Penn Dental Medicine

Penn Dental Medicine Established in 1878, Penn Dental Medicine is among the oldest university-affiliated dental schools. Learn more at www.dental.upenn.edu.

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine), founded in 1878, ranks among the nation’s leaders in oral health education, research, and patient care. The School’s educational programs include a predoctoral DMD program, postgraduate programs in all the major clinical specialties, and a DMD program for foreign-trained dentists through its Program for Advanced Stand

ing Students. The school is also a major provider of oral health care for the Philadelphia community through its clinical teaching facilities and Penn Dental Faculty Practices. Disclaimer: Penn encourages its followers, fans, and visitors to its social media accounts to interact with the University and one another freely but is not responsible for comments or posts made by visitors to or fans of Penn accounts. Comments posted by visitors and fans may not reflect official views or policies of the University. Users who make comments on social media pages should be respectful of fellow visitors and maintain civil and rational discussions. All comments are subject to social networks’ terms of use and codes of conduct. Account administrators reserve the right to review all comments and posted materials and remove such materials for any reason. While strong and reasoned discussion is permissible, Penn reserves the right to remove and/or report comments (to those platforms and to Penn administration as appropriate) that engage in false information, personal attacks (including other community members or Penn students/faculty/staff), vulgarity, or threats. The University does not permit social media messages that sell products or promote commercial or political ventures.

🌈 Wishing the Penn Dental Medicine community a joyful and meaningful Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
06/03/2026

🌈 Wishing the Penn Dental Medicine community a joyful and meaningful Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The 5th Annual CiPD Symposium, at Penn Dental Medicine, brought together leading experts and researchers for a full day ...
06/02/2026

The 5th Annual CiPD Symposium, at Penn Dental Medicine, brought together leading experts and researchers for a full day of interdisciplinary exchange and innovation. Featuring plenary presentations from Dr. Jason Moore, Dr. Wei Gao, and Dr. Benjamin Doranz, the event highlighted advances in AI-driven biomedicine, wearable diagnostics, and translational biotechnology. Attendees also engaged with cutting-edge research from CiPD faculty, fellows, and trainees, showcasing progress in craniofacial and tissue regeneration, oral microbiomes, and emerging technologies shaping the future of oral health care.

More photos available at https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BGCw8ZuVo/

06/02/2026
Researchers at Penn Dental Medicine are exploring a groundbreaking innovation: a bioengineered chewing gum designed to h...
05/29/2026

Researchers at Penn Dental Medicine are exploring a groundbreaking innovation: a bioengineered chewing gum designed to help prevent oral, head and neck cancers by targeting harmful viruses and bacteria. 🦷
Made using proteins derived from the hyacinth bean plant, this gum has shown promising early results—reducing HPV viral load in saliva and neutralizing bacteria linked to cancer.

While clinical trials are ongoing, the potential is powerful: a simple, accessible tool that could help reduce disease risk and improve public health.🧪

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The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It’s being tested against HPV, influenza and other diseases.

05/28/2026

The Fifth Annual Center for Innovation and Precision Dentistry (CiPD) Symposium, a collaboration with Penn Dental Medicine and Penn Engineering () is a wrap! ✅

Members of the Penn Dental Medicine Community representing at this year's AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry)...
05/27/2026

Members of the Penn Dental Medicine Community representing at this year's AAPD (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry) meeting! 🦷

Penn Dental Medicine recently celebrated ACCE Day 2026, showcasing the incredible impact of scholarship across service, ...
05/26/2026

Penn Dental Medicine recently celebrated ACCE Day 2026, showcasing the incredible impact of scholarship across service, education, and clinical care. 🦷

This annual event highlights the innovative work of students, residents, and faculty—bringing together research, community engagement, and advancements in patient care that are shaping the future of oral health.

👏 Congratulations to all involved!

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4u2sz0S

The Spring 2026 Penn Dental Medicine Journal (PDMJ) is now live! Explore the latest issue by visiting https://bit.ly/4uq...
05/24/2026

The Spring 2026 Penn Dental Medicine Journal (PDMJ) is now live! Explore the latest issue by visiting https://bit.ly/4uqUQis

05/24/2026

The Center for Innovation & Precision Dentistry (CiPD) invites you to its Annual Symposium on May 28, 2026, hosted at Penn Dental Medicine.
This full-day symposium will bring together leaders across disciplines to explore advances at the forefront of oral and craniofacial health innovation.
Featured plenary speakers include:

Dr. Jason Moore (Cedars-Sinai)
Dr. Wei Gao (Caltech)
Dr. Benjamin Doranz (Integral Molecular)

Sessions will highlight multidisciplinary approaches spanning:

Artificial intelligence and computational biomedicine
Next-generation bioengineering and wearable diagnostics
Translational biotechnology and commercialization

The program will also showcase cutting-edge research from CiPD faculty, trainees, and fellows, addressing emerging applications in craniofacial and tissue regeneration, oral microbiome science, advanced materials, nanotechnology, and robotics.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a panel of experts to discuss current challenges and future opportunities in advancing oral and craniofacial healthcare.
We welcome your participation in what promises to be a highly informative and collaborative event.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4tPB13l

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