School of Dental Medicine

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 in ...

Alex Matthews, a DMD/MPH dual-degree student at the School of Dental Medicine, earned top recognition this spring at the 2025 Ohio Public Health Conference in Columbus, taking home First Place in the Student Oral Presentation competition for his project titled Ohio Pediatric Dentists’ Perspectives o...

Associate Professor Scott Pelok has been awarded a Nord Grant for his most recent research project. Extended Reality (ER) is becoming a powerful tool in dental education, offering immersive learning experiences. It allows students to interact with virtual models, helping them understand complex sy...

The Staff Advisory Council (SAC) seeks nominations for election candidates from the following areas: Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences School of Dental Medicine University Administration and Academic Administration This is your opportunity to i...

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 mo...

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 journey...

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 leadersh...

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 of...

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 constructio...

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, Bradento...