News

Aug 20, 2025

ISDS Foundation Awards $27,000 to Help Illinois Dental Schools

The ISDS Foundation’s Dental Education Endowment Fund: “Our Legacy, Our Future” program earmarked $9,000 from its endowment’s earnings for each dental school in Illinois in 2025.

Aug 20, 2025

Governor Signs Electronic Insurance Claims Law

ISDS-backed legislation enhances transparency in insurance coverage and gives providers more flexibility in meeting electronic claims submission requirements.

Aug 12, 2025

In Memoriam

Each August, we pay tribute to those member dentists we have lost in the past year. Their passion, expertise, and commitment to caring for their patients will be deeply missed.

Aug 7, 2025

Dental Practice Act Modernized and Reauthorized Through 2030 and Signed by the Governor

ISDS secured long-term stability and meaningful updates to the Dental Practice Act, ensuring Illinois dentists can continue to practice under modern, profession-forward standards. The Governor recently signed the legislation, and it is now in effect.

Jul 28, 2025

Announcement of 2025 Community Grant Winners for the Illinois State Dental Society Foundation

The ISDSF distributes Community Grants each year in various amounts to applicants residing in the State of Illinois and to such projects that benefit the people of Illinois.

Jul 3, 2025

The ISDS Foundation Supports Dental Student Table Clinics

Research competitions for all classes from D1-D4 are conducted each year at Illinois dental schools. Students work on projects with professors and graduate students and present posters and oral explanations of their projects.

National News

Oct 7, 2025

ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 kicks off Oct. 9

ADA Forsyth dentech 2025 will welcome executives, investors, leaders and innovators. Virtual registration is still open.

Oct 7, 2025

ADA pushes back against payer downcoding on multisurface restorations

Downcoding occurs when a payer uses a code that is different from the one reported on the claim so the reimbursement amount is less.

Oct 6, 2025

First female dean of US dental school dies

Jeanne Sinkford, D.D.S., the first female dean of a U.S. dental school and an ADA Distinguished Service Award winner, has died.