Chicago Dental Society

It’s almost here! Registration opens at 9 a.m. CT tomorrow. Important registration info: you will need to have your ADA number handy to register instead of your CDS member number. Please check your email tomorrow for your ADA member number and a link to register.

Let the countdown begin! General registration for the 2025 Midwinter Meeting opens in just ONE week on Nov. 1 at 9 a.m. CST. Remember, CDS Associate and Tripartite members register for FREE! Visit cds.org/mwm for more information.

Room blocks are back for the 2025 Midwinter Meeting! Attendees can receive special discount rates and/or incentives at 11 downtown hotels as part of the room block program arranged by CDS. Don’t forget to book your stay early, as there are a limited number of rooms! Visit cds.org/mwm for more information.

From memorable team-building events to best-in-class continuing education to hundreds of exhibiting companies all under one roof, there’s truly something for everyone at the Midwinter Meeting! As registration quickly approaches on Nov. 1, we wanted to remind you of our favorite moments from the 2024 Midwinter Meeting!

Are you ready to register for the 2025 Midwinter Meeting? Here are a few things to keep in mind before registration opens on Nov. 1! Visit cds.org/mwm for more information.

We’re excited to announce our 2025 Midwinter Meeting Keynote Speaker, Chef Grant Achatz of the renowned Michelin-starred Chicago restaurant, Alinea. Chef Achatz will share his courageous journey battling stage IV tongue cancer and detail his groundbreaking treatment and recovery as well as discuss the vital role dentists played in his oral cancer detection! Visit cds.org/mwm for more details on the keynote session.

Want your Scientific Research Poster displayed at the Midwinter Meeting? Submissions are now OPEN! Dental students, dental hygiene students and post-graduate dental students interested in having their research displayed in the Exhibit Hall at the 2025 Midwinter Meeting should fill out a submission form by Dec. 15. Visit cds.org/studentposters for more information!

Unlock new savings through the CDS Member Advantage Program! Preferred partner Torch Dental offers CDS members savings and access to an easy-to-use supply ordering platform where dentists can order all of their primary and specialty supplies from their favorite brands and manufacturers in one place. Visit cds.org/torch to view the full list of benefits to CDS members and learn about the Torch Dental Advantage Rewards Program!

Early Bird Registration for the 2025 Midwinter Meeting is back! CDS members who are eligible for Early Bird Registration should have received an email with a unique link to register as early as Oct. 1. Check your emails and register! Visit cds.org/mwm for more information on the 2025 Midwinter Meeting.

NEW to the 2025 is the Smile and Shine Hygienists Luncheon! Mark your calendars for Feb. 22 and join your hygienist colleagues for a delicious buffet and an incredible networking opportunity. Visit CDS.org/mwm for more information on this year’s events!

Early Bird Registration for the Midwinter Meeting is back! CDS members enrolled in the auto-renew dues program will be eligible to register as early as Oct. 1. Keep an eye on your email inbox for more information on how you can register early!

What are CDS members buying through Safco, our Member Advantage Program partner? CDS members are saving on Lidocaine, the ProFlare Prophy Angle and more! Learn about more CDS member benefits through the CDS Member Advantage Program at www.cds.org/safco.

The speaker lineup for the historic 160th Midwinter Meeting is now live! Visit CDS.org/mwm to view the 2025 digital course catalog to start planning your Midwinter Meeting schedule! Learn more: https://www.oralhealthgroup.com/oral-health/chicago-dental-society-releases-speaker-lineup-for-the-historic-160th-midwinter-meeting-1003981135/

Chicago Dental Society | Midwinter Meeting CDS brings you exceptional continuing education featuring top dental speakers, an expansive Exhibit Hall with top vendors and opportunities to meet...

to the 159th Midwinter Meeting where we hosted more than 21,000 attendees, 560 exhibitors and 160 speakers! If you had fun at the 2024 Midwinter Meeting, just wait until you see what we have planned in 2025! Registration for the historic 160th Midwinter Meeting opens Nov. 1! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfNbrpTB0Ks

Our beloved, long-time CDS Member Dr. Sam Cascio turns 100 years old today! Please help us wish him a very happy birthday!

Dr. Cascio continues to attend the Midwinter Meeting to this day and has been attending since a dental student. He has seen it all! Don’t miss the great profile of Dr. Cascio in the July/August issue of the CDS Review, where he shares some advice on how organized dentistry is such a help to younger members getting started.