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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Less pain, same results? Researchers explore drill-free treatments for cavities in older adults
A trip to the dentist isn’t something people usually look forward to. “Because of all the drilling and injections, it’s not fun,” acknowledged Suchitra Nelson, an associate dean and professor at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine. While discomfort can’t be…
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January 31, 2023
Twins Vihisha and Havisha Bache need not look far for a study partner. After completing their undergraduate degrees at Case Western Reserve in biology and sociology in 2021, the Pennsylvania natives opted to continue their studies at the university through the School of Dental Medicine. In their…
December 09, 2022
As part of continued efforts to extend dental care benefits to veterans, the School of Dental Medicine Dental Clinic offered oral care services for veterans and military personnel on Friday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans Day. The services included free dental exams and x-rays, a discounted cleaning…
December 09, 2022
The inaugural Dean Kenneth B. Chance, DDS, Endowed Distinguished Lectureship was held on Nov. 17 in Samson Pavilion. Dean Kenneth B. Chance, President of the Supreme Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and his family established this series in honor of the 130th…
December 01, 2022
On Monday, May 16, the School of Dental Medicine faculty met at the Tinkham Veale University Center for the semi-annual faculty retreat. After breakfast in one of the center’s ballrooms, each department chair shared updates from the 2022-2023 school year. The group talked about the future of the…
November 14, 2022
When you think of dentistry, entrepreneurship should be one of the first things that enters your mind. Most healthcare professionals obtain their training and transition to working in established hospitals or large-scale practices. In stark contrast, dentists often graduate and start or purchase…
November 09, 2022
School of Dental Medicine Dean Kenneth B. Chance, president of the Supreme Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society, and his family established a lecture series in honor of the 130th anniversary of the School of Dental Medicine. The School of Dental Medicine will host Jon B.…
November 01, 2022
Recognized yearly on Nov. 1—the day after the candy-filled and cavity-inducing Halloween holiday— National Brush Day reminds us to clean away all that sugar and reinstate some healthy habits to improve our oral health. To refresh the Case Western Reserve University community on best practices for…
October 10, 2022
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to hear from Erica Chambers, a third-year student at the School of Dental Medicine, as she gives a presentation titled “A Passion for Dentistry” Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Rockefeller Building, Room 221. LIFT (Local…
September 26, 2022
Case School of Engineering program becomes first of its kind to be accredited in the U.S. With a new academic year comes new program offerings at Case Western Reserve University—and in the case of the university’s engineering school, new accomplishments on a national stage. Case School of…
September 16, 2022
At Case Western Reserve University, faculty, staff and students are driven to create change through their work in creative and inspiring ways. During Innovation Week, the institution has celebrated the spirit our faculty, staff and students bring to their research and other scholarly pursuits. In…