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CDS Foundation Hosts a Clinic Open House

Rachel Azark — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:52:16 GMT

The Chicago Dental Society Foundation hosted an Open House Sunday, June 9, for CDS members and friends to visit the new CDS Foundation Dental Clinic. The Foundation welcomed well over 175 people to the Wheaton venue for a tour of the new space and some celebratory cake. Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle was also gracious through her participation in the event, making time to tour of the new facility. "The Open House was successful in that it provided a first glimpse to everyone attending of a professional dental office that serves low income residents of DuPage, Cook and Lake counties,” said Carolyn Van Eck, interim executive director of the Chicago Dental Society Foundation. “Our guests had a first-hand look of the three-operatory facility where our patients can make an appointment with a regularly scheduled dentist and arrive on site as any other patient would visit their dental office. Our clinic offers patients dignity, and our patients can take pride in calling the CDS Foundation Clinic their dental home." Since the clinic’s opening in late February, they have registered 242 patients of record and administered $110,636 worth of dental treatment. View photos from the event on the CDS Facebook page.

Celebrate 150 years of CDS; sponsor a giant Anniversary Molar

Tom Long — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:48:36 GMT

Founded in 1864, the Chicago Dental Society celebrates 150 years of serving the profession and the community in 2014 and 2015. Join the fun and make an impression at the Midwinter Meeting and beyond by sponsoring a limited edition 150th Anniversary Molar. CDS will manufacture up to 12 undecorated giant molar displays. The sponsor may either decorate its own tooth or contract with our vendor to have it decorated. To learn more, read on... To reserve your 150th Anniversary Molar, email CDS or call 312.836.7327. Download the reservation form to get started.

How happy is your office?

Tom Long — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:40:20 GMT

How happy is your office? 2013-06-03 Is it a calmer, more pleasant place than it was 10 years ago? Chances are, you and your staff are working toward that goal. Consultant Mary O’Neill has worked with dental practices for about 15 years and is finding more and more often that doctors and their staffs are l

Mom has it right

Tom Long — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:35:41 GMT

Mom has it right 2013-05-13 The headlines have faded, but the lesson remains: the recent story of an Oklahoma oral surgeon’s sub-par infection control practices for his patients diagnosed with HIV or hepatitis C, and the resulting media storm illuminates that a little preparation goes a long way to manage an

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Tom Long — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:36:01 GMT

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Tom Long — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:35:34 GMT

CDS member creates foundation for those who’ve fallen on hard times Barry Booth creates a Smile for a Lifetime BY Joanna Brown When a fast food chain opens a new restaurant and offers free fries to

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Tom Long — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:15:37 GMT

Go green. Save green. by Joanna Brown and Stephanie Sisk America’s favorite frog famously reasoned in 1970 that it’s good to be green. Green is fabulous, he explained it’s big like an ocean, important like a mountain and tall like

What do you know about IME?

Joanna Brown — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:07:06 GMT

Up until now, those who received care under Medicaid were treated by volunteers and a few Medicaid providers on a hit or miss basis — miss being the operative word. But a quirk in the maze of federal regulations can increase access to care for this neglected patient pool.

CDS Review Archive

Tom Long — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:44:39 GMT

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Tom Long — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:32:52 GMT

The CDS Review is published seven times a year and is sent to CDS members as a member benefit.

Member Snap Shots

Tom Long — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:21:23 GMT

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Eric Jackson goes to bat for the Bandits

