ADA webinar to address how to talk to patients about mental health

The ADA will host a webinar Jan. 23 to help prepare dentists and their team members to discuss mental health concerns with their patients. Read More

January JADA outlines emerging dental therapies for obstructive sleep apnea

Dentists play an increasingly important role in the management of sleep health and disorders. Read More

New ADA recommendations confirm dental imaging most effectively used in moderation

The recommendations confirm that dental imaging should only be ordered when clinically necessary to minimize exposure to radiation. Read More

Dear ADA: Annual maximums

Many dental plans’ annual maximums have not increased in 50 years. Read More

ADA shares condolences following the death of Greg Biffle

Atlanta ‘veneer tech’ indicted on more than 100 charges

A man who claimed to be a “veneer technician” is facing more than 100 charges after he allegedly practiced dentistry without a license. Read More

Keep you and your practice safe from scams this holiday season

Experts at ADA summit agree that dentists can be key in providing care for patients with sleep and airway disorders

Senate passes National Defense Authorization Act

The U.S. Senate passed the NDAA, which includes an ADA-supported provision that aims to bolster oral health care efforts in the military. Read More

ADA seeks representative for American Medical Association advisory committee

Nominations for the primary adviser position will be open from Jan. 15 to Feb. 15, 2026. Read More

Deleted CDT codes you should know for 2026

CDT 2026 boasts 60 code changes, including six deletions. Read More

ADA to conduct governance and organizational health study in 2026

The ADA has issued a request for proposals to select a consultant to conduct the evaluation. Read More

3 things you missed in government this week

ADA Forsyth Friday: Impact of maternal cortisol on offspring teeth

Infants born to mothers with higher prenatal levels of the stress hormone cortisol may experience tooth eruption at earlier ages. Read More

Appeals court declines immediate review of Delta Dental class certification

ADA backs PREVENT HPV Cancers Act, citing dentists’ role in prevention

ADA leaders are supporting the bipartisan PREVENT HPV Cancers Act.   Read More

Appeals Court Declines Immediate Review of Delta Dental Class Certification

Education Department moves to end SAVE under legal settlement

The Education Department reached a proposed legal settlement that would end the Saving on Valuable Education income-driven repayment plan. Read More

Dental care utilization stagnant among Medicaid beneficiaries

ADA urges HHS to withdraw proposed HIPAA cybersecurity rule

The ADA urged HHS to withdraw a proposed update to the HIPAA Security Rule and restart the process with more input from provider groups. Read More

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.