I just returned home from the Chicago Midwinter Meeting. If you have never been to a big meeting, or have never been to the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, don't let the weather scare you. It never fails to disappoint! Spent four days with some of my best friends in dentistry, and in life, for that matter.

Once Midwinter is over, my focus shifts to my favorite small meeting...The Townie Meeting. If you don't like big meetings or winter weather, then this is the meeting for you! I will be attending my seventh consecutive Townie Meeting this year. It is a can't-miss on my schedule. You get to hear some of the best speakers in a small venue setting. There is great food, great camaraderie and fantastic CE. Plus...it's Vegas, baby!! They have amazing keynote speakers and fantastic smaller breakout sessions in all aspects of dentistry.

The Townie Meeting is not your normal meeting. This is like a get-together with 1,200 of your best friends to enjoy top-notch education during the day and some of the most fun parties at night. Plus you can come in early for some special programs or a golf outing. There is also a private Texas Holdem tournament that has become one of the most popular parts of the weekend. I certainly hope to see lots of my cerecdoctors friends at this fantastic meeting. Check out the details at towniemeeting.com.