PHMC Dental Blog
Putting Oral Health at the Center of Whole-Person Care
Oral health is a critical part of whole-person care, yet for many patients it has long been treated as separate from medicine....
How Flossing Teeth Helps More Than Just Your Smile
We all know the mantra: Brush your teeth twice daily for a bright, healthy smile. But did you know that flossing teeth...
Pediatric Dental
At Penn Dental Medicine at PHMC Public Health Campus on Cedar, our pediatric dentistry residents and faculty doctors work hard to ensure...
7 Dental New Year’s Resolutions To Keep You Smiling!
Whether it’s healthy New Year’s resolutions to exercise more and lose weight, or to get organized, save or spend less money, learn...
Get to Know Three of Your Student Dentists
In August, another academic year at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine began, and third-year student dentists started or continued...
How to Give Your Teeth a Happy Halloween
What would you think if you heard someone talk about “Halloween teeth”? A vampire’s or werewolf’s glistening fangs? The stained, crooked choppers...
8 Great Summer Oral Health Tips To Keep Teeth Healthy
During the lazy days of summer, it’s important to remember that summer oral health doesn’t take a vacation. In fact, the summer...
The Best Budget-Friendly Oral Health Advice
Taking care of your teeth and gums on a budget can be a challenge. Keep reading for oral health advice from Penn...
Do You Need Gum Disease Treatment? Find Out
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is a serious condition affecting the gums and bone supporting the teeth. Because gum disease won’t clear...
“Why Are My Teeth Sensitive—and How Can I Make It Stop?”
Maybe you’ve felt a sharp pain in your mouth while trying to enjoy your morning cup of coffee. Maybe you chew your...
