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ADA President’s Update

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Upcoming Events

ADA 1st Caucus: Video Conference

Thu, May 07, 2020 | 7:00 PM - Thu, May 07, 2020 | 7:00 PM

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ISDS Foundation Board Meeting

Wed, May 13, 2020 | 10:00 AM - Wed, May 13, 2020 | 2:00 PM

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ISDS Closed: Memorial Day

Mon, May 25, 2020 | 7:00 PM - Mon, May 25, 2020 | 7:00 PM

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F&P Committee & Board Dinner

Thu, Jun 04, 2020 | 7:00 PM - Thu, Jun 04, 2020 | 7:00 PM

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Board of Trustees Meeting

Fri, Jun 05, 2020 | 7:00 PM - Fri, Jun 05, 2020 | 7:00 PM

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ISDS Closed: Independence Day Holiday

Fri, Jul 03, 2020 | 7:00 PM - Fri, Jul 03, 2020 | 7:00 PM

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Recent News

Mar 27, 2020

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March 27: CARES Act becomes law
COVID-19 relief bill contains provisions important to dentistry
Mar 23, 2020

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3.23.20: ISDS Revises Recommendation After Governor Issues “Shelter in Place” Order
Until further notice, ISDS recommends that dentists cease all in-person dental treatment except for dental emergencies.
Mar 23, 2020

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3.17.20: ISDS is following the lead of Gov. Pritzker by keeping in unison with the restrictions to protect the health of the public. ADA makes recommendations.
ISDS is following the lead of Gov. Pritzker by keeping in unison with the restrictions to protect the health of the public. ADA makes recommendations.
Mar 16, 2020

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3.15.20: ISDS Issues Recommendations for Dental Offices Regarding COVID-19
Urgent Announcement! ISDS Issues Recommendations for Dental Offices
Mar 13, 2020

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ISDS Event Cancellations
Beginning Monday, March 16, all ISDS meetings, conferences and continuing education courses are cancelled for the next 60 days.
Feb 26, 2020

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Infectious Diseases: 2019 Novel Coronavirus
The ADA has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19.
Jan 31, 2020

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ISDS offers Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Course
ISDS has developed Sexual Harassment Prevention as our first online course since all dentists and dental hygienists are now mandated by law to take this one-hour course during every three-year license renewal period.
Jan 20, 2020

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New changes to Mandatory Reporting Requirements under Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
Effective January 1, 2020, persons required to report child abuse or child neglect (dentists and hygienists) must complete an initial mandated reporter training within 3 months of their date of engagement in a professional or official capacity as a mandated reporter, and at least every (6) years thereafter.
Jan 20, 2020

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Promoting Oral Health During Pregnancy: Update on Activities
Though the ADA House of Delegates passed joint resolutions addressing the importance of oral health during pregnancy back in 2014, there are still dentists who question whether they should be treating pregnant women.
Jan 3, 2020

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ISDS Names Eric Larson as New Executive Director
Eric Larson has been chosen as Executive Director of the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) by its Board of Trustees. He assumed the duties of this new role on January 1.