Congratulations to Illinois AGD members that were inducted into the Pierre Fauchard Academy, international dental honor society. The Pierre Fauchard Academy is an honor organization devoted to the recognition of, and development of, leaders in dental medicine across the globe. 2022 ILAGD Members were:Gordon Barkley IIIHarry WattsIrbad Chowdhury, FAGDKevin Nelson, FAGDMark HeissRon RigginsWilliam Schlosser
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Chicago AGD Presents: The Status of Dental Implants: From Placement to Maintenance to Salvation; What Have We Learned in 57 Years.
Dr. Alan Dalessandro received his DDS from Loyola University, Chicago in 1979. He completed his residency at Rush Presbyterian in General Practice and Anesthesia and his periodontal fellowship at U of I. For over 35 years, he has practiced periodontics in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and began placing dental implants in the early 1980s. […]
ILAGD Presents: The 28th Annual Memorial Lecture, “Dental Insurance in a Day for the Entire Team”
The ILAGD hosted the 28th Annual Ted Weclew Memorial Lecture on January 21st. Teresa Duncan presented, “Dental Insurance in a Day for the Entire Team.” This fast paced, informative session introduced the participants to insurance as an important part of your office’s revenue cycle, but it does not need to overwhelm your daily routine. Effective […]
UIC COD DMDAS Class of 2024 Orientation
The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry welcomed the incoming DMDAS class of 2024 to the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry via a Zoom orientation on January 10th. ILAGD President Dr. William Lawley and Membership Chair, Dr. Sue Bishop discussed the importance of lifelong learning and how AGD will help the students become […]
Chicago AGD Presents: Endodontics Hot Topics by Dr. Gordon Barkley
On Friday, November 5, 2021, in conjunction with the Illinois State Dental Society at Maggiano’s Restaurant in Oak Brook, the Chicago component of the Academy of General Dentistry hosted a seminar given by Dr. Gordon Barkley. The lecture was comprehensive and covered the most current trends in endodontics. The lecture was designed for general dentists […]
ILAGD Mastertrack Presents: “Clinical Treatment Planning & Problem Solving”
After four very successful Zoom MasterTrack courses, the ILAGD MasterTrack is back live! We had our first in person 2-day participation course on September 24-25th at our new venue, the GC America Education Center in Alsip, IL. Our speaker, Dr. Robert Lowe gave an excellent presentation on “Clinical Treatment Planning & Problem Solving.” The doctors […]
ILAGD Mastertrack Presents: Root Canal Treatment Efficiency Through Simplicity
Root Canal Treatment Efficiency Through Simplicity David Landwehr D.D.S., M.S. Capital Endodontics (OBTR8.com) Madison, Wisconsin The Illinois Academy Of General Dentistry is pleased to have Dr. Landwehr, DDS, MS an endodontic specialist of Madison, Wisconsin as our third Mastertrack instructor. Dr. Landwehr covered aspects of endodontic care from proper medical and dental preoperative evaluation and differential […]
ILAGD Presented: “Practice Acquisition: What it Takes” by Mr. Rex Plamann
ILAGD presented the last of the four free webinars on Tuesday, April 20th for dental students, dental residents and new dentist. The course, “Practice Acquisition: What it Takes” was presented by Mr. Rex Plamann. Rex has built a strong knowledge base of how a dental practice operates by studying thousands of practices and practitioners. He […]
ILAGD Mastertrack Presents: “Implant Assisted Prosthodontics” by Dr. Miles Cone
Mastertrack Summary “Implant Assisted Prosthodontics” by Dr. Miles Cone The Illinois and Wisconsin Mastertrack Program is excited to report our third virtual hands-on course was a huge success. Dr. Miles Cone a board certified prosthodontist and national lecturer presented “Implant Assisted Prosthodontics.” Day 1 we focused on the fixed prosthodontics and the steps involved in […]
Two ILAGD Leaders Inducted into Pierre Fauchard Academy
Two ILAGD Leaders Inducted into Pierre Fauchard Academy ILAGD Treasurer, Dr. Rosemary Villa, and board member Dr. Jessica Gibbs were were among 18 honored with induction into the Pierre Fauchard Academy during a virtual ceremony on March 4, 2021. The Pierre Fauchard Academy is an honor organization devoted to the recognition and development of leaders […]