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April 2024 | Issue 4 (Part 1)

Now through June 30, D-MMEX Easyrefine is adding another 2% to the standard ISDS member 5% bonus, for a total bonus of 7%! Request a shipping kit at https://bit.ly/ISDSeasyrefine. Download your 2% bonus coupon here,

and include it in your shipping kit before June 30.

Information Concerning Change Healthcare Cyberattack


ISDS understands the trickledown impact this cyberattack has had on dental practices - particularly on payments and explanations of payment (EOP) - and wants to help our members navigate through the receiving and recording of payments from dental benefit/insurance companies correctly in the meantime.


Link to this homepage news story by

clicking here.

MIDWESTERN DENTAL RESEARCHERS

NEED YOUR INPUT!

Clinical Confidence in Orthodontic Procedures: Perceptive Survey of Dentists:


Dear Colleague:


We are inviting you to participate in a research study to examine orthodontic procedures a dentist (non-orthodontist) is comfortable performing in-office. Completion of the survey is voluntary and will require as little as 4 minutes of your time, with no further follow-up. Information being collected about you will be de-identified and only the study researchers will have access to your de-identified information.


This study has been reviewed and approved by the Midwestern University Institutional Review Board (IRB#24013).


Thank you for your consideration,

Research Team

Researchers:

Jahnavi Rao (PI), DDS, MS, CDMI

Larry Williams DDS, MPH, CDMI

Linda Sangalli DDS, MS, PhD, CDMI

Sheila Hall DDS, MS, CDMI

Erica Sanford, CDMI

CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY
REGISTER HERE!

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month!


Attend the 2024 Symposium on Oral Oncology

Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Olsen Auditorium in Chicago, IL. This program is opened to residents, fellows and all health care providers. Seating is limited and early registration is encouraged. For program information and agenda, click here. For all other questions, please email info@oralcancer.com

ISDS Oral Cancer Brochures


This is a wonderful tool for your office. It includes valuable information on signs and symptoms, screening, prevention and many other quick facts. There is even a space for you to have your office information. It will help you begin the conversation about awareness and screening. 

 

Order now by clicking here! 

State of Illinois License Renewal

2024 is a license renewal year in Illinois for dentists and dental hygienists. It is never too early to complete the continuing education requirements required for your license renewal.


Courses Mandated by the State of Illinois for License Renewal: (click on course to be directed to the site)


Implicit Bias Training (New requirement for the 2024 license renewal/future renewals)


Sexual Harassment Training


Safe Opioid Prescribing Practices


Mandated Reporter Training - Please be sure to complete this training as well. which is available through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

  • Visit the ISDS CE webpage to access discounted courses and upcoming free webinars!



Monthly CE Webinar - Infection Control in the Dental Office 4/24/24


Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 CTD

Presenter: Ms. Joyce Weeks, B.S., M.Sc.


Course Objectives: 1. Briefly review transmission of bloodborne pathogens including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Human Immunodeficiency Virus. 2. Discuss prevention of bloodborne pathogen and aerosol transmissible disease transmission through the use of proper hand hygiene, utilizing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following proper protocols for sterilization and disinfection of patient-care items and dental water lines.


Register Here!

The MOM Clinic needs the following anesthetics:


Articaine

Marcaine

Mepivicaine


If you would like to donate and are attending the Capitol Conference, please bring these donations with you. Otherwise, please contact MOM coordinator, Linda Thomas at lthomas@isds.org

The Mission of Mercy needs clinic donations and volunteers!


The 2024 MOM will be held at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL on June 28-29.


Volunteer registration is now open! For information on volunteering and lodging, click here.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

Capital Conference is

Almost Here!


Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - A Double Tree by Hilton Hotel


4 Continuing Education hours will be given to participants.


For more details and schedule of events, click here.


Nominate a Member Today!

The deadline for submission has changed


ISDS Annually sponsors award programs to recognize members for service to their communities and dentistry. Click here to find out more or contact Tara Conway at tconway@isds.org


The deadline for submission is now April 30th!


Awards:

  • Distinguished Member Award
  • Greek Leadership Award
  • Humanitarian Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award


Free Webinar Series


The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) are partnering on a free four-part CE webinar series in 2024 highlighting the relationship between infection preventionists and the dental field. Click here for more details and to register.

To view the April issue of the Illinois Dental News, Click here!

ATTENTION COMPONENT and BRANCH PRESIDENTS!

 

It's time to elect your delegates and alternate delegates for the 2024 House of Delegates happening on September 13-14 in Peoria!

 

Please check your email for communication from Tara Conway, ISDS Executive Assistant for details. For questions, contact Tara at tconway@isds.org


Illinois Oral Health Conference


The Illinois Primary Health Care Association (IPHCA), in partnership with IFLOSS, will host the Illinois Oral Health Conference on July 24-25, 2024, at the BOS Center in Springfield, IL. To register for this conference, click here to be directed to the IPHCA registration.

For more details on offered courses, or to register for a specific course,

click below:



DENTAL AUXILIARY COURSES

ISDS offers certification courses throughout the state to enable dental assistants and hygienists to fulfill the educational requirements as stated in Illinois law for expanded functions.

Click here for course dates or to view our Q&A page!