Illinois Academy of General Dentistry

The Illinois AGD hosted a welcome breakfast for Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine-Illinois Class of 2022as part of their orientation week on Wednesday, August 29th. This breakfast served as an introduction to organized dentistry and specifically the Academy of General Dentistry. Many AGD members and ILAGD student representatives welcomed the new class during the […]

The Illinois AGD participated in the orientation program for the Class of 2022 at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois on Tuesday, August 28th. Dr. Charles Martello, President of the Illinois AGD participated in a panel discussion on organized dentistry along with representatives from the Chicago Dental Society President, Dr. Lou Umburgia, the Illinois State […]

The Illinois AGD had the pleasure of welcoming the Dental Class of 2022 at breakfast on August 24, 2018. Dr. Brenden Moon, Vice-President of ILAGD introduced the students to AGD with a presentation entitled, “What can AGD do for me?” Dr. Sy Wachtenheim, Dr. Rosemary Villa and Dr. George Zehak, AGD Membership Coordinator, Aleida Lane […]

The Academy of General Dentistry Senior Student Dental Award is presented each year at graduation to two students from each dental school. This award was established by the Academy to recognize a senior dental student from each dental school in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico who exhibited the potential for becoming an outstanding general […]

Root Canal Treatment on the Cutting Edge: Simplicity and Efficiency was the topic of the May 2018 ILAGD & WIAGD Mastertrack Program. Nearly 40 dentists had the opportunity to have a comprehensive review of endodontic anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment. Our speaker, Dr. Landwehr is an Endodontist and an Oral pathologist. His presentations remind us that […]

Update on Implant Dentistry Dr. Bill Cusack presented a very valuable and informative lecture on Implants at SIUSDM, sponsored by the Central IL AGD (CIAGD) on Friday June 15, 2018. He covered methods of tooth extraction, immediate placement and temporization. Also discussed was how the All on 4 treatment modality can provide a very beneficial […]

The AGD Fellowship and Mastership are prestigious symbols of dentistry’s continuous journey toward improvement and progress. Fellows and Masters embody AGD’s principles and ideals and accept an obligation to prove themselves worthy of their designations throughout their professional lives. To earn Fellowship, dentists must earn a minimum of 500 approved CE credits, and pass a […]

Northern ILAGD presented: Oral Surgery by Dr. Karl Koerner on Friday, April 6th. Dr. Koerner covered the following topics: • More easily do “surgical” or difficult extractions that frequently occur in general practice. • Be more proficient at ridge preparation for immediate dentures. • Select appropriate socket grafting cases and have the knowledge to do […]

Chicago AGD Presented “Stay Out of Jail: Avoiding Coding Errors and Excel in Insurance Administration” with Dr. Charles Blair, DDS On Friday, May 11th, 2018, at Gene & Georgetti in Rosemont, the Chicago Component of the Academy of General Dentistry hosted a day-long course titled “Stay Out of Jail: Avoid Coding Errors and Excel in […]

The Illinois Academy of General Dentistry’s “AGD Fellowship Exam & General Dentistry Reviewed Course” examined currently accepted knowledge, techniques and practices in general dentistry. Thirty-four doctors attended this two-day fast paced lecture given by Larry Williams, DDS, MAGD, ABGD. This course refreshed their knowledge of the basic clinical information in the 17 areas of general […]