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SUMMARY:Kenwood/Hyde Park April '26 Branch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, April 7\, at Hyatt Place Chicago South/University Medical Center\, located at 5225 S. Harper Ave. in Chicago. \nSherece Thompson\, DDS\, will present “Nutrition and Dentistry”. Meet and Greet will begin at 6 p.m.\, followed by dinner and the program at 7 p.m. This lecture offers 2 CE hours. \nPlease RSVP by Tuesday\, March 31.\n \nSpeaker Bio: Sherece B. Thompson\, DDS is an associate professor and Community outreach coordinator in the Dental Hygiene Health Science & Career Programs at Malcolm X College\, Chicago Illinois. Dr. Thompson practiced general dentistry in the North Beverly Hills area of Chicago for 20 years prior to pursuing teaching in the dental hygiene program at City Colleges. Currently she teaches Nutrition\, Community Health\, radiology lab and is the supervising dentist in the clinic. In addition to teaching in the dental hygiene department\, Dr. Thompson is an adjunct clinical instructor at University of Illinois College of Dentistry. Dr. Thompson’s commitment to the profession of dentistry and teaching expertise has earned her several distinguished awards. She has received the NISOD Excellence in Teaching Award and the Phi Delta Kappa International- Chicago State Chapter\, Educator of the Year. Dr. Thompson is a fellow of the American College of Dentist and the International College of Dentist. She is a member of the Chicago Dental Society\, served on the executive board and numerous committees. Dr. Thompson is married with twin teenagers. She enjoys traveling with her family and friends\, mentoring dental professionals as well as devoting time to public service with her sorority\, Delta Sigma Theta Inc. \nCourse description: BAM It’s V.A.M\, 3 Keys for Oral Health Promotion\, Prevention\nThe purpose of this course is to introduce what is the basis of good nutrition and its importance in Dentistry. There are no Good or BAD foods. Planning an adequate diet requires Variety\, Adequacy and Moderation (V.A.M) to promote good oral health and prevention of diseases. \nLearning Objectives:\n1. Explain why Nutrition is important in Dentistry.\n2. Discuss factors that contribute to food habits.\n3. Describe the general relationship between\, diet\, nutrition\, oral health and diseases.\n4. List the basic nutritional guidelines for nutritional counseling with patients. \nCE Hours: 2 \n 
URL:https://www.cds.org/event/kenwood-hyde-park-april-meeting/
LOCATION:Hyatt Place Chicago South/University Medical Center\, 5225 S Harper Ave.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch
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SUMMARY:April 2026 Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Credit Hours: 3 Hours\nCourse Title: When it Clicks – Clinical Reasoning in TMJD\nSpeaker: Antigone Vesci PT\, DPT\, ATC\, SCS\, FAAOMPT \nCourse Description:\nThis course provides dentists with a practical\, evidence-informed approach to the diagnosis and management of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD). \nParticipants will gain a working understanding of TMJ anatomy\, biomechanics\, and pathophysiology as they relate to occlusal splints\, pharmacologic strategies\, and surgical considerations. \nEmphasis is placed on clinical reasoning\, pain science\, and decision-making to help clinicians confidently screen and evaluate patients\, implement effective in-office management strategies\, and determine appropriate referrals. \nThe course also highlights interdisciplinary collaboration\, equipping participants with actionable tools and insights they can apply in their practice the very next day. \nCourse Objectives:\n1. Understand TMJ anatomy\, biomechanics\, and pathophysiology relevant to splint therapy\, surgery\, and pharmacologic treatment.\n2. Strengthen clinical reasoning skills using pain science to guide TMJD diagnosis\, management\, and referral.\n3. Enhance interprofessional collaboration skills when working with multidisciplinary teams caring for patients with TMJD. \nSpeaker Bio: Dr. Antigone Vesci is a Sports Certified Physical Therapy Specialist\, Athletic Trainer\, and the founder of AV Performance Therapy. She also is an adjunct faculty member at Northwestern University. \nShe earned her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training in 2012 and her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2014 from Boston University’s College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College. In 2017\, she completed her Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. \nDr. Vesci’s work focuses on teaching and mentoring clinicians in clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice. Clinically\, she specializes in treating the aging athlete\, as well as patients with acute or chronic spine pain. \nShe also has a specializes in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction\, frequently treating and presenting to dentists and other specialists on interdisciplinary approaches to its management. \nDr. Vesci also presents to firefighters\, law enforcement\, military\, and other tactical athlete groups on injury risk reduction for O2X Human Performance. Antigone lives in Glenview\, IL with her husband and 2 children.
URL:https://www.cds.org/event/april-regional-meeting-2/
LOCATION:OLC Education and Conference Center 		9400 W. Higgins Road\, Suite 100 		Rosemont\, IL 60018-4975\, 9400 W. Higgins Road\, Suite 100\, Rosemont\, IL\, 60018\, United States
CATEGORIES:CDS Event,Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch,North Side Branch,North Suburban Branch,Northwest Side Branch,Northwest Suburban Branch,Regional Meeting,South Suburban Branch,SouthWest Branch,West Side Branch,West Suburban Branch
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