Jul 12, 2024
Jul 12, 2024
Don't miss this FREE three-part webinar series!
You asked, we listened. Insurance is the key to your practice. ISDS serves as your dental insurance advocate!
Jun 7, 2024
May 24, 2024
May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024
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Call for Resolutions!
Interested in submitting a resolution? Please contact House of Delegates Secretary Eric Larson at elarson@isds.org
Apr 26, 2024
Mar 27, 2024
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Information Concerning Change Healthcare Cyberattack
ISDS understands the trickledown impact this cyberattack has had on dental practices – particularly on payments and explanations of payment (EOP) – and wants to help our members navigate through the receiving and recording of payments from dental benefit/insurance companies correctly in the meantime.
Mar 7, 2024
Feb 28, 2024
The Illinois State Dental Society Foundation Announces the 2023 Community Grant Awards
The grant program attracted the interest of 19 worthwhile organizations actively working to expand access to oral health care services to needy individuals around the state. This year $75,000 in grant monies were awarded to ten organizations for projects designed to provide access to dental care and increase oral health awareness and education.
Feb 28, 2024
Feb 28, 2024
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:
Feb 28, 2024
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.
Feb 28, 2024
E-Prescription Update
IDFPR has issued the following guidance to pharmacists and pharmacies.
Feb 28, 2024
Feb 28, 2024
Dec 21, 2023
Dec 5, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
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Introducing the New Illinois State Dental Society’s 401(k) Experience.
ISDS is committed to providing members the right solutions for your businesses — solutions that bring you economy of scale, show clear value for money spent, save time, help reduce risk, and help you show your employees that you value what matters to them.
Nov 15, 2023
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New Laws Impacting Dental Offices in 2024
The Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) strives to keep its members informed of regulatory changes that impact dental practices. Several new laws will come into effect January 1, 2024. This article highlights the upcoming laws that are relevant to dental offices.
Nov 13, 2023
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Did You Know? Unveiling Lesser-Known Facts About Electronic Prescribing that Apply to Your Practice and Comply with the 2024 EPCS Law
Robert McDermott, President and CEO, iCoreConnect
Nov 2, 2023
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Registration is Now Open for the Chicago Dental Society's 159th Midwinter Meeting
The 2024 Midwinter Meeting provides dental professionals with access to best-in-class continuing education opportunities and cutting-edge dental products and innovations
Oct 30, 2023
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ISDS is excited to announce our new benefit through BetterHelp!
ISDS Members receive 1 MONTH FREE and a 15% DISCOUNT THEREAFTER!
Oct 26, 2023
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Announcing the ADA Forsyth Institute
The new ADA Forsyth Institute will continue to advance oral and overall health through ground-breaking research and innovation
Sep 29, 2023
Aug 11, 2023
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Governor Signs Electronic Prescription Requirement and Dental Practice Act Legislation
We want to thank all our members who contacted their legislators on this legislation. Your advocacy efforts are critical to our statewide advocacy.
Aug 1, 2023
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IDFPR Issues Letter to Controlled Substance Licensees to Register with the ILPMP
If you are a controlled substance license holder and you have not registered with the ILPMP, you will need to register.
Jun 12, 2023
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ISDS Participates in a Multi-State Coalition to Address Workforce Shortage Issues
Dentistry has been dealing with an extraordinary staffing shortage for several years. To help address this situation, ISDS participated in a multi-state coalition to petition the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) to immediately expand student-to-faculty ratios and perform a deep dive into what the appropriate ratios are from a scientific standpoint.
May 30, 2023
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2023 ISDS End of Legislative Session Report
The 2023 legislative session was very successful for the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS). We are pleased to announce and share our legislative successes from the 2023 session with our members.
Jan 19, 2023
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Excellence with Porcelain Onlays, Full Crowns and Fixed Prosthodontics Using Supra-gingival Minimally Invasive Dentistry
Register now for this great CE course presented by the Decatur District Dental Society on Friday, April 14th at Richland Community College!
Nov 11, 2022
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Governor Signs Bill for Insurance Coverage for Children with Cranial Facial Anomalies
Thank you to our members for playing a critical role in passing this very important piece of legislation.
Nov 11, 2022
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Governor Signs ISDS Workforce Legislation
Governor signs ISDS Workforce Legislation, which will take effect on January 1, 2023.
Mar 30, 2022
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ISDS Members: Save Hundreds of Dollars
If you have questions about ISDS endorsed products, you can reach out to Nic Atkinson anytime!
Aug 26, 2021
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Executive Order: Vaccination & Mask Requirements for IL Dentists
New State Mandate: All Health Care Workers to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Feb 26, 2020
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Infectious Diseases: 2019 Novel Coronavirus
The ADA has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19.