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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.

Recent News

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CWRU Entrepreneurship Speaker Series: Dental entrepreneurship with Jeff Rosenthal and Margaret Frankel
Join the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship for a Case Western Reserve University Entrepreneurship Speaker Series roundtable discussion with Jeff Rosenthal (DEN ‘96) and Margaret Frankel (DEN ‘13) July 24 at 1 p.m. via Zoom. They will discuss their respective career journeys, entrepreneurship…
School of Dental Medicine 2020 Specialty Program Graduates
The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recognizes those students graduating from our various graduate studies programs.  “On behalf of our faculty and staff, I wish to extend our deepest congratulations to this year’s graduating post-graduate program students,” said School…
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CWRU Med Supply Drive delivers PPE to local hospitals and produces masks
Organized by students at the School of Medicine, it did not take long for students, faculty, and staff across campus to join MedSupplyDrive@cwru. The initiative worked to connect hundreds of local businesses—from medical and dental offices, to industrial cleaning companies—willing to donate…
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School of Dental Medicine graduates selected for annual awards
The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of its students through annual awards. “Though an in-person ceremony could not be held this year, on behalf of our faculty and staff, I wish to extend our deepest congratulations to this year’s…
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From terror to hope
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine helps victim of terrorist attack put his life back together In a matter of about 90 seconds, Talha Ali’s life changed forever. He went from a promising high-school student in Pakistan, consistently at the top of his class, to the victim of…
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Dental clinics reopen to emergency and urgent care patients after 60+ days
On May 18, after being closed for more than 60 days, the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine reopened dental clinics for emergency and urgent care. “It feels great to be back in our space again,” said Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs, Dr. Manish Valiathan. “Patients are…
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School of Dental Medicine 2020 Honors, Prizes & Awards
The Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of its students through annual awards.  “Though an in-person ceremony could not be held this year, on behalf of our faculty and staff, I wish to extend our deepest congratulations to this…
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Study: Urgent care, ER physicians overprescribing antibiotics for dental issues
Dentists, emergency room doctors and primary care physicians need to ease up on prescribing antibiotics for dental issues in patients who are otherwise healthy and have no manifestation of systemic disease. That’s according to an American Dental Association clinical practice guideline co-authored…
Kalahari discount through School of Dental Medicine
The School of Dental Medicine extends an invitation to members of the campus community to take advantage of our special overnight rate at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions (7000 Kalahari Drive in Sandusky) on the weekend of March 6-7. Enjoy the beautiful water park, a full gaming arcade and several…
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Dental Clinic Clean and Screen Day
Free dental cleaning, oral health screening and radiographs are being offered to new dental patients on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at the School of Dental Medicine’s Dental Clinic, 9601 Chester Ave. The free services are for new patients only and new patients must be at least 18 years…