ADA sends Issues Alert on fraud attempts involving Corporate Transparency Act

Feb 15, 2024
Members encouraged to watch for solicitous messages from scammers
The ADA sent an Issues Alert to members Feb. 15 about recent fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities who may be subject to reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. Read the full article.

Sep 19, 2024

ISDS and IDFPR launch new campaign!

ISDS and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) have launched a joint campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of unlicensed dentists.

Aug 16, 2024

Donate to the $50,000 challenge!

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 15, 2024

ISDS Foundation Announces the 2024 Scholarship Winners

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

ISDS Foundation Awards $24,000 to Help Illinois Dental Schools

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

Announcement of Community Grant Winners for the Illinois State Dental Society Foundation

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

In Memoriam

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

ISDS Finishes 2024 Legislative Session Championing Successful Initiatives

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.