The ILAGD held its first Board of Directors meeting of 2017 on February 22nd. The mission of the AGD is to “advance general dentistry and oral health through quality continuing education and advocacy. The ILAGD strives to promote lifelong learning through providing high quality continuing education to our members. The ILAGD Executive officers, board of […]
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UIC COD Clinic and Research Day ~ March 2, 2017
The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry represented by Drs. Cheryl Mora, Ed Tobias and Ben Youel attended the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry Research Day on March 2, 2017. The College of Dentistry’s annual Clinic and Research Day provides a forum for students, postgrads, and research staff to present research achievements to […]
Chicago AGD Presents: “The End of Sensitivity, Discomfort, Open Contacts: New Marketing Concepts (The Peanut Butter & Jelly Method)” by Dr. Todd Snyder
On Friday, March 3, at Ditka’s Restaurant in Oak Brook Terrace, Illinois, the Chicago Component of the Academy of General Dentistry hosted a day-long course on “The End of Sensitivity, Discomfort, Open Contacts: New Marketing Concepts (The Peanut Butter & Jelly Method)” by Dr. Todd Snyder. Dr. Snyder received his doctorate in dental surgery at the […]
Leadership Conference – November 17-19, 2016
The AGD held its biannual Leadership Conference at the Renaissance Chicago November 17-19, 2016. Drs. Doug Brown, Bethel Burke, Cheryl Mora and Muzammil Saeed, along with ILAGD Regional Director, Dr. Robert Kozelka had the opportunity to learn leadership skills that will transform the AGD from a good organization to a great one. They attended […]
IL AGD Presents: Dr. Paul Petrungaro: Ridge Preservation/Socket Grafting & Pre-Implant Site Development Following Tooth Removal – December 2, 2016
The ILAGD presented its first closed circuit TV demonstration of live surgical extractions and socket grafting on December 2. Thirty-five dentists attended this full day course given by Dr. Paul Petrungaro and Dr. James Chapko. The long term success of implants depends on the quality and quantity of bone as well as the soft tissue […]
2016 Fellows for the International College of Dentists – October 21, 2016
Congratulations to the 2016 new Fellows for the International College of Dentists!! They were inducted in on October 21, 2016 in Denver, Co. Regent: Susan B. Bishop Vice Regent: Mary A. Starsiak Deputy Regent: D. Spencer Pope Inductees: Daniel J. Beer – Normal, IL YiHsiung Huang – Westmont, IL Poonam Jain – Staunton, IL John […]
ILAGD Mastertrack Presents: “Composite Artistry” by Dr. Lee Ann Brady – October 28-28, 2016
The ILAGD Mastertrack program had the pleasure of hosting “Composite Artistry” with Dr. Lee Ann Brady. Placing composite restorations are a routine part of any general dental practice. Dr. Brady’s excellent two-day presentation on anterior and posterior composite restorations discussed the variety of materials and techniques available to take our composites to the next level. […]
SIU SDM White Coat Ceremony – September 30, 2016
The Southern University School of Dental Medicine White Coat Ceremony took place on Friday, September 30th. The white coat is the garment traditionally worn by health care providers. The White Coat Ceremony symbolizes the student’s entry into the healing profession of dentistry. It celebrates the choice to pursue a life in service to the […]
UIC COD White Coat Ceremony – September 23, 2016
The University of Illinois College of Dental Medicine 2016 White Coat Ceremony took place on Friday, September 23, 2016. The white coat is the garment traditionally worn by health care providers. The White Coat Ceremony symbolizes the student’s entry into the healing profession of dentistry. It celebrates the choice to pursue a life in service […]
Chicago AGD Presents: “Cutting Edge Technology with Digital Design and Real World Cosmetic Dentistry; Faults, Failures, & Fixes” by Dr. Joyce Bassett
Chicago AGD Presented “Cutting Edge Technology with Digital Design and Real World Cosmetic Dentistry; Faults, Failures, and Fixes” with Joyce Bassett, DDS. On Friday, September 23, 2016, at Ditka’s Restaurant in Oak Brook, the Chicago Component of the Academy of General Dentistry hosted a day-long course on “Cutting Edge Technology with Digital Design and Real […]