School of Dental Medicine
From lab discoveries to public outreach initiatives, students, faculty, staff and alumni at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine prove their dedication to advancing oral health in Cleveland and around the world. Read the latest news that highlights the innovation, care and community impact at the heart of our efforts to advance clinical excellence and service across populations.
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Giving back—and improving smiles—at Give Kids a Smile Day
The annual event brought Cleveland Metropolitan School District students to the School of Dental Medicine clinic for complimentary dental care—and a lot of smiles.
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November 20, 2025
For Lisa Alvetro, DDS (DEN '93), giving back is not just an act of generosity—it's a professional responsibility. For the past 20 years, Alvetro has volunteered her time and expertise working with residents in the orthodontic department at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental…
November 19, 2025
Pushpa Pandiyan, PhD, has long been intrigued by the immune system. Now, her research is changing how we think about HIV, bacteria and immune balance in oral microbiomes.
November 12, 2025
The annual event brought Cleveland Metropolitan School District students to the School of Dental Medicine clinic for complimentary dental care—and a lot of smiles.
November 06, 2025
Delta Dental Foundation bestowed the grant to support oral health services for veterans.
October 31, 2025
For Leonard Goldstein, DDS (DEN ’67), the pursuit of excellence was a family legacy. Inspired by his successful dentist father, Jacob Goldstein, DDS—who championed education as the ultimate priority—Leonard and his older brother, Stephen Goldstein, DDS (DEN ’65), followed him into the…
October 30, 2025
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine Dean Kenneth Chance (DEN ’79) has been appointed to the National Dental Association (NDA) Strategic Planning Committee, a new council tasked with guiding the NDA’s direction and vision through 2028. The NDA is long recognized for its…
October 30, 2025
As part of an ongoing partnership, the dean gave remarks to 200 graduating students at Future University in Cairo.
October 24, 2025
Madge Potts-Williams, Kenneth B. Chance and Morgan S. Celistan were honored with awards
October 24, 2025
Andres Pinto, DMD, associate dean of graduate studies and chair and professor of oral and maxillofacial medicine and diagnostic sciences at the School of Dental Medicine, has been selected from a national pool to serve on the board of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). “Dental…
October 24, 2025
Dental exams, X-rays and cleanings will be available at a discounted rate for active and veteran military members on November 11.