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Program & Faculty Features

Featured stories from the Penn Dental Medicine Journal, highlighting School programs, faculty, and students.

Student Perspective: Tapping into the Alumni Network

Madison Richards (D’22) on Penn Dental Women’s Network

Applying Physics Expertise to Making Brighter Smiles

With a background in physics and material science, Dr. Yu Zhang advancing the field of dental ceramics.
Spring 2021

Leading the Charge for Global Change

New Center for Integrative Global Oral Health will launch a bold agenda for addressing oral disease around the world.
Spring 2021

Accessible Care for All

New Care Center for Persons with Disabilities designed to serve diverse patient base.
Spring 2021

Historic Gift a Lasting Legacy

School to receive $20M estate gift honoring class of 1917-graduate Dr. Arthur E. Corby.
Spring 2021

Research Spotlight

Highlights of faculty research in 2020.
Spring 2021

Alumni Profile

Alyssa Greenberger (D’02)

Student Profile

Excelling in Preventive Dentistry
Spring 2021

Faculty Perspective

Preparing Students to Deliver Care to Person with Disabilities
Contributed by: Dr. Miriam Robbins
Spring 2021

Taking on HIV and Oral Health

Embarking on a new study of people living with HIV, Dr. Temitope Omolehinwa hopes to build data on an understudied issue.
Fall 2020

An Evolution in Clinical Education

Strengthening the School’s clinical experience is elevating education and care.
Fall 2020

Student Perspective

Adapting to a New Normal
Contributed by the Executive Student Council
Fall 2020

Research Spotlight

Research Day 2020 Awards
Fall 2020

Faculty Perspective

Managing Clinical Care in COVID-19
Contributed By: Dr. Najeed Saleh, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs
Fall 2020

Student Profile: Grace Huang, D'21

Excelling at Research, Sharing her Talents
Fall 2020

Navigating a New Normal

Meeting academic goals and patient care needs during COVID-19.
Fall 2020

New AEGD Program to Focus on Serving the Vulnerable

Plans to launch a postdoctoral training program in general dentistry designed to educate dental residents in primary dental care for vulnerable and underserved patients.
Fall 2020

Embracing Digital Dentistry

Two new state-of-the-art centers integrating digital capabilities, delivering cutting-edge training and patient care.
Spring 2020

A Shared Vision of Community Health

With a new dental facility within Puentes de Salud, Penn Dental Medicine is bringing much-needed care to the community.
Spring 2020

Dr. Esra Sahingur

Serving in the new role of Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Student Research
Spring 2020

Alumni Profile: Bernard J. Costello (D'94, M'97, GD'00, RES'00)

Leading the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Spring 2020

Research Spotlight

2019 High Impact Publications, New Grant Awards, Patent Awards, Highly Funded Researchers
Spring 2020

Faculty Perspective

Applying Our Basic Science Knowledge to Clinical Care
Contributed by: Dr. Jonathan Korostoff, Dept. of Periodontics
Spring 2020

Student Profile: Minh Nguyen (D'22)

Perfect Harmony
Spring 2020

Student Profile: Sara Daniel, D'20

A Champion for Patients with Special Needs
Fall 2019

Alumni Profile: Dr. Brigitte White, D’07

Using Social Media to Inform and Connect
Fall 2019

Student Perspective

Views on the Educational Experience
Contributed by: Dr. Catherine Lee (D’18, GD’20)
Fall 2019

Research Spotlight

Faculty, Student Research Showcased at IADR General Session
Fall 2019

Faculty Perspective

Views on Dental Topics and Trends
Contributed by: Dr. Yu Cheng Chang and Dr. Joseph Fiorellini, Dept. of Periodontics
Fall 2019

The Satisfaction of Service

Students and Alumni Experience the Opportunities and Rewards of Military Dentistry
Fall 2019

Welcoming Dr. Rodrigo Neiva

New Chairman Eagerly Building on the Department of Periodontics’ Legacy of Excellence
Fall 2019

Restoring Smiles, Building Hope

New Community Outreach Serving Refugees who Survived Torture, Other Trauma
Fall 2019

Student Profile: Christopher Lai (D'19)

Christopher Lai Honoring Past, Shaping the Future
Spring 2019

Supporting Cancer Care, Expanding Clinical Research

Recent Recruit Dr. Patricia Corby is Taking her Research to Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiation, While Looking to Advance Clinical Research School-wide
Spring 2019

