Standing Committees

Some members may choose to become involved in Society decision making by serving on a Standing Committee. Standing Committees study issues relating to a particular area of interest. Each Committee has both an ISDS trustee and staff member who serve as liaisons. The Committees then make recommendations to the Board of Trustees and the House of Delegates on specific issues relating to dentistry. Committees typically meet two to three times throughout the year to conduct business. Presently, there are 13 standing committees at ISDS.

How to Be on a Committee

The ISDS Committee on Committees is responsible for presenting nominations for appointment on Standing Committees to the Board of Trustees. The Board, in turn, makes the final appointment.

Please assist the Committee on Committees by submitting the names of members in your local component society that you would recommend for service on an ISDS Standing Committee. The Committee on Committees presents a list of nominees for the Board of Trustees' consideration and approval at the June ISDS Board meeting.

If you are interested in serving on one of these committees, contact your ISDS Trustee. The Trustee will forward this information to Lisa Fowler at ISDS headquarters for consideration by the Committee on Committees. A curriculum vitae is a useful tool for the Committee on Committees to determine a member's qualifications for the various committees.

Nominations must be received at ISDS headquarters by April 15.

Access to Care

The Committee on Access to Care monitors the need for dental care throughout the state, particularly the needs of special population groups such as the homebound and those in low-income categories.

       Dr Kimberley M H Bolden, Chair
       Dr Bret M Jerger
       Dr Susan Bordenave Bishop
       Ms Marilyn A Craig
       Dr Jason M Grinter
       Dr Kevin L Patterson
       Dr Derek P Grzanich, New Dentist Committee Liaison
       Dr Gerald J Ciebien, ADA Council Rep
       Dr Mark F Ploskonka, Board Liaison
       Dionne Haney, Staff Liaison

Allied Dental Personnel

The Committee on Allied Dental Personnel addresses issues related to personnel in dental offices that assist dentists with the delivery of dental care. High on the list of issues is the appropriate level of formal educational programs for dental auxiliaries to ensure a sufficient supply of trained auxiliaries in the work force.

       Mrs Roxanne Kozal, Chair
       Dr Trucia A Drummond
       Ms Anna Kavish
       Dr Michelle P Jennings
       Ms Regina Lunsford
       Ms Tami Wanless
       Dr Kirk W Noraian
       Dr Andrew P Wiers, Board Liaison
       Dave Marsh, Staff Liaison

Annual Session

The Committee on Annual Session plans and coordinates the annual meeting of the Society and serves as the general arrangements committee for the annual session.

       Dr Robert N Bitter, President
       Dr Terri S Tiersky, General Chair
       Dr James F Fondriest, Dinner Dance Chair
       Dr Barbara L Mousel, Sponsorship
       Dr Phillip J Fijal, Golf Chair
       Dr J Barry Howell, 2013 ISDS President
       Dr Larry W Osborne, 2013 General Chair
       Mr. Jay Landers, ISDS Foundation
       Jeanne Rice, Staff Liaison

Dental Benefits

The Committee on Dental Benefits monitors the dental insurance and managed care industry as well as implements direct reimbursement activities. The committee also works in cooperation with other recognized health care organizations to promote the common objectives of dental care.

       Dr John W Milgram, Chair
       Dr David A Browne
       Dr Loren J Feldner
       Dr Thomas J Hartog
       Dr Vincent A U Oganwu
       Dr Clarence J Red III
       Dr Steven W Seibert
       Dr Brad A Weiss
       Dr A Lauren Hood-Olson, New Dentist Committee Liaison
       Dr Ronald Dale Riggins, ADA Council Rep.
       Dr Gary F Alder, Board Liaison
       Dionne Haney, Staff Liaison

Dental Education

The Committee on Dental Education prepares and develops plans for courses of study to be sponsored by the Society and arranges for the presentation of these programs. ISDS is an approved ADA CERP (Continuing Education Recognition Program) provider.

       Dr Peter J Pirmann, Chair
       Dr Charles S Borden III
       Ms Nikki Carls
       Dr Peggy A Richardson
       Dr Susan K Zelazo-Smith
       Dr Stacey K Van Scoyoc
       Dr Nezar A Kassem
       Dr Charles E Johnson, ADA Liaison
       Dr Lindsey J Yates, New Dentist Liaison
       Dr Robert B Dawe, Board Liaison
       Kathy Ridley, Staff Liaison

Governmental Affairs

The Committee on Governmental Affairs sets the legislative agenda, prepares proposed legislation, secures bill introduction and passage, monitors new bills, selects positions, submits testimony, secures amendments and defeats objectionable proposals.

