West Side Branch
Get Involved with the West Side Branch
Supporting Dental Professionals on Chicago’s West Side
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:
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Get Involved with the West Side Branch
Supporting Dental Professionals on Chicago’s West Side
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
Branch Officers
Dr. Emily Marie Jones, President 2026
Dr. Evan J Fry, Secretary 2026
Dr. Sanjeet Raj Singh Parmar, Librarian 2026
Dr. Esther Lopez, Vice President 2026
Dr. Martin J Hogan, Treasurer 2026
Dr. Sharon J. Perlman, Trustee Freshman 2027
Dr. John W. Polivka, Trustee Junior 2026
Branch Correspondent
Dr. Michelle P Jennings, Correspondent 2026
Dr. Richard Alan Kohn, Correspondent 2026
Branch Chairs
Dr. Emily M. Jones, Program Chair 2025
Dr. Sharon J. Perlman, Dinner Chair 2025
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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 West Side Events
Engage, Learn, and Network
– Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.
– Dinner and Program: 7 p.m.
Information: Contact Carla Delafuente
Ticket Pricing:
First-year members: $250
Individual tickets: $80
2026 Midwinter Meeting
2026 Midwinter Meeting
Take Your Career to the Next Level in Chicago Learn from the Leaders in Dental Education The Chicago Dental Society...
West Side March ’26 Branch Meeting
West Side March ’26 Branch Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, March 10, at The Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, located at 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL....



