The William J. Greek Memorial Leadership Award recognizes an ISDS member dentist who has been out of dental school less than 10 years, has exhibited a sincere involvement in organized dentistry and has demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities. Dr. Samantha Arnold is the recipient of this year's award. Congratulations, Dr. Arnold!
2018 Table Clinic Winners
The Foundation recognized the 2018 Table Clinic winners at the ISDS Annual Session Opening Breakfast in September: Mr. Coleman Choate (SIU SDM), Mr. Landon Leavitt (Midwestern), Ms. Alexandra Fushi (Midwestern), Ms. Yessenia Valverde (UIC COD) and Ms. Solomaz Forutan (UIC COD). Congratulations to these amazing students!
2018 Community Grant Winners
Each year, the ISDS Foundation distributes several thousands of dollars in Community Grants of various amounts to applicants residing in the State of Illinois and to projects that benefit the people of Illinois. This year's winners:
Community Health & Emergency Services, Cairo
Dental Lifeline Network of Illinois, Peoria
Edgar County Dental Clinic, Paris
Friedman Place, Chicago
Goldie's Place, Chicago
Hancock County Health & Wellness, Carthage
Oral Health Forum, Chicago
Zion Benton Children's Services, Zion
New ISDS Foundation Board members
Tami Wanless RDH, MEd and Michelle Jennings, DDS
Ms. Wanless is the Professional Education Manager at Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co. LLC. She holds a master's degree in Adult Education from Northern Illinois University, as well as a bachelor's degree in Health Science and an associate degree in Dental Hygiene from William Rainey Harper College. She has spent nearly 25 years teaching at dental hygiene programs and close to 30 years of experience in clinical dental hygiene practice. Welcome Tami!
Dr. Jennings received a BS degree in Biomedical Sciences from Western Michigan University and received her DDS degree from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry. She furthered her dental education at the University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, specializing in periodontics. She currently practices in La Grange and teaches part-time at UIC. Welcome Dr. Jennings!
