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Learn about the NEW Health Education Campus. See how to become a dentist at Case Western Reserve University. Previous Next Free Cleanings, Oral Health Screenings, and Radiographs Offered at Annual Clean and Screen Day February 1st On February 1, 2020, the Dental Clinic will be offering free dental cleanings, oral health screenings, and radiographs to new adult (18 years of age or older) patients from 9am to noon. All treated guests will receive a New Patient Admitting fee voucher worth $90 and patients qualifying to be a board exam patient will receive an additional $100 voucher for future dental treatment. One guest will be randomly selected for a tooth whitening kit prize. Discounted parking is available via E 97th or E 93rd Street. Call 216.368.6800 for more information. View the flyer for the event here Dr. Aminoshariae Elected to ADA Council on Scientific Affairs Dr. Anita Aminoshariae, professor in the Department of Endodontics at the School of Dental Medicine, was elected to serve on the Council on Scientific Affairs of the American Dental Association. The American Dental Association is the oldest and largest assemblage of dental-care professionals, and Aminoshariae is one of only 16 members who were selected from around the country to serve on the council. Find out more about the American Dental Association’s council here . Read the article in the Daily here. New Study Explores Link Between Obesity and Gum Disease Obesity and gum disease are among the most common non-communicable diseases in the United States, and studies now show that these conditions may be related. The new study , co-authored by Dr. Andres Pinto, professor of oral and maxillofacial medicine and diagnostic sciences, explores the effect of obesity on non-surgical periodontal care and evaluates potential pathways that may illustrate the connection between the two conditions. Examining a plethora of existing studies, researchers found that increased body mass index, waist circumference, and body fat percentage are associated with an increased risk of developing gum disease at single points in time. They concluded that changes in body chemistry affect metabolism, which causes inflammation -- present in both maladies. “There is a thought, from the clinical perspective, that if you treat one of the issues, it may impact the other,” Pinto said. “This is the big question. For example, if we treat obesity successfully, will this impact periodontal disease to the point of being of clinical relevance compared to a control population? The jury is still out given the paucity of controlled, well designed, clinical trials on this issue.” Click here to read more about the research in the Daily Ralph T. and Esther L. Warburton Foundation Pledges Another $3 million to CWRU for Scholarships The Ralph T. and Esther L. Warburton Foundation has pledged another $3 million to CWRU to establish three endowed scholarships--one each in the School of Dental Medicine, School of Medicine, and Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. Added to previous gifts, overall support from the Foundation now totals $6 million. The scholarships are intended for students from Stark and Summit counties, with the hope of creating a pipeline of health-care providers to Northeast Ohio hospitals. They are intended for students from middle-income families who do not qualify for need-based aid, but also do not have family resources to cover tuition. “Not only has the Bonacker-Warburton scholarship that I have received provided financial relief,” said fourth-year dental student Nathan Andrasik from Hudson, “but the consistent support and confidence that the Warburton family has had in me over the past three years has inspired me to push through the trials of dental school and inspired me to become the best dentist I can be.” Read more about the scholarship fund in the Daily Military veterans offered free dental care at Case Western Reserve University to mark Veterans Day For the second straight year, the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine is marking Veterans Day with free dental care for veterans and military personnel on Friday, Nov. 8. As part of a veteran-outreach effort, the dental school will offer free dental exams, X-rays and cleaning. Additionally, patients may receive a $100 voucher toward future dental services if they sign up for a comprehensive treatment plan. Read the full article about Veterans Day dental offer in the Daily Campus Map Directions and Parking Info  Make a Gift Spring 2019 Magazine In this issue: Health Education Campus: the Future of Healthcare "Miracle Jaw Surgery" Gave Patient a New Life $4.2 Million Grant Awarded for Study of Tooth Decay in Older Adults And much more! View/Download the PDF  Past issues of the magazine and issues of departmental newsletters are available in the archive . School of Dental Medicine Phone: 216.368.3200 Admissions: dentadmit@case.edu Clinic: dentalclinic@case.edu Email: dentalweb@case.edu Site Feedback Health Education Campus: Samson Pavilion Campus Location: 9501 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44106 Mailing Address: 10900 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44106-7342 Health Education Campus: Dental Clinic Campus Location: 9601 Chester Ave. Cleveland OH 44106 Mailing Address: 10900 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44106-7401 Resea...