Faculty Perspective

Intentional Replantation
Contributed by: Drs. Sumin Lee, Nhan James Ngo, and Bekir Karabucak, Dept. of Endodontics
Spring 2019

Paying It Forward

Dental Students and Underserved Patients Alike Reap Rewards from the NHSC’s Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness Programs
Spring 2019

Research Spotlight

2018 High Impact Publications, New Grant Awards, Patent Awards, Highly Funded Research
Spring 2019

AADR Travel Award Program

Cultivating the Next Generation of Dental Researchers
Spring 2019

Alumni Profile: Dr. James Morrison (D'03)

A Life in Balance
Spring 2019

A Summer of Self Discovery

Experience Across Disciplines is all in a Summer’s Work
Fall 2018

Research Spotlight

Targeting a Viral Vulnerability to Treat Diseases
Fall 2018

Schattner Pavilion

New Space Enhancing Connections between the School’s Three Buildings
Fall 2018

Faculty Perspective

Emphasizing the Medicine in Dental Medicine
By: Dr. Eric Stoopler, Professor of Oral Medicine
Fall 2018

Student Profile

Innovating for the Future of Health Care
Fall 2018

Power of Penn Dental Medicine

Campaign Spotlight
Fall 2018

Welcoming Dean Mark Wolff

A Conversation with the New Dean of Penn Dental Medicine
Fall 2018

Student Profile: Roopali Kulkarni (D’19)

Focused on Making a Difference in Lives of Others
Spring 2018

Research Spotlight

Grant, Publications, & Patents Highlights
Spring 2018

Faculty Q&A

Michael Bergler, Director, CAD/CAM Ceramic Center
Spring 2018

Historic Space Now State of the Art

Former Main Clinic Transformed to the Robert I Schattner Clinic
Spring 2018

Connecting, Advising

Faculty and Alumni Mentors Support Student Wellness, Academic Goals
Spring 2018

The First Five Years

An Innovative Grant Program Promotes a Holistic Approach to Treating Very Young Patients
Spring 2018

Faculty Perspective

Chairside CAD/CAM Technology at Penn Dental Medicine
By: Dr. Julian Conejo, Clinical CAD/CAM Director
Spring 2018

Alumni Profile: Alan Atlas (D’86)

Inspired to Deliver and Teach Exceptional Dentistry
Spring 2018

Research Review

Highlights from Penn Dental Medicine 2017 Research Conferences
Fall 2017

Alumni Profile: Scott DeRossi (D’95, GD’97)

A New Dean Draws on Lessons Learned at Penn Dental Medicine
Fall 2017

Faculty Perspective

Cone Beam Computed Tomography: A Paradigm Shift in Dental Imaging
By: Dr. Mel Mupparapu, D’96, Department of Oral Medicine
Fall 2017

Fostering Interdisciplinary, Patient-Centered Care

Dept. of Oral Surgery Making Patients Whole Again
Fall 2017

Looking Back, Moving Forward

Q&A with Dean Kinane as We Look Back on his Tenure
Fall 2017

Faculty Q&A

Dr. Joan Gluch, Division Chief, Community Oral Health
Fall 2017

Student Profile: Wael Isleem (D’18)

A Life-Changing Journey
Fall 2017

Research Day 2017 Highlights

Research Day
Fall 2017

Legacy of Dr. Robert Schattner Continues to Move School Forward

Plans Set for Main Clinic Renovation, Schattner Pavilion Addition
Spring 2017

Alumni Profile: Kendra Schaefer, D’95

Making Her Mark in Prosthodontics
Spring 2017

Student Profile: MPH Students

Collaborating to Discover How to Reduce Oral Health Disparities
Spring 2017

Personal Choice

Through the Selectives Program, Students Choose & Propose Topics of Study
Spring 2017

Research Spotlight

Top 2015 High Impact Publications & Grants
Spring 2017

Research Spotlight

Top 2016 Publications & Grants
Spring 2017

Faculty Q&A

Dr. Eric Stoopler, Associate Professor of Oral Medicine
Spring 2017

New Pros Program

Prosthodontics Residency Adding to Depth of School’s Specialty Programs
Spring 2017

Faculty Perspective

Silver Diamine Fluoride: An Alternative Treatment for Early Childhood Caries?
By: Dr. Evlambia (Betty) Hajishengallis, Chief, Division of Pediatric Dentistry
Spring 2017

