Sep 26, 2025
Below is a summary of the actions taken at this year's Annual Session by the House of Delegates.
Aug 28, 2025
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS) has been sending emails to Medicaid providers to confirm their enrollment with the Medicaid system, a process known as “revalidation.”
Aug 27, 2025
Aug 25, 2025
These candidates are running for ISDS elective office for the 2025-2026 term.
Aug 22, 2025
Each year, the ISDS Foundation’s scholarship selection process shines a spotlight on the next generation of dental leaders—students whose curiosity, compassion, and insight promise to reshape the future of oral health in Illinois.
Aug 20, 2025
The ISDS Foundation’s Dental Education Endowment Fund: “Our Legacy, Our Future” program earmarked $9,000 from its endowment’s earnings for each dental school in Illinois in 2025.
Aug 20, 2025
ISDS-backed legislation enhances transparency in insurance coverage and gives providers more flexibility in meeting electronic claims submission requirements.
Aug 12, 2025
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.
Aug 7, 2025
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ISDS secured long-term stability and meaningful updates to the Dental Practice Act, ensuring Illinois dentists can continue to practice under modern, profession-forward standards. The Governor recently signed the legislation, and it is now in effect.
Jul 28, 2025
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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.
Jul 3, 2025
Research competitions for all classes from D1-D4 are conducted each year at Illinois dental schools. Students work on projects with professors and graduate students and present posters and oral explanations of their projects.
Jun 25, 2025
While you focus on patient care, ISDS is hard at work in the legislature, ensuring that lawmakers understand the real-world challenges faced by dentists and their patients.
Jun 24, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
Join us for the 161st ISDS Annual Session in Peoria, Illinois! Registration is NOW OPEN!
May 20, 2025
Progress on Key Legislative Priorities The Illinois General Assembly will adjourn the 2025 legislative session on Saturday, May 31. As we enter the final stretch, ISDS continues to advocate for legislation that protects patients, strengthens dental practices, and supports the profession.
May 8, 2025
Increase your visibility and stand out by keeping your profile updated. Profiles that feature photos, email addresses, website links and other key details will stand out to patients searching for a new dentist.
May 6, 2025
Time is running out to select your representatives for the 2025 ISDS House of Delegates!
May 2, 2025
By leveraging the ISDS Career Center, you're not just filling a position; you're investing in your practice's future with candidates committed to excellence in dental care.
May 1, 2025
Are you reading your e-newsletters? They provide essential updates and practice management resources for our members, including information about upcoming FREE CE!
Apr 28, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
The legislative calendar doesn’t always line up perfectly with the Masters Tournament in Augusta, but we couldn’t resist the comparison. Both are high-stakes, strategy-driven, and full of unexpected turns. Both require focus and a strong finish. The Illinois legislative session has reached its halfway point. Like at the Masters, we’ve completed the front nine and we’re headed into the back nine with solid momentum. In the legislature, no bill is ever truly out until the session officially ends, which for now is scheduled for May 31. Still, the halfway point offers a helpful snapshot of what’s moving.
Apr 7, 2025
Has a colleague of yours made a difference in your community? We want to hear about it.
Mar 27, 2025
The ISDS Board of Trustees now includes an "at-large" position, established in 2022, which can be filled by a qualified member from any component society. Dr. Keith Evans currently holds this position until 2026.
Mar 27, 2025
The 2025 ISDS House of Delegates will be held September 12-13 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center in Peoria, IL.
Mar 27, 2025
ISDS is proud to share a significant advocacy win that reflects the power of our collective voice.
Mar 25, 2025
The 2025 legislative session is underway, with over 6,600 bills being introduced. ISDS is closely tracking more than 175 of them for their potential impact on dentistry. While we're still in the early stages, the session runs through the end of May, and we’ll need your engagement to help advance our priorities.
Feb 26, 2025
Nominations are now being accepted for Delegates and Alternates to serve Illinois in the Eighth District Delegation to the 2026 ADA House of Delegates in Indianapolis, Indiana. “We encourage the election of ADA Council members and first time or new dentist delegates for our delegation to better represent the dentists of Illinois.” Election of the Delegates and Alternates will be conducted at the Downstate Dental Society Caucus meeting on Saturday September 13, 2025, during the ISDS Annual Session in Peoria.
Feb 6, 2025
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Oct 14, 2024
Sign up for the ADA Foundation's Give Kids a Smile!
Sep 19, 2024
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.
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.
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
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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
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
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:
Feb 28, 2024
As we enter Springfield's spring legislative session, we closely monitor legislation and activity at every level. Recently, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) introduced new rules that could change the Illinois Dental Practice Act, specifically regarding licensing for anesthesia. We want to keep you in the loop about these proposed changes and update you on the latest action.
Feb 28, 2024
IDFPR has issued the following guidance to pharmacists and pharmacies.
Feb 28, 2024
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Dec 21, 2023
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ISDS is committed to providing members the right solutions for your businesses — solutions that bring you economy of scale, show clear value for money spent, save time, help reduce risk, and help you show your employees that you value what matters to them.
Nov 15, 2023
The Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) strives to keep its members informed of regulatory changes that impact dental practices. Several new laws will come into effect January 1, 2024. This article highlights the upcoming laws that are relevant to dental offices.
Nov 13, 2023
Robert McDermott, President and CEO, iCoreConnect
Nov 2, 2023
The 2024 Midwinter Meeting provides dental professionals with access to best-in-class continuing education opportunities and cutting-edge dental products and innovations
Oct 30, 2023
ISDS Members receive 1 MONTH FREE and a 15% DISCOUNT THEREAFTER!
Oct 26, 2023
The new ADA Forsyth Institute will continue to advance oral and overall health through ground-breaking research and innovation
Sep 29, 2023
Aug 11, 2023
We want to thank all our members who contacted their legislators on this legislation. Your advocacy efforts are critical to our statewide advocacy.
Aug 1, 2023
If you are a controlled substance license holder and you have not registered with the ILPMP, you will need to register.
Jun 12, 2023
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.
May 30, 2023
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.
Jan 19, 2023
Register now for this great CE course presented by the Decatur District Dental Society on Friday, April 14th at Richland Community College!
Nov 11, 2022
Thank you to our members for playing a critical role in passing this very important piece of legislation.
Nov 11, 2022
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Governor signs ISDS Workforce Legislation, which will take effect on January 1, 2023.
Mar 30, 2022
If you have questions about ISDS endorsed products, you can reach out to Nic Atkinson anytime!
Aug 26, 2021
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New State Mandate: All Health Care Workers to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Feb 26, 2020
The ADA has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19.
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