August 9, 2026 The FAGD, MAGD, and LLSR designations represent some of AGD’s highest honors and recognize dentists who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and exceptional […]
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Connecting, Learning, & Growing with ILAGD
At the end of July, ILAGD hosted a special GPR Resident Reception at the AGD Building for Chicago-area hospital dental residents. We were pleased to welcome Dr. Ivan Valcarenghi, who […]
The Chicago AGD Presented: Demystifying Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting
On Friday, May 1st, 2026, at Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook, the Chicagocomponent of the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry hosted a seminar featuring Dr. SaurabhKamat. An award-winning […]
AGD 2026 Leadership Development Symposium
Leadership in action!In April, ILAGD was proudly represented at the AGD 2026 Leadership Development Symposium by Dr. Brenden Moon (Regional Director), Dr. Shruti Pore (Secretary), Jana West (Constituent Executive) & […]
ILAGD MasterTrack Presents: Treatment of the Modern Dental Patient: Understanding & Managing Medical Conditions in 2026, with an Introduction to IV Sedation
ILAGD recently hosted “Treatment of the Modern Dental Patient: Understanding & Managing Medical Conditions in 2026, with an Introduction to IV Sedation,” presented by Steve Shufflebarger. This comprehensive program equipped […]
CAGD Presented “The Best Practice to Get Off of PPOs & amp; Have More Freedom
The Chicago Academy of General Dentistry (CAGD) hosted an engaging continuing education seminar on March 6th, 2026, at Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook. The course, “The Best Practices […]
ILAGD Host Reception at Bar Sol @ Navy Pier
On February 18, 2026, ILAGD hosted a special cocktail reception for dental residents and D4 students at Bar Sol at Navy Pier. Members of the Academy of General Dentistry staff […]
Becoming A Great Dentist – MWU CDM-IL Lunch & Learn
Special thanks to Dr. Joseph Akhikar for delivering an outstanding lecture, “Becoming A Great Dentist,” at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine–Illinois during their February Lunch & Learn.Dr. Akhikar spoke […]
ILAGD Presented: The 31st Ted Weclew Memorial Lecture: Maximizing Esthetics with Invasive Dentistry
Chicago skyline + CE done right!ILAGD proudly presented the 31st Annual Ted Weclew Memorial Lecture: Maximizing Esthetics with Invasive Dentistry by Dr. Priya Tirumalasetty on 2/18/26. Dr. Tirumalasetty reviewed smile […]
ILAGD MasterTrack Presents: The World of Special Care Dentistry
Our MasterTrack participants came together for The World of Special Care Dentistry on October 17–18 to explore the complexities and rewards of caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities […]