SPecial Events
Connect, learn, and engage with fellow dental professionals at exclusive CDS special events throughout the year.
Upcoming Special Events
Tentative special meetings schedule for 2025 (subject to change).
April 2025
Illinois Capital Conference
Illinois Capital Conference
REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 11!
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701
Book your room by clicking here.
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
701 E Adams St, Springfield, IL 62701
Book your room by clicking here.
- Get the latest information about state and federal legislative, regulatory and political issues affecting dentistry today.
- Learn from ADA/ISDS leaders about the society’s legislative, political, grassroots and regulatory agenda.
- Gain insight from state policymakers about recent developments in health care policies and regulations.
- Learn how to influence legislative and regulatory decisions.
- Meet with elected officials to advocate for your profession, your future.
Questions? Call 800/475-4737 or [email protected]
May 2025
West Suburban New Dentist Night
West Suburban New Dentist Night
Join Us for New Dentist Night at Wonderverse!
D4s and AS4s (UIC & Midwestern University students) and recent graduate dentists (10 years or less) are invited to join us at Wonderverse in Oak Brook on Friday, May 2 for a fun evening to connect and socialize at this restaurant and bar with immersive experiences based on movies such as "Jumanji."
There will be free food, drinks, and many games, all starting at 6 pm. No charge!
RSVP no later than April 26.
D4s and AS4s (UIC & Midwestern University students) and recent graduate dentists (10 years or less) are invited to join us at Wonderverse in Oak Brook on Friday, May 2 for a fun evening to connect and socialize at this restaurant and bar with immersive experiences based on movies such as "Jumanji."
There will be free food, drinks, and many games, all starting at 6 pm. No charge!
RSVP no later than April 26.
June 2025
June Regional Meeting (Virtual)
June Regional Meeting (Virtual)
Credit Hours: 2
Course Title: Marketing Mash-up - Internal & External Marketing: Winning Collaboration for Growth
Speakers: Carrie Webber
Course Description:
Whether you're just starting your practice or have been practicing for 20 years, we all want a recipe for success that attracts more of the right patients. In this course, you’ll explore three internal and three external marketing "rockstars" that, when combined, create a powerful, magnetic marketing strategy to grow your practice—one ideal patient at a time.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify three key internal focus areas to drive grassroots practice growth and how to implement them effectively today.
- Develop a plan to consistently apply systems and verbal skills that turn patients into “Raving Fans” who advocate for your practice.
- Evaluate your external marketing channels to determine how well you’re reaching the right audience.
- Explore current trends in digital marketing and social media and learn how to execute strategies for optimal results.
About the Speaker:
Carrie Webber is the president and owner of The Jameson Group, a dental management, coaching, and marketing firm that partners with practices nationwide to help dentists and their teams become more productive, profitable, and ultimately more fulfilled in their professional lives. She is a contributing author to numerous publications and blogs on dental management, leadership, marketing, customer service, and business development, and is a sought-after speaker at dental meetings across the country. Carrie is a member of the Speaking Consulting Network and has been recognized as a Leader in CE by Dentistry Todayfor the past five years.
September 2025
September Regional Meeting
September Regional Meeting
Credit Hours: Information coming soon!
Course Title: Digital Dental School: Predictable Outcomes in Fixed & Removeable Dentistry Utilizing Digital Design Systems
Speakers: Behnam Darvishan, DMD, August Durso, DDS, Sidharth Mohan, BDS, MS
Course Description:
Information coming soon!
Learning Objectives:
Information coming soon!
About the Speaker:
Information coming soon!
November 2025
November Regional Meeting
November Regional Meeting
Credit Hours: Information coming soon!
Course Title: Don't Gum It Up, We'll Straighten You Out! The Perio-Ortho connection!
Speakers: Jennifer Silc, DDS, MS, Bryan Nakfoor, DDS, MS
Course Description:
Information coming soon!
Learning Objectives:
Information coming soon!
About the Speaker:
Information coming soon!