Penn Dental Medicine Clinics to Offer Free Exams at Patient Admissions Fair on March 11

March 1, 2016

This event, which will provide free screenings and exams, is open to anyone interested in becoming a patient in the School’s teaching clinics. Call 215-898-8965 for an appointment.

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

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

Penn Dental Researcher Contributes Engineering Expertise to Solving Dental Maladies

February 25, 2016

His training as an engineer is allowing Geelsu Hwang, a research associate in the lab of Dr. Michel Koo, to bring a unique perspective to the investigation of dental biofilm.

Looking at the Latest in Oral Radiology

February 8, 2016

In a new text, Dr. Mel Mupparapu, Professor of Oral Medicine, compiled expertise from Penn and around the world to present a comprehensive picture of the state of the field of oral radiology.

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

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.

Dr. Michel Koo Named to 2016 Penn Fellows Cohort

February 1, 2016

Dr. Koo, Professor, Department of Orthodontics and Divisions of Pediatric Dentistry & Community Oral Health, is one of eight outstanding mid-career faculty members within Penn selected for this honor this year.

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.

Dr. Jonathan Korostoff Promoted to Professor of Periodontics

January 11, 2016

Dr. Korostoff has been a member of the School’s periodontics faculty since 2000 and a member of the Penn Dental Medicine community for over 30 years.

Bedtime and Brushing a Perfect Pair

December 18, 2015

Students help to ensure that good literacy and oral hygiene habits start early through the Books, Brushing, and Bedtime program, developed in the School’s Division of Pediatrics. Even publishing a children’s oral health book.

Dr. Markus Blatz Named President of IAAD

December 10, 2015

Advancing Penn Dental Medicine’s international leadership in dental aesthetics and adhesives, Dr. Markus Blatz has been named president of the International Academy of Adhesive Dentistry.

Penn Dental-CHOP Team Shows HIV/AIDS Drugs Interfere with Brain’s ‘Insulation’

November 30, 2015

Kelly L. Jordan-Sciutto, professor and chair of the Department of Pathology, co-led this study that may show what causes the cognitive problems HIV patients often experience.

Penn Dental Medicine Celebrates its Dual-Degree Candidates

November 20, 2015

Penn Dental Medicine offers 8 dual-degree programs with Penn’s other schools; there are presently 20 DMD students pursuing dual degrees.

Penn Dental Student Wins Research Award

November 18, 2015

Third-year student Kazuma Kitagaito has been recognized for his clinical research with an award presented at the 21st Hinman Student Research Symposium, recently held in Memphis, Tenn.

Penn Dental Marks Official Launch of $34M Renovation with Ground Breaking

November 9, 2015

This project will transform the Evans Building throughout, while maintaining the architectural character of this historic structure; it is scheduled for completion by early 2017.

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.

Penn Dental Study Shows How Stem Cell Therapy Protects Bone in Lupus

October 23, 2015

The study from the lab of Dr. Songtao Shi has implications for therapeutic strategies for lupus and other diseases for which stem cell transplants have shown promise.

Faculty Member Named Fulbright Scholar to Nigeria

October 21, 2015

As a Fulbright Scholar to Nigeria, Dr. Sunday Akintoye, Associate Professor, Dept. of Oral Medicine, will return to his native country to conduct research and teach where he began his dental training.

Penn Dental Medicine Study Blocks Inflammatory Bone Loss in Gum Disease

September 30, 2015

The study led by Dr. George Hajishengallis shows a protein can inhibit bone loss associated with periodontitis and could have implications for other diseases involving bone loss.

Penn Dental Medicine Study Produces Low-cost Drug in Lettuce

The study from the lab of Dr. Henry Daniell shows the viability of his plant-based system for producing drugs in plants at a large scale and at a low cost for human clinical trials.

Penn Dental Medicine Receives $10 Million Gift from Alumnus Robert I. Schattner, DDS

September 29, 2015

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.