Take advantage of these networking opportunities to connect with your colleagues and classmates. Register online until Feb. 19. Some tickets may also be available on site at McCormick Place at the Special Events counter in the Registration Area, Level 3, Concourse, subject to availability.
Keynote Session
Featuring Grant Achatz, visionary chef behind the Michelin-starred Alinea
Prepare for an unforgettable and profound experience at the Keynote Session on Thursday. Grant Achatz, the visionary chef behind the Michelin-starred Alinea and a luminary in the world of innovative cuisine, will recount how his
life and career faced an unimaginable challenge when he was diagnosed with Stage IV tongue cancer in 2008. In this deeply personal account, Achatz will describe his courageous journey through groundbreaking treatment at the University of Chicago,
defying the conventional path of radical surgery. This riveting session will not only shed light on his remarkable recovery but also underscore the crucial role dentists play in the early detection and screening of oral cancer. Don’t miss this
powerful story of resilience and the pivotal intersection of medicine and artistry.
Thursday, Feb. 20
- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
- Event open to all attendees
- $15 per person; scan badge barcode at door
- McCormick Place West, Room W375D
- Event number: SE103
Garrett's Popcorn 'Pop-In' - NEW!
Enjoy a bag of Chicago’s very own Garrett Popcorn on us! Register for free and savor Garrett’s irresistible popcorn while you shop the exhibit floor for terrific bargains. CDS MEMBERS: After shopping, head to the Rebate Rewards Center and provide your receipts to activate your rebate gift card. Please register for popcorn event to help with ordering counts.
Thursday, Feb. 20
- 2 - 2:30 p.m.
- Location: Exhibit Hall
- Cost: Free
- Event number: SE102
Early Career Dentist Reception
Calling all Early Career Dentists (those who have been a dentist for 10 years or less)! Unwind with light food and beverages after a busy day at the Midwinter Meeting. Catch up with classmates and friends – old and new – at this popular reception. Please register to help us with food/beverage orders.
Friday, Feb. 21
- 5 - 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Restaurant 270 on Level 2.
- Cost: Free. On-site registration possible.
- No ticket; scan your badge barcode.
- Event number: SE207
Dental Student Reception
The Academic Chapter of the Chicago Dental Society invites all dental students to meet other students attending the Midwinter Meeting at this popular reception. Enjoy this free event to meet, greet, socialize and enjoy light food and refreshments. Please register to help us with food/beverage orders. Dental students only please.
Friday, Feb. 21
- 4 - 5:30 p.m.
- Location: At the rear of the Exhibit Hall
- Cost: Free
- Limited to dental students only
- No ticket, scan your badge barcode
- Event Number: SE206
Sips, Suds & Sales
Enjoy a glass of wine or beer while you shop the exhibit floor for terrific bargains on Friday afternoon. Shop with your favorite vendors and stop to meet some new ones from among the hundreds assembled in our expansive Exhibit Hall. Many exhibitors will offer special deals so be sure to download the mobile app and look for the Bargain Event Bag in your email the week of the Midwinter Meeting. Please register so we have an accurate beverage count.
Friday, Feb. 21
- Exhibit Hall from 3:15 - 5:15 p.m.
- Open to all attendees
- Please register to help with ordering
- No tickets
- Cost: Free
- Event Number: SE205
CDS MEMBERS: After shopping, head to the Rebate Rewards Center and provide your receipts to activate your rebate gift card.
Friday Night Bash: A Night of Beats & Bites - NEW!
Get ready to turn up the fun at our Night of Beats and Bites on Friday night! We're cranking up the energy with a live DJ, unlimited drinks, and mouthwatering heavy appetizers—all just a short walk to the McCormick Hyatt from McCormick Place West. Don’t miss out—guests must be registered attendees or exhibitors. Let’s keep the party going!
Friday, Feb. 21
- 7 - 9 p.m.
- Cost: $50
- Location: McCormick Hyatt, Regency Ballroom
- Event number: SE208
Smile & Shine Hygienist Luncheon - NEW!
CDS is rolling out the red carpet for all hygienists at the Midwinter Meeting! You’re the shining stars who make your patients sparkle with healthy mouths and brilliant smiles, and we’re thrilled to celebrate you! Join us for a fabulous special luncheon on Saturday where you can dive into a delicious buffet, connect with friends old and new, and bask in the spotlight you deserve. It’s time to mingle, network, and make some incredible Midwinter Meeting memories!
Saturday, Feb. 22
- 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Location: Hall F, Exhibit Floor Rear (behind Overlook Cafe)
- Cost: $20 per person
- Event number: SE310
President's Dinner Dance
CDS President Dr. Denise Hale and her spouse, Robert Sorpassa, invite you to celebrate our wonderful Midwinter Meeting with a sumptuous dinner and evening of dancing at the annual President’s Dinner Dance, featuring the cool grooves of the Chicago Katz Band and their mix of funk, rock and R&B. Black tie is optional. Don’t forget to bring those comfy shoes!
Saturday, Feb. 22
- 7 – 11:30 p.m.
- Hyatt Chicago Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 151 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago
- Reception: 7 p.m.
- Dinner seating: 7:30 p.m.
- Open to all attendees
- $175 per person, tables of 10 available
- Event Number: SE312
Yoga for Midwinter Mindfulness
For all three days of the Midwinter Meeting, let light yoga and breath-work loosen up your body and center your mind. No experience is necessary; positions can be comfortably practiced in business attire. Come and experience how yoga and breath-work can balance mind and body – and help benefit your practice!
Thursday and Friday sessions will be led by CDS members Dr. Cristian Pavel and his spouse and partner, Dr. Danielle Cascioli, both certified yoga instructors.
Saturday’s two sessions, “Fitness for Change,” will be led by Dr. Michelle Singapori, a certified yoga instructor. (Attendees for the early session can access the space through the Exhibit Hall by Row 5200, in the rear of the Hall, west side, or from the express escalator across from room W185D, Level 1, west side.)
Thursday, Feb. 20: 12 – 12:45 p.m. – Event: SE101
Friday, Feb. 21: 12 – 12:45 p.m. – Event: SE204
Saturday, Feb. 22: 7 – 7:45 a.m. – Event: SE309
Saturday, Feb. 22: 12 – 12:45 p.m. – Event: SE311
- Location: Level 3, Exhibit Floor, West Lobby
- Cost: $15 per session