       Dr Chauncey Cross, Chair
       Dr Keith W Dickey
       Dr Michael S Higgins
       Dr Richard S Holba
       Dr Larry W Osborne
       Dr Darryll L Beard
       Dr Keith W Suchy
       Dr Perry K. Tuneberg
       Dr Joseph G Unger
       Dr Susan K Zelazo-Smith, Dent-IL-PAC
       Dr Madalyn Davidson, New Dentist Committee Liaison
       Dr Loren J Feldner, ADPAC
       Dr Ronald G Testa, ADA Liaison
       Dr Dennis J McDowell, Board Liaison
       Dave Marsh, Staff Liaison

Insurance

The Committee on Insurance deals primarily with the issue of insuring Society members for their comprehensive protection and continuously monitors all programs currently in effect.

       Dr Ronald Dale Riggins, Chair
       Dr John L Ferry
       Dr Denise R Flynn
       Dr James P Frett
       Dr Paul T Kempf Jr
       Dr Jun Sup Lim
       Dr David L Dooley, Board Liaison
       Dr Timmothy J Schwartz, ADA Council Rep.
       Dionne Haney, Staff Liaison

Member Services

The Committee on Member Services researches programs and services which may be of value to the Society’s members and which may generate non-dues revenue to help keep dues increases to a minimum.

       Dr John F Kozal, Chair
       Dr Terry L Barnfield
       Ms Mary J Barr
       Dr William G Koentz
       Dr Jeffrey A Kramer
       Dr R Benjamin Scott
       Dr David A Williams
       Dr Brenden D Moon, New Dentist Liaison
       Dr Richard R Gregory, Board Liaison
       Dionne Haney, Staff Liaison

Membership

The Committee on Membership develops and manages recruitment and retention activities for the Society to increase membership. This Committee also handles issues related to member records and the membership database.

       Dr Thomas E Sullivan, Chair
       Christopher V Balda, SIU Student
       Dr Michael J Biasiello
       Dr Bryan C Blew
       Ms Nicole S Cox
       Dr Michael D Danner
       Dr Gregory J Dill
       Matthew S Hamedani, UIC Student
       Dr Kenneth P Yonan, ADA Council Rep.
       Dr Jill C McMahon, New Dentist Committee Liaison
       Dr Barbara L Mousel, Board Liaison
       Kathy Ridley, Staff Liaison

New Dentist

The Committee on the New Dentist advises the Society on issues relating to newly practicing dentists. The Committee’s programs are designed to help and guide dentists that have been out of school less than ten years. In the past, the Committee has sponsored educational programs at Annual Session and at the dental schools in Illinois.

       Dr Madalyn Davidson, Chair
       Dr Derek P Grzanich
       Dr A Lauren Hood-Olson
       Jeffrey L Howenstein
       Dr Jill C McMahon
       Dr Brenden D Moon
       Claire N Pescheret
       Dr Rebecca J Testa
       Dr Andrew P Wiers
       Dr Lindsey J Yates
       Dr Madalyn Davidson, ADA Council Rep.
       Dr Amanda J Lewis, Board Liaison
       Kathy Ridley, Staff Liaison

Mediation and Clinical Peer Review

The Committee on Mediation and Clinical Peer Review provides a confidential, voluntary mechanism for the resolution of differences between dentists, patients, and/or third party carriers. The Committee serves as the voice of the profession in matters concerning appropriateness of care and quality of treatment.

       Dr Robert A Friedstat, Chair
       Dr Sharon Szeszycki
       Dr Brian C Cross
       Dr Stephen G Marshall
       Dr Keith R Ruter
       Dr W Eric Martin
       Dr John M Hagopian
       Dr Ronald Dale Riggins, ADA Council Rep.
       Dr Scott E Prose, Board Liaison
       Dionne Haney, Staff Liaison

Public Relations

The Committee on Public Relations implements state-level programs and activities to educate the public on oral health issues and to enhance the public image of the dental profession in Illinois.

       Dr Alice G Boghosian, Chair
       Dr Darren A Altadonna
       Dr Lisa M Baines
       Ms Virginia Bennett
       Ms Spring A Gieseke
       Dr Marita K Janzen
       Dr D Spencer Pope
       Dr Lyle S Chad Reedy
       Dr Rebecca J Testa, New Dentist Committee Liaison
       Dr Alice G Boghosian, ADA Council Rep.
       Dr James M Maragos, Board Liaison
       Lee Ann Beane, Staff Liaison