March 2020 Monthly Byte
Volunteer Registration is NOW OPEN!
Volunteer registration is now online for the 2020 Mission of Mercy in Rockford!  Click here to register now!

For a great resource of Questions and answers, visit this link .
Make your Hotel Reservations for Mission of Mercy NOW!
$119/night + Tax
Promotion Code: ILMOM
Or call 815-226-2100 and mention “Mission of Mercy”

$125 - $140/night + tax 
Or call 815-398-7400 and mention “2020 Mission of Mercy”
Can't attend this year's Mission of Mercy? Consider donating with a simple text.
Text "MISSIONOFMERCY" to 44-321 now!
Win Big!
Purchase a raffle ticket!
2020 Raffle
Chance to win $5,000!
Only 250 tickets to be sold! 

To purchase a ticket via mail:
Enclose a check for $50 made out to the Illinois State Dental Society Foundation. Include your Name, Phone and email address. Mail to: Foundation Raffle, PO Box 376, Springfield IL 62705. A stub will be mailed back to you with confirmation of your purchase.

To purchase via credit card by phone:
Call Gina at 800/475-4737!

Drawing Date: Saturday, September 26
at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center

Donation: $50.00,
Proceeds to benefit Oral Health in Illinois

Winner not need to be present to win

Are you a dentist struggling with addiction and substance abuse? 

Call our Dentist Support Program 24-hour confidential cell phone at (312) 318-8810 for help.
In 2020, the ISDS Foundation board of directors announced they will award three scholarships – one to a D3 at each Illinois dental school – at $6,000 each.  This represents a significant increase from scholarships in previous years. 

Current D3 students may apply in the spring of this year, with scholarship recipients being announced on July 1, 2020. 

The ISDSF distributes several thousand dollars each year in various amounts to applicants residing in the State of Illinois and to such projects that benefit the people of Illinois. Priority is given to proposals that have measurable improvement goals, show strong community support for the project, and are innovative in nature. To find out more, click here.
Dr. Graham Beard was recognized with the William J. Greek Memorial Leadership Award at the 2019 ISDS Annual Session. 
William J. Greek Memorial Leadership Award
The Illinois State Dental Society will present the “William J. Greek Memorial Leadership Award” to recognize 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.

A special plaque will be presented to the winner. The award also includes two complimentary tickets to the ISDS Annual Session Opening Breakfast and the President’s Dinner Dance.