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Welcome to the G.V. Black District Dental Society!

The G. V. Black District Dental Society is a component (local dental society) of the Illinois State Dental Society and American Dental Association and has been serving the profession of dentistry since 1929.

The Society was named in honor of Dr. Greene Vardiman Black, who was born in 1836 in central Illinois and is known as "one of the founders of modern dentistry". Today, the Society has 155 members who are located in Sangamon, Logan, Menard, Cass, Morgan, Scott and Montgomery counties and a portion of Macoupin County within Illinois. Members includes general practitioners as well as dental specialists.

Nov 11, 2026

Electronic Insurance Claims Law -Effective January 1, 2027

Beginning January 1, 2027, Illinois law will require all dentists to submit insurance claims electronically, unless they qualify for an exemption. The law also requires dental insurers to provide clear and detailed information about patient benefits and eligibility.

Nov 3, 2026

Update for Dentists on Delta Dental of Illinois Recoupment Letters

Some out-of-network dentists have received letters from Delta Dental of Illinois (DDIL) requesting repayment after DDIL issued payments to both a patient and a dentist for the same service. The issue primarily affects patients enrolled in the State of Illinois dental plan.