Tom Long — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:18:18 GMT

Eric Jackson goes to bat for the Bandits By Rachel Azark It was just a few months ago that Chicago Dental Society member Eric Jackson found a message on his LinkedIn account from the Chicago Bandits, a women’s professional fastpitch softball team. They were looking for a team dentist. Little did the team know that Dr. Jackson, a 2005 graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, has a bit of history with softball. Both his wife and sister-in-law coach softball at Lyons Township High School in LaGrange. And they have all been avid Bandits fans since the team’s inception in 2004. As the clock ticked down toward Opening Day, Dr. Jackson geared up to fit the women for their mouth guards. “[Regarding injuries], pretty much anything you have seen in major league baseball you can see in professional softball. You can get hit by a pitch, especially in the mouth, or a ground ball can take a bad hop and jump up. With all those sorts of things you obviously have to protect the professional athletes as best you can,” he said. So far, Dr. Jackson has only met a handful of the players, since most of them live out of state for a large portion of the year. He attended their 2013 Collegiate Draft Night in Rosemont to watch the live stream from ESPN3 on the big screens of the draft happening live in Nashville. “It was great to sit with current team members watching these ‘dreams come true.’ The players were excited, happy, debating who was going to be drafted. It was really fun to be at live, and it was a really great time,” said Dr. Jackson. During the season, Dr. Jackson is required to be on call in case of any injuries. But he expects to also attend some of the games as just a fan with his daughters. “It’s kind of like that classic baseball experience: you sit down, have your kids next to you, get some popcorn or peanuts and you’re in good shape,” said Dr. Jackson. As a father of two girls, he thinks that the Bandits’ new stadium is a great place to see professional women playing a sport. And he appreciates the fact that the players sign autographs after the games. “[The players] are amazingly skilled athletes and role models,” said Dr. Jackson. “Fastpitch softball, there is no men’s equivalent. I like the uniqueness of it.” Dr. Jackson is looking forward to the season opener June 1 against the Indiana Slammers. “I have had such a good time meeting the players — even though it’s only been a few of them,” said Dr. Jackson. “When they all get into town, it will be really great to be a part of the team. I can’t be more excited.” Bandits fast facts Jennie Finch, who Time magazine once described as the most famous softball player in history, joined the Bandits in 2005 after winning a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics. She retired in 2010. In 2011, the Bandits made history. Its stadium was the first built solely for a women’s professional sports team. Its address, appropriately enough, is 27 Jennie Finch Way, Rosemont. The stadium capacity is 2,000. The team colors are black, orange and blue. The team mascot is a raccoon named Outlaw. Ms. Azark is the CDS editorial assistant. DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? If you know a CDS member with an interesting hobby or passion outside of dentistry that would make for an interesting Snap Shot, email Ms. Azark.

A sad and cautionary tale from Oklahoma

Tom Long — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:05:37 GMT

A sad and cautionary tale from Oklahoma 2013-04-12 It’s difficult to process the news of an Oklahoma oral surgeon whose offices were closed after the discovery that patient care standards were grossly violated, resulting in a patient infected with hepatitis C and HIV. Shock is foremost. How could this happ

Check in on the CDS Foundation Dental Clinic

Joanna Brown — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:07:34 GMT

The CDS Foundation Dental Clinic in Wheaton has been hopping since opening their door at the end of February. Here’s a quick look at how far they’ve come in the first two months.

Dentists can help identify a Jane Doe in Knox County

Joanna Brown — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:11:53 GMT

the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, with assistance from the FBI Laboratory and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUS), has established an updated profile and facial approximation of “Jane Doe,” the unidentified skeletal remains found in the East Galesburg Brickyards in 1996.

CDS seeks local members for Windy City Lecture series at 2015 Midwinter Meeting

Tom Long — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:29:28 GMT

Have you found a better way to treat tough cases? Have you developed a new technique you want to share with colleagues? Do you want to share your insight with others? CDS seeks members to present brief lectures for the Windy City Lecture Series during the 150th Midwinter Meeting, Feb. 26-28, 2015. Presentations should be 50 minutes long and may cover a wide variety of subjects. The Windy City Lecture Series is scheduled to be presented Friday and Saturday, during the 2015 Midwinter Meeting. CDS members who wish to present a Windy City Lecture should submit an outline of their presentation along with their CV. Contact: Chicago Dental SocietyAl Kleszynski, DDS, Director of Scientific Programs401 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 200Chicago, IL 60611-5585Fax 312.836.7329 or email Dr. Kleszynski.

CDS Foundation seeks nominations for Vision Award

Joanna Brown — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:50:55 GMT

The Chicago Dental Society Foundation is now accepting grant applications from local applicants that address access to dental care in and around the Chicago area.

Charting new territory

Tom Long — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:07:30 GMT

Charting new territory 2013-03-14 What’s big news for dentistry in the next few years? Electronic charting. Let’s start by dispelling the rumor that the federal government is requiring adoption of electronic health records (EHR) by next year. Dentists in private practice will not be required to switch to EHR

Dr. Schubert brings hope to Haiti

Joanna Brown — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:47:51 GMT

Dr. Schubert typically makes three trips to Haiti a year, accompanied by up to seven volunteers. An average trip is eight days and incorporates five clinic days, during which approximately 110 fillings, 35 cleanings and 400 extractions will be performed by two dentists, one hygienist and three other volunteers.

Our congratulations to the Odontographs

Joanna Brown — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:20:09 GMT

The Chicago Dental Society congratulates three new members of the Odontographic Society of Chicago.

Amalgam is back in the news today; find answers here

Joanna Brown — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:17:50 GMT

The American Dental Association has long argued that dental amalgam is a safe, affordable and durable material that has been used to restore the teeth of more than 100 million Americans. The Chicago Dental Society supports that position.

