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What to Expect When Going to the Dentist July 2020

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Upcoming Events

Board of Trustees Meeting

Fri, Jul 17, 2020 | 9:00 AM - Fri, Jul 17, 2020 | 3:00 PM

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G.V. Black Networking Night

Thu, Aug 06, 2020 | 6:00 PM - Thu, Aug 06, 2020 | 8:00 PM

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ISDS Closed: Labor Day

Mon, Sep 07, 2020 | 7:00 PM - Mon, Sep 07, 2020 | 7:00 PM

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UIC Coronal Polishing/ Pit Fissure Sealants

Sat, Sep 12, 2020 | 7:00 PM - Sat, Sep 12, 2020 | 7:00 PM

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UIC Local Anesthesia Course

Wed, Sep 16, 2020 | 7:00 PM - Thu, Sep 17, 2020 | 7:00 PM

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UIC Local Anesthesia Course

Wed, Sep 23, 2020 | 7:00 PM - Thu, Sep 24, 2020 | 7:00 PM

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News

Jul 14, 2020

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HHS Publishes More Details on Provider Relief Fund’s Dental Distribution
Dentists who do not bill Medicare or Medicaid are able to apply (see article notes). Deadline is July 24th
Jul 14, 2020

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HFS position regarding charges for PPE
This notice states the Department’s position regarding providers charging Medicaid participants for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Jul 13, 2020

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You, a patient or an employee is COVID-19 positive. What do you do now?
Follow these important links if you, your staff or a patient has tested positive for COVID-19.
Jul 9, 2020

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ISDS Recommends Education for E-Cigarettes
ISDS encourages members of the dental team to proactively educate patients about e-cigarettes.
Jun 19, 2020

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CDC Removes 15-Minute Wait Period from Dental Guidance
On June 17, the Centers for Disease Control announced a change to their dental guidance that now removes the 15-minute wait period between patients.
Jun 19, 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.
Jun 16, 2020

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Amalgam Separator Rule Requirement Resources
Please take a moment to review these important resources so you are in compliance with the Amalgam Separator Rule, with the deadline of July 14, 2020.
Jun 16, 2020

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Important reminder to all ISDS members on amalgam separators!
The compliance date, meaning the date that existing sources subject to the rule must comply with the standards in this rule, is July 14, 2020.
Jun 16, 2020

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ISDS Welcomes Tara Conway as Executive Assistant
On June 15, ISDS welcomed Tara Conway to the staff as Executive Assistant.
Jun 9, 2020

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HHS Announces Provider Relief Fund Distribution
Announcing Provider Relief Fund Distribution! The ADA has been working with the leadership of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Jun 4, 2020

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Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Passes Congress
Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
Jun 2, 2020

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Downstate Society Caucus Accepting Applications for 2021 ADA delegates/alternates
We are now accepting applications for Downstate Delegate and Alternate positions to serve Illinois.
May 9, 2020

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New guidance for reopening dental offices around the state to more than emergency services
ISDS has worked closely with our state government leaders to make a compelling case for reopening your offices to additional dental procedures.
May 7, 2020

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ISDS now offers a Safe Opioid Prescribing Practices online continuing education course.
Dentists are required to complete 3 hours of CE on safe opioid prescribing practices to renew their Controlled Substances Registration.
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.