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Penn Study Details ‘Rotten Egg’ Gas’ Role in Autoimmune Disease
The immune system not only responds to infections and other potentially problematic abnormalities in the body, it also contains a built-in brake in the form of regulatory T cells, or Tregs. Tregs ensure that inflammatory responses don’t get out of hand and do damage. In autoimmune diseases, sometimes these Treg cells don’t act as they should.
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Courtly Treasures: The Collection of Thomas W. Evans at Penn's Arthur Ross Gallery
Courtly Treasures: The Collection of Thomas W. Evans at University of Pennsylvania’s Arthur Ross Gallery July 18 – November 8, 2015 The Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania presents Courtly Treasures: The Collection of Thomas W. Evans, Surgeon Dentist to Napoleon III, an exhibition, that brings together objects from Penn’s School of Dental Medicine.
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Denis Kinane Reappointed Dean of the Penn School of Dental Medicine
Denis Kinane has been appointed to a second term as dean of the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The announcement was made today by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price. Kinane will serve until June 30, 2021.
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Penn Joins edX Partnership, Expands Free Online Classes
The University of Pennsylvania today announced a partnership with leading nonprofit online learning platform edX, expanding the University’s open learning course offerings to reach millions of additional learners worldwide.
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Penn’s Kang Ko Has a Promising Future in Academic Dentistry
By Madeleine Stone @themadstone Kang Ko never planned to become a typical dentist. Long before he came to the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine to pursue his degree, he fell in love with teaching and research. “It’s really amazing to help someone understand a [concept] that doesn’t make sense,” Ko says. “It’s a great feeling. And I personally think I learn the most when I’m teaching.”
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Penn Dental Medicine Launches First Open Online Course
By Sarah Welsh When most people think about the dentist, they may think about semi-annual examinations, dental cleanings and other procedures aimed at maintaining and restoring the health of their teeth. The School of Dental Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania wants to expand that view. The free online course, “Introduction to Dental Medicine,” will allow anyone with access to the Internet to learn what dentistry is all about.
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Penn Celebrates National Public Health Week
Penn's health schools are celebrating National Public Health Week by featuring stories that highlight public health efforts across the University. Follow along on Twitter at #PennOneHealth. ***
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Penn-Rochester Study Identifies a Novel Way to Deliver Drugs to Control Dental Plaque
Therapeutic agents intended to reduce dental plaque and prevent tooth decay are often removed by saliva and the act of swallowing before they can take effect. But a team of researchers has developed a way to keep the drugs from being washed away.
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Penn Dental Medicine Teams Up With PCCY to Provide Free Dental Care to Children
WHO: Students and Faculty from University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Public Citizens for Children and Youth WHEN: Wednesday, April 1, 2015
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Penn Dental Medicine to Host 7th Annual Oral Cancer Walk and 5K
WHO: Penn Dental Medicine University of Pennsylvania WHAT: Philadelphia Oral Cancer Walk and 5K WHEN: Saturday, March 28