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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October 20, 2023
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to the next Profiles of Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series talk Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. This series features in-depth conversations with faculty and staff from across campus—highlighting their work and resea...
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October 19, 2023
Dr. Winnie Wong has served in many leadership roles within organized dentistry. In recognition of her efforts, she received the Ohio Dental Association N. Wayne Hiatt Rising Star Award on Friday, Sept. 22, at the Callahan Celebration of Excellence, held in conjunction with the 157th ODA Annual Sessi...
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September 22, 2023
Six to earn Innovator of the Year awards
Whether in labs or lecture halls, student organizations or startup businesses, innovation is a constant across Case Western Reserve. Next week, Sept. 26–29, the university will recognize that spirit with Innovation Week—four days filled with nearly 20 events...
September 20, 2023
The legacy of Jeffrey Mills, DDS (DEN ‘82) lives on and continues to support CWRU students. Will you join David Mills, DDS (DEN ‘79) and his wife in remembering and honoring Jeffrey Mills?
Jeffrey Mills, DDS, was a member of the class of 1982. Mills completed both his bachelor’s degree and DDS degr...
September 20, 2023
Dean Kenneth Chance, DDS (‘79) and Carolyn Gordon, Associate Dean of Development & Alumni
Relations, expressed their gratitude to the many alumni, friends, and donors who helped us reach our attainment goal of $5 million dollars in FY23 at a Celebration of Philanthropy on Sunday, August 13.
Among...
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September 18, 2023
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of longtime faculty member Clinical Associate Professor Robert Heckel, DDS (DEN ‘57).
A graduate of the School of Dental Medicine (DEN ‘57), Dr. Heckel also served the United States Navy Submarine Force from 1957-1962. Stationed at Norfolk, Virginia ...
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August 28, 2023
On Thursday, Aug. 24, the School of Dental Medicine celebrated retiring faculty member Associate Professor Michael Landers (DEN '76) of the Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences department.
"As I begin my retirement," Landers said, "I am immensely proud to be ending my career whe...
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August 18, 2023
Dean Kenneth Chance, DDS (DEN ‘79) welcomed 78 students in the Class of 2027 during their White Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 4, 2023. Michael Gallagher, DDS (DEN ‘83), President of the Alumni Association, also greeted the class. The Class of 2027 has the highest average GPA and average science GP...
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August 15, 2023
They say careers are evolutions. For Malcolm Taylor, that evolution meant following in the footsteps of his father, Ray M. Taylor, DDS—a choice that then led Malcolm's sons, Nathaniel and Jonathan, into dentistry as well.
Malcolm Taylor (DEN ’92) began his journey at Baylor University in the pre-de...
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August 03, 2023
Immediate past president of the School of Dental Medicine Alumni Association Board of Directors Kari A. Cunningham, DMD (DEN '10, '12) was recognized with the National Dental Association’s 40 Under 40 Award at the 2023 convention on July 22 in New Orleans. Spotlighting the nation’s top dentists unde...