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University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Introduction
The University of Pennsylvania was established in
1740 as a private institution. The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine was created in
1878. Originally known as the Thomas W. Evans
Museum and Dental Institute, it became the School of
Dental Medicine in 1964. It is located on the west
end of the 250-acre university campus in central
Philadelphia, making it accessible to the many educational and cultural facilities in this city.
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Academics
The basic science courses are taught in the first and
second years through lectures, seminars, and laboratory experiences. Clinical experience begins with
dental health education in the first year. The third and
fourth years emphasize the general practice of dentistry. Much effort is made to integrate basic and
clinical sciences throughout the 4-year program. A
highlight of the program is an offering of more than
50 selective courses in a variety of areas. Fourth-year
students spend 6 weeks gaining additional clinical
skills in a hospital setting.
Grading Policy
The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental
Medicine operates on an A, B, C, F evaluation system. Student performance in lecture and basic science
labs is measured by a written objective examination,
usually of the multiple-choice and slide identification
variety. Achievement in preclinical dental labs is
determined by practical exams. Evaluation of clinical
performance is based on a composite of daily grades,
faculty comments, and competency evaluations. Students who fail a course(s) are reviewed individually
by the school’s Committee of Student Advancement,
which prescribes the course of action to be followed
by the student.
Unique Programs
Opportunities for separate admission to programs in
education, biomedical engineering, and business are
available.
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Admissions
The basic predental science courses plus 1 semester of
mathematics (calculus preferred) and 2 semesters of
English are required. Courses in biochemistry, physiology, genetics, and microbiology are recommended.
Transfer and advanced standing: Students from other
U.S. dental schools may be admitted with advanced
standing into the second and third years only.
University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Students
The Robert Schattner Center provides facilities for
clinical education, patient care, and research. The
facility also serves as the school’s main entrance, creating a unified Penn Dental campus by linking the
Thomas W. Evans Building and the Leon Levy Center for Oral Health Research. The Schattner Center’s
clinical resources include an emergency/admission
clinic, a clinic for medically complex patients, and an
oral and maxillofacial surgery facility. The school’s
varied clinic settings enable student participation in
all aspects of oral health education and research. At
the center of the school’s clinical operations and
instruction is the main clinic; located in the Evans
Building, it provides facilities for complete oral diagnosis and treatment. Specialty clinics within the
Evans Building include a pediatric and special needs
clinic, as well as the orthodontic, endodontic, and
periodontic clinics.
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over 2 years agoCappy Gagnon gagnon dot 2 ((at)) nd dot edu
I am a baseball researcher. In the course of my research I have identified 10 Major League Baseball players, from 1875 to 1925, who earned their dental degrees at Penn. I am curious if you have any bio information related to the dental profession of these men. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer. Thanks.
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gagnon dot 2 ((at)) nd dot edu
I am a baseball researcher. In the course of my research I have identified 10 Major League Baseball players, from 1875 to 1925, who earned their dental degrees at Penn. I am curious if you have any bio information related to the dental profession of these men. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer. Thanks.