University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Babylon Dental Care proud to welcome Dr. Unsa Malik

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

WEST BABYLON, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Babylon Dental Care is excited to announce that Dr. Unsa Malik will join their team as their newest dentist.

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  • WEST BABYLON, N.Y., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Babylon Dental Care is excited to announce that Dr. Unsa Malik will join their team as their newest dentist.
  • A Suffolk County native, Dr. Malik is returning home to help BDC in its mission to provide exceptional dental care to her fellow Long Islanders.
  • "We're so happy to have found a like-minded provider who knows Long Island and understands our patients," said Jenn Brown, the Director of Operations for Babylon Dental Care.
  • Dr. Unsa Malik and the other amazing dentists with Babylon Dental Care are accepting appointments and eager to meet new patients.

RevBio is Awarded a $2 Million Grant to Advance the Development of its Novel Dental Adhesive Bone Scaffold Product

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

This funding ( 1R44DE032564-01 ) will allow the company to complete the pre-clinical research necessary to advance this product into the clinical stage of development.

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  • This funding ( 1R44DE032564-01 ) will allow the company to complete the pre-clinical research necessary to advance this product into the clinical stage of development.
  • These products do not predictably maintain ridge volume which requires surgeons to undergo re-grafting in over 30% of clinical cases.
  • These procedures increase the width and height of the residual jawbone to replace atrophied bone so that a dental implant can be successfully placed.
  • This product compliments RevBio’s existing clinical program to treat the larger population of patients who need an immediate dental implant following tooth extraction.

Laura Branigan, DMD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, December 19, 2022

She graduated with her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1994.

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  • She graduated with her Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1994.
  • Then, she attended the Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where she successfully completed a General Practice Residency.
  • During this program, she learned firsthand the most advanced dental techniques, alongside the most prominent specialists in the area.
  • Dr. Branigan continues to keep up with the newest techniques and technologies by taking advanced continuing education classes.

Dental Care Alliance expands its Virginia Footprint with multi-location practice Cross, Lavinder, Quinn & Park Family Dentistry

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Friday, December 9, 2022

SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is proud to announce the expansion of its Virginia Footprint with a three-location practice, Cross, Lavinder, Quinn & Park Family Dentistry. With offices located in Roanoke, Daleville, and Vinton, the doctors of Cross, Lavinder, Quinn & Park Family Dentistry provide personalized, gentle care to patients aged three and up in the Roanoke community.

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  • Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is proud to announce the expansion of its Virginia Footprint with a three-location practice, Cross, Lavinder, Quinn & Park Family Dentistry.
  • SARASOTA, Fla., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) is proud to announce the expansion of its Virginia Footprint with a three-location practice, Cross, Lavinder, Quinn & Park Family Dentistry.
  • Dr. Adam Park received an engineering degree from Virginia Tech and his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Medical College of Virginia.
  • Dental Care Alliance's mission is to advance the practice of dentistry by partnering with and supporting dental professionals to create a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Penn Dental Medicine Study Finds Cavity-Causing Microbes Form Superorganism that Crawls on Teeth

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A cross-kingdom partnership between bacteria and fungi can result in the two joining to form a "superorganism" with unusual strength and resilience.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A cross-kingdom partnership between bacteria and fungi can result in the two joining to form a "superorganism" with unusual strength and resilience.
  • It may sound like science fiction, but these microbial groupings are very much part of the here and now.
  • Found in the saliva of toddlers with severe childhood tooth decay, these assemblages can effectively colonize teeth.
  • They were stickier, more resistant to antimicrobials, and more difficult to remove from teeth than either the bacteria or the fungi alone, according to a research team led by University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine scientists.

Penn Dental Medicine Study Identifies Possible Target to Counter Bone Loss

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and periodontitis involve bone loss, and are linked with an overabundance of osteoclast activity.

