Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) dental school secures a **$15 million donation**—the largest in its history—to expand care for children with special needs. Nearly **14,000 children in Northeast Ohio** currently face **two-year waitlists** for basic dental services. The funding will support a new center dedicated to reducing barriers and improving access for this underserved population.
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine secures a **$15 million donation** to establish the **R. William Cornell, Jr., DDS and Chloe T. Cornell Oral Health Center for Individuals with Special Needs**. The clinic will offer specialized services, including **pediatric dentistry, advanced general dentistry, and craniofacial orthodontics**, targeting patients with complex healthcare requirements.
Oct 2026Becker’s Dental Review - DSO + Dental NewsNews article
Bill and Chloe Cornell donate **$15 million** to Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) to fund a new health center dedicated to dental care for patients with special needs. The gift establishes a specialized facility aimed at improving access to oral health services for this underserved population. This marks the largest single donation in CWRU’s history for health-related initiatives.
Case Western Reserve University is developing a rapid oral cancer test using a chairside oral swab. The test detects early cancer markers and aims to reduce unnecessary biopsies for suspicious mouth lesions. A $2.93 million NIH grant is funding the project.
Sep 2026clevelandNews article
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
