School of Dental Medicine
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School of Dental Medicine Celebrates DMD Class of 2025 at Maltz Performing Arts Center
The Class of 2025 at ӰƵ 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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May 19, 2025
On Wednesday, May 14, graduating students from across ӰƵ gathered on the Case Quad for the third annual “Clap Out”—a growing Commencement Week tradition celebrating the achievements of soon-to-be graduates.
Led by a procession of university leaders and honorees, student...
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May 19, 2025
The Class of 2025 at ӰƵ 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 staf...
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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 in ...
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May 19, 2025
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...
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May 19, 2025
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...
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March 25, 2025
ӰƵ 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...
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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 journey...
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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 leadersh...
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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 of...
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February 21, 2025
After more than a decade as dean of ӰƵ 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...