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
October 24, 2025
Andres Pinto, DMD, associate dean of graduate studies and chair and professor of oral and maxillofacial medicine and diagnostic sciences at the School of Dental Medicine, has been selected from a national pool to serve on the board of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). “Dental…
October 23, 2025
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…
September 19, 2025
For the last nine years, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine’s innovative curriculum has garnered interest from universities overseas, and has since established partnerships with dental programs in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. This month, Kenneth Chance–dean and professor of…
September 17, 2025
CWRU School of Dental Medicine has been entrusted to preserve and provide accessibility to the Richardson Collection, physical elements of a landmark longitudinal growth study representing 98 African-American children conducted by pioneering researcher Elisha R. Richardson, BS, DDS, MS, PhD. The…
September 15, 2025
Inside the high-tech Simulation Clinic preparing students for real-world dental practice
September 05, 2025
Case Western Reserve University is enhancing opportunities for student success through two key leadership appointments that emphasize mentorship and professional preparation. Vikas Gampa has been appointed faculty director of the Pre-Professional Scholars Program (PPSP), effective Aug.1. In…
August 21, 2025
Bruce Latimer was a scholar who left a lasting legacy that furthered our understanding of the evolution of upright walking in humans. He was also a beloved colleague, friend and mentor who, according to his colleagues, wasn’t afraid to give someone the shoes off his feet or liven the evening in a…
July 09, 2025
Alex Matthews DMD/MPH dual-degree student at the School of Dental Medicine Area of Focus: dental public health, focusing on care access Alex Matthews grew curious about public health before he knew the term. As a kid in rural Tennessee, the multi-hour trips required to see various…
July 01, 2025
For Rachel Elkowitz (DEN '25), graduating from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine was not just an achievement—it was a deeply personal homecoming for her family, where her artistic spirit and the family's dental legacy intertwined. Elkowitz’s graduation celebrated her…
June 17, 2025
Kenneth B. Chance, DDS (DEN ‘79) Kenneth B. Chance, DDS (DEN ‘79), former 2004 recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award, is being honored with the 2025 Special Recognition Award for his twenty years of distinguished leadership service to Case Western Reserve University and the School of…