ADA, coalition urge Congress to support health care workforce

The ADA is urging Congress to reauthorize federal programs that support the nation’s health care workforce.

Filmmaker Brett Culp to deliver SmileCon 2025 keynote address

Brett Culp — an acclaimed filmmaker, social entrepreneur and keynote speaker — will deliver the SmileCon Opening Session keynote address.

My View: Empathy: The human skill that sets us apart

Empathy is not weakness. It’s not a luxury. And it’s not purely instinctive. It’s a skill.

You Ask, We Answer: Fluoridation Facts

The ADA News is delving into many questions explored in Fluoridation Facts through conversations with experts.

ADA Forsyth Friday: How clear aligners shape mouth’s bacterial ecosystem

Researchers at ADA Forsyth are investigating how wearing clear aligners changes the bacterial environment in the mouth.

Register for dental editors’ conference in San Diego

Dental communicators will converge in San Diego for the American Association of Dental Editors and Journalists Annual Conference.

ADA seeks ambassadors to help address workforce shortages

The ADA is seeking volunteers for its workforce ambassador program to help address workforce shortages.

Dentist to pay more than $500,000 after allegedly filing false Medicaid claims

A dentist will pay more than $500,000 to the state of Oklahoma after he allegedly submitted false claims to the state’s Medicaid program.

ADA Board implements $20 million in cuts from 2025 budget

The ADA is carrying out more than $20 million in expense reductions, as indicated by the 2025 budget.

August JADA finds dentists can use parents’ photos to detect caries in children

Dentists can use parent-obtained smartphone photos to accurately assess visible caries in children, according to a study published in JADA.

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed this week.

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed this week.

ADA Forsyth Friday: Unlocking the secrets of oral microbiome

The fourth episode of Ambush Science looks at a major update to the Human Oral Microbiome Database.

Organized Dentistry Coalition supports Protect Our TEETH Act

The ADA expressed support for a bill that seeks to strengthen the scientific basis behind federal water fluoridation regulations.

How does the One Big Beautiful Bill affect dentists?

The ADA is outlining the budget reconciliation bill’s impacts on dentists through tax policy, student loans and state Medicaid provisions.

Proposed ADA standards, technical report available for review by Sept. 7

Five new documents are available for review and comment from the ADA Standards Program by Aug. 31.

ADA debuts new informatics standards webpage for easy access, adoption

The ADA is making it easier than ever to access and adopt its informatics standards.

Proposed ADA standards, technical report available for review by Aug. 31

Five new documents are available for review and comment from the ADA Standards Program by Aug. 31.

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA News is providing a roundup of happenings in government you may have missed this week.

ADA files amicus brief supporting EPA’s appeal of fluoride court order

The ADA filed an amicus brief in support of the EPA’s appeal of a court order directing it to further regulate community water fluoridation.

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.

ISDS Members: Save Hundreds of Dollars

If you have questions about ISDS endorsed products, you can reach out to Nic Atkinson anytime!

Executive Order: Vaccination & Mask Requirements for IL Dentists

New State Mandate: All Health Care Workers to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine.

Infectious Diseases: 2019 Novel Coronavirus

The ADA has released an informational handout for dentists on the coronavirus disease, now named COVID-19.