A Season for New Starts at Penn Dental

This autumn brings exciting new beginnings for Penn Dental Medicine (PDM). Our newest location, in the PHMC Public Health Campus on 54th and Cedar in West Philly, will be opening this Fall! This new location will expand access to comprehensive, high-quality oral healthcare for patients in West and Southwest Philadelphia.

We’ve also welcomed another new class of student dentists and our third- and fourth-year student dentists are eager to welcome new patients! Plan to attend our New Patient Fairs (October 13 and 20, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) or schedule your next or rst appointment online or by calling 215898-8965

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Engineering Better Implants

PDM researchers received a $2.6 million NIH grant to support the development of the next generation of dental implants. Dr. Geelsu Hwang’s smart implant is meant to have a lower risk of failure than conventional implants by preventing failure-causing infections.

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Penn Dental Medicine Tips

From physical issues like chronic dry mouth to persistent healthcare inequities, Penn Dental Medicine addresses all factors aecting our patients’ oral health. Comprehensive care is quality care.

Get the Facts About Dry Mouth Causes and Treatments

Understanding and Addressing Oral Health Disparities

Chronic dry mouth causes discomfort and distress for about 25% of adults. Get expert information on treatment from Dr. Roopali Kulkarni.

Discover how disparities in oral health aect dierent populations and what PDM is doing to reduce these disparities’ harmful impacts.

MakePDMYour DentistThisFall

Are you at least 18 and need a dental checkup? Mark your calendar for PDM’s New Patient Fairs, Friday, October 13 and Friday, October 20 (9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m on each date) You’ll get not only a free, comprehensive oral exam but also an oral hygiene “goody bag” to help you keep your mouth and smile in ne form all fall.

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