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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Transforming how dentists are trained
Inside the high-tech Simulation Clinic preparing students for real-world dental practice
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September 19, 2025
For the last nine years, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine’s innovative curriculum has garnered interest from universities overseas, and has since established partnerships with dental programs in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
This month, Kenneth Chance–dean and professor of endod...
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September 17, 2025
CWRU School of Dental Medicine has been entrusted to preserve and provide accessibility to the Richardson Collection, physical elements of a landmark longitudinal growth study representing 98 African-American children conducted by pioneering researcher Elisha R. Richardson, BS, DDS, MS, PhD. The rad...
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September 15, 2025
Inside the high-tech Simulation Clinic preparing students for real-world dental practice
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September 05, 2025
Case Western Reserve University is enhancing opportunities for student success through two key leadership appointments that emphasize mentorship and professional preparation.
Vikas Gampa has been appointed faculty director of the Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP), effective Aug.1. In this p...
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August 21, 2025
Bruce Latimer was a scholar who left a lasting legacy that furthered our understanding of the evolution of upright walking in humans. He was also a beloved colleague, friend and mentor who, according to his colleagues, wasn’t afraid to give someone the shoes off his feet or liven the evening in a ca...
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July 09, 2025
Alex Matthews
DMD/MPH dual-degree student at the School of Dental Medicine
Area of Focus: dental public health, focusing on care access
Alex Matthews grew curious about public health before he knew the term. As a kid in rural Tennessee, the multi-hour trips required to see various healthcare pro...
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July 01, 2025
For Rachel Elkowitz (DEN '25), graduating from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine was not just an achievement—it was a deeply personal homecoming for her family, where her artistic spirit and the family's dental legacy intertwined.
Elkowitz’s graduation celebrated her academi...
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June 17, 2025
Kenneth B. Chance, DDS (DEN ‘79)
Kenneth B. Chance, DDS (DEN ‘79), former 2004 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award, is being honored with the 2025 Special Recognition Award for his twenty years of distinguished leadership service to Case Western Reserve University and the School of Dental ...
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June 17, 2025
Madge Potts-Williams, DDS (DEN ’81)
Madge Potts-Williams, DDS (DEN ’81) has been named the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumnus Award—an honor that reflects her remarkable 44-year legacy of excellence in clinical practice, dental education, and organized dentistry. Through her unwavering com...
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June 17, 2025
Morgan S. Celistan, DMD, MMSc (DEN ‘20)
Morgan S. Celistan, DMD, MMSc (DEN ‘20) has been named the 2025 Outstanding New Dentist. Her dedication to patient care, academia and curriculum development, participation in organized dentistry, and mentorship of dental students have set a new benchmark for ...