Sep 19, 2024
ISDS and IDFPR launch new campaign!
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.
News
Sep 3, 2024
New Law Inspired by Illinois Jaw Cancer Patients’ Struggle Closes Health Insurance Gaps
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
Donate to the $50,000 challenge!
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
Ransomware on the Rise: Steps to Protect Your Practice and Systems from Cyber Disruption
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
ISDS Foundation Announces the 2024 Scholarship Winners
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
ISDS Foundation Awards $24,000 to Help Illinois Dental Schools
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.
National News
Sep 27, 2024
Association says move does not adequately increase access to care
Sep 26, 2024
ADA says community water fluoridation is safe
Sep 25, 2024
Proposed legislation would increase dental coverage under Medicare
