Teddy Younker (D'25, ML'26) recently wrote an article in the American Student Dental Association's Contour Magazine focusing on elevating dental practice in the era of hyper-informed patients. Visit bit.ly/3K9XcN6 to read his full article now.

Wishing everyone in the Penn Dental Medicine community a bright, warm, safe, and restful Memorial Day Weekend! 🕶️ 🏖️ ☀️

Several members of the D24 class, along with a few other distinguished individuals, were inducted into the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Induction into OKU is a prestigious honor, awarded only to those who achieve exceptional academic excellence.

We hosted our annual ACCE Day (Advances in Clinical Care and Education)! This annual event celebrates faculty, resident, and student scholarship in community service, educational initiatives, and advances in clinical care.
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At our 2024 Research Day, an array of student-led research projects took the spotlight. DMD students, Master's students, and residents presented their work on various oral health and dentistry topics, reflecting their unique interests and studies.

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Let's give a big round of applause one more time for the Penn Dental Medicine Class of 2024! 🎉🦷👏 A special thanks to Rear Admiral (retired) Dr. Timothy L. Ricks for being this year's commencement speaker.
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We loved welcoming back over 100 alumni to Penn Dental for Alumni Weekend 2024! Alums from all across the United States joined us for reunions, lectures, tours of the School, and the parade down locust walk.

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Congratulations to the Penn Dental Medicine Class of 2024! YOU DID IT!

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In just a few days, the Penn Dental Medicine Class of 2024 will officially earn their degrees and be welcomed into our extensive alumni network. We had our annual senior farewell event this past Tuesday where we celebrated the class and all of their accomplishments.

Excited to present my first research project ever Penn Dental Medicine research day! Thank you to my amazing team (including Jen Geller, MD) for the support in bringing our project to life!

Manuscript in progress😉

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The Spring 2024 issue of the Penn Dental Medicine Journal is here! Dive into the latest advancements in oral health policy, meet standout students, faculty, and staff, explore cutting-edge technology and innovations, and much more.

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'Engaging in essential dialogues w/ such a varied group of experts is the cornerstone of our collaborative efforts to address global health challenges' - Dr. Alonso Carrasco-Labra from Penn Dental Medicine dental.upenn.edu/news-events/20… DentalLibrarian

Congratulations to Ebunoluwa Olayemi (D'24), Alvin Zad (D'24), Aaron Bradley (D'24), Joseph Tafuna'l (D'24), Anabel Kelso (D'24), Tracy Xu (D'24), and Amanda Reisman (D'24) for being the recipients of the 2024 Adrian R. and Regina Kristeller Scholars in Radiology Award!

Congratulations to Dr. Peter Greco (D79, GD84) who was awarded the 2024 Albert H. Ketcham Memorial Award at this year's @AAO meeting. This award is given by the ABO annually to an individual who has made a notable contribution to the science and art of orthodontics.

PDM teamed up with the PCOH to celebrate 70 years of community water fluoridation in Philly. Representatives from various organizations and government officials joined hands to recognize the impact of reducing tooth decay.

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So proud of the PDM Class of 2024! Yesterday, the D4 class had the opportunity to celebrate their future endeavors in dentistry. From diving into practice to pursuing further education in residency programs, each student is charting their unique journey ahead. 🎓 🦷 #Penntist

Congratulations to Mauritania Pol Nuris (D'24) who was awarded the Power of a Smile Award by Colgate Smile! 🏆 Mauritania received this award in recognition of an outstanding case study presented at the Power of a Smile contest during the 2024 academic year.

Had a great time this morning at the Oral Cancer Walk with Penn Dental Medicine ⛅️🏃🏼‍♀️

As part of the upcoming Alumni Weekend, we will be celebrating the 2024 Alumni Award winners on Friday, May 17 from 4-5 PM in the Fonseca Garden at Penn Dental Medicine.

To learn more about the Alumni Awards, and other events happening on Alumni Weekend, visit the link in bio!

Last week, bioengineers, clinicians, and scientists convened at the 9th TMJ Research Meeting to deliberate upon the complexities inherent in temporomandibular joint disorders. Together, they formulated strategic approaches aimed at effectively addressing these challenges.