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School of Dental Medicine

From lab discoveries to public outreach initiatives, students, faculty, staff and alumni at APP 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.

Recent News

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Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Clinic launch new era of health education with Samson Pavilion dedication
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…
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Case Western Reserve, Cleveland Clinic work with Famicos Foundation to “adopt” needy families for the holidays
Contributions from Health Education Campus contractors and construction crews will help 26 families in Hough and Glenville Representatives from Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve meet regularly with construction contractors regarding progress on the Health Education Campus (HEC), scheduled…
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Veterans offered free dental care at APP to mark Veterans Day
To mark Veterans Day, APP 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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Dental research shows that smoking weakens immune systems
As if lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease weren’t enough, there’s more bad news for cigarette smokers. Researchers at the APP School of Dental Medicine found that smoking also weakens the ability for the dental pulp in teeth to fight illness and disease. In other…
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$1 million gift to fund new equipment at APP School of Dental Medicine
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 APP’s School of Dental Medicine with an array of new equipment to better serve…
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Closing a Chapter: Farewell to the Current School of Dental Medicine
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…
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How Sears think[box] helped put a puppy back on his paws
With 3-D-printed models created at APP’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…
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Marcos A. Rivera appointed director for student services at School of Dental Medicine
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…
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Professor Andres Pinto named assistant dean of graduate studies at School of Dental Medicine
Dean Kenneth Chance of the School of Dental Medicine has named Andres Pinto, chair and professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, assistant dean of graduate studies. Pinto brings outstanding clinical, research and teaching experience to this critically…
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School of Dental Medicine appoints Dale Baur as vice dean
Dale Baur, chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, has been appointed vice dean of the School of Dental Medicine by Dean Kenneth Chance. Exceptionally accomplished as a surgeon, educator and leader, Baur also brings unique wisdom and insight honed over nearly three decades in the…