ADA advocates for removing stigmatizing questions from licensure applications

Aug 27, 2025
The ADA recently sent a letter to every state dental board to share best practices and resources.
https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/august/ada-advocates-for-removing-stigmatizing-questions-from-licensure-applications/

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.

May 20, 2025

Nearing the End of Session

Progress on Key Legislative Priorities The Illinois General Assembly will adjourn the 2025 legislative session on Saturday, May 31. As we enter the final stretch, ISDS continues to advocate for legislation that protects patients, strengthens dental practices, and supports the profession.

May 8, 2025

ADA Find-a-Dentist helps patients find you

Increase your visibility and stand out by keeping your profile updated. Profiles that feature photos, email addresses, website links and other key details will stand out to patients searching for a new dentist.

May 2, 2025

Visit the ISDS Career Center

By leveraging the ISDS Career Center, you're not just filling a position; you're investing in your practice's future with candidates committed to excellence in dental care.

May 1, 2025

Are You Reading Your Monthly E-Newsletters?

Are you reading your e-newsletters? They provide essential updates and practice management resources for our members, including information about upcoming FREE CE!

Apr 10, 2025

From the Fairway to the Green: Legislative Session Moves Forward

The legislative calendar doesn’t always line up perfectly with the Masters Tournament in Augusta, but we couldn’t resist the comparison. Both are high-stakes, strategy-driven, and full of unexpected turns. Both require focus and a strong finish. The Illinois legislative session has reached its halfway point. Like at the Masters, we’ve completed the front nine and we’re headed into the back nine with solid momentum. In the legislature, no bill is ever truly out until the session officially ends, which for now is scheduled for May 31. Still, the halfway point offers a helpful snapshot of what’s moving.