Greetings Branch Members,
I would like to welcome everyone back to the 2025-26 season of the Northwest Suburban Branch of CDS! I hope everyone is having a great summer and able to spend a little bit of time out of the office!
The branch meeting format will remain the same as years past on Tuesday evenings with cocktails at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m., and the lecture to begin around 8:00 p.m. I look forward to seeing everyone this year. After listening to feedback from members, we have moved our meeting to the Metropolis Ballroom in Downtown Arlington Heights. There is free parking in the garage next to the Metropolis. The ballroom is located on the second floor in between Hey Nonny and Big Shot Piano Lounge. We are excited for our new location and we thank our members for your feedback.
Metropolis Ballroom
6 S. Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
| October 7, 2025: | ENT and Dentistry: Two Fields Ripe for Collaboration Ryan Vaughn, MD New Member / New Dentist Night |
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| November 4, 2025: | Addressing the Challenges of Aging- Our Patients, Our Families,
and Ourselves Larry N. Williams, DDS, MPH Master’s Night |
| January 6, 2026: | Fix by Six, Optimizing Pediatric Airway and Development Dr. Katie Smoron, DC Dr. Scott Smoron, DDS, MSD Hygiene Night |
| March 3, 2026: | New Materials, Techniques and Approaches for Pediatric Dental Patients Dr. Victoria Ursitti, DMD Past Presidents’ Night |
| April 2026: | Installation Night — TBA |
Branch meeting RSVPs will be sent out prior to each meeting via email. Please RSVP 1 week prior to the meeting by following the link.
2025-26 Branch Officers:
| President | Michelle Knebelsberger, DMD |
| President-Elect: | Colleen Shandley, DDS |
| Secretary: | Nabeel Atassi, DDS, MS |
| Treasurer: | Michael Shen, DDS |
| Vice-President: | Sebastian Graca, DDS, MS |
We are again pleased to announce our branch correspondent will be Sylvia Deek. Everyone enjoys seeing what their fellow colleagues are doing, so please send your interesting photos and/or latest good news to Sylvia at drsdeek@gmail.com. Your participation is greatly appreciated and important in keeping our branch involved.
Guests / New Dentists
Please invite new dentists in your area or colleagues who have not attended in a while to attend a branch meeting. We would like to encourage as much participation in branch meetings as possible. Please RSVP his/her name so that we can arrange for a complimentary meal to be provided.
Dent-IL PAC
Our ability to practice unobstructed relies on the success of Dent-IL PAC. Please consider donating at one of the four levels (Dental PAC, Governor’s Club, President’s Club, or Ambassador’s Club) when paying your tripartite dues this year. Contact our Dent-IL PAC director, Michael Unti at drunti88@gmail.com with any questions.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at (847) 293-6495 or at Michellekdmd@gmail.com. Any suggestions or ideas to improve the branch and meetings are always welcomed and appreciated.
Sincerely,
Dr. Michelle Knebelsberger, DMD
President – Northwest Suburban Branch
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