ILAGD Host Reception at Bar Sol @ Navy Pier
On February 18, 2026, ILAGD hosted a special cocktail reception for dental residents and D4 students at Bar Sol at Navy Pier. Members of the Academy of General Dentistry staff and the ILAGD Board had the opportunity to connect with ...
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Becoming A Great Dentist – MWU CDM-IL Lunch & Learn
Special thanks to Dr. Joseph Akhikar for delivering an outstanding lecture, “Becoming A Great Dentist,” at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine–Illinois during their February Lunch & Learn.Dr. Akhikar spoke with students about the unlimited potential of general dentistry, including ...
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ILAGD Presented: The 31st Ted Weclew Memorial Lecture: Maximizing Esthetics with Invasive Dentistry
Chicago skyline + CE done right!ILAGD proudly presented the 31st Annual Ted Weclew Memorial Lecture: Maximizing Esthetics with Invasive Dentistry by Dr. Priya Tirumalasetty on 2/18/26. Dr. Tirumalasetty reviewed smile design principles and how to develop a conservative treatment plan ...
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ILAGD MasterTrack Presents: The World of Special Care Dentistry
Our MasterTrack participants came together for The World of Special Care Dentistry on October 17–18 to explore the complexities and rewards of caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This two-day course provided valuable insights into navigating the ...
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Chicago AGD Presents: Rapid Effective Treatment Planning By Dr. Lincoln Harris
The Chicago AGD Presents: Rapid Effective Treatment Planning By Dr. Lincoln Harris Friday, September 5 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm On Friday, September 5, 2025, at Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook, the Chicagocomponent of the Illinois Academy ...
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Chicago AGD Presents: A Beginner’s Guide for Confidently – Cutting Your First 100 Arches & Full Arch Digital Workflow with CT Alignment & Photogrammetry
On Friday, May 2nd, 2025, at Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook, the Chicagocomponent of the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry hosted a seminar featuring Dr. MattKrieger and Dr. Irbad Chowdhury. Dr. Matt Krieger, DMD, is an oral and ...
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ILAGD Mastertrack Presents: A Comprehensive Course in Aesthetic Dentistry from Prep to Seat
Mastertrack Spotlight: Aesthetic Dentistry from Prep to Seat with Dr. Thomas Dudney 🦷Attendees dove deep into the art and science of aesthetic dentistry. Dr. Dudney shared how to achieve predictable, beautiful results by following key principles—from minimally invasive tooth prep ...
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Northern ILAGD Presents: Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning for Implants in the Esthetic Zone & Innovation in Full Arch Scenarios
Northern ILAGD & MIT Dentsply Sirona CE Event Recap We were proud to live stream Drs. Adam Foleck & Luciano Retana’s seminar: "Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning for Implants in the Esthetic Zone & Innovation in Full-Arch Scenarios."Thanks to this collaboration, attendees ...
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The Chicago AGD Presented: Elevate Your Practice with the Aesthetic
Advantage by Dr. Alvin Neff
n Friday, March 7th, 2025, at Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in Oak Brook, the Chicagocomponent of the Illinois Academy of General Dentistry hosted a seminar featuring Dr. AlvinNeff. An award-winning dentist with a distinguished career in cosmetic and general dentistry, ...
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ILAGD Presented: The 30th Annual Ted Weclew Memorial Lecture, “Case Planning & Occlusion for the Everyday Practice”
The ILAGD proudly hosted the 30th Annual Ted Weclew Memorial Lecture on February 19, 2025, featuring the dynamic Dr. Michael Melkers. His presentation, “Case Planning & Occlusion for the Everyday Practice,” captivated both in-person and virtual attendees with its fast-paced, ...
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