Webinar to cover integration of medical, oral health
An upcoming webinar will cover how health care providers can integrate medical and oral health. Read the full article.
Apr 1, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
Your Skills Needed: Volunteer for RAM Dental Clinic, June 13-14
Every year, families across central Illinois go without the dental care they need. RAM saw it firsthand at their last clinic—and they know the demand will be even higher this summer.
Mar 12, 2026
Election Notice for 2026 ISDS House of Delegates
The 2026 House of Delegates will be held August 28-29 at the Isle Casino Hotel in the Quad Cities.
Mar 5, 2026
Volunteers Needed at Free Dental Care Events!
The ISDS Foundation is excited to share a list of upcoming free dental care events and clinics in Illinois that are currently seeking volunteers. If you’re interested in lending a hand - whether you’re a dental professional, student, or just want to help out - these organizations would love your support.
Mar 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026
Member participation will be essential to protecting patients and preserving proven standards of care.
Dec 17, 2025
Champaign County Christian Health Center in Desperate Need of Dental Professionals
A Mission of Holistic, Compassionate Care - Champaign County Christian Health Center, founded in 2003, operates with a mission to show and share the love of Jesus Christ by providing holistic, free, and high-quality healthcare services. In 2024, the clinic served 354 patients.
Dec 17, 2025
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!
Nov 13, 2025
Limited Time Best Card Offer for ISDS Members
Nearly 400 of our members are already saving, but many more could benefit from this special offer!
Nov 6, 2025
Bloomington's Community Health Care Clinic is Filling a Need for Adult Dental Services in Central Illinois
The services of the Dental Clinic are certainly something to celebrate. Operating as an extension of the Community Health Care Clinic, the Dental Clinic offers adult dental services through a free clinic model powered by resources, volunteers, and community partners.
Nov 5, 2025
Dr. Ben Youel Elected Second Vice President of the American Dental Association
Dr. Ben Youel, D.D.S., was recently elected at the ADA House of Delegates Meeting at SmileCon in Washington, D.C. on October 27.
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.
Sep 26, 2025
Below is a summary of the actions taken at this year's Annual Session by the House of Delegates.
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 27, 2025
Aug 25, 2025
Slate of ISDS Officers: 2025-2026
These candidates are running for ISDS elective office for the 2025-2026 term.
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 20, 2025
ISDS Foundation Awards $27,000 to Help Illinois Dental Schools
The ISDS Foundation’s Dental Education Endowment Fund: “Our Legacy, Our Future” program earmarked $9,000 from its endowment’s earnings for each dental school in Illinois in 2025.
Aug 20, 2025
ISDS-backed legislation enhances transparency in insurance coverage and gives providers more flexibility in meeting electronic claims submission requirements.
