Preventing professional discrimination

Feb 28, 2024
Dentists should not be penalized for seeking counseling, mental health treatment
The ADA is taking action in 2024 to prevent discrimination in licensing and credentialing against dentists who have received counseling, therapy or treatment for mental, behavioral or physical health issues. Read the full article.

Dec 17, 2025

ISDS 2025 Achievements

ISDS Members! You made your voices heard and had BIG wins for Illinois Patients and Dentists! Check out what else was accomplished in 2025!

Oct 9, 2025

Sexual Harassment Training Requirement

All Illinois employers are required by law to train employees on sexual harassment prevention by December 31 every year. The Illinois State Dental Society offers an “On Demand" Sexual Harassment Prevention Course that can be provided to employees to meet the employer’s requirements.

Aug 28, 2025

Attention: Medicaid Providers!

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS) has been sending emails to Medicaid providers to confirm their enrollment with the Medicaid system, a process known as “revalidation.”

Aug 22, 2025

ISDS Announces 2025 Scholarship Winners

Each year, the ISDS Foundation’s scholarship selection process shines a spotlight on the next generation of dental leaders—students whose curiosity, compassion, and insight promise to reshape the future of oral health in Illinois.

Aug 12, 2025

In Memoriam

Each August, we pay tribute to those member dentists we have lost in the past year. Their passion, expertise, and commitment to caring for their patients will be deeply missed.

Jul 3, 2025

The ISDS Foundation Supports Dental Student Table Clinics

Research competitions for all classes from D1-D4 are conducted each year at Illinois dental schools. Students work on projects with professors and graduate students and present posters and oral explanations of their projects.