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Daily Review - Day 2: Cushing Award

Tom Long — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:29:47 GMT

Dr. Margolis brings smiles to Special Olympians By Stephanie Sisk From his earliest days, Fred Margolis connected with children and young people. And as a pediatric dentist for more than 35 years, Dr. Margolis has treated his young patients, and they — as well as the greater dental community — have benefitted from his insights, innovations and good works. His achievements will be celebrated during the 2013 Midwinter Meeting when Dr. Margolis receives the George H. Cushing Award from the Chicago Dental Society’s Communications Committee. The award annually recognizes individuals who raise public awareness about the importance of oral health. “Dentists should be open to new ideas and new techniques,” said Dr. Margolis about the mission for dentists. “The learning curve never ends,” he added, citing a phrase coined by a fellow lecturer. The Highland Park resident holds teaching positions at Loyola University’s Oral Health Center and the College of Dentistry at the University of Illinois, as well as many fellowships with national and international dental organizations. He worked in private practice for many years in Buffalo Grove before opening his Highland Park office last year. Dr. Margolis has lectured nationally and internationally, and is director of the Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Ltd. In 2011, the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity presented him with its Meritorious Service Award, followed by the Humanitarian Award from the Academy of General Dentistry. Many know of Dr. Margolis’ dedication to the Special Olympics, going back 18 years, and its Special Smiles program. “I enjoy working with children and those with special needs,” Dr. Margolis said. “It’s my way of giving back to the community and helping them to improve their smiles.” He has touched the lives of many special needs children from the Center on Deafness in Northbrook and Glenkirk Campus, a residential facility for children with developmental disabilities. He is on the Board of Directors of the American Friends of Dental Volunteers for Israel and has volunteered at its children’s dental clinic in Jerusalem. He recently received recognition as a Pillar of the Community from the American Friends of Tel Aviv University. ““When you give back, it comes back to you tenfold,” said Dr. Margolis. “I’ve known Fred for a long time, and without a doubt he is one of the kindest individuals I’ve known,” said Alice Boghosian, a Communications Committee member. “He’s passionate about his cause yet very humble. He’s a gem.” Ms. Sisk is Chicago area freelance journalist. DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? If you know a CDS member with an interesting hobby or passion outside of dentistry that would make for an interesting Snap Shot, email Rachel Azark.

Daily Review - Day 1: 2013 Christensen Award

Tom Long — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:22:14 GMT

Dr. Buchanan shares his endodontics expertise in hands-on courses 2013 Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer Award recipient By Stephanie Sisk Well-known — and well-regarded — for his embrace of technological advances that make his work and research in endodontics groundbreaking, L. Stephen Buchanan is the 2013 recipient of the Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer Award, acknowledging a Midwinter Meeting lecturer’s contributions to dentistry. In private practice in endodontics and implants surgery in Santa Barbara, CA, Dr. Buchanan also is a diplomat of the American Board of Endodontics and an assistant clinical professor in the post-graduate endodontic programs at USC and UCLA. Many know him for his work as the founder of Dental Education Laboratories, a hands-on training center serving general dentists and endodontists upgrading their skills in new endodontic and implant technology. “Many years ago during an American Dental Association meeting in Kansas City,” recalled Chicago Dental Society president David Fulton Jr., “I attended a hands-on participation course on rotary endodontics taught by Dr. Buchanan. “This course changed the way all future endodontic procedures in my office would be performed and was truly one of the most profound moments in my advanced dental education,” he said. “He has continued for years now to be a significant educator and certainly has remained in the forefront of expertise in his specialty.” As much as the lab has enlightened dentists, Dr. Buchanan has learned a fair amount in return. “I have rarely taught a two-day lab course without learning several fairly cool procedural twists and tricks, mostly from general dentists,” said Dr. Buchanan. “Sometimes it’s something about pure endo technique, like how to ensure a perfect first cut during the access cavity preparation,” he said. “Other times, I’m twigged by a course attendee about what is happening in the world of dentistry outside endo, inspiring new ideas where different arenas of expertise intersect.” In 1986, Dr. Buchanan began pursuing 3-D anatomy research, becoming the first person in dentistry to use micro CT technology to show the intricacies of root structure. Since then, he’s gone on to invent and hold patents for various dental instruments and techniques. He was the first to introduce variably-tapered shaping instruments for use in endodontic therapy and pioneered a system-based approach to treating root canals. “I meet a lot of different people in my travels, from all parts of the world, and I can confidently report that dentists, as a group, are some of the nicest and most accomplished people I ever meet,” he said. Ms. Sisk is Chicago area freelance journalist. DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? If you know a CDS member with an interesting hobby or passion outside of dentistry that would make for an interesting Snap Shot, email Rachel Azark.