May 27, 2026

New Endorsement: Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-term care insurance (LTCi) isn’t just a financial tool—it’s a way to safeguard families from the emotional, physical, and financial toll of caregiving.

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Volunteers Needed at Free Dental Care Events!

The ISDS Foundation is excited to share a list of upcoming free dental care events and clinics in Illinois that are currently seeking volunteers. If you’re interested in lending a hand - whether you’re a dental professional, student, or just want to help out - these organizations would love your support.

New scholarship promotes infection control education, certification

Feb 28, 2024
Deadline is April 1
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention, the Dental Assisting National Board and the DALE Foundation launched the new OSAP-DANB-DALE Foundation Andrew Whitehead Education and Certification Scholarship in an effort to promote infection control education and certification. Read the full article.

New scholarship promotes infection control education, certification

Feb 28, 2024
Deadline is April 1
The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention, the Dental Assisting National Board and the DALE Foundation launched the new OSAP-DANB-DALE Foundation Andrew Whitehead Education and Certification Scholarship in an effort to promote infection control education and certification. Read the full article.