• Welcome to CDS

    Since 1864, the CDS has been improving the health of the public, promoting the art and science of dentistry, and representing the interest of the members of the profession and the public that it serves. 

  • Professional help

    Professional help: Statewide program helps healthcare professionals
    who are struggling with addiction, depression, stress

    By Joanna Brown

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  • Join us again in 2014 in the Windy City for our premier dental meeting featuring the leaders in continuing education and an Exhibit Hall bursting with the latest dental products and services. Learn more »

    Countdown to the Meeting:
    270days

  • Member Snap Shots

    Profiles of people in the profession

    Painters, collectors, race car drivers and activists:
    follow your colleagues’ pursuits beyond dentistry. 

    Read more » 

  • Grow your practice using
    social media

    CDS Review article wins Association Media and Publishing's
    2013 EXCEL awards silver prize

    The Association Media and Publishing will present the award at its June gala.
    Read the article »

Latest Information & Updates

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MAY 15
Open Wide - Blog Post

What do you know about IME?

MAY 13
Front Desk

Mom has it right

MAY 06
Open Wide - Blog Post

Check in on the CDS Foundation Dental Clinic

MAY 03
Open Wide - Blog Post

Dentists can help identify a Jane Doe in Knox County

Upcoming Programs & Events

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May 22
West Side

West Side Branch & West Suburban Branch Golf Outing

Old Oak Country Club, 14200 Parker Rd., Homer Glenn

May 28
Non-CDS Event

Dental Arts Club May 2013 meeting

(tentative location) Lincoln Tavern, 1858 W. Wabansia Ave., Chicago

Jun 05
Non-CDS Event

Arcolian Dental Arts Society Golf Outing 2013

Village Greens of Woodridge, 575 W. 75th St., Woodridge

Jun 05
Englewood

Englewood Golf Outing

Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, Course 2, 12294 Archer Ave., Lemont

Join CDS and realize its benefits. Begin the registration process online today!

CDS members are dentists—either general practitioners or those in one of the eight specialty designations—who fall into one of three membership categories:

  • 4,200 regular members who live in Cook, Lake or DuPage Counties
  • 3,200 associate members who live outside Cook, DuPage or Lake Counties
  • Students at an accredited dental school

Get Involved!

Dental Clinics
Need volunteers

Learn more about dental nonprofits that need your help!

Visit the Get Involved section of our website for more information.


Looking for a dental clinic near you?

Use the CDS Foundation Dental Clinics Locator resource to find a clinic in Cook, DuPage or Lake county.