Jun 13, 2025
ADA urges funding for federal agencies
The ADA and three other organizations submitted a testimony in support of federal programs aimed at expanding access to oral health care.
Jun 13, 2025
The ADA and three other organizations submitted a testimony in support of federal programs aimed at expanding access to oral health care.
Jun 13, 2025
Research explores how the amino acid arginine influences the colonization and survival of Porphyromonas gingivalis.
Jun 13, 2025
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Jun 12, 2025
The ADA is urging the EPA to incorporate several evidence-based studies in any upcoming review of the science on the safety of fluoride.
Jun 12, 2025
Matt Vogt, D.D.S., will tee off at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, June 12-15.
Jun 12, 2025
The ADA expressed opposition to the removal of pass-through entity tax deductions in a Grassroots Alert and coalition letter to the Senate.
Jun 11, 2025
The ADA filed comments in response to the FDA notice on how future research that uses real world data can be standardized.
Jun 11, 2025
Research explores how the amino acid arginine influences the colonization and survival of Porphyromonas gingivalis.
Jun 10, 2025
The ADA filed comments in response to the FDA notice on how future research that uses real world data can be standardized.
Jun 6, 2025
The Trump administration announced two locations that will demonstrate a point-of-care technology to prevent intravenous fluid shortages.
Jun 6, 2025
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
Jun 5, 2025
Researchers are developing 3D-printed bone graft materials to reduce inflammation and enhance tissue regeneration.
Jun 5, 2025
While postgraduate orofacial pain programs provide education in sleep medicine, predoctoral dental programs often do not.
Jun 5, 2025
Montana became the third state in 2025 to pass dental loss ratio legislation after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 335 into law.
Jun 5, 2025
The ADA will hold a webinar covering information for dentists wishing to treat Medicare beneficiaries.
Jun 5, 2025
CDT 2026, which includes 60 code changes, is available for preorder from the ADA Store.
Jun 4, 2025
The ADA will hold a webinar covering information for dentists wishing to treat Medicare beneficiaries.
Jun 3, 2025
Montana became the third state in 2025 to pass dental loss ratio legislation after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed Senate Bill 335 into law.
May 30, 2025
ADA News is providing a roundup of government happenings you may have missed this week.
May 30, 2025
Removing fluoride from public water systems would increase tooth decay by 7.5% and cost $9.8 billion over five years, according to JAMA.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has officially opened the license renewal portal for dentists and dental hygienists. Renew your license online with IDFPR by September 30, 2024.
Action Required: Check Your Inbox
Ensure you've received a renewal email. If not, verify the email address on your IDFPR account and check your spam folder. A copy of the email is included below for your convenience.
ISDS Member Benefits: Your Hassle-Free Guide
ISDS has crafted an easy-to-follow guide exclusively for members to simplify the renewal process. Access it here. ISDS Member Only Guide
If you have any questions or concerns about the renewal process, you may contact the Department, toll free, at 1-800-560-6420 or send a question to http://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/Email/prfGrp09.asp
Your Trusted Resource: ISDS
Count on the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) for all your licensing needs. ISDS-provided CE courses are IDFPR-approved. Explore courses on our website: http://bit.ly/ISDSCE2024.
Useful Links for Renewal:
IDFPR Online Renewal Website: https://ilesonline.idfpr.illinois.gov/DFPR.
ISDS Q&A About License Renewal: Illinois License Requirements (isds.org).
Stay tuned for additional assistance resources exclusively available to ISDS members!
Below is a copy of the email you should have received from IDFPR.
Greetings,
You are receiving this email because you are an active licensee and may not have renewed your license. Please note that if you have not renewed your license, it will expire on 09/30/2024.
To renew, visit the Online Renewal website https://ilesonline.idfpr.illinois.gov/DFPR. and follow the instructions listed. We have provided renewal tips for accessing the Renewal System at: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/ORI.asp.
If you currently do not have an Online Account, you will be required to register before proceeding to the renewal application.
Please note that when renewing online: No changes will be applied to your record unless your renewal has been submitted.
VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Debit Cards, and eChecks are accepted (Please note that no credit card nor bank information is retained by IDFPR). A convenience fee will be added to the cost of your license renewal for vendor processing costs.
If you renew after the expiration date of the license you will be charged both a renewal fee and a late fee. VISA, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Debit Cards, and eChecks are accepted (Please note that no credit card nor bank information is retained by IDFPR). A convenience fee will be added for vendor processing costs.
All fees are non-refundable.
If you have any questions or concerns about the renewal process, you may contact the Department, toll free, at 1-800-560-6420 or send a question to http://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/Email/prfGrp09.asp
Please do not reply to this email. Replies to this email are routed to an unmonitored mailbox.