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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Supporting smiles at the 4th Annual Special Olympics Unified Health Event
Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine students took learning outside the classroom on Nov. 6, participating in an annual Special Olympics health outreach event. The 4th Annual Unified Health Event, hosted by the Special Olympics Ohio Healthy Athletes program, offered free physicals and…
Recent News
December 10, 2025
As the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University reflects on this inspiring year, we offer heartfelt gratitude to Dean Kenneth B. Chance, DDS (DEN ’81), whose eleven years of leadership have transformed our institution. His tenure is distinguished by bold educational innovation,…
December 04, 2025
Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine students took learning outside the classroom on Nov. 6, participating in an annual Special Olympics health outreach event. The 4th Annual Unified Health Event, hosted by the Special Olympics Ohio Healthy Athletes program, offered free physicals and…
December 03, 2025
The holiday season—generally observed from November to January—is a time often marked by generosity and connection, with individuals contributing time, money and other forms of support to those in need across the U.S. At Case Western Reserve University, students, faculty and staff actively find…
November 30, 2025
Longtime professor’s gift provides flexibility for this future dentist
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…