Dr. Denise Hale Installed as 2023 Secretary of the Chicago Dental Society
A general dentist with more than 30 years of experience, Denise Hale, D.D.S., of Orland Park, Illinois, was installed as the 2023 Secretary of the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) on November 13. Dr. Hale has previously held multiple leadership positions with CDS' Englewood Branch, including Director and President, and has served as Treasurer and Vice President of the society.
As Secretary, Dr. Hale will play a significant role in planning and driving attendance for the 158th Midwinter Meeting, which will be held at McCormick Place West in Chicago, February 23-25, 2023. The Midwinter Meeting is CDS' annual scientific meeting and one of the dental industry's premier events. The 2023 event will offer attendees access to more than 240 courses taught by world-class speakers and today's leaders in dental innovation, live exhibits, and networking opportunities with colleagues and friends.
In addition to her leadership roles with CDS, Dr. Hale is an American Dental Association Delegate and Vice President of Dental Lifeline Network, a nonprofit providing fragile populations access to dental care. She has also served on the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) Board of Trustees, ISDS House of Delegates, ISDS Public Relations Committee (Recruitment and Retention Team Leader) and Governmental Affairs Committee. She is involved with DENT-IL-PAC, where she has served as President, and currently is the Membership Chair. She is a fellow of the International College of Dentists, the American College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. In addition, Dr. Hale is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry and practices in Palos Hills, Illinois.
Dr. Hale has a bachelor's degree from Loyola University of Chicago and earned her dental degree from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. She lives in Orland Park, Illinois, and has two grown children, Christian and Sara. Dr. Hale is actively involved in her church as a Lector, Eucharist Minister, CRHP Continuation Committee member, and Baptism Greeter and is on the board of The Hills Chamber of Commerce. When she's not working, which she loves most, she enjoys cooking, baking, and playing cards and board games.
Established in 1864, CDS is the largest local component of the American Dental Association, with more than 4,000 members in Cook, Lake and DuPage counties.
About the Chicago Dental Society
Trust a Chicago Dental Society (CDS) dentist with more than just your smile. Talk with them and you'll see their work is an investment in not just your oral health, but your overall health. They are current on the dental trends and technology through extensive CDS continuing education programs, including the Midwinter Meeting. The largest local affiliate of the American Dental Association, the non-profit Chicago Dental Society represents dentists across the Chicago region. They're your neighbors, friends and community anchors. Connect with the Chicago Dental Society at cds.org/smile, where you'll find our easy-to-navigate Find a CDS Dentist search tool. Or, connect on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.