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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.

Nominate Your Local Dental Hero - Recognition They Deserve

Apr 7, 2025
Has a colleague of yours made a difference in your community? We want to hear about it.

Every year, the Illinois State Dental Society celebrates the unsung heroes in dentistry—the practitioners who go above and beyond for their patients and communities.

Sometimes, it's the small things, like staying late to handle emergencies or mentoring the next generation. Other times, it's launching free clinics or pioneering new treatments. Whatever the scale, these contributions add up to something remarkable.

Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them for one of our annual awards by clicking here! But don't wait too long — most nominations close on April 30th.

Questions? Reach out to Tara Conway, ISDS Director of Administration