Journal Paper Earns Top Award from American Heart Association

September 28, 2015

Dr. Henry Daniell received the award for the top basic science paper in Hypertension in 2014 that identified a drug that can be used to treat pulmonary hypertension.

Penn Dental Expanding Global Engagement in China

September 15, 2015

Among the first recipients of a Penn China Research & Engagement Fund award, the School held a research summit Sept.12., among the events marking Penn Wharton China Center’s first 100 days.

Expanding Engagement in China

September 1, 2015

Philadelphia — Penn Dental Medicine is continuing to expand its engagement in China, presenting the Orofacial Stem Cell Research Summit at the Penn Wharton China Center (PWCC) on September 12 and being one of the first recipients of the Penn China Research and Engagement Fund (CREF) awards. The Summit and the inaugural CREF awards, announced […]

Penn Dental Medicine Welcomes Class of 2019 with White Coat Ceremony

August 18, 2015

This annual tradition holds symbolic significance as students declare their commitment to assume the responsibilities and obligations of the dental profession.

Penn Dental Study Details ‘Rotten Egg’ Gas’ Role in Autoimmune Disease

August 12, 2015

The finding from the lab of Dr. Songtao Shi unveils new possible points for therapeutic intervention, with implications for autoimmune diseases as well as cancer and hypertension.

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.

Penn Dental Medicine Awarded $750K for Haptic Technology Center

July 22, 2015

The grant from The Benjamin & Mary Siddons Measey Foundation will support a state-of-the-art advanced dental simulation lab that uses haptic technology.

High School Students Explore Dentistry through Summer Program

July 21, 2015

Penn Dental Medicine hosted 12 high school students this month as part of the Provost Summer Mentorship Program — a four-week, college-career immersion program.

The Collection of Thomas W. Evans at Penn’s Arthur Ross Gallery

July 1, 2015

Running July 18 – Nov. 8, the exhibit celebrates the centennial of the Thomas W. Evans Building and Evans himself, the School’s earliest benefactor who made the building possible.

Penn Dental Family Practice Opens Office at 3737 Market Street

June 30, 2015

The new space, which opened June 29, is on the 10th floor of Penn Medicine University City and offers comprehensive dental care services.

Denis Kinane Reappointed Dean of the School of Dental Medicine

June 17, 2015

Denis Kinane has been appointed to a second term as dean of Penn Dental Medicine. His term of service will run through June 30, 2021.

Recurrent Oral Ulcers: A JAMA Clinical Challenge

June 16, 2015

Drs. Eric Stoopler and Thomas Sollecito of the Department of Oral Medicine present a case study on recurrent oral ulcers in a recent issue of Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Dr. Chun-Hsi Chung Installed as American Board of Orthodontics (ABO) Officer

June 9, 2015

The ABO is the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the ADA and sponsored by the AAO. Dr. Chung will serve as secretary-treasurer for one year.

Esthetics Symposium June 11-13 Marks Department of Periodontics 60th Anniversary

June 2, 2015

The program will include the Morton Amsterdam Celebration of Life and cover a range topics in osteology, esthetics, implants, periodontics, and prosthodontics.

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.

Student Profile: Recent DMD Grad Kang Ko Has Promising Future in Academic Dentistry

May 26, 2015

Long before he came to Penn Dental, recent DMD grad Kang Ko fell in love with teaching and research. He is continuing his studies in the periodontics and DScD programs.

Student Research Day 2015

May 18, 2015

Penn Dental Medicine turned the spotlight on student research with its annual Student Research Day, May 14. Students shared their research activities through an afternoon of poster presentations; a total of 93 posters were presented.

Penn Dental Medicine Faculty Recognized by Students with Annual Teaching Awards

May 15, 2015

Penn Dental Medicine faculty members were honored for excellence in teaching by the Class of 2015 at the School’s Senior Farewell, held May 12.

Students Publish Children’s Book

May 14, 2015

“Brushtime,Bedtime,” a board book written, illustrated, and published by a group of Penn Dental Medicine students, is teaching young children and inspiring their parents to build healthy oral care and bedtime routines.

Storied Carriage Returns to Penn Dental Medicine

April 30, 2015

The carriage used by the School’s earliest benefactor, Thomas Evans, to spirit Napoleon III’s wife out of Paris to safety during the Franco-Prussian War is returning to Penn Dental; join the celebration May 11,1-2 pm.