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 early days of the pandemic, nearly all dental practices closed their doors except in cases of emergency. This is because we know much more about the virus than at […]
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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 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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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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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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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 […]
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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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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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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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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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