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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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The Current: 2026 news from the CWRU campus
News from the CWRU Campus
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CWRU dental faculty explore links between the mouth and the rest of the body
The work expands our understanding of oral health as essential to overall health
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Transformative gift to CWRU creates new model in dental care for those with special healthcare needs
$15M gift—largest in School of Dental Medicine’s history—will address regional needs and set national stage
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Dedication to service: CWRU School of Dental Medicine honors 2026 alumni award winners
During Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine puts a spotlight on its outstanding alumni and others with ties to the school with awards that celebrate their dedicated service.This year, the School of Dental Medicine honors:Distinguished Alumnus:…
Kristina Bowdrie, Bryan Singelyn, Andre Mickel, Sarah Andrews, Yidi Lin, Liam Dunn, Carol Musil, Andrew Medvedev, Rebecca Darrah and Ozan Akkus
They prepared for their futures at CWRU—and returned to invest in the next generation
With Homecoming and Reunion Weekend underway, alumni-turned-faculty reflect on their student experiences at CWRU
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DMD-MPH student earns honors at 2026 Ohio Dental Association Annual Meeting
Alex Matthews, a fourth-year DMD-MPH student, earned the Best in Show, Table Clinic award at the 2026 Ohio Dental Association (ODA) Annual Meeting. Matthews won the same award at the ODA annual meeting in 2024.In that time, he’s earned nine awards at the local, state and national levels.Learn more…
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School of Dental Medicine hosts second Digital Dentistry and AI Symposium
Exploring the Future of Patient Care Through Innovation and Technology
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Why does a narwhal have a 9-foot tusk—and what does it actually do?
While students often use breaks to study or relax, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine alumnus Martin Nweeia, DMD (DEN ’84), chose a different path, traveling to remote Amazonian villages and a distant atoll near Yap Island in Micronesia.This same curiosity has shaped his…
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From reticent teacher to 50-year legacy
How one CWRU dental mentor is opening doors for student scholars
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Meet some of CWRU’s newest faculty members
Case Western Reserve University is proud to welcome its newest cohort of accomplished faculty members across our schools and colleges. From pioneering breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and quantum gravity to advancing suicide prevention, pediatric surgery, and sustainable energy, these…