Northwest Suburban Branch
Get Involved with the Northwest Suburban Branch
Advancing Dental Excellence in the Northwest Suburbs
Serving the expanding suburban communities northwest of Chicago, the branch provides members with opportunities for continuing education, peer engagement, and professional growth. Through seminars, study clubs, and networking events, members stay informed on the latest advancements in dentistry while building meaningful connections within the local dental community.
Ways to stay connected:
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Get Involved with the Northwest Suburban Branch
Advancing Dental Excellence in the Northwest Suburbs
Serving the expanding suburban communities northwest of Chicago, the branch provides members with opportunities for continuing education, peer engagement, and professional growth. Through seminars, study clubs, and networking events, members stay informed on the latest advancements in dentistry while building meaningful connections within the local dental community.
Ways to stay connected:
Get Text Alerts
Join Email List
Officers & Committees
From tools and events to career opportunities, the Chicago Dental Society provides members with valuable resources to support their professional growth and practice success.
Board of Directors
Branch Director to the Board
Dr. Michael V. Unti, Director Northwest Suburban 2026
2026 Branch Officers
Dr. Michelle Knebelsberger, President
Dr. Colleen Kane Shandley, President-Elect
Dr. Nabeel M. Atassi, Secretary
Dr. Sebastian Graca, Vice President
Dr. Michael M. Shen, Treasurer
Branch Correspondent
Dr. Sylvia Deek, Correspondent 2026
2026 Branch Chairs
Dr. Michelle Knebelsberger, Program Chair
Dr. Orlando J. Abreu, Dinner Chair
Dr. Milica Novakovic, Dinner Chair
Dr. Shaymaa K. Mohsin, Member Chair
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Branch News
Stay informed with the latest updates from the Chicago Dental Society branches. From continuing education opportunities to community initiatives and member highlights, our Branch News keeps you connected with everything happening in your local dental community.
Upcoming Northwest Suburban Events
Engage, Learn, and Network
6 S. Vail Ave, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
– Cocktails: 6 p.m.
– Dinner & Announcements: 7 p.m.
– Program: 8 p.m.
Information: Contact Michelle Knebelsberger, (847) 293-6495
2025/2026 Ticket Pricing:
A season ticket includes a single meal for October, November, January, and March meetings. It also includes a meal for you and a spouse/guest for the Installation Dinner.
Note: There will be an additional 3% credit card processing fee for credit card payments.
*Please reach out to your Treasurer or Dinner Chair for your branch’s Crowded Banking payment links.
Regular Season ticket: $300 (before September 1, 2025)
Regular Season ticket: $350 (after September 1, 2025)
Retired dentists: $250
First-year members: $150
Second-year members: $200
Individual meeting: $100
April 2026 Regional Meeting
April 2026 Regional Meeting
Credit Hours: 3 Hours Course Title: When it Clicks – Clinical Reasoning in TMJD Speaker: Antigone Vesci PT, DPT, ATC,...
Northwest Suburban April ’26 Installation Social
Northwest Suburban April ’26 Installation Social
Join us Saturday, April 25 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Chez Hotel Rooftop Terrace at 519 W....
Branch Leader Debrief
Branch Leader Debrief
Join fellow current, outgoing, and incoming Branch Leaders for a morning of shared insights as we highlight what worked, explore...
June 2026 Regional Meeting (virtual)
June 2026 Regional Meeting (virtual)
Credit Hours: 2 Hours Course Title: Creating The Culture of Success Speakers: Steven J. Anderson Location:Zoom Course Description: Creating a Culture...
September 2026 Regional Meeting
September 2026 Regional Meeting
“Beyond the Tooth: Recognizing Neuropathic Orofacial Pain in Everyday Practice” presented by Dr. Linda Sangalli Course information coming soon! CE: 3
November 2026 Regional Meeting
November 2026 Regional Meeting
Credit Hours: 3 Hours Course Title: Head and Neck Cancer: From Diagnosis to Survival Speakers: Dr. Nicholas Callahan Location: Renaissance Chicago O’Hare...