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Welcome to the G.V. Black District Dental Society!

The G. V. Black District Dental Society is a component (local dental society) of the Illinois State Dental Society and American Dental Association and has been serving the profession of dentistry since 1929.

The Society was named in honor of Dr. Greene Vardiman Black, who was born in 1836 in central Illinois and is known as "one of the founders of modern dentistry". Today, the Society has 155 members who are located in Sangamon, Logan, Menard, Cass, Morgan, Scott and Montgomery counties and a portion of Macoupin County within Illinois. Members includes general practitioners as well as dental specialists.

Aug 25, 2026

Aetna and Out-of-Network Providers Payment Announcement

Aetna has recently announced that beginning September 4, 2026, out-of-network providers will no longer receive payments via paper check. Aetna has indicated all payments for out-of-network providers will be issued via virtual credit card. Aetna has indicated dentists who do not wish to receive virtual credit cards can enroll in electronic fund transfers to receive payment.

Aug 4, 2026

In Memoriam

As we reflect on the past year, we respectfully acknowledge the Illinois State Dental Society members who have passed away between August 2025 and August 2026.