Chicago Dental Society Announces Award Winners at 2023 Midwinter Meeting

Posted: February 23, 2023
Edited by Dentaltown staff
CHICAGO—The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) recognized Keith Suchy, DDS, and Karen Davis, RDH, for their outstanding contributions to the dental profession during the General Session at the 158th Midwinter Meeting. Dr. Keith Suchy was presented with the Chicago Dental Society Foundation Vision Award and Karen Davis was presented with the Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award in honor of their dedication to scientific excellence, volunteer and philanthropic services and commitment to oral health.

The CDS Foundation Vision Award honors dedicated volunteers who generously support access to care programs and dental education for the underserved in their community, and practice dentistry with integrity, honesty, and truthfulness with a commitment to protecting public trust.

Dr. Keith Suchy has more than 40 years of experience in dentistry and co-owns a private practice, Drs. Sullivan and Suchy LTD, in Westchester, Illinois. Suchy has been very involved in organized dentistry throughout his career, holding memberships and leadership positions with the Chicago Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society Foundation, Illinois State Dental Society, American Dental Association, The Odontographic Society of Chicago and The American Dental Education Association.

He previously served as CDS President in 2004 in addition to holding several other leadership positions within CDS, such as Treasurer, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Liaison to the Communications Committee and more. Currently, he serves on the Westchester Pension Board and the Community Memorial Foundation Board of Directors.

The Gordon J. Christensen Lecturer Recognition Award is named in honor of Dr. Christensen’s many outstanding contributions to dentistry and the Midwinter Meeting.

Karen Davis is a practicing dental hygienist in Dallas, Texas, with more than 35 years of experience. She is also a business owner, accomplished author and a regular on the dentistry lecture circuit.

Her diverse background as a clinician, consultant, team builder and speaker has enabled her to identify the many challenges dental professionals face today. She shares those insights with an array of corporations as a Key Opinion Leader. In addition, Davis’ company, Cutting Edge Concepts, provides strategies and solutions to help dental professionals communicate effectively, increase case acceptance, and integrate science, experience and practicality into their careers.

For more information, visit cds.org.

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