Oct 27, 2026

Medicaid-Dental Group Revalidation Deadline December 31, 2026

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (DHFS) has recently sent a provider notice to dentists enrolled in Medicaid to notify them that their Dental Group has not been revalidated in the Medicaid system.

Oct 15, 2026

More Than a Race: Dr. Rebecca Dunn's Lifelong Marathon Between Dentistry, Family, and the Boston Finish Line

As Dr. Rebecca Dunn made the final turn onto Boston’s iconic Boylston Street, the only thing she could hear was roaring cheers from thousands of spectators along the route toward the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

Sep 15, 2026

Leadership Transition Announcement

The Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) announces that Eric Larson will conclude his service as Executive Director at the end of September 2026. As we prepare for this transition, we extend our sincere appreciation for his years of dedicated service and the many contributions he has made to the Society and organized dentistry in Illinois.

Aug 25, 2026

UPDATE: Aetna and Out-of-Network Providers Payment Announcement

Update: We have a major advocacy win to share with Illinois dentists. Aetna has confirmed that it will not move forward with its planned changes to payment reimbursement methods for Illinois dentists at this time. This is the outcome ISDS has been working toward.

Aug 5, 2026

Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program Changes

The changes will go into effect on January 1, 2027.

Oct 22, 2026

Indianapolis high schoolers explore dental careers at Discovering Dentistry Symposium

More than 50 students gathered Oct. 10 in Indianapolis, ready to explore the careers that could await them in dentistry. Read More

Oct 22, 2026

ADA expands CDHC program as online course available directly to hygienists, assistants

The ADA Community Dental Health Coordinator Program is now available as a fully online, asynchronous course. Read More

Oct 22, 2026

Indianapolis high schoolers explore dental careers at Planet Smilez Discovering Dentistry Symposium

More than 50 students gathered Oct. 10 in Indianapolis, ready to explore the careers that could await them in dentistry. Read More