Dental Insurance Reform Takes Center Stage in ISDS’s 2024 Legislative Agenda

The Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) is gearing up for the 2024 legislative session with a primary focus on dental insurance reform, teledentistry, and changes to the state's Medicaid program. Here's an overview of what's in store:

Policy Update: Proposed Anesthesia Rule Changes

As we enter Springfield's spring legislative session, we closely monitor legislation and activity at every level. Recently, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) introduced new rules that could change the Illinois Dental Practice Act, specifically regarding licensing for anesthesia. We want to keep you in the loop about these proposed changes and update you on the latest action.

E-Prescription Update

IDFPR has issued the following guidance to pharmacists and pharmacies.

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Member Alert! Is your CE approved for continuing education in Illinois?

CDC’s Division of Oral Health gutted amid federal restructuring

The CDC's entire Division of Oral Health was gutted amid the Trump administration’s efforts to majorly restructure federal health agencies. 

Dentists’ economic confidence drops in first quarter of 2025

The Health Policy Institute’s latest poll showed a sharp decline in dentists’ economic confidence when looking ahead to the next six months.

‘It’s all about the growth’: Elevate equips dentists to succeed

The ADA's inaugural Elevate conference was held March 28-30 in Washington, D.C.