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The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry represented by Drs. Spencer Bloom, Rosemary Villa, Carol Everett and Sue Bishop attended the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry Research Day on March 8, 2018. The College of Dentistry’s annual Clinic and Research Day provides a forum for students, postgrads, and research staff to present research […]

The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry (ILAGD) and the Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) held the 2018 D-4 Case Presentation Competition at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry. The D-4 student presenters were Clara Bajzek, Samuel Kang, Dan Pagel, Gayatri Satam, Brian Smith, and John Tran. ILAGD members Drs. Sue Mayer, Scott […]

The Illinois AGD had the pleasure of welcoming the DMDAS Class of 2020 at breakfast on January 3, 2018. Dr. Muzammil Saeed, President of the ILAGD and Dr. Cheryl Mora, ILAGD Regional Director, and Past President introduced the students to AGD with a presentation entitled, “What can AGD do for me?” AGD Membership Coordinator, Aleida […]

The Central Illinois AGD presented Dr. Nader Sharifi on Nov 17 & 18, 2017, on the topic of Removable Partial Dentures. It goes without saying that Central Illinois AGD has the best courses and most fun ever to be had a dental meeting! The educational highlights were provided by Dr. Nader Sharifi, who spoke on […]

The ILAGD UIC Student’s Chapter hosted a fun Lunch & Learn featuring Dr. Russel Baer, team dentist for the Chicago Blackhawks. Dr. Baer discussed what it is like to be a sports team dentist and the types of injuries that can occur with professional hockey players. He explained the unique types of treatment that are […]

Chicago AGD Presented “Science and Technology of Treating Sleep Apnea, A Roadmap to Lower Stress, Higher Income, and Healthier Patients” with Dr. Jeffrey Horowitz On Friday, December 1st, 2017, at Gene and Georgettis in Rosemont, the Chicago Component of the Academy of General Dentistry hosted a day-long course on “Science and Technology of Treating Sleep […]

Dentistry is changing rapidly. Being successful and efficient means staying on top of the newest trends. The Northern ILAGD on Friday, October 27, 2017 presented Dr. Lee Ann Brady who offered the top clinical tips and techniques she is teaching. Some are tried and true approaches that remain successful, while others introduce new materials and […]

The ILAGD Delegation attended the AGD 2017 Annual Session and House of Delegates November 3-5. The House of Delegates is the deliberative body acting as the voice of our members, which governs the profession and develops policy on major professional issues. Business of the House follows parliamentary procedure and is conducted through the introduction of […]

Life-threatening emergencies can happy fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. Do you want to stand by and see people suffer because you do not know what to do? Why get involved when someone is badly injured? According to a recent National Academies of Science study, trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans […]

  Modern Dentistry is ever changing with the constant introduction of new materials and techniques. The ILAGD Mastertrack 2-day course on Dental Materials with Dr. Sam Halabo provided a strong foundation for the practicing dentist, as well as updated their knowledge in current and successful materials. The presentations were designed as clinical updates, offering clinical […]