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SUMMARY:South Suburban April '26 Branch Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, April 14\, at Cooper’s Hawk\, located at 15690 Harlem Ave. in Orland Park\, IL 60462. \nAt this meeting\, we will also be holding a vote on proposed changes to our Bylaws. Click link below to review.\nBranch Bylaws Revised SOUTH SUBURBAN\nMembers must be present to vote. \nWilliam Hamel III\, DDS\, will present “Dentistry\, Substance Abuse and Wellness”. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and the program at 7:30 p.m. \nSpeaker Bio: Dr. Hamel grew up in the central Illinois town of Mattoon. His mentor was Dr. William Podesta\, his family dentist. Working in Dr. Podesta’s office and his dental lab for two summers inspired him to pursue a career in dentistry. He then attended the University of Illinois at Champaign/ Urbana and the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. He excelled in dental school\, realizing it was the perfect profession for his attention to detail\, patience\, and desire to serve others. \nDr. Hamel has enjoyed a thriving practice for over three decades because he listens and helps patients make informed choices about their dental health. Treatment decisions are made in consultation with the patient to ensure they are right for them. He loves dentistry and is constantly pursuing continuing education as both a teacher and a student. He combines today’s advanced dentistry with old-fashioned relationships. Our name is on the business because it is our family taking care of yours. When Dr. Hamel is not practicing at the office\, he is a volunteer\, active in the community\, a public speaker\, an avid participant in organized dentistry\, and helps his aging father. Dr. Hamel loves spending time with his grandsons and traveling with his wife. He also delights in the technical precision of racing cars and finds sheer joy in competing for plastic trophies. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the scope of the addiction problem and the dentist’s role in its prevention.\nRecognize the signs and symptoms of addiction.\nIdentify unique risk factors for dentists.\nAccess resources for addiction treatment and support\, as well as resources to improve personal mental health and well-being.\n\nCE Hours: 2
URL:https://www.cds.org/event/south-suburban-april-26-branch-meeting/
LOCATION:Cooper’s Hawk\, 15690 Harlem Ave\, Orland Park\, IL\, 60462\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Suburban 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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