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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CWRU now #1 fastest-growing research university in AAU
Case Western Reserve is the #1 fastest-growing research university in the Association of American Universities, according to the latest data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) on research expenditure growth. The university's research and development expenditures surged by 37.5% between…
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March 12, 2026
Case Western Reserve is the #1 fastest-growing research university in the Association of American Universities, according to the latest data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) on research expenditure growth. The university's research and development expenditures surged by 37.5% between…
March 04, 2026
A conversation with alumni entrepreneur Brandon Mark, DMD (DEN ’21)
February 20, 2026
This past December, Alex Matthews (GRS ’25; public health), a third-year Doctor of Dental Medicine student at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, was named a recipient of the 2025-26 American Dental Education Association Haleon Preventive Dentistry Scholarship. This…
February 11, 2026
Denver Jenkins, DDS, a Case Western Reserve faculty member and alumnus, will lead the program.
February 11, 2026
On International Women and Girls in Science Day, we celebrate the women who are shaping the future of science.
January 30, 2026
Editor's note: On Feb. 2, TIME recalculated these rankings "following a review of the Global Engagement metric (10% of the total score)." After this review, Case Western Reserve ranked #27 out of 500 institutions globally (#17 in the U.S.), but our article reflects the information originally…
January 29, 2026
Photos courtesy of the Weber family and Jack Weber Here! A Memoir.
December 23, 2025
National search continues for permanent dean
December 19, 2025
Journalists routinely turn to Case Western Reserve University faculty first. Whether it’s breaking news or subject-matter analysis, reporters look to CWRU to help make sense of the stories shaping our world. Perhaps more importantly, our researchers often drive the headlines in the media with their…
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,…