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PDM Offers Dental Services to Communities in Need

September 9, 2020 Farotech Marketing Leave a comment

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 dental care for communities that need it most? The Penn Dental Medicine Division of Community Oral Health makes it possible for underserved populations to receive convenient and comprehensive dental […]

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Penn’s Groundbreaking Approach to Dental Fear

September 1, 2020 Farotech Marketing Leave a comment

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 question more dental patients have asked than you might imagine! Another query we hear at Penn Dental Medicine: How common is dental anxiety? If you’ve noticed that you tend […]

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The Dentist and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know

July 21, 2020 Farotech Marketing Leave a comment

We Follow Best Practices as Set out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Are you wondering whether it’s safe to go to the dentist amidst the coronavirus pandemic? After the novel coronavirus (also known as SARS Cov-2) hit the United States, more than 90% of dental offices closed down and canceled all (except […]

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Teledentistry for PDM Patients

April 14, 2020 Farotech Marketing Leave a comment

What Does Teledentistry Look Like in the Time of COVID-19? The COVID-19 epidemic has changed the way we do healthcare dramatically, including dental services. Penn Dental Medicine is rapidly expanding our telemedicine capacities to keep up with patients’ need for care while limiting person-to-person contact. While we are unable to accept new patients at this […]

Find an Affordable Dentist With the Help of Penn Dental Medicine

March 27, 2020 Patrick Chang Leave a comment

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 to cost? If you’re struggling to find an affordable dentist, studies confirm that you’re not the only one. On average, prices have risen by nearly twice the rate of read more...

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Why Students Seek Affordable Dental Care in Philadelphia

March 4, 2020 Farotech Marketing Leave a comment

What is one thing students never seem to have enough of, but often need? If you answered time or money — then you are right! At Penn Dental Medicine, we understand the challenges that can come with being a student. When considering where to receive timely and affordable dental care in Philadelphia, you need a […]

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Save Money With Professional Teeth Cleaning!

January 7, 2020 Patrick Chang Leave a comment

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 an important part of life from early childhood into old age. Routine teeth cleanings reduce your risk for periodontitis, the most advanced form of gum disease. Periodontitis affects half […]

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Q & A: Restorative Dental Care with Dr. David Hershkowitz

December 9, 2019 Farotech Marketing Leave a comment

Learn About PDM’s Unique Approach to Restorative Dentistry We recently had the chance to interview Dr. David Hershkowitz, Penn Dental Medicine’s newest restorative dental care provider. Dr. Hershkowitz is board certified and NYS-licensed in general anesthesia and parenteral sedation. Below, you’ll find the details about how Dr. Herkowitz came to practice general dentistry, why he […]

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Free New Patient Fair for Veterans!

October 14, 2019 Patrick Chang Leave a comment

Penn Dental Medicine Is Glad to Offer Discounted Dental Care for Veterans There’s no way to truly thank our veterans for everything they sacrifice for our country, but all of us at Penn Dental Medicine want to express our heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for your dedication and service to the United States! This Veteran’s Day, […]

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Q & A with Penn Student Dentists

September 18, 2019 Patrick Chang Leave a comment

We Offer High-Quality Dental Care at Reduced Cost to Patients At Penn Dental Medicine, patients receive dental treatment from student dentists at the final stages of their training. We recently welcomed our student dentists back to the clinic and had the chance to talk with two of them about their experience. Below, you can read […]