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SUMMARY:September Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Credit Hours: 3 Hours\nCourse Title: Digital Dental School: Predictable Outcomes in Fixed & Removeable Dentistry Utilizing Digital Design Systems\nSpeakers: Behnam Darvishan\, DMD\, August Durso\, DDS\, Sidharth Mohan\, BDS\, MS\nLocation:Hyatt Regency Schaumburg \nCourse Description:\nThe integration of digital workflows in prosthodontics has revolutionized treatment planning\, fabrication\, and clinical outcomes in both fixed and removable prosthetics. This lecture\, presented by faculty from Midwestern University – Illinois\, will explore how digital design systems enhance precision\, efficiency\, and predictability in restorative dentistry. Through demonstrations\, evidence-based literature\, and case studies\, attendees will gain practical insights into optimizing digital tools for fixed and removable prosthodontics. \nCourse Objectives:\nBy the end of this lecture\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the historical and current digital design systems and how they contribute to predictable outcomes in fixed and removable prosthodontics.\nReview clinical protocols for implementing digital workflows in fixed and removable prostheses.\nAppreciate and understand the exposure dental students receive in digital prosthodontics education.\nExplore applications of digital dentistry that emphasize accuracy\, efficiency\, and patient satisfaction.\nApply the presented digital dentistry options to everyday clinical practice.\n\nAbout the Speakers:\nDr. Behnam (Ben) Darvishan joined Midwestern University as an adjunct faculty member in the preclinical program at the College of Dental Medicine–Arizona after graduating from the program in 2015. During his time in private practice\, Dr. Darvishan utilized digital technologies to fabricate indirect ceramic restorations\, occlusal guards\, and surgical guides for implant restorations. \nAt the start of the pandemic\, he became intrigued by the capabilities of 3D printing and has since had the opportunity to work with multiple types of printers as a preclinical assistant professor at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine–Illinois. He has designed and printed numerous projects that have advanced the research of preclinical students. \nCurrently\, Dr. Darvishan serves as a clinical care coordinator at the College of Dental Medicine and collaborates with Dr. Mohan to help students achieve the highest levels of success in their digital dentistry journey. In his free time\, he enjoys golfing and spending time with his one-year-old daughter. \nDr. Sidharth Mohan is Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University. He completed his specialty training in prosthodontics at the University of Florida\, a field dedicated to restoring function and esthetics through the use of dental prosthetics. Dr. Mohan’s expertise includes dental implants\, crowns\, bridges\, dentures\, and full-mouth reconstructions. \nIn his leisure time\, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter\, playing basketball and soccer\, and exploring local dining hotspots. \nDr. August J Durso\, Jr. is an Assistant Professor at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Downers Grove. He completed his DDS degree at Loyola University School of Dentistry in 1984. He began instructing at MWUCDMI in 2017 as a clinical adjunct and in 2020 became a pre-clinical adjunct. He accepted a full-time pre-clinical position in February of 2022. He worked in private practice for 38 years. Dr. Durso is active with the El Nino Rey dental mission group that supports remote villages and their dental health needs in Guerrero\, Mexico and has supported the Convent of the Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters with their dental health care needs since 1984. He enjoys running and golf and time with his family\, especially his 4 grandchildren.
URL:https://www.cds.org/event/september-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Schaumburg\, 1800 E Golf Rd\, Schaumburg\, IL\, 60173\, 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,Special Events,West Side Branch,West Suburban Branch
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SUMMARY:Early Career Dentist Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Mingle\, sip\, and unwind on a stunning rooftop while making meaningful connections that support your growth and success in the profession. \nWhether you’re fresh out of dental school or a few years in\, this is your chance to build your network and enjoy the view\, all for free! \nThe event will take place at the Loews Chicago Hotel\, 455 N Park Dr.\, on Thursday\, August 21 from 6:30 – 9:00 PM. \nWe encourage you to forward this to other Early Career Dentists! You do not need to be a CDS member to attend. \nIf you are interested in sponsoring this event\, please let us know. Questions? Contact us at memberservices@cds.org.
URL:https://www.cds.org/event/early-career-dentist-night/
LOCATION:Loews Chicago Hotel\, 455 N Park Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
CATEGORIES:CDS Event,Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch,New Dentist Committee,North Side Branch,North Suburban Branch,Northwest Side Branch,Northwest Suburban Branch,South Suburban Branch,SouthWest Branch,Special Events,West Side Branch,West Suburban Branch
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250613T090000
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SUMMARY:June Regional Meeting (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Credit Hours: 2\nCourse Title: Marketing Mash-up – Internal & External Marketing: Winning Collaboration for Growth\nSpeakers: Carrie Webber \nCourse Description:\nWhether you’re just starting your practice or have been practicing for 20 years\, we all want a recipe for success that attracts more of the right patients. In this course\, you’ll explore three internal and three external marketing “rockstars” that\, when combined\, create a powerful\, magnetic marketing strategy to grow your practice—one ideal patient at a time. \nLearning Objectives:\n– Identify three key internal focus areas to drive grassroots practice growth and how to implement them effectively today.\n– Develop a plan to consistently apply systems and verbal skills that turn patients into “Raving Fans” who advocate for your practice.\n– Evaluate your external marketing channels to determine how well you’re reaching the right audience.\n– Explore current trends in digital marketing and social media and learn how to execute strategies for optimal results. \nAbout the Speaker:\nCarrie Webber is the president and owner of The Jameson Group\, a dental management\, coaching\, and marketing firm that partners with practices nationwide to help dentists and their teams become more productive\, profitable\, and ultimately more fulfilled in their professional lives. She is a contributing author to numerous publications and blogs on dental management\, leadership\, marketing\, customer service\, and business development\, and is a sought-after speaker at dental meetings across the country. Carrie is a member of the Speaking Consulting Network and has been recognized as a Leader in CE by Dentistry Todayfor the past five years.
