Mar 27, 2025

ISDS Trustee at Large Position

The ISDS Board of Trustees now includes an "at-large" position, established in 2022, which can be filled by a qualified member from any component society. Dr. Keith Evans currently holds this position until 2026.

Mar 25, 2025

March Legislative Update

The 2025 legislative session is underway, with over 6,600 bills being introduced. ISDS is closely tracking more than 175 of them for their potential impact on dentistry. While we're still in the early stages, the session runs through the end of May, and we’ll need your engagement to help advance our priorities.

Feb 26, 2025

Down State Society Caucus is now accepting Nominations for ADA Delegates and Alternates for 2026

Nominations are now being accepted for Delegates and Alternates to serve Illinois in the Eighth District Delegation to the 2026 ADA House of Delegates in Indianapolis, Indiana. “We encourage the election of ADA Council members and first time or new dentist delegates for our delegation to better represent the dentists of Illinois.” Election of the Delegates and Alternates will be conducted at the Downstate Dental Society Caucus meeting on Saturday September 13, 2025, during the ISDS Annual Session in Peoria.

ADA Action Alert asks dentists to advocate for oral health care workforce initiatives

Sep 20, 2023
The ADA supports the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act, which would increase funding for many workforce programs.

ADA Action Alert asks dentists to advocate for oral health care workforce initiatives

Sep 20, 2023
The ADA supports the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act, which would increase funding for many workforce programs.