CDS Meetings and Events
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CDS Regional Meetings
CDS Regional Meeting Registration Form
CDS Branch Meetings
Future Dates for Midwinter Meeting
CDS Regional Meetings
CDS presents four education programs throughout the year featuring
renowned educators in all facets of clinical and practice management
topics. These educational programs are presented free to members of the
Chicago Dental Society and their staffs. Non-members are encouraged to attend these informative continuing
education opportunities. However, non-members are required to pay a
registration fee.
Unless otherwise noted, Regional Meetings are held Wednesdays, 9
a.m.-2:30 p.m., Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace.
Educational meetings are free to all CDS members and their auxiliaries,
as well as dental hygienist members of the Illinois State Dental
Society. Advance registration is not required to attend. For Drury Lane
directions, call 630.530.8300 or CLICK HERE.
Registration fees:
- CDS members: $0
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Staff of CDS members: $0
- *Non-members: $250 (*This fee may be applied toward membership for the current year.)
- Staff of non-members: $250
Includes:
- Admission to lecture
- Refreshment breaks
- 5 CE hours (awarded at the end of meeting)
ADA CERP certification
CDS is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
CDS designates this activity for 5 continuing education credits.

Future Regional Meetings
April 21
Pediatric Dentistry Potpourri
Gail Molinari, DDS, MS
Pre-registration deadline: Sunday, April 18
September 15
Oral Medicine in 2010: What’s Hot and What’s Not
Denis Lynch, DDS, PhD
November 10
Dental Fear: Successfully Treating the Apprehensive Patient
Larry Sangrik, DDS
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Driving directions to Drury Lane
From the North or South on Route 83: Exit at Roosevelt Road/Butterfield Road East. Follow signs to Drury Lane.
From the East or West on Roosevelt Road: Exit Route 83 South. On Route 83 South take the Roosevelt Road/Butterfield Road East Exit. Follow signs to Drury Lane.
From Downtown Chicago: Take the Eisenhower Expressway/I-290 west to I-88 West. Pay toll and exit at Cermak Road. Proceed through the stoplight heading North. Continue on Spring Road and bear right onto Drury Lane Street. Drury Lane will be on your left at the end of the road.
From The West on I-88: Exit at Midwest Road. Turn right. Proceed to Butterfield Road and turn right. Proceed to Drury Lane exit.
From I-294: Exit I-88 West. Pay toll. Exit at Cermak Road. Proceed through the stoplight heading North. Continue on Spring Road and bear right onto Drury Lane Street. Drury Lane will be on your left at the end of the road.
CDS Branch Meetings
Program listings may be subject to change. Check the Meeting Place section in the CDS Review for any future changes.
Englewood Branch
Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch
North Side Branch
North Suburban Branch
Northwest Side Branch
Northwest Suburban Branch
South Suburban Branch
West Side Branch
West Suburban Branch
Englewood Branch
Meetings are at Francesca's Vicinato (***NEW LOCATION***), 12960 S. LaGrange Rd., Palos Park, unless otherwise noted. Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.; Program: 7 p.m.
For information, contact Brian Karshen, 708.361.1770 or karshen@msn.com.
March 9, 2010
PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect Through Dental Awareness)
Speaker from ISDS TBA
April 13, 2010
Legal Issues in Dentistry
Speaker TBA
May 2010
Installation of Officers
Date and location TBA
June 9, 2010
Branch Golf Outing
Cog Hill Golf & Country Club Courses 1 & 3, 12294 Archer Ave. • Lemont • 630.257.5872
Tee times: Noon to 1 p.m.
Fees:
Golf/cart rental/dinner: $96/player
Golf & cart rental only: $56/player
Dinner only: $42/person
(at 6:30 p.m., choice of steak or fish)
Send checks payable to Englewood Dental Branch to: Michael Meehan, DDS, 6745 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL 60463
708.448.3131 • fax: 708.448.3412 • info@meehanorthodontics.com • You may pick up your receipt for participation at the sign-in table.
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Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch
Meetings are at Rumba, 351 W. Hubbard St., Chicago, unless otherwise noted. Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.; Program: 8 p.m.
For information, contact Kimberley Bolden, 312.372.7874 or kmhbolden@aol.com.
March 2, 2010
Lease Negotiations
Consultants from Cirrus
April 6, 2010
Endo: When to Refer
Brooke Benson, DDS
May 4, 2010
Implants
Rand Harlow, DDS
May 2010
Installation of Officers
Date and location TBA
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North Side Branch
For information, contact Cissy Furusho, 773.545.0007 or bbyteeth@cs.com. Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.; Program: 8 p.m.
March 23, 2010
Implant Prosthetic Treatment Planning for the Posterior Maxilla
Mark Rosen, DDS, and Jill Doan, DDS, MS
@ Wildfire, 159 W. Erie St., Chicago.
May 2010
Installation of Officers
Date and location TBA
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North Suburban Branch
Meetings are at Green Acres Country Club, 916 Dundee Rd., Northbrook. Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.; Program: 8 p.m.
For information, contact Ted Constantine, 847.272.6466, drconstantine@comcast.net.
March 9, 2010
Diagnosis and Management of Trigeminal Nerve Injuries
Mark Steinberg, DDS, MD
April 24, 2010
Installation of Officers/Casino Night
featuring dinner, music, casino-style gaming and live and silent
auctions.
Ticket Price: $90
Season ticketholders: FREE
Includes dinner, dancing and $500 in casino money
Featuring music by Sway Chicago
Installation cermonies begin at 7 p.m.
Gaming proceeds will be donated to
Operation Smile. For more information about Operation Smile, visit www.operationsmile.org.
