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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Case Western Reserve University leads NIH academic–industrial partnership to develop rapid, chairside oral cancer test
A Case Western Reserve University–led research team is developing a noninvasive oral cancer test to help clinicians decide—chairside and within minutes— whether a suspicious lesion in the mouth needs a biopsy.The project pairs a discovery made in the university’s School of Dental Medicine with…
Recent News
May 19, 2025
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…
May 19, 2025
Dr. Ilser Turkyilmaz, professor and chair of the Department of Comprehensive Care at the School of Dental Medicine, has been awarded a Nord Grant to support his proposal titled, Advancing Digital Dentistry in Education and Patient Care. The grant, awarded by the University Center for Innovation…
March 25, 2025
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is proud to announce a groundbreaking advancement in our Digital Dentistry Transformation Project—the implementation of digital impressions using cutting-edge intraoral scanners and advanced software solutions. This initiative represents a…
March 21, 2025
CWRU School of Dental Medicine alum Morgan Celistan, DMD (DEN '20), serves as predoctoral director of endodontics at Harvard School of Dental Medicine, where she mentors students and advocates for expanding access to the field of dentistry. In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate her…
March 06, 2025
The School of Dental Medicine is pleased to announce that Dr. T. Gerard (Gerry) Bradley, president of the University of Louisville, will serve as the School of Dental Medicine’s 2025 Commencement Speaker this May. Dr. Bradley brings a wealth of experience in dental education, research, and…
March 05, 2025
Catherine Demko, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Community Dentistry, attributes her passion for science to its endless opportunities for creativity and discovery. With an early interest in biology and genetics, Demko began her academic journey studying microorganisms and patterns…
February 21, 2025
After more than a decade as dean of Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Kenneth B. Chance Sr. (DEN ’79) will step down from the role Dec. 31. “Ken has helped guide the School of Dental Medicine through a number of significant changes over the past decade, from the…
February 20, 2025
In 1982, Jeffrey Mills, DDS (WRC ’79, DEN ’82), was a promising young dentist and soon-to-be new father ready to begin the next chapter of his life. Yet, four hours before commencement, Mills was shot and killed by a home intruder. Having earned his undergraduate and dental degrees at Case…
February 18, 2025
In celebration of Black History Month, we’re sharing the insights, achievements and words of wisdom from Black alumni who are shaping the future of dentistry. Madge Potts-Williams, DDS (DEN ‘81) Lead Dentist, Manatee County Rural Health Services, Bradenton, FL Consultant,…
February 04, 2025
We are thrilled to announce the integration of the ITI (International Team for Implantology, Basel, Switzerland) Digital Campus, which is an online learning platform, into our dental school curriculum, under the visionary leadership of Dean Kenneth Chance and Associate Dean of Digital Innovation…