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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5 questions with dental medicine’s Lauren Tipping, Class of 2026
When students arrive at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, they each bring their own motivations and aspirations to the journey. No matter how these differ, each student approaches graduation equipped with the same things: not just the clinical skills required of the…
Recent News
February 08, 2023
Students in the School of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine and Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing are invited to a “We Love Our Future Alumni” event Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cosgrove Courtyard of Samson Pavilion. Students are invited to stop by to check in with…
February 03, 2023
Polyamines are organic polycations that work together with DNA, RNA, and proteins, and control cell growth and death. Polyamines come from food and can be produced by our cells and the microbiome in our mucosa. Aberrant changes in their levels in cells are associated with aging and diseases. A…
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
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 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 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…