May 19, 2010
Suburban Scramble 2010: Annual Branch Golf Outing
Green Acres Country Club, 916 Dundee Rd., Northbrook
*8 a.m. shotgun start
Reservations:
- Priority given to branch members who register before April 1.
- Registration will be open to all others after May 1 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fees*:
- $150 for North and Northwest Suburban Branch members
- $160 for other CDS branch members and nonmembers
- Includes greens fees, golf cart, lunch and a chance to putt for $5,000 prize
- Fees increase by $25 if you register after April 1
For more information:
Dr. John Vickery, 847.480.9141, or Dr. Jeff Kemp, 847.255.3020
Send check made payable to North Suburban Dental Society to:
Dr. John Vickery, 1290 Shermer Rd., Suite 3, Northbrook, IL 60062
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Northwest Side Branch
Meetings are at Colletti’s Restaurant, 5707 N. Central Ave., Chicago, unless otherwise noted. Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.; Program: 8 p.m.
For information, contact Samuel Grandinetti, 773.736.8070 or samgrandinetti@yahoo.com.
March 2, 2010
Cosmetic Dentistry Update
Joseph Caruso, DDS
April 6, 2010
Common Medical Problems in the Dental Practice
John Sisto, DDS
May 2010
Installation of Officers
Date and location TBA
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Northwest Suburban Branch
Meetings are at The Wellington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, unless otherwise noted. Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.;
Program: 8 p.m. For information, contact Will Perkinson, 847.255.7080 or a4oms@sbcglobal.net.
March 9, 2010
Full Arch Restoration on Four Implants – Provisional and Definitive Prosthetic Procedures
Patrick Gannon, DDS
April 6, 2010
Installation of Officers
Date and location TBA
May 19, 2010
Suburban Scramble 2010: Annual Branch Golf Outing
Green Acres Country Club, 916 Dundee Rd., Northbrook
*8 a.m. shotgun start
Reservations:
- Priority given to branch members who register before April 1.
- Registration will be open to all others after May 1 on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fees*:
- $150 for North and Northwest Suburban Branch members
- $160 for other CDS branch members and nonmembers
- Includes greens fees, golf cart, lunch and a chance to putt for $5,000 prize
- Fees increase by $25 if you register after April 1
For more information:
Dr. John Vickery, 847.480.9141, or Dr. Jeff Kemp, 847.255.3020
Send check made payable to North Suburban Dental Society to:
Dr. John Vickery, 1290 Shermer Rd., Suite 3, Northbrook, IL 60062
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South Suburban Branch
Meetings are at Balagio Ristorante, 17501 Dixie Hwy., Homewood, unless otherwise noted. Cocktails: 6 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.; Program: 8 p.m.
For information, contact Monil Shah at 708.849.8627 or monilshah76@yahoo.com.
March 9, 2010
Recent Advances in the Detection and Prevention of Oral Cancer
Mark Lingen, DDS, PhD
April 13, 2010
Predictable Impressions
Alan Boghosian, DDS
May 2010
Installation of Officers
Date and location TBA
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West Side Branch
Meetings are at Philander’s at The Carleton of Oak Park, 1120 Pleasant St., Oak Park. Cocktails: 6:15 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.; Program: 7 p.m.
For information, contact Donald Bennett, 312.642.5253 or dben692756@aol.com.
March 9, 2010
Dental Materials Update
Chris Pusateri, DDS
April 13, 2010
Organizational Meeting
May 2010
Installation of Officers
Date and location TBA
June 2, 2010
Annual Golf Outing
Old Oak Country Club, 14200 Parker Rd., Homer Glen
View the course at www.oldoakcc.com.
8 a.m. shotgun start – “Best Ball” event (7 a.m. registration)
Fee: $85 per golfer
- Includes golf cart rental
- Mesquite BBQ lunch
- Prizes for everyone
Awards for each:
- 4 Closest to the Pin holes
- 2 Longest Drive holes
RSVP by May 26
Send a check payable to West Suburban Dental Society and the names in your foursome to:
Dr. Brian Del Carlo, 1043 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL 60515
For more information, please call Dr. Del Carlo, 630.969.4413.
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West Suburban Branch
Meetings are at Maggiano’s Little Italy, 240 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, unless otherwise noted. Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.; Dinner: 7 p.m.; Program: 8 p.m.
For information, contact Douglas Chang, 630.963.4306 or doug@changdentalcenter.com.
March 9, 2010
Clinic Night
@ Naperville Country Club, 25W570 Chicago Ave., Naperville
April 13, 2010
Interdisciplinary Management of Simple and Complex Prosthodontic Dilemmas
Derrick Williamson, DDS
May 2010
Installation of Officers
Date and location TBA
June 2, 2010
Annual Golf Outing
Old Oak Country Club, 14200 Parker Rd., Homer Glen
View the course at www.oldoakcc.com.
8 a.m. shotgun start – “Best Ball” event (7 a.m. registration)
Fee: $85 per golfer
- Includes golf cart rental
- Mesquite BBQ lunch
- Prizes for everyone
Awards for each:
- 4 Closest to the Pin holes
- 2 Longest Drive holes
RSVP by May 26
Send a check payable to West Suburban Dental Society and the names in your foursome to:
Dr. Brian Del Carlo, 1043 Curtiss St., Downers Grove, IL 60515
For more information, please call Dr. Del Carlo, 630.969.4413.
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Future Midwinter Meeting Dates
145th Midwinter Meeting
McCormick Place West Building ***new location***
Three-day exhibition and course schedule ***new schedule***
Thursday-Saturday, February 25-27, 2010
146th Midwinter Meeting
McCormick Place West Building
Thursday-Saturday, February 24-26, 2011
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