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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Heading to Harvard: How one dental student went from patient to pediatric dentist
Fourth-year dental student Caroline Deyoe recently matched at Harvard, continuing her passion for pediatric dentistry.
Recent News
April 01, 2026
Gian Pietro Schincaglia, DMD, PhDChair and program director of the Department of Periodontics, School of Dental MedicineArea of Focus: Periodontal disease and diabetesEditor’s note: Jasmine Vo, the author of this story, is a student employee in the University Marketing and Communications…
March 25, 2026
Fourth-year dental student Caroline Deyoe recently matched at Harvard, continuing her passion for pediatric dentistry.
March 24, 2026
On March 19, the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine community gathered for its 45th Annual Professionals Day. The event showcases the depth of student research, academic excellence and commitment to advancing the field of dentistry at CWRU.“Professionals Day gives us the…
March 24, 2026
When Elliot Siegel, DMD (DEN ’74), turned 50, he realized that his successful career as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon wasn’t enough. “I decided it was time to give back and volunteer my time helping others,” he said. That choice led to more than 20 years of mission-focused work around the…
March 19, 2026
The associate dean for graduate studies and chair of oral and maxillofacial medicine will edit the oral medicine section of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.
March 19, 2026
New research by Pushpa Pandiyan, PhD, published in Frontiers in Immunology, explores how microorganisms living in the mouth play a key role in inflammation that negatively affects the immune system.
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.