Interprofessional Ties Across Penn

Faculty, Programs Strengthening Interprofessional Education and Research
Spring 2017

Student Profile: Zahra Chinipardaz

2016 Straumann Fellow
Fall 2016

Alumni Profile: Captain Sean Meehan, D’92

A distinctive career of dentistry and military service culminates in a Deanship
Fall 2016

Faculty Q&A

Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Korostoff (D’85, GS’91, GD’92)
Fall 2016

Research Spotlight

Research Day 2016 Spotlights both Faculty, Student Research
Fall 2016

Faculty Perspective

Our Part in Prescription Opioid Abuse
By: Elliot V. Hersh DMD, MS, PhD,
Professor, Dept. of Oral Surgery/Pharmacology
Fall 2016

Academic Initiatives

Penn Dental Medicine Furthers New Aspects In Curriculum, Technology, and Wellness
Fall 2016

Bone Biology

Recent Recruit Dr. Shuying Yang Explores Bone Development, Remodeling, and Therapies
Fall 2016

Evans Building Renaissance

Historic Structure Now State-of-the-Art as Well
Fall 2016

Faculty Perspective

Accelerating Translational Research
By Dr. Anh Le, Chair and Norman Vine Endowed Professor of Oral Rehabilitation
Spring 2016

Penn Orthodontics 1916-2016

Advancing the Study and Practice of Orthodontics for 100 Years
Spring 2016

A Multifaceted Clinical Leader

New Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs Dr. Nejeed Saleh
Spring 2016

PASS at 30

Providing Foreign-Trained Dentists a Path to Practice
Spring 2016

Research Review

Highlights from Penn Dental Medicine 2015 Research Conferences
Fall 2015

Research Spotlight

Looking Beyond Periodontitis
Spring 2015

Transformative Gift

Robert I Schattner, D’48, Contributes $10M to Transform Main Clinic, Add New Pavilion
Spring 2015

Inspiring City’s Youth

Penn Dental Medicine Partners with Oral Health Academy for Philadelphia High School Students
Fall 2015

Faculty Q&A: Kelly Jordan-Sciutto

Professor & Chair of Pathology
Fall 2015

Faculty Perspective

Guiding Contemporary Protocols for Implants
By: Dr. Markus Blatz, Professor
and Chair of Preventive & Restorative Sciences
Fall 2016

Student Profile: Sumin Lee & Nishat Shahabuddin

Advancing the Application of Research
Fall 2015

Ambassador to Africa

Sunday Akintoye to Conduct Research & Teach as Fulbright Scholar to Nigeria
Fall 2015

Students Publish Children’s Book, Inspire Healthy Habits

A book published by a group of students is teaching young children and inspiring parents to build healthy routines.
Spring 2015

Hidden Treasure

Thomas W. Evans Collection of Art Brought to Life
Spring 2015

Orofacial Stem Cells

Baby Tooth Guided Songtao Shi to Stem Cell Insights
Spring 2015

Faculty Q&A: Dr. Peter Quinn

Schoenlber Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Spring 2015

Research Spotlight

2014 Top Articles, Grants
Spring 2015

Alumni Profile: Dr. Nhat-Khai Do (D’03)

Making a Difference in the Vietnamese Community
Spring 2015

Crossing Borders in Service

Alumni Provide Dental Care & Hope in Dominican Republic
Spring 2015

Student Profile: Amanda Cole, D’17

Studying Oral Health Literacy to Strengthen Clinical Care
Spring 2015

Faculty Perspective

Penn Periodontics: A Legacy of Discovery
By: Dr. Joseph Fiorellini, Chair, Department of Periodontics
Spring 2015

Respecting the Past, Reflecting the Future

The Evans Building Centennial Renaissance
Fall 2014

Research Spotlight

Q&A with Dr. Dana Graves, New Vice Dean for Research & Scholarship
Fall 2014

Research Spotlight

IADR DIstinguished Scientist Awards
Fall 2014

Strategic Growth & Development

Q&A with Dean Denis Kinane
Fall 2014

Alumni Profile: Olivia Sheridan, D’90, GD’92

Teaching, Inspiring the Next Generation of Dentists
Fall 2016

Tech Initiatives

Advancing Dental Education through Innovative Technology
Fall 2014

Faculty Perspective: Oral & Systemic Health

By Dr. Thomas Sollecito, Professor & Chair, and Dr. Eric Stoopler, Associate Professor of Oral Medicine
Fall 2014

