The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has opened the Syngcuk Kim Endodontic Clinic, a new facility for education, research, and clinical care.
The clinic, which opened for patient care on January 7, is the first key project of the school's 10-year master plan for facilities renovations, according to the university.
The new facility features 23 chairs, two surgical suites, a consultation room, modular operatories with an operating microscope and computer at each chair, and a handicapped-accessible reception room. The clinic is also being outfitted for real-time video streaming of cases to classrooms, continued education programs, and national and international meetings.
Alumni and friends of the endodontics department contributed more than $2 million to fund the renovation. Among the corporate sponsors that provided much of the equipment for the clinic are Carl Zeiss Meditec, B&L Biotech, Brasseler, and Carestream.
A special dedication ceremony for the new clinic will be held on March 1, 2013.
