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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.

Select your representatives for the ISDS HOD

May 6, 2025
Time is running out to select your representatives for the 2025 ISDS House of Delegates!

The annual meeting is fast approaching:

When: September 12-13, 2025
Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton East Peoria Riverfront Hotel & Conference Center, Peoria, IL

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED:
Your component or branch MUST elect delegate(s) and alternate(s) before the critical August 13 deadline. 

Submit your selections NOW to Tara Conway:
Email: tconway@isds.org
FAX: (217) 525-8872

Don't risk losing your voice in critical decisions. Select and report your delegates today!

DEADLINE: Wednesday, August 13, 2025