Aug 4, 2026
Announcing the 2026 ISDS Foundation Scholarship Winners
We are delighted to announce this year’s recipients of the Illinois State Dental Society Foundation Scholarships!
Aug 4, 2026
Illinois State Dental Society Foundation 2026 Community Grant Awards: A Closer Look at the Nonprofits Making a Difference
The ISDS Foundation’s 2026 grants reflect a commitment to serving Illinois’ most vulnerable populations—children, seniors, refugees, people with disabilities, and the uninsured. By supporting these innovative programs and essential services, the Foundation helps ensure brighter, healthier smiles across the state.
Jul 21, 2026
New Benefit: Life Insurance with Long-Term Care Coverage
As a valued member of the Illinois State Dental Society, you have access to an exclusive benefit designed to protect your family's financial future — Group Term to Age 100 Life Insurance with Long-Term Care Coverage, offered through The Standard.
Apr 27, 2026
Practice Pending License
Thanks to the advocacy efforts of the Illinois State Dental Society, the Illinois Dental Practice Act allows dentist and dental hygienists that are new graduates to practice under the delegation of a licensed “supervising” dentist while awaiting licensure.
Aug 7, 2025
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.
Oct 14, 2026
ADA House of Delegates approves no dues increase for 2027
Effective Jan. 1, 2027, ADA active member dues will be $627. Read More
Oct 13, 2026
Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., voted ADA president-elect
Karin Irani, D.D.S., J.D., a general dentist in Los Angeles, was voted president-elect of the ADA by the House of Delegates on Oct. 12. Read More
Oct 12, 2026
ADA president highlights collaborative achievements over past year
During his House address, President Richard Rosato, D.M.D., detailed the steps the ADA has taken to collaboratively address its challenges. Read More
