The School of Dental Medicine's Homecoming and Reunion weekend, held from November 14-16, brought alumni together for an exciting series of events. With live music, inspiring speakers, and a look at the latest in dental innovation, it was a weekend to remember!
Homecoming and Reunion weekend began early for the School of Dental Medicine alumni on Thursday, November 14 with an alumni spotlight lecture by Thomas O. Marxen, DDS, MSD (DEN ‘83) who presented Dental Infections Can Kill You! Many faculty and students also attended the lecture and afterward all enjoyed lunch together in the South Winter Garden. Later that evening many alumni ventured to Thwing Center to enjoy Blue Bash festivities.
On Friday, November 15, dental alumni enjoyed a beautiful view of Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion while eating breakfast on the third floor balcony. They had an opportunity to meet Dean Kenneth Chance, members of the Development and Alumni Relations Department, and members of the Alumni Association. After attending the university Alumni Awards luncheon, attendees met their classmates at the School of Dental Medicine Welcome Back Reception at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. The event featured cocktails and Cleveland style appetizers. Curators were on hand to answer questions about oral health history exhibits.
Martin Nweeia, DDS (DEN ’84) and the CWRU Interactive Commons also treated attendees to a HoloLens experience with the Narwhal whale. Dr. Nweeia is a dental surgeon and the world’s leading expert on the narwhal tusk and tooth organ system. Live music was provided by Tom Leatherman, DDS (DEN ‘85) and his band Cloud9CLE for the second year in a row.
Early Saturday morning, attendees gathered to enjoy breakfast in The Cosgrove Courtyard of Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion and then attended either the Pediatric Dentistry Symposium or the Dental Technology Tour. The Dental Technology Tour included a HoloLens experience of JAWS at work, a peek at the newly upgraded simulation clinic and a tour of the dental clinic provided by Vice Dean and Chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dale Baur, DDS (DEN '80).