Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in Chicago – February 25 – 27, 2016

Officers and Board members of the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry were well represented at the 2016 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting in Chicago at the McCormick Center. Dr. George Zehak, President of the Chicago Dental Society and Past President of the IL AGD presided over this year’s “I-Meeting. Dr. Zehak and Dr. Jun Lim, General Chair and a frequent lecturer for the IL AGD put together an excellent scientific program that appealed to both dentists and their team members.
Many IL AGD members lectured at this year’s “I-Meeting”. Dr. Larry Williams, Associate Professor at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-IL and Immediate Past President of the IL AGD spoke on “Tobacco Cessation for the Dental Team, “ “Geriatric Dentistry: Diagnosis, Treatment Planning & Care,” and “Late-Breaker: CDC Releases New Guide for Dental Infection Prevention and Control.” Dr. Sue Bishop, IL AGD National Trustee, spoke on “Local Anesthetic Administration for Hygienists.” Dr. Brendon Moon, IL AGD Secretary presented, “Positioned for Success: Adapting Ergonomics & Practice Management.” Dr. Reuel Owen, an IL AGD member, spoke on “Macro/Micro Ergonomics in the Dental Office.” From Wisconsin AGD, Dr. John Olsen, AGD Regional Director of WI & MI lectured on “Dental Implant Failures: Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment.”
Congratulations to all of our IL and WI AGD members on their excellent contributions to the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.