New Dentist Quarterly - September issue

Welcome back to the New Dentist Quarterly, an e-newsletter from the Chicago Dental Society with topics of high interest to early career dentists.

What to do now as

student loan payments resume

Federal student loan payments -- paused for the last three years during the pandemic -- start back up this month.

There are steps to take now to prepare your budget and your lifestyle for when payments resume. Another new income-driven repayment plan called SAVE is going into effect this summer/fall that could help shave your costs depending on your income and family size. Get more details in this article from Fidelity.

Get an overview of your options in this valuable DentistryIQ article by certified financial adviser Tess Zigo.

Nearly 400 enjoy New Dentist Night Out

It was another beautiful night for the New Dentist Night Out reception in August. Thanks to all who joined us. Check out all the photos here.

Up next is the Early Career and New Dentist reception at the Midwinter Meeting. Be sure to register for this fun gathering with light appetizers and drinks from

5 - 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23. Midwinter Meeting registration opens Nov. 1. We hope to see you there!

We want to bring your voice to the CDS Review

Do you love to write? Are you interested in sharing your perspective with fellow CDS members? The CDS Review wants to hear from you!

The CDS Review is drafting New Dentist writers interested in sharing their voices with our members.

If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit a writing sample using this prompt: What have I learned from my patients since the COVID-19 pandemic began?

Submissions of 250 words are due by Nov. 1.
Please submit your sample as a Word document.
You must be a current CDS member to be considered.
Send your submission or questions to review@cds.org.

Regional Meeting webinar - Sept. 29

Did you know that Regional Meetings are free to CDS members and their staffs? Sept. 29 will be our second Regional Meeting on Zoom. Join us from 9 - 11 a.m. to learn more about financial planning from Brittany Frazier, CPA.

The volatility and confusion surrounding the past few years have impacted every business, including dental practices. This course offers an opportunity to transform today's uncertainty into a roadmap for future financial security. By drawing lessons from new tax legislation, staffing constraints, inflation, and market volatility, doctors can be prepared and confident in whatever the upcoming year holds.

Learn more about the class here.

Only 5 spots left!

Join North Side Branch for their Women in Dentistry - Starting a Practice from Scratch event for FREE. This event takes place at Summer House Santa Monica on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 6 - 9 p.m.

Learn about preparation as an associate before the start up, building a team and establishing a timeline, and execution and best practices for sustained success. This event will include appetizers and drinks and is open to all CDS members.

RSVP NOW