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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.

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School of Dental Medicine receives grant for Veterans Day clinic
Delta Dental Foundation bestowed the grant to support oral health services for veterans.
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Leonard Goldstein’s dental journey
For Leonard Goldstein, DDS (DEN ’67), the pursuit of excellence was a family legacy. Inspired by his successful dentist father, Jacob Goldstein, DDS—who championed education as the ultimate priority—Leonard and his older brother, Stephen Goldstein, DDS (DEN ’65), followed him into the…
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School of Dental Medicine Dean Kenneth Chance appointed to National Dental Association Strategic Planning Committee
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine Dean Kenneth Chance (DEN ’79) has been appointed to the National Dental Association (NDA) Strategic Planning Committee, a new council tasked with guiding the NDA’s direction and vision through 2028. The NDA is long recognized for its…
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School of Dental Medicine Dean Kenneth Chance delivers commencement address at partner university in Egypt
As part of an ongoing partnership, the dean gave remarks to 200 graduating students at Future University in Cairo.
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School of Dental Medicine bestows 2025 alumni honors
Madge Potts-Williams, Kenneth B. Chance and Morgan S. Celistan were honored with awards
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CWRU School of Dental Medicine to offer discounted dental services to veterans and military on Veterans Day
Dental exams, X-rays and cleanings will be available at a discounted rate for active and veteran military members on November 11.
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Associate Dean Andres Pinto appointed to the Commission on Dental Accreditation board
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…
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Less pain, same results? Researchers explore drill-free treatments for cavities in older adults
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…
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School of Dental Medicine’s Kenneth Chance set to address the Future University 2025 graduating class
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…
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CWRU School of Dental Medicine receives historic collection
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…