Creating global systems for evidence-informed oral health policy With a background in evidence-based medicine and dentistry, Alonso Carrasco-Labra brings unique skills and perspective to the School of Dental Medicine. (Image: Kevin Monko) Creating global systems for evidence-informed oral health policy Alonso Carrasco-Labra, who joined the School of Dental Medicine in 2021, is a leader in developing new policy and clinical guidelines across areas of medicine.
A serendipitous finding lends new insight into how atopic dermatitis develops New findings in atopic dermatitis reveal an inflammatory cascade unfolding early in disease development, according to researchers from the School of Dental Medicine, the Perelman School of Medicine, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. (Image: Courtesy of Kang Ko) A serendipitous finding lends new insight into how atopic dermatitis develops Research from the School of Dental Medicine, the Perelman School of Medicine, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory reveals a mechanism behind the inflammation that is a feature of the common skin disease.
Teledentistry, educational videos expanding services to persons with disabilities The Personalized Care Suite of Penn Dental Medicine’s Care Center for Persons with Disabilities. (Image: Penn Dental News) Teledentistry, educational videos expanding services to persons with disabilities Penn Dental Medicine is continuing to build upon its services to persons with disabilities through the development of a teledentistry assessment portal and a series of education videos.
Penn Dental Medicine serves Afghani refugees with pop-up clinic Penn Dental Medicine serves Afghani refugees with pop-up clinic Responding to an immediate need for dental care in the community, Penn Dental Medicine students and faculty created a pop-up clinic for more than 60 Afghani refugees awaiting permanent placement in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
A chewing gum that could reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission A chewing gum that could reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission In experiments using saliva samples from COVID-19 patients, the gum, which contains the ACE2 protein, neutralized the virus, according to research led by School of Dental Medicine scientists.
Penn at COP26: By the numbers The midnight sun shines across sea ice along the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. (Image: AP Photo/David Goldman) Penn at COP26: By the numbers A look at who is representing the University at this global conference, what they’re focused on, and how it fits into the bigger picture of worldwide climate action.
‘Nanozyme’ therapy prevents harmful dental plaque buildup Pairing iron oxide nanoparticles with hydrogen peroxide results in a precisely targeted treatment for killing harmful oral bacteria, breaking down dental plaque, and even diagnosing harmful oral biofilms, according to a new study. (Image: Courtesy of the study authors) ‘Nanozyme’ therapy prevents harmful dental plaque buildup An iron-oxide nanoparticle that is FDA-approved to treat anemia acts as an enzyme to activate hydrogen peroxide to suppress the growth of tooth-decay-causing biofilms in the human mouth, according to a study led by the School of Dental Medicine.
Penn concludes landmark fundraising and engagement campaign with extraordinary results Penn concludes landmark fundraising and engagement campaign with extraordinary results The Campaign exceeded its initial goal, making this fundraising and engagement effort the most successful in Penn’s history.
A two-pronged approach to keep rheumatoid arthritis in check Painful inflammation characterizes rheumatoid arthritis, but a new study points to a possibly strategy to alleviate it: boosting levels of the protein DEL-1. A two-pronged approach to keep rheumatoid arthritis in check A new study led by George Hajishengallis of the School of Dental Medicine shows that the protein DEL-1 could reduce the painful inflammation of RA in an animal model.
Smart dental implants A “smart” dental implant could improve upon current devices by employing biofilm-resisting nanoparticles and a light powered by biomechanical forces to promote health of the surrounding gum tissue. (Image: Courtesy of Albert Kim) Smart dental implants Geelsu Hwang of the School of Dental Medicine and colleagues are developing a smart dental implant that resists bacterial growth and generates its own electricity through chewing and brushing to power a tissue-rejuvenating light.