ADA to comment on model dental therapy bill at upcoming ALEC meeting

"ADA policy has not changed on this matter"

August JADA finds vaping common among college students

E-cigarette use could lead to caries, gingivitis

Private equity affiliation among dentists increases

Change especially affects dental specialists

ADA to host webinar on new CMS regulations applicable to dentistry

Virtual presentation set for Aug. 12

James Schulz Jr. named ADA senior vice president of government and public affairs

Buffalo expected to restart water fluoridation this fall

Study investigates effects of years without mineral

Webinar to cover integration of medical, oral health

Professor, retired colonel recipient of ADA Distinguished Service Award

Theresa S. Gonzales, D.M.D., continues to demonstrate commitment to underserved

Excited for the Olympics? Learn about dentistry’s role in sports through new ADA exhibit

First US patent for wooden golf tee awarded to dentist in 1899

Graduating from ASDA to ADA

Dental programs reach high ADA membership sign-ups

Dentists can now submit Medicare claims electronically

Report estimates providers could save $1.5B by switching to electronic transactions

SmileCon Opening Session to offer insights, inspiration

Event kicks off ADA’s annual meeting Oct. 17 in New Orleans

Ohio passes bill aimed at improving dental insurance, license portability

State Joins Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact

CAQH seeks dental providers for 2024 index

Survey tracks adoption of electronic administrative transactions

ADA opposes NIH spending bill rider

‘This massive consolidation of NIH’s institutes and centers amounts to Congress dictating science’

How electronic funds transfer can benefit your dental practice

EFT claim payments offer alternative to virtual credit cards, paper checks

PRO-HEAL Act addresses ongoing dental shortage

Bill would expand health care provider pipeline grant programs

Action Alert seeks support for HSA eligibility for over-the-counter oral health care products

New bill makes oral health’s connection to overall health clear, ADA says

Rhode Island and Louisiana pass dental loss ratio bills

Dental loss ratio bills regulate the portion of insurance premiums spent on patient care rather than overhead.

States experience Medicaid wins

Victories include reimbursement rate increases, centralized credentialing

Announcing the ADA Forsyth Institute

The new ADA Forsyth Institute will continue to advance oral and overall health through ground-breaking research and innovation

Guest Opinion: House Bill 2077: Empowering Dentists and Streamlining Dental Practice in Illinois

Governor Signs Electronic Prescription Requirement and Dental Practice Act Legislation

We want to thank all our members who contacted their legislators on this legislation. Your advocacy efforts are critical to our statewide advocacy.

IDFPR Issues Letter to Controlled Substance Licensees to Register with the ILPMP

If you are a controlled substance license holder and you have not registered with the ILPMP, you will need to register.

ISDS Participates in a Multi-State Coalition to Address Workforce Shortage Issues

Dentistry has been dealing with an extraordinary staffing shortage for several years. To help address this situation, ISDS participated in a multi-state coalition to petition the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) to immediately expand student-to-faculty ratios and perform a deep dive into what the appropriate ratios are from a scientific standpoint.

2023 ISDS End of Legislative Session Report

The 2023 legislative session was very successful for the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS). We are pleased to announce and share our legislative successes from the 2023 session with our members.

Excellence with Porcelain Onlays, Full Crowns and Fixed Prosthodontics Using Supra-gingival Minimally Invasive Dentistry

Register now for this great CE course presented by the Decatur District Dental Society on Friday, April 14th at Richland Community College!

Governor Signs Bill for Insurance Coverage for Children with Cranial Facial Anomalies

Thank you to our members for playing a critical role in passing this very important piece of legislation.

Governor Signs ISDS Workforce Legislation

Governor signs ISDS Workforce Legislation, which will take effect on January 1, 2023.

ISDS Members: Save Hundreds of Dollars

If you have questions about ISDS endorsed products, you can reach out to Nic Atkinson anytime!

Executive Order: Vaccination & Mask Requirements for IL Dentists

New State Mandate: All Health Care Workers to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.

Infectious Diseases: 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The ADA has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19.