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.

Congratulations to the Penn Perio Class of 2026! A special shout out to Drs. Jen Chen, Rebecca Joanne Choi, Margaret Hod...
06/15/2026

Congratulations to the Penn Perio Class of 2026! A special shout out to Drs. Jen Chen, Rebecca Joanne Choi, Margaret Hodgson, Nina Karnuta, Mateusz Kurtyka, Dionisios Laghios, and Alex Benjamin Trinh—well done on reaching this milestone!

Wishing you all the best as you take the next steps in your careers.

Visit https://bit.ly/4vaxFJz to see more photos!

06/15/2026
Congratulations to Dr. Chun-Hsi Chung (D'86, GD'92) who was recognized as the American Association of Orthodontists' Qua...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Chun-Hsi Chung (D'86, GD'92) who was recognized as the American Association of Orthodontists' Quarterly Educator Spotlight!

A visionary educator, mentor, and leader, Dr. Chung has shaped generations of orthodontists through his commitment to clinical excellence, evidence-based practice, and lifelong learning. His impact extends globally, with former trainees serving in academic leadership roles around the world.

Beyond Penn Dental, Dr. Chung’s leadership as Past President of the American Board of Orthodontics helped drive a major advancement in certification through the transition to a scenario-based clinical examination.

Check out more: https://bit.ly/4eelqEM

At Penn Dental Medicine, we’re exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming oral health, and Dr. Byte brings th...
06/11/2026

At Penn Dental Medicine, we’re exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming oral health, and Dr. Byte brings that innovation to life.

From advanced imaging and diagnostics to personalized treatment planning, AI tools are enhancing how we teach, learn, and care for patients. Through these advancements, we’re preparing the next generation of dental leaders to work alongside technology while keeping patient-centered care at the core.

📖 Read more in the Spring 2026 PDMJ: https://bit.ly/4onldDS

Dr. Faizan Alawi, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at Penn Dental Medicine, is helping drive an innovative curriculum that ...
06/09/2026

Dr. Faizan Alawi, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs at Penn Dental Medicine, is helping drive an innovative curriculum that integrates Planetary Health, One Health, and environmental sustainability across all four years of dental education.

By preparing students to understand the connections between oral health, the environment, and global well-being, Penn Dental Medicine is shaping future leaders in sustainable, patient-centered care.

🔗 Read more by visiting https://lnkd.in/eVDRniPp

The PDM Pride Alliance understood the assignment when they put on Britney during their annual Pride celebration!  🤩🏳️‍🌈🏳...
06/08/2026

The PDM Pride Alliance understood the assignment when they put on Britney during their annual Pride celebration! 🤩🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

At Penn Dental Medicine, we proudly stand with our LGBTQIA+ community and are dedicated to fostering a space where everyone feels seen.

🌈 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! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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240 South 40th Street #3
Philadelphia, PA
19104

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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