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Monthly Byte
May 2019
ISDS Foundation William J. Greek Memorial Leadership Award
The ISDS Foundation recognizes outstanding leadership with the William J. Greek Memorial Leadership Award. This award is presented annually to an ISDS member who has demonstrated leadership qualities, a sincere involvement in ISDS and has been in dental practice for ten years or less. To nominate an individual by June 1 , please click here .
Dentist Support Program
Were you aware that the ISDS Foundation offers specific assistance for dentists struggling with addiction and substance abuse? A 24-hour confidential phone number is available at (312) 318-8810 for any dentists seeking help.
Save the Date - Thursday, September 19
The ISDS Foundation will be hosting a golf outing at the Stonewolf Golf Club with a shot-gun start at 11:30 am. Golfer registration will become available in June.
Later that evening, individuals can participate in a team scanvenger hunt, dinner and auction - all in order to raise funds for access to oral health care in Illinois. Again, registration will become available in June.
Hope to see you there!
ISDS Foundation Mission of Mercy
The 2020 MOM will be hear before we know it! Be sure to continue to read the Monthly Byte and follow up on Facebook and Instagram as we slowly distribute information on the big event. This will include information on overnight accommodations, volunteer registration and clinic needs.
ISDS Foundation Research Awards - SIU SDM
ISDS Foundation supports dental student research on an annual basis at each dental school. ISDS Foundation board members served as judges at last month's Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine Research Day and awarded each of the
following winners with a check for $600.00:
  • Hunter Watson - Pain-Related Behaviors following Tooth Extraction in Rodents;
  • Janice Choo - Microleakage associated with layering techniques in Class I and Class IV composite restorations; and
  • Alexis Polczynki - Surface treatment of Zirconia Crowns for Orthodontic Bonding
Congrats to each of you!