF

Feature stories include “The Right Fit,” on developing a safe and effective TMJ joint replacement system; “Unraveling the Science of Tooth Enamel,” highlighting the research of Dr. Carolyn Gibson, Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology; and “New Directions,” on the Board of Overseers at Penn Dental Medicine. (PDF, 2.69 MB) PDF

Feature stories include “Riding the Wave of the Future,” on the addition of the Dentrix Practice Management System in the School’s Myers Clinic; “Muscle Building,” highlighting the research of Dr. Elisabeth Barton, Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Cell Biology; and “Exploring the Link: Periodontitis and Preterm Birth.” (PDF, 1.36 MB) PDF