School of Dental Medicine

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tania Markarian-Skowronski, DDS, MSM (DEN ‘97, MGT '19) received the Special Recognition Award. The award is given to an individual who has made a significant impact within the community, the profession or our institution. Markarian-Skowronski is recognized for excelling as both a clinician and educ...

Winnie Wong, D.M.D. (DEN ‘16) received the Outstanding New Dentist Award. The award is given to an alum whose accomplishments enhance the perception of the dental profession, has demonstrated outstanding service to his/her community and is engaged with the activities of the School of Dental Medicine...