Sun shines for Midwinter Meeting!
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More than 21,000 converged on McCormick Place West for the 159th Midwinter Meeting last month.
Great courses and workshops, along with an amazing Exhibit Hall and receptions, brought real energy to our members, attendees and dental professionals from Chicago, the Midwest and around the country. And some sunny skies were welcome too!
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We are proud to bring the Midwinter Meeting to our members so they can build their skills and learn new ones, see and meet new and old friends, and enjoy some social events, all right in their backyard.
Watch our highlight video for a recap of this year's amazing event - or see what you might have missed. And mark your calendar for joining us next year,
Feb. 20 - 22, 2025.
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Our photographers were everywhere during the meeting capturing all the highlights and fun! Check out their photos.
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Another Midwinter Meeting note
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Attendees of the Midwinter Meeting should secure their CE certificates through the CDS website. Have your badge to reference the proper registration and sequence number information.
Certificates are free through April 30; there is a $35 fee afterward.
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Introducing our newest CDS Member Advantage partners
The Chicago Dental Society is adding Safco Dental Supply and Torch Dental as Member Advantage partners to deliver savings and additional benefits to you.
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Safco Dental Supply, CDS' preferred product distributor, for dental products and supplies. The Chicago-based company offers specially negotiated volume discounts, available only to CDS members, ordering efficiency, and support from dedicated account representatives.
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Torch Dental offers state-of-the-art software solutions designed to streamline dental practice operations, simplify supply and equipment ordering, and optimize spending.
Learn more and sign up here.
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New venues for Regional Meetings
CDS is changing up its 2024 Regional Meetings with two new venues and an updated registration process.
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For the April 5 and the Nov. 8 in-person Regional Meetings, the venue will be the Hyatt Rosemont at 6350 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018.
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For the Sept. 20 in-person Regional Meeting, the location will be the Hyatt Schaumburg, 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173.
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The June 14 Regional Meeting is a webinar.
In 2024, you will receive emails with details and registration information for Regional Meetings.
"Treating the Behavior Challenged and Complex Medical History Patient in Private Dental Practice" is the topic for the April 5 meeting at the Hyatt Rosemont. Learn more here.
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Puttshack night out set for New Dentists, D4s
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New Dentists and D4s: Come on out for a great evening hosted by the West Suburban Branch at Puttshack in Oak Brook on Thursday, April 18! Get social and meet friends old and new, all for free.
New Dentists along with D4s are invited for an evening of food, drinks, putting and raffles and other giveaways at this fun spot that has put a tech spin on the game of mini-golf!
The evening starts at 6 p.m. at Puttshack, 1828 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523. RSVP here no later than April 4.
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New grads, hiring doctors: Check out CDS classifieds
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If you are graduating from dental school looking for a job or you are a doctor looking to hire, you may find your match through CDS classified ads.
New grads can post an ad that they are looking for a position through our classified advertising section, New Grads Seeking Jobs. To place your free, 30-word ad, email jgirardi@cds.org.
If you are looking to hire a new associate, this section can put you in touch with newly available candidates. You can also get in touch with other dentists and specialists looking for positions as well.
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Bring some smiles to Special Olympics athletes
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Volunteers can sign up to help with Special Olympics Special Smiles this spring.
The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, on the tennis courts at Dunbar Park, 300 E. 31 St. St., Chicago, IL 60616. Participants will receive a t-shirt and earn 4 CE hours.
Volunteers for Special Smiles will help with:
- Registration
- Provide all participating athletes free dental screenings
- Offer comprehensive oral health care information and instruction on correct brushing and flossing techniques
- Provide preventative supplies like toothpaste and toothbrushes
Volunteers need to sign up by April 24 with chairman Dr. Ricardo Mendoza or co-chairman Dr. Ilie Pavel at docpavel1@yahoo.com . When responding, please make the subject of the email “Special Olympics” and then list the names of all volunteers attending.
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