The SDM's Dental Hygiene Program is the only one in the state of Pennsylvania that is part of a major University, medical center, and accredited dental school. This affiliation opens the doors to many possibilities beyond those traditionally available for dental hygienists more...

Special needs dentistry has been a part of the school for over 40 years and the new Center for Patients with Special Needs will provide a dedicated space for the treatment of a greater number of patients. The primary goals of the center are to provide treatment to patients with special needs while training future dental professionals in this specialized field.more...

The School of Dental Medicine now has a new facility that meets increased patient demand for implants and trains future dentists on how to perform the associated procedures. The Multidisciplinary Implant Center (MIC) has expanded and relocated to a newly renovated space on the first floor of Salk Hall. more...

Dental medicine is quickly entering the digital age, and the School of Dental Medicine has been at the forefront of that trend. After launching its electronic health record (EHR) system in August 2007, the SDM has now completed the next phase of its paperless transition—digital radiography. more...

The School of Dental Medicine has appointed Dr. David A. Anderson as its first director of diversity initiatives. The position's focus will be broad, encompassing cultural, gender and ethnic diversity, and it will tie into the school's education, clinical and research missions. more...

Can you imagine how dentistry was practiced before today's modern technology? Get a glimpse of the past at the School of Dental Medicine's Dental Museum more...

Dentistry is going digital. Computer-based patient records, digital impressions, 3D models, CAD/CAM, online scheduling and teledentistry are some recently developed technologies. Have you ever wondered how these innovations are created? Who are the people who have these ideas and make them real? How are they trained? more...