Pediatric Clinic Expands

New Open Bays Adds 6 Operatories
Fall 2014

Faculty Q&A

Dr. Gary Cohen, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology
Fall 2014

Student Profile: Dr. Alicia Houston, GD’15

Following a Passion for Patient-Centered Dentistry
Fall 2014

Research Spotlight

Highlights of 2013 High Impact Research Articles
Spring 2014

Unraveling Biofilms

Dr. Michel Koo Employing Unique Approaches to Target Biofilms, Tooth Decay
Spring 2014

Books, Brushing, Bedtime

Pediatric Resident Develops Oral Health Education, Literacy Program
Spring 2014

With Honors

Honors Degree Programs Offering Valuable Experiences
Spring 2014

Haptic Technology

At the Forefront of Virtual Reality
Spring 2014

Thomas Evans Achievement Award

Dr. Thomas Sollecito Receives Alumni Society’s Highest Recognition Award
Spring 2014

Green Vaccines

Delivering Drugs with Plants, Dr. Henry Daniell Aims to Save Lives
Fall 2013

PennSmiles

A Decade of Dentistry on the Road
Fall 2013

Yota Stathopoulou, DDS,MS, PhD

Furthering Periodontics Teaching & Clinical Experiences
Fall 2013

Research Spotlight

Dr. Sunday Akintoye Studying Cancer Therapies, Jaw Bone Necrosis
Fall 2013

Research Review

Highlights from School’s 2013 Research Conferences
Fall 2013

Faculty Perspective: Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics

By Dr. Chun-Hsi Chung, Chauncey M.F. Egel Endowed Chair, Dept of Orthodontics
Fall 2013

Faculty Perspective: Removable Prosthodontics

By Kenneth Kent, DMD, Clinical Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry
Spring 2013

Diversifying Dentistry

Dual-degree Programs Lead to Illuminating Research, Career Paths
Spring 2013

Syngcuk Kim Endodontic Clinic

A High-Tech Setting for Education, Research & Patient Care
Spring 2013

Facilities Update, Master Plan Spotlight

Endodontic Clinic Nearing Completion, Sights Set on New Preclinical Lab, Training Center
Fall 2012

Research Spotlight

Dr. Elliot Hersh studying intranasal anethestics
Fall 2012

Faculty Perspective

Oral Cancer Screening
By: Faizan Alawi, DDS, Associate Professor of Pathology
Fall 2012

Alumni in Academia

Profiles of alumni in the mullifaceted world of academic dentistry Fall 2012

Growing a World Class Faculty

Recruits in Microbiology, Oral Surgery and Pediatrics Bring Depth of Expertise
Fall 2012

Research Spotlight

Research Award Supporting New Collaborations Across Disciplines
Spring 2012

Faculty Perspective

Adhesive Prosthodontics
By: Markus Blatz, DMD, PhD, Chair and Professor of Preventive & Restorative Sciences
Spring 2012

Connecting to the Community

As Chief of the Division of Community Oral Health, Dr. Andres Pinto hopes to inspire public service among students.
Spring 2012

Cross-Cultural Collaboration

The decade-long Botswana-UPenn Partnership is stronger than ever.
Spring 2012

Community Bound

Penn Dental Medicine Expanding its Reach in West Philly at New Sayre Health Center Clinic
Spring 2012

Endo Clinic Renovation Campaign

Building Support in Recognition of Dr. Syngcuk Kim
Fall 2011

Researchers Studying Mice from Final

Shuttle Mission Dr. Elisabeth Barton’s lab was one of 25 nationwide to recieve samples
Fall 2011

The Oral Health/Systemic Health Link

Study shows mouth rinse may cut preterm birth risk in pregnant women with periodontal disease
Fall 2011

Starting Over

Two couples’ long journey to the school’s Program for Advanced Standing Students
Fall 2011

Exploring New Ways to Champion Diversity

With input of current students, the new Director of Diversity Affairs, strives to create a more diverse student body
Fall 2011

LIFE Center

Serving Geriatric Community, Building Educational Experiences
Spring 2011

Different Scientific Approaches; One Goal

Dr. Kathleen Boesze-Battaglia & Dr. Claire Mitchell
Spring 2011

Dual Degrees

Customizing a Dental Education
Spring 2011

School Develops 10-Year Master Plan

Spring 2011

Dental Auxiliary Utilization

Hands-On Clinical Experiences for All Students
Fall 2010

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