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.

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.

Protecting Your Patients and Your Practice Key to 2025 ISDS Legislative Agenda

Following Laws Effective January 1, 2025:

Member Alert! Illinois Dental News Going Digital!

How to help Texas flood victims

At least 129 people have died and more than 170 remain missing as of July 13 after flash floods swept across the Hill Country on July 4.

MetLife agrees to change recoupment policy following ADA letter

The ADA had received reports of the company reducing payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments allegedly made to other dentists.

ADA defends safety and efficacy of fluoride supplements amid FDA review

ADA leaders are emphasizing the evidence-based effectiveness and safety of fluoride supplements in comments submitted o the FDA.