AGD Region 8-Illinois and Region 9-Wisconsin & Michigan celebrated their new Masters, Fellows and LLSR’s at a reception Friday, July 15th in Boston. Regional Directors, Dr. Robert Kozelka (Region 8) and Dr. John Olsen (Region 9) congratulated all the awardees. Members from other regions, including past presidents also came to visit and socialize. IL AGD […]
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IL AGD Presents: Introduction to Implant Osteotomy Protocols & Handling Implant Complications with a Live Surgery & Cone Beam Demonstration – Dr. Anthony Reganato – June 17, 2016
The IL AGD presented the Member Benefit CE program “Introduction to Implant Osteotomy Protocols & Handling Implant Complications with a Live Surgery and Cone Beam Demonstration” on June 17, 2016 in conjunction with ImplantWide in Schaumburg, IL. Dr. Anthony Reganato, a periodontist with a private practice in Buffalo Grove, IL covered the diagnosis and treatment […]
Central Illinois AGD Presents: Cariology and Esthetic Restorations – Dr. Poonam Jain
The Central Illinois Component of the IL AGD hosted an excellent CE course, “Cariology and Esthetic Restorations,” with Dr. Poonam Jain at Southern Illinois University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Poonam Jain is a Professor and the Director of Community Dentistry at the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine (SIU SDM) in Alton, IL. […]
SIU Research Competition – June 9, 2016
The Central Component of the Illinois AGD hosted a student research poster competition at the Southern Illinois University College of Dental Medicine on June 9, 2016. The scientific research poster is a summary of the student’s research that highlights the context of their work through photographs, charts, graphs, methods, and results. Seven students presented a […]
Chicago AGD Presents: Ideal Restorative Materials & Techniques for Long-term Success – Drs. Nunez, Suh & Chen
On Friday, May 13, at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Oak Brook, the Chicago Component of the Academy of General Dentistry hosted a day-long course on “Ideal Restorative Materials & Techniques for Long-term Success.” Dr. Rolando Nunez, DDS, MSc, kicked off the day of adhesive dentistry. He gave an animated overview of commonly used adhesives and […]
MWU College of Dental Medicine – Commissioning Ceremony
The Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-IL Commissioning Ceremony for the newly graduated dentists entering the military services took place on May 20, 2016. Four of the doctors joined the U.S. Army and two joined the Illinois Army National Guard. Dr. Brittany Howell, Dr. Alisha Nichols, Dr. James Kearns, Dr. Barbara Wegiel, Dr. Nicholas Wyatt […]
Mastertrack Presents: Dr. Nader Sharifi: Implant Assisted Removable Prosthetics – May 20-21, 2016
The IL & WI Mastertrack hosted Dr. Nader Sharifi on May 20-21 for a fabulous CE program on Implant Assisted Removable Prosthetics. This 2-day hands-on course clarified the specific steps that have a huge impact on the success of removable reconstructions completed with the addition of dental implants. Friday night all the doctors enjoyed dinner […]
Oral Cancer Foundation Awareness Walk/Run – May 22, 2016
Many members of the IL AGD participated in the Oral Cancer Foundation Awareness Walk/Run on May 22nd at Redmond Park in Bensenville. The Oral Cancer Foundation is a national public service, non-profit entity designed to reduce suffering and save lives through prevention, education, research, advocacy, and patient support activities. Oral cancer is the sixth most […]
MWU Case Presentation – April 5, 2016
Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-IL opened its doors to students in 2011. With the graduation of their second dental school class approaching, the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and the Academy of Dentistry International held the first D-4 Case Presentation Competition on April 5th at the MWU Dental Institute. Eight MWU D-4 students presented […]
AGD Membership Council Meeting – April 22, 2016
Dr. Cheryl Mora, Chair AGD Membership Council and Past President IL AGD had several meetings at the AGD Headquarters building on Lake St. in Chicago in April. On April 19, she met with AGD President Dr. Mark Donald and representatives from a dental corporation and on April 22, she attended the Board of Trustees meeting […]