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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.

ISDS is excited to announce our new benefit through BetterHelp!

Oct 30, 2023
ISDS Members receive 1 MONTH FREE and a 15% DISCOUNT THEREAFTER!

Click here to get started.

BetterHelp is the leading online therapy platform with over 28,500 therapists across the U.S., services in 50+ languages, and support in over 200 countries. You will be able to work with a therapist that is specifically assigned to you based on your individual preferences. You can communicate with your therapist via phone, video and live chat, plus you can message your therapist whenever you'd like. 

Below are some FAQ's about this new benefit. Feel free to reach out to Nic Atkinson at natkinson@isds.org for further information at any time. 

FAQ's:

Will Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) know that I am receiving therapy?

No, ISDS will not know who is receiving therapy and won't have access to your personal data.

Who are the therapists?

Therapists on BetterHelp are licensed, trained, and experienced, and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers (LCSW / LMSW), or licensed professional counselors (LPC). All of them have a Masters Degree or a Doctorate Degree in their field. They have been qualified and certified by their state's professional board after successfully completing the necessary education exams, training and practice. While their experience, expertise and background vary, they all possess at least 3 years and 2,000 hours of hands-on experience. 

What type of services does BetterHelp provide?

BetterHelp offers individual, couples and teen therapy services. 

Additional Questions? Please reach out to Nic Atkinson at natkinson@isds.org