School of Dental Medicine
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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 ӰƵ School of Dental Medicine. While discomfort can’t be…
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February 02, 2017
Nearly 400 students from Cleveland-area public schools will receive free oral exams and other dental care from faculty and students at the ӰƵ School of Dental Medicine on Feb. 3 as part of the 15th annual national Give Kids a Smile Day. Ronald Occhionero All children will…
December 02, 2016
The School of Dental Medicine will host its annual Clean and Screen Day Saturday, Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The school will provide free services to the Cleveland community, including faculty, staff and students. The free services include dental cleanings, X-rays, and oral cancer screenings.…
November 29, 2016
Join School of Dental Medicine for a Cleveland Cavaliers game Tuesday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. Any member of the campus community is welcome to purchase tickets for the game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Tickets are $25 for seats in the “Loudville” section. To purchase tickets, stop by…
November 28, 2016
Join the School of Dental Medicine staff in collecting donations this holiday season for Toys for Tots. The school is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys and books for children between 6 months and 18 years old. Donation bins will be set up in the first floor administrative area of the…
October 10, 2016
Anyone 18 years and older who has never enrolled as a patient at the ӰƵ School of Dental Medicine’s main clinic is invited to receive a free exam and X-rays at the fourth annual Admitting Day on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Appointments, which can last up to two hours, are…
September 23, 2016
In an op-ed for The Plain Dealer, Leena Palomo, associate professor of dental medicine, explained why people should keep flossing. In response to an Associated Press article claiming there is no scientific evidence pointing toward the benefits of flossing, Palomo explained that there are no…
August 15, 2016
Recording smart phone video “selfies” of tooth-brushing can help people learn to improve their oral health care techniques, according to a new study. While most people have the motivation, innate ability and desire to brush their teeth properly, they often do not because of they use an improper…
March 24, 2016
In a move to expand its international presence and influence, the ӰƵ School of Dental Medicine has signed a six-year agreement to train junior faculty from Qassim University—a public university in Saudi Arabia—in specialties of oral health and care. A delegation from…
March 15, 2016
Eight of ӰƵ’s health care experts—with fields ranging from neurology to dental medicine—earned spots on this year’s Crain’s Cleveland Business 2016 Health Care Heroes list for excellence in their fields. The recognition “puts the spotlight on those working each day to…
March 10, 2016
A delegation from ӰƵ, led by School of Dental Medicine Dean Kenneth Chance, signed an agreement March 8 in Cairo with Future University to help provide a new model for dental education collaboration. For five years, dental school faculty members will visit Future…