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  • Diseases such as osteoporosis, arthritis, and periodontitis involve bone loss, and are linked with an overabundance of osteoclast activity.
  • The work identifies the protein IFT80 as a key player in keeping populations of osteoclasts in check.
  • Yang became interested in studying the role of IFT80 in hematopoietic stem cell lineage after an earlier study in Nature Cell Biology .
  • "With so many diseases related to excess bone loss, there is a big need to find ways to address bone loss and restore balance in bone remodeling," adds Yang.

Overjet CEO Wardah Inam Receives Excellence in Industry Award from the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund

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Monday, August 22, 2022

BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Overjet , the dental industry leader in artificial intelligence solutions, is pleased to share that Dr. Wardah Inam, CEO and co-founder of Overjet, has been selected as the recipient of the "Excellence in Industry" Award for 2022 from the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund.

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  • BOSTON, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Overjet , the dental industry leader in artificial intelligence solutions, is pleased to share that Dr. Wardah Inam, CEO and co-founder of Overjet, has been selected as the recipient of the "Excellence in Industry" Award for 2022 from the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund.
  • The 2022 Shils Innovator Award is given in recognition of Dr. Inam's innovation and entrepreneurial role for advancing oral health and the use of Augmented Intelligence/Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning as a diagnostic aid for dentistry.
  • "The Excellence in Industry award is a testament to the Overjet team in pioneering dental AI innovations that advance oral health and to our partners and customers who are trailblazers in dental AI adoption," said Dr. Inam.
  • I'm honored by the Edward B. Shils Entrepreneurial Fund's recognition of Overjet's significant positive impact on the oral health community and the health of the public."

The Dental Spa Joins Exclusive Haute Beauty Network As Smile Experts

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

Dr. Jeremy D. Kay & Dr. Nicole Deakins, smile architects of the Dental Spa, survey each patient's dental "properties" and design reconstructive blueprints, planning every detail of the treatment based on our artistic vision.

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  • Dr. Jeremy D. Kay & Dr. Nicole Deakins, smile architects of the Dental Spa, survey each patient's dental "properties" and design reconstructive blueprints, planning every detail of the treatment based on our artistic vision.
  • Learn more about The Dental Spa by visiting: https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/member/dr-ami-shah-vira/
    Haute Beauty is affiliated with the luxury lifestyle publication Haute Living.
  • As a section of Haute Living magazine, Haute Beauty covers the latest advancements in beauty and wellness, providing readers with expert advice on aesthetic and reconstructive treatments through its network of acclaimed doctors and beauty experts.
  • For more about Haute Beauty, visit https://hauteliving.com/hautebeauty/
    Brooke Klaiman, Haute Beauty by Haute Living, 5612122126, [email protected]

Smile Care Dental Group Hosts Grand Opening of New Paramus Location

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

PARAMUS, N.J., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- Smile Care Dental Group , founded by Dr. Wesam Shafee, DMD, is excited to now be open in Paramus, New Jersey.

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  • PARAMUS, N.J., Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- Smile Care Dental Group , founded by Dr. Wesam Shafee, DMD, is excited to now be open in Paramus, New Jersey.
  • During Hurricane Ida, Smile Care Dental Group's Clifton, NJ practice experienced mass flooding and damage.
  • This past Saturday, November 13th, Smile Care Dental Group hosted their grand opening event with A1 Staffing & Event Planning for patients, friends, family and media.
  • At Smile Care, you will receive the highest quality dental care.

Farotech, a Digital Marketing Agency Ranks No. 4024 on the 2021 Inc. 5000, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 76 Percent

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine revealed today that Farotech - a Digital Marketing Agency, based in Pennsylvania, has been named to their 2021 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America list— one of the nation's most prestigious rankings to receive. 

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  • "We are humbled and honored to be among an elite selection of companies," says Farotech President and CEO Chris Carr.
  • This list is where Intuit, Zappos, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national recognition.
  • Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million.
  • Launched as a start-up in 2001 by Chris Carr, Farotech is a full digital marketing agency with about 50 team members.