West Side Branch

Established in 1910, its first president was R.J. Cruise.

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Supporting Dental Professionals on Chicago’s West Side

The West Side Branch of the Chicago Dental Society is dedicated to advancing the field of dentistry while fostering a strong and connected professional community.

Serving the dynamic and growing neighborhoods of Chicago’s West Side, the branch provides members with continuing education, networking opportunities, and professional resources. Through seminars, study clubs, and social events, members can stay informed on the latest advancements in dentistry while building valuable relationships with colleagues committed to excellence in patient care.

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Get Involved with the West Side Branch

Supporting Dental Professionals on Chicago’s West Side

The West Side Branch of the Chicago Dental Society is dedicated to advancing the field of dentistry while fostering a strong and connected professional community.

Serving the dynamic and growing neighborhoods of Chicago’s West Side, the branch provides members with continuing education, networking opportunities, and professional resources. Through seminars, study clubs, and social events, members can stay informed on the latest advancements in dentistry while building valuable relationships with colleagues committed to excellence in patient care.

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. Shafa AmirSoltani, Director West Side 2026

2026-2027 Branch Officers
Dr. Esther Lopez, President
Dr. Evan Fry, Vice President
Dr. Marty Hogan, Secretary
Dr. Sanjeet Parmar, Treasurer
Dr. Nicholas Panomitros, Librarian

Branch Chairs
Dr. Evan Fry, Program Chair
Dr. Greg Matke, Dinner Chair

Branch Correspondent
Dr. Richard Alan Kohn

Early Career Representative
Dr. Nada Marei

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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.

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Upcoming West Side Events

Engage, Learn, and Network

Stay updated on the latest industry trends, strengthen your skills, and expand your professional network by participating in our upcoming events. Don’t miss the chance to engage with peers and make an impact in the dental community.

meeting locations

All CE lectures (September-March) are at the:
19th Century Charitable Association
178 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60301
Cocktails: 6:00pm | Dinner and Program: 7:00pm – 9:00pm

Our April Planning Meeting will be held at the:
Oak Park Conservatory
615 Garfield Street, Oak Park, IL 60304
Cocktails: 6:00pm | Dinner and Program: 7:00pm

2026-2027 Ticket Pricing:

Please note: in order to provide an accurate headcount, all season ticket holders are asked to RSVP for each meeting they plan to attend.

SEASON TICKET $385
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FIRST YEAR SEASON TICKET $250
Available to dentists in their first year after graduating from dental school
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SECOND YEAR SEASON TICKET $300
Available to dentists in their second year after graduating from dental school
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SINGLE TICKET $90
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Wild About Our Members: CDS Family Day at the Zoo!

Wild About Our Members: CDS Family Day at the Zoo!

August 2, 202612:00 pm-3:00 pm Brookfield Zoo 8400 31st St Brookfield, IL 60513 United States CDS Event, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Early Career Events, Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch, Membership Committee, North Side Branch, North Suburban Branch, Northwest Side Branch, Northwest Suburban Branch, South Suburban Branch, SouthWest Branch, Special Events, Student Events, West Side Branch, West Suburban BranchView Events Website

Join the Chicago Dental Society for a wild day of family fun at the zoo! Your ticket gets you free…

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Early Career Dentists Night Out

Early Career Dentists Night Out

August 20, 20266:30 pm-9:30 pm Loews Chicago Hotel 455 N Park Dr Chicago, IL 60611 United States CDS Event, Early Career Events, Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch, New Dentist Committee, North Side Branch, North Suburban Branch, Northwest Side Branch, Northwest Suburban Branch, South Suburban Branch, SouthWest Branch, West Side Branch, West Suburban BranchView Events Website

Join your colleagues at Chicago Dental Society’s Annual Early Career Dentists Night Out! Held at the Loews Event Terrace at…

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November 2026 Regional Meeting

November 2026 Regional Meeting

November 6, 20269:00 am-12:00 pm Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites 8500 W Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, 60631 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

Credit Hours: 3 Hours Course Title: Head and Neck Cancer: From Diagnosis to Survival Speakers: Dr. Nicholas Callahan Location: Renaissance Chicago O’Hare…

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