The Illinois AGD had a great time at the AGD Annual Meeting & HOD this year! Our delegates, alternates and staff worked hard all day each day on developing policies for the organization, then we socialized and networked each evening. Congratulations to our elected officers-Drs. Connie White, Bruce Cassis, Gerald Botko, Abe Dyzenhaus, Elizabeth Clemente, […]
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Chicago AGD Presents: “Achieving Superb Results with Direct and Indirect Restorations” by Dr. Sam Halabo
The Chicago AGD Presented “Achieving Superb Results with Direct and Indirect Restorations.” Dr. Sam Halabo is an accomplished national and international speaker, author and product evaluator. For over 20 years he has run a state-of-the-art private practice in San Diego, CA. Dr. Halabo is a graduate of Boston University Goldman School of Graduate Dentistry and […]
ILAGD Mastertrack Presents: ‘Periodontology & Peri-Implantology: Pathology and Treatment, Similarities and Differences by Dr. Jun Lim
It was a great week-end of learning for the IL & WI AGD! Dr. Jun Lim gave an excellent presentation, “Periodontology & Peri-Implantology: Pathology and Treatment, Similarities and Differences.” Working on pig jaws, the doctors also learned flap surgery, osseous surgery, crown lengthening, coronal reposition flap, connective tissue grafting and dermis tissue grafting.
ILAGD Mastertrack Presents: Oral Surgery for the General Dentist by Dr. Karl Koerner
On September 27-28, the ILAGD & WIAGD Mastertrack welcomed Dr. Karl Koerner for an excellent presentation on “Oral Surgery for the General Dentist: Faster, Easier, More Predictable.” We had a full class for our 2-day hands-on participation course at Midway Education Center in which the doctors learned how to more easily and quickly do surgical […]
ILAGD & ISDS Presented: “The Successful 21st Century Practice” by Dr. Roger Levin
The ILAGD presented “The Successful 21st Century Practice” by Dr. Roger Levin in conjunction with the 155th ISDS Annual Session. Dentistry is changing at the fastest pace in history. Some practices are thriving, while others are not. What sets one practice on a path of success while another struggles? The difference stems from the decisions […]
Chicago AGD Presents: The Best Marketing Strategies for Growing Your Practice”-Part 1, and “Stay Ahead of the Curve: Don’t be a Malpractice Case Study”-Part 2.
The Chicago AGD Presented “The Best Marketing Strategies for Growing Your Practice”-Part 1, and “Stay Ahead of the Curve: Don’t be a Malpractice Case Study”-Part 2. Grace Rizza is an outstanding business consultant and lecturer who teaches dentists how to grow their practices “in the most ethical and efficient way.” Jennifer Flynn, CPHRM, is a […]
UIC COD Orientation Breakfast
The Illinois AGD hosted a welcome breakfast for the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry as part of their orientation week on Wednesday, August 28th. This breakfast served as an introduction to organized dentistry and specifically the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Cheryl Mora, Regional Director of the ILAGD welcomed the new class […]
Fellowship in the Academy of Dentistry International
The Academy of Dentistry organization is devoted to the advancement of dentistry throughout the world and to the elevation of dental standards by continuing education. Along with the sponsorship of dental education, research and patient care projects, this Academy directly aids in the improvement of the dental and oral health and well-being of people worldwide. […]
MWU COD-IL Class of 2023 Welcoming Breakfast
The Illinois AGD hosted a welcome breakfast for Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine-Illinois Class of 2023 as part of their orientation week on Wednesday, September 4th. This breakfast served as an introduction to organized dentistry and specifically the Academy of General Dentistry. Chicago AGD Vice-President, Dr. Larry Smith welcomed the new class during the […]
American College of Dentists
The American College of Dentists (ACD) is the oldest major honorary organization for dentists. Its members have exemplified excellence through outstanding leadership and exceptional contributions to dentistry and society. In response to serious problems facing the profession, the American College of Dentists was founded August 20, 1920, by the then leaders of dentistry to elevate […]