Welcome to a different kind of dental school experience.
At Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, we are shaping the future of dentistry through a pioneering curriculum grounded in experiential learning. Our comprehensive educational approach is delivered through state‑of‑the‑art simulation clinics and our public‑facing Dental Clinic, located within the university’s Health Education Campus. We advance the profession through breakthrough research and strategic investments in technology that fuel discovery and transform care. Our graduates lead with purpose—delivering exceptional patient care with unwavering integrity, deep compassion and professionalism—while serving Ohio communities and making a lasting impact across the nation and the world.
Dale A. Baur, DDS (DEN ’80)
Interim Dean
Case Western Reserve University | School of Dental Medicine
Established in 1892, the CWRU School of Dental Medicine has a long-established legacy of excellence in clinical training in addressing the health needs of individual patients and our community. As scientific and technological changes dramatically change the way health care is delivered and assessed, graduates from CWRU School of Dental Medicine are renowned for their life-long professional skills that keep them at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the dental profession.
Who should apply to CWRU School of Dental Medicine?
You!
The School of Dental Medicine is interested in students who:
- Want to understand how science and health care intersect,
- Are curious about how and why we make decisions about dental health care,
- Take responsibility for their own learning,
- Can use general concepts and apply them in new ways,
- Enjoy an active learning environment that includes group work,
- Have demonstrated academic excellence,
- Want a challenge,
- Want to learn about the profession from faculty mentors and coaches,
- Understand the dentist's responsibility to patients, community, and society.