URL:https://www.cds.org/event/june-regional-meeting-virtual/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch,North Side Branch,North Suburban Branch,Northwest Side Branch,Northwest Suburban Branch,Regional Meeting,South Suburban Branch,SouthWest Branch,Special Events,West Side Branch,West Suburban Branch
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SUMMARY:Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Cocktails: 6:30pm\nMeeting: 7:00pm\nDinner/Program: 7:30pm\nCredit Hours: 2 \nCourse Title: Installation of 2025-26 Officers\nPresenter: Ryan Hasboro\nSpeaker: Dr. Camila A. Zamperini \nCourse Description:\n– A clinical guide on restorative and non-restorative treatments for carious lesions in permanent teeth \nLearning Objectives:\n– Review the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS).\n– Provide the audience with an evidence-based clinical practice guideline on restorative and nonrestorative treatments for carious lesions in permanent teeth.\n– Provide guidelines for dental healthcare providers to manage dental caries in adults based upon caries risk assessment. \nAbout the Speaker:\nDr. Camila A. Zamperini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Dr. Zamperini teaches in the disciplines of Dental Materials\, Operative Dentistry\, and Digital Dentistry. She also serves as co-director of the Digital Dentistry preclinical course. \nDr. Zamperini received her DDS (2006) and PhD (2011) from the Sao Paulo State University. Following\, she was a post-doc fellow at the Sao Paulo State University (2011-2013) and the University of Illinois Chicago (2014-2018). She recently completed a Residency in Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa (2018-2020). \nAs a clinician-scientist\, Dr. Zamperini seeks to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice. Combining her experience as a dentist and research background\, she focuses on developing innovative anti-biofilm and anti-caries strategies and investigating the immune-microbial interactions relevant to caries progression. \nQuestions? Reach out to your dinner chair at:\nIrsenia Norfleet\ndrnorfleet@yahoo.com\n773.263.1113
URL:https://www.cds.org/event/kenwood-hyde-park-branch-meeting/
LOCATION:Norman’s Bistro\, 1001 E. 43rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch
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SUMMARY:It's a Prosthodontic Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Agenda:\n6:30pm – Cocktails\n7:00pm – Announcements\n7:30pm – Dinner & Program begin \nCredit Hours: 1.5\nCourse Title: It’s a Prosthodontic Revolution\nSpeaker(s): Rand Harlow\, DDS\, FACP \nCourse Description: \nLearning Objectives: \nAbout the Speaker:\nDr. Harlow is currently the Department Head for Restorative Dentistry at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry.  He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow in the American College of Prosthodontists.  He is a board examiner for both The Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA) and the Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS).  He is also a member of the Illinois State Board of Dentistry. \nDr. Harlow is a University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry Alumnus\, having been associated with the college for over twenty years.  He received his D.D.S in 1992\, and subsequently completed a General Practice Residency Program at the Jesse Brown Veterans Administration Medical Center\, followed by a residency in Geriatric Dentistry.  He then completed the Advanced Program in Prosthodontics at UIC in 1997. \nDr. Harlow joined the faculty of the department of restorative dentistry in 1997.  From 2006-2012\, he served as the inaugural Director of Predoctoral Implant Education at UIC College of Dentistry.  In this role\, he was the course director for the preclinical didactic course in dental implants\, as well as coordinator for the Predoctoral Implant Clinic where dental students provide implant therapy for single tooth and overdenture patients.  In 2010\, Dr. Harlow’s implant program received the American Dental Education Association’s  ADEA/Zimmer Dental Implant Education Teaching Award.  Also in 2010\, he received the E Lloyd Du Brul Faculty Achievement Award from the University of Illinois Dental Alumni Association.  He was team leader for Advanced Prosthodontics on the American College of Prosthodontics inaugural Digital Curriculum Task Force from 2016-2018.  He has lectured at many local and national meetings on dental implant therapy\, implant soft tissue management and digital dentistry.
URL:https://www.cds.org/event/ken-hp-april-branch-meeting/
LOCATION:Norman’s Bistro\, 1001 E. 43rd St\, Chicago\, IL\, 60653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch
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