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A plant-based, oral delivery of insulin regulates blood sugar levels similar to natural insulin
A plant-based, oral delivery of insulin regulates blood sugar levels similar to natural insulin
A new, affordable method of insulin delivery developed by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine lowers the risk of hypoglycemia when compared to current diabetes treatments.
Penn Dental Medicine collaboration identifies new bacterial species involved in tooth decay
Penn Dental Medicine collaboration identifies new bacterial species involved in tooth decay
A large study in children reveals Selenomonas sputigena as a key partner of Streptococcus in cavity formation.
Nanorobotic system presents new options for targeting fungal infections
Nanorobotic system presents new options for targeting fungal infections
Researchers from Penn Dental and Penn Engineering have developed a nanorobot system that precisely and rapidly targets fungal infections in the mouth.
Symposium highlights breadth and depth of Penn Global research
Symposium highlights breadth and depth of Penn Global research
The Penn Global Research and Engagement Fund is supporting the 19 new faculty-led projects that span research, capacity-building, and development efforts across Africa, Latin America, India, China, and beyond.
Running and walking for oral cancer awareness
Running and walking for oral cancer awareness
In a student-led effort, the School of Dental Medicine hosted the Oral Cancer Walk & 5K. The event has been an annual tradition since 2009, offering both a community celebration and a venue for discussing oral cancer prevention and detection.
A rare rediscovery revealed
A rare rediscovery revealed
An oil painting by 19th-century French artist Gustave Courbet that was found in the School of Dental Medicine’s storage is now on view at the Arthur Ross Gallery.
Advancing research and education to push forward oral health excellence
Advancing research and education to push forward oral health excellence
Since joining the School of Dental Medicine faculty in 2019, Sinem Esra Sahingur has launched two new master’s programs, expanded student research, and continued to pursue her own research program on immune regulation.
Penn Dental Medicine becomes first Cochrane Oral Health Collaborating Center
Penn Dental Medicine becomes first Cochrane Oral Health Collaborating Center
The Cochrane Oral Health Collaborating Center at Penn Dental Medicine is the first oral-health-oriented Cochrane collaborative group in the world.
Our 15 favorite stories from 2022
Our 15 favorite stories from 2022
From interdisciplinary research and life-changing discoveries to a new University president and everything in between, this year at Penn has been one for the books.
At PCI, new discoveries for societal benefit
John Swartley, managing director of the Penn Center for Innovation, talks about the Center’s success.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
Meet the Masterman junior who just represented Brazil in the Youth Olympics
Masterman junior and Youth Olympics speedskater Lucas Koo, the son of Hyun (Michel) Koo of the School of Dental Medicine, hopes to attend the Wharton School after graduation.
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NBC Philadelphia
A family affair: Three sisters stick together as they attend Penn Dental Medicine at the same time
Joanna Haddad, Mira-Belle Haddad, and Anna-Maria Haddad are making history as one of the few groups of three or more siblings to be simultaneously enrolled in the School of Dental Medicine.
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HealthDay
Avoid opioids for short-term dental pain in kids, new guidelines say
The Center for Integrative Global Health at the School of Dental Medicine has endorsed guidelines discouraging opioid prescriptions for children with short-term dental pain.
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The Washington Post
Expert tips on keeping your teeth clean and healthy
Olivia Sheridan of the School of Dental Medicine says that electric brushes may be easier to use for people who lack manual dexterity or who care for someone who needs help brushing their teeth.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
The Paris-to-Philadelphia story of a rebel artist, a visionary dentist, and a treasure lost and found
Lynn Marsden-Atlass of the Arthur Ross Gallery discusses the rediscovery of a lost Gustave Courbet painting in the basement of the School of Dental Medicine. It is now the centerpiece of a new exhibition.
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