Illinois State Dental Society

05/29/2026

"It took so much worry off my plate. I am so grateful." — Dr. Andrea Sidle

The ISDS Dentist Relief Program provides financial assistance to member dentists facing hardship due to serious injury, illness, or disability.

Led by Dr. Bill Hamel and the Dentist Relief Committee, the program exists to support dentists and their families during life’s unexpected challenges.

This is one of the many ways organized dentistry supports its own.

Learn more at https://www.isds.org/foundation/programs/relief-fund

05/28/2026

The ISDS staff would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to Dr. Wes Neal, ISDS Trustee, for providing lunch and Casey's gift cards to each worker. We truly have the best society members! 🦷🫶

05/27/2026

📅 Save the date! Registration is NOW OPEN for this year’s ISDS Annual Session!

August 28-29 | Isle Casino Hotel

Join fellow Illinois dental professionals for two days of networking, leadership, and collaboration focused on the future of organized dentistry in Illinois.

To register now visit: https://www.isds.org/meetings-events/annual-session

05/26/2026

This is one session worth showing up live for!
(and it’s the only way to catch it, as this event will NOT be recorded)

June 30, 1:00–5:00 PM CT. Virtual. 3 CE credits approved for Illinois ISDS member dentists and ISDS member dental hygienists.

Register Now! https://isds.ce21.com/item/access-care-2026-142945

The Access to Care Conference will be held virtually on Tuesday, June 30, from 1:00–5:00 PM*.REGISTER NOW by clicking here!

05/25/2026

Illinois State Dental Society is closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Legislation to update the Dental Practice Act has passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly and now heads to the Governor's desk. The legislation updates outdated testing agency references in state dental law and clarifies scope of practice for Expanded Function Dental Assistants. ISDS initiated this bill because the details of how you practice matter.

The legislative session ends May 31. Follow along for updates.

05/21/2026

30 great years of partnering with TDIC - The Dentists Insurance Company!

05/20/2026

Enter the ISDS Foundation Raffle for your chance to win one of three big cash prizes!

Enter the ISDS Foundation Raffle! You can one of three big cash prizes! To purchase a chance, go to: https://www.isds.org/foundation/money-raffle

05/19/2026

You spent years preparing for this moment.

Now the real work begins, and the decision you make in your first few years matter more than most people tell you.

The right mentor. The right financial guidance. The right community behind you.

ISDS membership gives Illinois dentists access to the people, resources, and tools that help you build a career, not just a job.

Mentorship. Financial guidance. Free CE. Career resources. It’s all there.

Use your membership like it’s meant to be used.

To learn more visit: https://www.isds.org/member-center/student-early-career-resources

05/18/2026

Illinois dentists just scored a major win in Springfield — virtual credit card protections passed BOTH the Illinois House and Senate. 🎉