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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School of Dental Medicine Celebrates DMD Class of 2025 at Maltz Performing Arts Center
The Class of 2025 at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine marked a significant milestone on Saturday, May 17, as they received their Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees during a heartfelt diploma ceremony held at the Maltz Performing Arts Center. Family, friends, faculty and…
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July 20, 2022
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine will use a $3.25 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to better understand how HIV impacts the human body, from mouth lesions to oral cancer.
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system and inter...
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July 11, 2022
Northeast Ohio a significantly high rate of oral disease—including cavities and periodontitis—as well as a low rate of dental appointment attendance among low-income older adults.
Through a new study, Suchitra Nelson, associate dean of clinical and translational research at Case Western Reserve U...
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July 01, 2022
From left: Sherif Elkordy, Tarek ElShebiny, Noha Orabi, Juan Martin Palomo and Carlos Flores-Mir
A paper written by Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine researchers was recently selected for the 2022 David L. Turpin Award for Evidence-based Research from the American Journal of...
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May 27, 2022
Serving the community is the foundation of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine’s mission. From the Healthy Smiles Sealant Program with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District to regular patient care for as many as 70,000 patients annually at the Dental Clinic on Chester Aven...
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May 26, 2022
May is Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Asian American (APIDAA) Heritage Month. Throughout the month, The Daily will highlight members of the university community who are of Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi and Asian American heritage to celebrate their accomplishments as members of the campus communi...
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May 06, 2022
After several years of adjusted plans due to pandemic-related health and safety protocols, the Case Western Reserve University community will gather once again this year for fully in-person commencement events.
The Class of 2022's accomplishments will be celebrated in ceremonies on May 14 and 15, ...
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April 28, 2022
Kenneth Chance, dean of the School of Dental Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, was recently appointed the president of the Supreme Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), the national dental honor society. Founded in 1914 by Professor G.V. Black, the organization represents and promotes t...
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April 11, 2022
When Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine’s Dental Clinic opened March 10, it was an ordinary day: Patients checked in for their appointments while students and residents attended to their duties and provided care.
But at 3 p.m., that all changed. In the first floor waiting are...
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April 07, 2022
Dalal Alhajji, a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, was recently recognized as a “10 Under 10 Dentist” by the American Dental Association (ADA). The ADA 10 Under 10 Award pays tribute to dentists who have made notable contributions to the field within 10 years of ...
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March 31, 2022
Rui Amaral Mendes, adjunct professor of oral and maxillofacial medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, wrote a letter to the editor of the British Medical Journal in which he addressed the need for optimized genome surveillance of Omicron in order to track the new COVI...