Dr. Victoria Ursitti Installed as Chicago Dental Society's Northwest Suburban Branch Director
Bringing more than two decades of experience practicing pediatric dentistry in Arlington Heights, Dr. Ursitti was installed as Director of the Chicago Dental Society's (CDS) Northwest Suburban Branch at a ceremony held on Sunday, November 17, at the Four Seasons Hotel. Previously, Dr. Ursitti served as President of the CDS Northwest Suburban Branch.
In her role as CDS Northwest Suburban Branch Director, Dr. Ursitti will focus her efforts on driving attendance at the 155th Midwinter Meeting, taking place February 20-22, 2020, at McCormick Place West. The Midwinter Meeting is CDS' annual scientific meeting and one of the largest exhibitions of dental products and professional dentistry in North America - attracting nearly 30,000 attendees and generating more than $30 million for the local economy in 2019.
Dr. Ursitti graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences and Biology. She received her Doctorate in Dental Medicine from Tufts University and her certification in Pediatric Dentistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to CDS, she is a member of the American Dental Association, Illinois State Dental Society, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and Illinois Society of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a fellow of the International College of Dentists, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American College of Dentists. She has held numerous leadership positions within CDS and ISDS.
Dr. Ursitti lives in Arlington Heights with her husband, Patrick, and their son, Gianni. When not practicing dentistry, she is an avid skier, and enjoys traveling and cooking Italian food. She also devotes many hours providing educational programs throughout the community and often volunteers her time and services to under-served children.
Established in 1864, CDS is the largest local society of the American Dental Association, with more than 4,400 members in Cook, Lake and DuPage counties.