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Penn Dental Medicine

UPenn academic dental clinic in University City, Philadelphia.

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(215) 898-8965WebsiteUpdated Aug 22, 2026

About Penn Dental Medicine

Based on South 40th Street in the University City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Penn Dental Medicine is a dental practice serving the area. General dentistry covers the routine and restorative care most people need most often — examinations, cleanings, fillings, and preventive checks that catch problems while they are still small and inexpensive to treat. Regular attendance, roughly every six months for most patients, is what makes that early-catch approach actually work.

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.

Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.

Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward. Contact details for Penn Dental Medicine are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Penn Dental Medicine offers general dentistry on South 40th Street in the University City area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The practice is open Monday through Friday. Use this page to see the full range of treatments listed and to get in touch about an appointment.

Clinic Details

Best Known For

General Dentistry

Business Hours

Monday
8:00 AM8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
Sunday(Today)Closed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Penn Dental Medicine located?
Penn Dental Medicine is a dental practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19104).
What services does Penn Dental Medicine offer?
It is a general dental practice offering preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care for patients of every age.
Does the practice treat children and adults?
Yes. The office sees patients of all ages for routine and ongoing dental care.
How often should I have a dental checkup?
Most dentists recommend a checkup and professional cleaning every six months, which helps catch problems while they are still small.
How do I book an appointment at Penn Dental Medicine?
Use this page to contact Penn Dental Medicine directly with a question or to request an appointment.

Location

Services Offered

General Dentistry

General dentistry at Penn Dental Medicine covers the routine care that keeps teeth healthy — exams, professional cleanings, tooth-colored fillings, and decay prevention — for patients across Philadelphia.

Reviews

216 reviews

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y***1 month ago

Offers great dentistry by qualified students with outstanding faculty to ensure you are well taken care of !

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C***1 month ago

The student who did my filling called me the next day asking how my gum n tooth felt. She went above and beyond to follow up to see if I had any issues. Very trustworthy and professional.

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Z***2 months ago

Good service for low income and Veterans.

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H***2 months ago

I was told over the phone today that they dont take emergency appointments for extractions anymore

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L***2 months ago
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P***2 months ago

Highly recommend this dental school. There is a disability dental clinic with students working with expertes. Regular dentist referral for Down Syndrome

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G***3 months ago

This place is amazing my process of full mouth implants is going very well and the staff are so professional. Also Dr. Garcia takes pride in what he does and his work speaks for itself. I would recommend this place for anything from a cleaning to implants. There not just students they are professional at what they do.

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D***5 months ago

Never had any issues. Students are knowledgeable and staff is always ready to join in and help. Never felt unsafe or uncomfortable. Appointments are long but because you're working with students. Every procedure I've had has been excellent. If you cant afford dental work I'd highly recommend this place.

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z***5 months ago

I had a very disappointing experience with Penn Medicine Dental. Before my appointment, I called multiple times to confirm that everything related to my dental needs would be addressed during my visit. Each time, I was assured that the necessary work would be handled that day. I drove two hours to get there based on those assurances. Once I arrived, I paid $25 for an X-ray, only to then be told that nothing else could be done during that visit. After traveling that far and being told repeatedly on the phone that everything would be taken care of, this was incredibly frustrating. In the end, I essentially paid $25 just to sit there, get an X-ray, and leave without any treatment. It felt like a complete waste of time and money. Unless you are local and willing to make multiple trips, I would not recommend this place. My experience was that expectations set over the phone were not honored once I arrived. Edit: Thank you Penn medicine for commenting your usual copy and pasted response to my review. It really shows just how lazy you really are.

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Y***1 year ago

If you don’t have a lot of money for dental treatment and prosthetics, but you have a lot of free time. Yes, everything is not as fast as with a private dentist, but the quality is much higher and what the student does is checked by two or three professors. I have been coming here for many years and am very pleased. They installed 13 crowns for free, which my insurance does not cover, but the hospital grant did. I recommend this clinic to everyone.

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