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CHICAGO AGD SEMINAR SERIES 2025-26

Name: CHICAGO AGD SEMINAR SERIES 2025-26
Start: 2025-09-05 15:00:00
End: 2025-09-05 23:00:00
Location: Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse

September 5, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free - 2600.00$

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Welcome to the Chicago AGD Seminar Series 2025-26!

You can purchase the Chicago AGD Season Pass 2025-2026 at the bottom of this page…

Welcome to the vibrant and innovative world of the Chicago Academy of General Dentistry (CAGD)! As a vital branch of the Illinois AGD, we take pride in curating the renowned Chicago AGD Seminar Series, where dental professionals come together to expand their knowledge, skills, and network. Join us in this dynamic community dedicated to excellence in dental education and advancement.

Beginning in September, we provide 4 seminars given by the best local and national lecturers that we can find. The content is determined by the Seminar attendees, and it is geared towards the interests of general dentists. We have an incredible lineup of topics and presentations our membership desires.

We found experts in the areas of

· Rapid Effective Treatment Planning

· Basics of Implantology with (engaged learning demonstration)

· The Best Practices to Get Off of PPO’s & Have More Freedom

· Demystifying Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting

that will prove interesting and beneficial to our patients and in the subjects of interest to AGD members.

The Seminar Series is held at Chicago suburban locations in beautiful settings with great food and interaction with the speaker and sponsors is encouraged. The Chicago AGD Seminar Series is committed to education and continues to provide a terrific value for our member dentists.

Here at CAGD, we are truly honored to have the steadfast support of our esteemed sponsors who have graciously joined forces with us to empower and uplift dentists in their unwavering dedication to learning and excellence in our everyday routines. Their ongoing commitment is the cornerstone of our success, and we are deeply appreciative of their invaluable contribution. It is through their generosity and collaboration that we are able to deliver the exceptional standard of education that has enriched our journey over the years.

Sincerely,

Dr. Deepa Williams
2025-2026 Program Chair

Rapid Effective Treatment Planning – Season Pass #1

Speaker: Dr. Lincoln Harris
When: September 5, 2025 (8am – 4pm) – 7 Hours Lecture
Location: Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook

Course Description:

Traditional treatment planning often ignores challenges like financial constraints, patient decision-making, and communication breakdowns. RETP addresses these challenges head-on, equipping you with the skills to increase production, reduce legal risks, and improve patient outcomes. On average, dentists who complete this course increase their production by 15% immediately, with many doubling or tripling their results within a year all while providing ethical, high-quality care.

Attendees will learn:

Confidently plan treatments in minutes, from simple to complex cases.
Adapt to financial and insurance constraints without compromising care.
Master communication to increase case acceptance and reduce legal risk.
Accelerate your career by improving decision-making and efficiency.

Click here if you’d like to register for this course “a la carte”

OR Scroll to the bottom to register for the Season Pass

Hands on Implants- Season Pass #2

Speaker: Dr. Hardee Patel
When: November 1, 2025 (8 am – 3:30pm) – 7 Hours Lecture
Location: Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook

Course Description:

Predictable placement of single implants with proper case selection and complications. The models will allow you to place implants in four different types of bone.

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The Best Practices to Get Off of PPOs & amp; Have More Freedom– Season Pass #3

Speaker: Kirk Behrendt

When: March 6, 2026 (8 am – 4pm) – 7 Hours Lecture

Location: Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook

Course Objectives:

Eliminating or reducing your PPOs could possibly be the most important decision you’ll make in your
career. There are no shortcuts and the only way to do this successfully is to do it the right way. Join us
for this valuable lecture in which Kirk Behrendt walks you through the roadmap of how to do it carefully
and predictability.
● See the mindset needed when making this strategic decision
● Discover the data you must collect in order to learn your business strengths and weaknesses
● Learn the foundational & operational steps that need to be in place for the process to work
● See what research is required to fully understand your own unique insurance exposure
● Start the action steps to reduce some or all of your insurance dependence

Click here if you only want to register for this course “a la carte”.

OR Scroll to the bottom to register for the Season Pass

Demystifying Hard and Soft Tissue Grafting – Season Pass #4

Speaker: Dr. Saurabh Mohandas Kamat

When: May 1, 2026 (8 am – 4pm) – 7 Hours Lecture

Location: Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook

Course Objectives:

In this lecture you will learn:

When to graft and when not to. Implications of vertical and horizontal bone grafting.

Click here if you only want to register for this course “a la carte”.

OR Scroll to the bottom to register for the Season Pass

Registration:

Online registration is open now, select your tickets at the bottom of the page and “Add to Cart”

Tuition for single courses “a la carte”: (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

To register for the single course only, scroll up and click 1 of the 4 courses above.

To register for the Season Pass, scroll to the bottom and select your ticket.

All 4 Programs – Season Pass AGD members ONLY $800

All 4 Programs – Season Pass NON-AGD members ONLY $1000

$30 fee for late registration (within 7 days of the course) or on -site registration.

Any cancellation on or after day of course will not be refunded.

For questions or more information please contact:
Dr. Deepa Williams
2025-2026 Education Program Course Director
Chicago Component of the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry