Sep 10, 2024
Learn about ADA CE opportunities during Instagram Live
Session will highlight top programs, including SmileCon courses
Sep 10, 2024
Session will highlight top programs, including SmileCon courses
Sep 10, 2024
Next meeting to take place in early 2025
Sep 10, 2024
House of Delegates will vote Oct. 22
Sep 10, 2024
ADA continues to advocate for delay
Sep 10, 2024
ADA continues to advocate for delay
Sep 4, 2024
Pennsylvania, Illinois pass virtual credit card, prior authorization bills
Sep 3, 2024
Brett Kessler, D.D.S., to become 161st president of ADA
Sep 3, 2024
Article is latest addition in Oral Science Trends series
Aug 30, 2024
Effort aims to improve heart health screenings, referrals in dental offices
Aug 29, 2024
There’s still time to register for Oct. 17-19 meeting
Aug 29, 2024
New HHS rules modify protections for LGBTQ+, disabled patients
Aug 28, 2024
Stem cell cover illustration also earns recognition
Aug 27, 2024
ADA reaffirms support for community water fluoridation
Aug 27, 2024
The standard specifies requirements and test methods
Aug 26, 2024
Ban will likely not go into effect Sept. 4
Aug 21, 2024
Coalition says proposal would ‘undermine’ NIDCR’s mission
Aug 20, 2024
New report highlights barriers to obtaining dental care through Medicaid
Aug 20, 2024
ADA workshop to take place Dec. 6-7 in Chicago
Aug 20, 2024
Scheduled for Aug. 28
Aug 20, 2024
Federal rule could impact debt collection practices
Sep 3, 2024
Too many Illinoisans struggle to receive the medical care they need, including those with health insurance,” said Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview). “SB3305 ensures that patients who need crucial jaw surgery, which often includes cancer patients, can get the care they need.”
Aug 16, 2024
An anonymous donor has generously offered to match all donations with a contribution of their own, dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $50,000.
Aug 16, 2024
When a cyberattack hits, your practice comes to a screeching halt. A compromised system can mean no access to schedules, billing or patient records. Learn how to proactively protect your systems, prevent cyber incidents and responsibly respond to a ransomware attack.
Aug 15, 2024
The Illinois State Dental Society Foundation is thrilled to announce the winners of this year's scholarship program. After carefully considering and evaluating numerous applications, we are proud to award scholarships to the following outstanding individuals.
Aug 14, 2024
The ISDS Foundation’s Dental Education Endowment Fund: “Our Legacy, Our Future” program earmarked $8,000 from its endowment’s earnings for each dental school in Illinois in 2024. The ISDS Foundation Board requested a “wish list” from each dental school administration and asked them to identify where these requested funds would be most needed for each educational program to succeed and most visible to those donating to the endowment. Below are the monies that will be awarded at this year’s ISDS Annual Session and where the monies were used.
Aug 9, 2024
The ISDSF distributes Community Grants each year in various amounts to applicants residing in the State of Illinois and to such projects that benefit the people of Illinois. Priority was given to proposals that have measurable improvement goals, show strong community support for the project, and are innovative. The grant program attracted the interest of 17 worthwhile organizations actively working to expand access to oral health care services to needy individuals around the state. This year, $50,000 in grant monies were awarded to 12 organizations for projects designed to provide access to dental care and increase oral health awareness and education.
Aug 6, 2024
Each August, we pay tribute to those member dentists we have lost in the past year. Their passion, expertise, and commitment to caring for their patients will be deeply missed.
Jul 30, 2024
The Illinois State Dental Society celebrated a landmark legislative session this year, championing successful initiatives that enhance the practice and access to dental care across our state. Notably, our victories include advancing DIY teeth straightening regulations, safeguarding essential insurance coverage for jaw injuries, and defending against the licensure of dental therapists.
Jul 12, 2024
Jul 12, 2024
You asked, we listened. Insurance is the key to your practice. ISDS serves as your dental insurance advocate!
Jun 7, 2024
May 24, 2024
May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024
Interested in submitting a resolution? Please contact House of Delegates Secretary Eric Larson at elarson@isds.org
Apr 26, 2024
Mar 27, 2024
ISDS understands the trickledown impact this cyberattack has had on dental practices – particularly on payments and explanations of payment (EOP) – and wants to help our members navigate through the receiving and recording of payments from dental benefit/insurance companies correctly in the meantime.
Mar 7, 2024
Feb 28, 2024
Feb 28, 2024
The grant program attracted the interest of 19 worthwhile organizations actively working to expand access to oral health care services to needy individuals around the state. This year $75,000 in grant monies were awarded to ten organizations for projects designed to provide access to dental care and increase oral health awareness and education.
Feb 28, 2024
The Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) is gearing up for the 2024 legislative session with a primary focus on dental insurance reform, teledentistry, and changes to the state's Medicaid program. Here's an overview of what's in store: