Introduction to Dental Medicine

Dr. Uri Hangorsky is the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of the PASS Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine. With a dental degree from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine (1974) and a Master’s in Periodontics from Case Western Reserve University (1978), Dr. Hangorsky has dedicated his career to advancing education and clinical excellence in dentistry.During his tenure at Penn, Dr. Hangorsky has held numerous leadership roles, including Director of the Predoctoral Program in Periodontics and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. A passionate educator, he has lectured extensively to both predoctoral and postdoctoral students, earning prestigious accolades such as the University Provost's Award for Distinguished Teaching.Dr. Hangorsky’s courses, including Frontiers in Dentistry, Introduction to Dental Medicine, and The Oral Cavity: Portal to Health and Disease, highlight his commitment to integrating foundational knowledge with cutting-edge advancements in dental health.

Dr. Sollecito is the Professor and Chair of Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine and Professor of Oral Medicine in Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is an Attending in Oral Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a University Associate at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He completed his DMD degree program at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine where he graduated with honors. Dr. Sollecito holds Fellowship in The American Association of Hospital Dentists, The International College of Dentists, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and is a Diplomate of The American Board of Oral Medicine and The American Board of Special Care Dentistry. He has served as Interim Dean at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Director of the Oral Medicine Residency Program, President of the Eta Chapter of OKU and President of the American Academy of Oral Medicine. Dr. Sollecito received the University of Pennsylvania’s Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2006. He is Oral Medicine Section Editor of the Compendium of Continuing Dental Education. He is presently serving as a member of the American Dental Association's Council of Scientific Affairs. He maintains an active clinical oral medicine practice while authoring numerous papers and chapters related to various topics in Oral Medicine

Dr. Stoopler is an Associate Professor of Oral Medicine and Director of Postdoctoral Oral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (PENN) School of Dental Medicine. He completed his undergraduate studies at Binghamton University (S.U.N.Y.) and earned his DMD from PENN. Dr. Stoopler completed a General Practice Residency at the Brooklyn V.A.M.C. and a Fellowship in Oral Medicine at PENN. Dr. Stoopler holds Fellowship in The American Association of Hospital Dentists, The International College of Dentists, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and England, and is a Diplomate of The American Board of Oral Medicine and The American Board of Special Care Dentistry. Dr. Stoopler received the University of Pennsylvania’s Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching in 2013. Dr. Stoopler has published several peer-reviewed manuscripts, scientific abstracts, book chapters, monographs and expert viewpoints on various topics related to oral medicine.