Penn Dental Medicine Blog
Our goal in this patient care blog is to provide information that will help you make informed decisions on your dental care and oral health, while also helping you gain further information on some of our services and procedures. Check back often -- new information is added on a regular basis.
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Dental PPE: What You Should Know |
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How CDC Dental Guidelines Function at PDM Offices If you’ve wondered whether it’s safe yet to go back to the dentist, you’re not alone. In the… |
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PDM Offers Dental Services to Communities in Need |
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Did you know that Penn Dental Medicine has an entire division committed to providing community care and engagement opportunities for students and faculty while providing quality… |
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Penn’s Groundbreaking Approach to Dental Fear |
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Understand the Nature of Dental Fear and How We Can Help You Overcome It How can I get over my fear of the dentist? It’s a… |
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Find an Affordable Dentist With the Help of Penn Dental Medicine |
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Did you know that according to a report published by the American Dental Association (ADA), approximately 59% of American adults avoid going to the dentist due… |
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Save Money With Professional Teeth Cleaning! |
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Why a Visit to the Dentist Will Save You Money (Now and in the Long Run) For many individuals, regular six-month visits to the dentist are… |
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Tobacco Effects and Your Health |
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Tobacco use negatively affects your body in many ways, leading to a variety of health complications. Some are more immediate, while others take a heavy toll… |
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Healthy Aging Month: Understand Your Options for Tooth Replacement! |
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These Tooth Replacement Options Help You Look and Feel Good One of the biggest myths about aging is that tooth loss is inevitable as you get… |
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Options in Philadelphia |
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for Conditions Affecting the Facial Structures If your dentist has suggested you may need “oral and maxillofacial surgery,” you probably have a… |
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Understand the Impact of Children’s Oral Health on Their Overall Health |
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Start the Oral Health Basics Early on with Your Children Did you know that oral health has a huge impact on overall health? While many people… |
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How to Stop a Toothache |
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Try These Tips for Emergency Toothache Relief... as Soon as You Make Your Appointment! Wondering how to stop a toothache? While there are things you can… |
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Five Reasons to Choose Penn Dental Medicine for Your Family |
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Learn What Makes Our Dental Practice Unique Whether it’s been some time since you’ve visited the dentist or you’re looking for a new provider, Penn Dental… |
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Discover the Different Penn Dental Medicine Orthodontics Has to Offer |
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Penn Dental Medicine Orthodontics Is Your Best Bet for Straighter, Healthier Teeth! Wondering what options are out there for orthodontic treatment? You might be surprised to… |
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Oral Surgery: Recovery Tips for Successful Healing |
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If your Penn Dental Medicine oral surgeon has recommended a tooth extraction, dental implant, or another type of oral surgery procedure, you may be curious about… |
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The Parents’ Guide to Diverse and Affordable Pediatric Dentistry Options |
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When parents seek a pediatric dentist, they typically want safe, trustworthy, and affordable pediatric dentistry options to choose from. At Penn Dental Medicine, we’re dedicated to… |
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Dental Implant Costs Aren’t as Much as You Think |
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Are you having trouble eating due to missing a tooth or multiple teeth? Perhaps you are experiencing trouble functioning with your current dentures, or you’re simply… |
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How Diabetes Tooth Loss May Be Hurting You |
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The Link Between Diabetes and Tooth Loss This fall marks the third year since November was declared National Diabetes Month via a 2016 Presidential Proclamation. With… |
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Five Myths about Affordable Dental Crowns |
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Inform yourself before making your decision. How do you know whether you should get a dental crown? Sometimes, the need for a crown isn’t initially apparent… |
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What Should I Do If I Chip My Dental Crown? |
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Chipped dental crowns aren’t impossible to fix. You’ve just had an accident— and now realize that your dental crown appears to have chipped. Should you worry… |
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Robert Schattner Center
University of Pennsylvania
School of Dental Medicine
240 S. 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-8965
pdmapptrequest@dental.upenn.edu
