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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 and IDFPR launch new campaign!

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.
The 'Fake Dentist, Real Risk – Verify Before You Trust' campaign highlights the importance of seeking care only from licensed dentists. Click here to read our full press release and learn more about the initiative.
For steps on how you and your patients can spread the word about reporting unlicensed activity, visit the IDFPR website here: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/realdentist.