May 12, 2026
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
In‑Person and Virtual Participation Options
Who is invited?
Who is invited?
All National Dental PBRN members are invited.
Network members who attend (virtually or in-person) will receive 5.0 free Continuing Education (CE) credits.
There will be a complimentary lunch buffet provided to Network members before the meeting as well as a dinner buffet afterward.
Where is it?
Where is it?
University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry Lecture Hall South
801 S Paulina Street, Chicago, IL 60612
Parking is available at the Paulina Street Parking Structure (915 S. Paulina St.) The maximum daily rate is $15.
To attend via Zoom, note that you would like to attend virtually when completing your registration form.
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Meeting Agenda
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| Time | Event | Location |
| 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Registration Please stop by the registration desk to check in and receive meeting materials. |
5th Floor Commons Area, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |
| 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Lunch Buffet & Poster Session Mediterranean-style lunch buffet and viewing of National Dental PBRN study posters. |
5th Floor Commons Area, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |
| 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Keynote Address
From the Mouth to the Body and Mind: Whole-Person Health Lecture: 50 minutes Q&A: 10 minutes |
Lecture Hall South, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |
| 2:00 PM – 2:20 PM | From Registry to Reality: Translating DIRR Final Findings into Everyday Implant Practice Dr. Joana Cunha-Cruz |
Lecture Hall South, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |
| 2:20 PM – 2:40 PM | The Free Samples for Health (FreSH) Study Results Dr. Sarah A. HelsethDr. Sandra Japuntich |
Lecture Hall South, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |
| 2:40 PM – 3:00 PM | What Patients Actually Report: A Prospective Study of Postoperative Dental Pain Using mHealth Dr. Muhammad Walji |
Lecture Hall South, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |
| 3:00 PM – 3:20 PM | Break & Poster Session | 5th Floor Commons Area, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |
| 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM | Breakout Sessions 20 minutes per study |
Rooms 430B and 430C, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |
| 4:20 PM – 4:35 PM | Break & Poster Session | 5th Floor Commons Area, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |
| 4:35 PM – 5:05 PM | Reporting from Breakout Sessions 10 minutes per study |
Lecture Hall South, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |
| 5:05 PM – 5:25 PM | Network Plans for the Future & Closing Remarks Dr. Gregg H. GilbertPresentation: 15 minutes | Q&A: 5 minutes |
Lecture Hall South, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |
| 5:25 PM – 7:30 PM | Dinner Buffet
Italian Cuisine |
5th Floor Commons Area, University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry |