CHICAGO, Ill., USA: The Chicago Dental Society’s 155th Midwinter Meeting featured more than 650 exhibitors across 170,000 square feet of floor space in McCormick Place West with show specials, money-saving services and new products — many of which attendees could handle and even test out onsite.
The CDS offered 1 C.E .credit each day of the meeting to attendees who took time to explore the exhibits.
New this year was the Corporate Learning Theater, an open-air, open-seating venue where about a dozen exhibitors provided in-depth details on some of the industry’s most innovative and sought-after instruments, technological advancements and core products for you practice.
Jay Martorelli of MouthWatch, a company whose mission is to improve oral health around the world through innovative software and products that improve communications, enhance understanding and facilitate the delivery of dental care.
The knowledgeable folks from Kettenbach are at the Midwinter Meeting with plenty of product information, delivered with a smile.
Jill Malmgren of America’s ToothFairy: National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF), an organization that provides much-needed treatment and education to children in underserved populations.
Ronda Moree of ProSites, a company that offers a comprehensive suite of website design and marketing solutions for dental professionals.
Hu Friedy Group is unveiling a new corporate identity at the Midwinter Meeting. From left: Ryan Bicking, Heather Kahl, Jennifer Tucker and Chris Sharpe.
Scott Miller, left, and Jeff Bunker of BDS – Beaverstate Dental Systems.
There are smiles all around at Darby Dental Supply. From left: Tim Nicholas, Susan Novak and Richard McKenzie.
From left: Marcy Watson, Myrna Carril and Dave Hollnagel of Dentsply Sirona.
Dick Linde, left, and Ryan Moynihan of Fotona.
At the Henry Schein booth, Zach Bietzel explains some of the latest features and benefits of CEREC chairside dentistry to Dr. Courtney M. Stoltz and Dr. Brooke M. Stoltz.
Jon Borders of Henry Schein ONE and Officite.
These hygiene students sure have learned how to make their first Midwinter Meeting lots of fun. From left: Lizbeth Zacarias, Margaret Hanley and Kelly L. O’Brien.
Peter Miranda, left, and Erica Wilson of MTI Dental.
Constance Tiberi, left, and Sabrina Dudziak of Healthy Start by Ortho-Tain.
Kevin Fox, left, and David Swanson of Salvin Dental Specialties.
Bob Garnica of Shofu Dental Corp.
To find Siplifeye, look for the guys wearing colorful sneakers. From left: Austin Frank and Patrick Troy.
Michael Wary, left, and Eric Miller of Sonendo.
Jordan Johnston of Designs for Vision.
Andrea Thompson of Essential Dental Systems.
Stellar DC Acrylic, available in the Taub booth.
Cory Malcom, left, and Meghan Fox of Invisalign iTero.
The guys at Baldus Medical are happy to be here at the Midwinter Meeting for the first time. From left: Hans Heydorn and Fabian Baldus.
Bill Winters of Flow Dental, a company that offers innovative imaging accessories and many other products.
Sigrid Smitt Goldman, executive chairman of 3DISC.
As announced at the Midwinter Meeting, Crosstex is now a member of the Hu Friedy Group. From left: Chris Wilson, Jeff Heinz, Joe Mayne and Stephan Nugent.
The folks at Glidewell stand ready to provide assistance to meeting attendees here in Chicago.
At RGP, it’s all about finding you the best ergonomically designed chair. From left: John Bonvini, Danny Laneri, Jason DeCosta and Kevin Amaral.
At the Henry Schein booth, Georg Eickhoff shows off the new PL900S mill.
Varinia Siegenthaler, left, and Gabor Hermann of Stoma.
‘John Lennon’ — aka Lenn Johnston, left, and Adam Laird of GreenMark Biomedical
Beyond the exhibit hall, the meeting’s agenda featured a broad selection of high-value courses, lectures and workshops. Highlights included all-day lectures and workshops, business management insights and a simulated court trial — as well as symposia on oral cancer and implants. In all, more than 175 top speakers presented more than 250 courses during the three-day meeting.
Among the highlights: Dr. Gordon Christensen shared insights on the market’s latest materials and resin restorations. In “Business Office: Nerve Center of Your Practice,” an all-day practice track today, six speakers explored topics covering insurance, financial organization, communications, marketing and scheduling tips to help attendees build a firmer foundation for efficient practice management.
Five speakers shared information on keeping practitioners and their staffs healthy and productive. In the career track “Health and Wellness: Keys to a Long Career,” Midwinter-Meeting-favorite Dr. Uche Odiatu along with four other presenters explored self-care tips, providing an overview of the microbiome and outlining methods for managing stress and emotions.
A certification class approved by the American Board of Laser Surgery was led by Dr. Robert Convissar, who presented “Laser Dentistry from A-Z,” detailing the use of lasers for specific procedures in the general practice.
Opioids took center stage at a simulated legal trial: “An Opioid Overdose Death Following Dental Surgery.” Attendees were able to hear and see what takes place in the courtroom with Mitchell Gardiner, DMD, Robert Anderton, DDS, JD, Ryan Donihue, JD, and Jo Jagor, JD, who demonstrated how testimony and evidence is presented in court by prosecutors and the defense.
Eight Chicago dentists and physicians from Rush University Medical Center’s head and neck cancer team joined forces Friday to outline and update attendees on evaluating and managing oral cancers. The free, afternoon panel discussion examined the HPV epidemic, early-detection nstrategies and advances in fighting oral cancers.
A practice track on Saturday, “Implants in Today’s Dental Practice,” was an all-day track in which six dentists provided an overview of the growth of implants as well as maintenance tips. How to use lasers to save failing implants also is included.
Saturday afternoon, five speakers gathered for a Dental Assistant Roundtable. Tips for improving sterilization procedures, contamination pitfalls and ways to improve performance were covered by the group.
(Source: Chicago Dental Society)
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