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Dental Medicine
Balancing dentistry and engineering to bring new innovations to the clinic
Kyle Vining of the School of Dental Medicine and the School of Engineering and Applied Science discusses his unique dual career path and why we need more crosstalk between clinicians and researchers.
A better understanding into how genes make us prone to allergies
Slight alterations in the ETS1 protein level can lead to allergic inflammation.
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
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
Researchers from Penn Dental and Penn Engineering have developed a nanorobot system that precisely and rapidly targets fungal infections in the mouth.
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.
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
The Cochrane Oral Health Collaborating Center at Penn Dental Medicine is the first oral-health-oriented Cochrane collaborative group in the world.
A growing focus on equitable oral care for people with disabilities
Through global outreach, enhanced student training, continuing education for practitioners, and the busy Care Center for Persons with Disabilities, the School of Dental Medicine is working to break down barriers to care.
Microbes that cause cavities can form superorganisms able to ‘crawl’ and spread on teeth
These multicellular, cross-kingdom assemblages were more resistant to antimicrobials and removal and caused more extensive tooth decay than their single-species equivalents, according to research led by School of Dental Medicine scientists.
In the News
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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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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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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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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Docs on rocks: Why do so many doctors study sculpture at PAFA?
Alumni Julio Galvez of the School of Dental Medicine and Alan Miller of the Perelman School of Medicine, and retired professors John Ditunno and Stephen A. Liebhaber of the Perelman School of Medicine are quoted on their participation in a Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts' sculpture class and why many medical professionals have practiced stone carving here.
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Bacteria and fungi can ‘walk’ across the surface of our teeth
A study by Hyun (Michel) Koo of the School of Dental Medicine and colleagues shows that conglomerations of fungi and bacteria can work together to “walk” and “leap” across the surface of teeth, quickly spreading decay.
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