SmileCon session explores pathways to dental practice ownership

An educational SmileCon session provided attendees with comprehensive insights on the various avenues to dental practice ownership. Read More

The link between added sugars and oral health

A SmileCon session focused on how dietary choices — particularly added sugar intake — affect both oral health and overall well-being. Read More

ADA graduates last Leadership Institutes class

The last class of the ADA’s Leadership Institutes graduated in August, but the work of participants continues. Read More

Dental professionals give back to veterans during SmileCon 2025

Dental professionals from around the country came together to assemble 500 health and comfort kids for underserved veterans. Read More

ADA Humanitarian Award winner improves access to care in rural Missouri

William Kane, D.D.S., founded Smiles of Hope Dental Clinic in March 2010 to help address access-to-care issues in rural Missouri. Read More

Dentech discussion centers on dental-medical connections

During a discussion on dental-medical integration, the panelists agreed: Oral health care is essential and linked to overall health. Read More

The art of managing fluoride misconceptions

CE session addressed including the importance of high-dose fluoride applications in pediatric dentistry and managing fluoride hesitancy. Read More

An oral-systemic focus for optimal patient care

An Oral Systemic Focus for Optimal Patient Care - Smilecon 2025 panel discussion Read More

SmileCon Opening Session unites dentists around leadership, shared purpose

Hundreds of dentists convened for the SmileCon 2025 Opening Session, which kicked off the meeting with empowerment and inspiration.   Read More

HysensBio wins dentech pitch competition with peptide that appears to regenerate dentin

HysensBio — a clinical-stage biotechnology company — is the winner of this year’s Pitch Competition at ADA Forsyth dentech 2025. Read More

Oral care considerations for patients using semaglutide, similar medications 

A growing number of popular prescription medications including Ozempic and Wegovy also affect patients’ oral health. Read More

ADA launches ADA Credit Union

The ADA announced the launch of ADA Credit Union— a new financial resource created in collaboration with BCU. Read More

SmileCon 2025 kicks off in Washington, D.C.

One of dentistry’s most anticipated events of the year is here. SmileCon 2025 returns Oct. 23-25 in Washington, D.C. Read More

Inspiration, celebration take center stage at SmileCon

Three events will help shape the SmileCon 2025 experience: Opening Session, Friday Night Fest and the Dental Central tailgate. Read More

ADA president highlights oral health as essential during dentech keynote

Oral health is essential to overall health, ADA President Brett Kessler, D.D.S., told the audience of ADA Forsyth dentech 2025. Read More

ADA treasurer offers deeper dive into building sale

ADA Treasurer Cody Graves, D.D.S., M.B.A., sent e-newsletters detailing the decision behind the sale of ADA headquarters in Chicago. Read More

Be true to your school

A number of dental schools will hold alumni receptions during SmileCon for former students to reminisce, talk shop and discuss future goals. Read More

ADA urges FDA to include added sugar in definition of ultra-processed foods

ADA leaders are calling on federal regulators to make added sugar a core element in any formal definition of ultra-processed foods. Read More

Dentech panel addresses oral health innovation in current climate

ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 kicked off with a panel addressing oral health innovation in the current economic and political landscape. Read More

Feel the buzz in Dental Central

Dental Central is the center of it all at SmileCon, where dentists can find the latest tech, mingle at events and give back. Read More

E-Prescription Update

IDFPR has issued the following guidance to pharmacists and pharmacies.

Special Offer for ISDS Members!

Member Alert! Is your CE approved for continuing education in Illinois?

IDFPR Releases E-Prescription Guidance

Member Alert! Is Your Profile Up-To-Date?

IDFPR Releases License Application Checklist

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.

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.

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

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

ISDS is excited to announce our new benefit through BetterHelp!

ISDS Members receive 1 MONTH FREE and a 15% DISCOUNT THEREAFTER!

Announcing the ADA Forsyth Institute

The new ADA Forsyth Institute will continue to advance oral and overall health through ground-breaking research and innovation

Guest Opinion: House Bill 2077: Empowering Dentists and Streamlining Dental Practice in Illinois

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Governor Signs ISDS Workforce Legislation

Governor signs ISDS Workforce Legislation, which will take effect on January 1, 2023.