Seeking Proposals! Illinois Oral Health Conference: July 24-25, 2024

The Illinois State Dental Society Foundation Announces the 2023 Community Grant Awards

The grant program attracted the interest of 19 worthwhile organizations actively working to expand access to oral health care services to needy individuals around the state. This year $75,000 in grant monies were awarded to ten organizations for projects designed to provide access to dental care and increase oral health awareness and education.

Dental Insurance Reform Takes Center Stage in ISDS’s 2024 Legislative Agenda

The Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) is gearing up for the 2024 legislative session with a primary focus on dental insurance reform, teledentistry, and changes to the state's Medicaid program. Here's an overview of what's in store:

Policy Update: Proposed Anesthesia Rule Changes

As we enter Springfield's spring legislative session, we closely monitor legislation and activity at every level. Recently, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) introduced new rules that could change the Illinois Dental Practice Act, specifically regarding licensing for anesthesia. We want to keep you in the loop about these proposed changes and update you on the latest action.

E-Prescription Update

IDFPR has issued the following guidance to pharmacists and pharmacies.

Dental School Snapshots: July

This ADA News series shares fun facts about U.S. dental schools.

ADA urges Congress to reauthorize key dental workforce programs

ADA leaders are urging lawmakers to reauthorize and invest in federal dental workforce programs.

Connecticut bill defends community water fluoridation

Connecticut is defending community water fluoridation, standing in contrast to several states that have recently moved to ban the practice.