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Monthly Byte
June 2019
Congratulations to Cosmo Vivirito as the ISDS Foundation basic science winner for his "Quantitative determination of Cell Proliferation in Prdm 16 and Mecom Null Mutant Palate Shelves and Meckel's Cartilage" project at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine.
Congratulations to Midwestern University dental students Marisa Chanin and Gabriella Appice for their ISDS Foundation research award project, "Conceptualization of Dental Caries by Dental Students and its Relationship with Preventative Oral Care Routine."
2020 Mission of Mercy
We are at the one-year countdown for the 6th ISDS Foundation Mission of Mercy. The event will take place on June 26-27 at Rock Valley College in Rockford. Drs. Brad Barnes, Darryll Beard and Randall Markarian are serving as 2020 MOM State Co-Chairs.

The goal is to provide $1 million in free dental care to 2,000 patients in two days. Emphasis will be on basic dental care: exams, cleanings, fillings and extractions. Limited lab work will be offered.

We will need the help of more than 1,000 volunteers - dentists, hygienists, assistants, nurses, lab technicians, pharmacists, dental and hygiene students and laypersons - to donate time and talents. Online volunteer registration will be available in spring 2020. Overnight accommodations for out of town volunteers have been arranged and the contact information for those hotels will be announced in a couple of months.

The Winnebago County Dental Society is looking forward to hosting you in Rockford and have been busy planning for your arrival.

If you would like more information, please contact Dionne Haney at dhaney@isds.org or (800) 475-4737.
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 dentist seeking help.
ISDS Foundation Golf Outing, Thursday, September 19
Lunch Sponsor: Delta Dental of Illinois
Let's Get Ready Sponsor : DentaQuest
Longest Drive Sponsor : Independent Dental Solutions (IDS)
Par 3 Promo Sponsors : Illinois Society of Orthodontists, Peoria District Dental Society
Hole Sponsors :
  • Chicago Dental Society
  • Fox River Valley Dental Society
  • Hamel Dental
  • Illini District Dental Society
  • Dr. Donald Kipper
  • Madison District Dental Society
  • McHenry County Dental Society
  • McLean County Dental Society
  • Patterson Dental
  • Rock Island District Dental Society
  • Dr. Timm and Mrs. Chris Schwartz
  • Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Vicki Sullivan
  • Southern Illinois Dental Society
  • TDIC
  • Winnebago County Dental Society
If you are interested in sponsoring a hole, please reach out to Dionne Haney at dhaney@isds.org or (800) 475-4737. Registration to golf will become available soon, so get your foursomes ready to meet at Stonewolf Golf Club in Fairview Heights, Illinois.