
School of Dental Medicine
From lab discoveries to public outreach initiatives, students, faculty, staff and alumni at ӰƵ 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 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 01, 2019
Projects follow debut of the 477,000-square-foot Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion in April
ӰƵ and Cleveland Clinic last night celebrated completion of two projects designed to enhance the health and well-being of area residents—as well as dental education.
The first project is a 1...

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April 29, 2019
The idea is to develop a standard of care for older adults
A team of researchers from
the School of Dental Medicine at ӰƵ will use a
$4.2 million grant from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
(PCORI) to study tooth-decay treatments in older adults.
The g...

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April 09, 2019
Innovative architectural design and state-of-the-future technology to welcome students from dental, medical and nursing schools
Case
Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic launched a new era of health
education today in dedicating the centerpiece of their new campus, the Sheila
and Eric Sa...

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December 21, 2018
Contributions from Health Education Campus contractors and construction crews will help 26 families in Hough and Glenville
Representatives from Cleveland Clinic and ӰƵ meet regularly with construction contractors regarding progress on the Health Education Campus (HEC), scheduled to...

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November 07, 2018
To mark Veterans Day, ӰƵ School of Dental Medicine will offer free dental exams and discounted care to honor veterans and military personnel Monday, Nov. 12.
As part of a veteran outreach effort, the dental school will offer a free dental exam, free X-rays and cleaning ...

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October 19, 2018
As if lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease weren’t enough, there’s more bad news for cigarette smokers.
Researchers at the ӰƵ School of Dental Medicine found that smoking also weakens the ability for the dental pulp in teeth to fight illness and disease.
In other w...

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October 17, 2018
Delta Dental Foundation investment marks long-term partnership in the future of academic dentistry at CWRU
A new $1 million gift from the Delta Dental Foundation will help furnish ӰƵ’s School of Dental Medicine with an array of new equipment to better serve patients.
“T...

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October 09, 2018
The School of Dental Medicine invites alumni, students, faculty and staff to The Closing a Chapter: Farewell to the Current School of Dental Medicine Saturday, Oct. 13, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
The travel-themed event will allow guests to walk through the school to revisit popular areas for students...

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October 03, 2018
With 3-D-printed models created at ӰƵ’s innovation space, a veterinarian plotted a path to fix a puppy’s perplexing fracture
As a 3-month-old puppy for sale at a northeast Ohio pet store, Bento was accidentally dropped—breaking a front leg that healed crooked and weak.
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September 21, 2018
With more than 25 years of experience in helping students succeed in in higher education, Marcos A. Rivera has been named director for student services at the School of Dental Medicine.
About Rivera
After earning both his undergraduate degree in liberal studies with a concentration in sociology (199...