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October 2023 | Issue 10 (Part 1)

ANNUAL SESSION WRAP UP 2023

The ISDS officers, board and staff would like to thank all who attended the 2023 ISDS Annual Session! To view pictures of the session, please click here!

Your 2024 ISDS Officers

Congratulations to the new ISDS officers! Your dedication, hard work and commitment to the society have paid off, and now you have the opportunity to lead and serve your membership in a significant way. Good luck on this journey! From L to R: President: Dr. Richard Bona, President-Elect: Dr. Michael Danner, Vice President: Dr. John Kozal, Treasurer: Dr. Douglas Chang, Secretary: Dr. Paul Palliser

Thank you Dr. Ken Rawson for your service to ISDS, organized dentistry

and your incredible year as President.

Please take a moment to view Dr. Rawson's outgoing president speech.

DENTAL ADVOCACY UPDATE

Dr. Maggie Schaefer Gilpin writes about the upcoming changes to the e-prescription requirement and dental practice act changes. Please click here to read her story.

ISDS MEMBER ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR SECRETARY of ISDS for 2024


Dr. Vishruti Patel, a highly experienced and dedicated dental professional, has announced her candidacy for secretary of the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS) for 2024. Dr. Patel's extensive dental practice expertise and strong leadership abilities make her an ideal candidate for this important role. Her commitment to patient care, organized dentistry and leadership development through mentorship will drive her efforts to enhance the experience of dental professionals in ISDS.


Dr. Patel practices in Plainfield, IL, with her husband and partner, Dr. Dilip Patel. They are proud parents of two wonderful young adults, Saaya and Shrey. Vishruti enjoys Yoga, painting, cooking, and traveling.



ISDS FREE MONTHLY WEBINAR SERIES

NEW WEBINAR EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY FROM NOON - 1 PM!


HELPFUL HINTS


You must sign into your CE21 account to access the 2023 member price of $0


The CE21 login is different than the isds.org login.


For support, please call or email

Mattea Tavernor at 800/475-4737 mtavernor@isds.org

2023 ISDS Members, take advantage of these FREE Live and On-Demand courses.


Live Webinar CE and On-Demand Courses are available to non-members. The fee is $100 per course.


October 18, 2023 - Commercial Insurance 101

Click here to register.



Presenter: Jason Mergle

TDIC Insurance Solutions

(ISDS Endorsed Vendor)


Description: ISDS endorsed vendor, TDIC will provide education on the ins-and-outs of commercial insurance and how to protect dentists from any exposure they may have throughout all stages of practice.


Learning objectives:

What types of insurance do I need as an associate?

What types of insurance do I need as a practice owner?

Overview of the products


Missed the September webinar?

Watch it now on-demand!


Dental Office Rules to Minimize Your Credit Card Processing

 Presenter, Phil Nieto,

Best Card (ISDS Endorsed Vendor)


Click here to watch the on-demand course.

NEW DENTIST RECEPTION

ISDS hosted an exceptional event that brought together the future of dentistry. The New Dentist Reception, held at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, was a night filled with networking, camaraderie, and the promise of excellence in the field of dentistry.


The event saw an impressive turnout, with attendees from two esteemed institutions: the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Dentistry and Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Dental Medicine.



The New Dentist Reception is a vital gathering that bridges the gap between seasoned professionals and budding dental practitioners. It not only offers students a glimpse into the world of dentistry beyond academia but also serves as a welcoming event for new graduates entering the field. This year, the event welcomed several new faces to the New Dentist Committee, signaling the growth and evolution of this essential community within the Illinois State Dental Society.

NEW DENTIST HOLIDAY EVENT

Click here to register

ISDS offers these

Dental Auxiliary Courses:


  • Administration and Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide
  • Anesthesia/Sedation Assistant Monitoring
  • Coronal Polishing & Application of Pit/Fissure Sealants
  • Basic Intraoral and Panoramic Radiographic Techniques

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.


Dental auxiliary staff of 2023 ISDS Members receive a discount

on these courses!


CLICK HERE FOR:


  • Dates for 2023 courses
  • Registration
  • Description and information of courses
  • Link to our Q&A page

ILLINOIS DENTAL NEWS


To view the October issue of the Illinois Dental News, please click here.

ISDS News Through Social Media!


ISDS staff works hard to keep our members apprised of the latest information. In addition to emails, text alerts, and the ISDS newsroom, you can also follow us on social media with Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram!


Do you know you receive great discounts on a variety of products and services as an ISDS member? Click the purple box for a list of ISDS / ADA member discounts!

View Member Discounts Here!

Have you signed up for the

text alert system?


We use our text alert platform to notify members

of very important announcements.  



Simply text "toothparty" to 52886

To view text alert instructions, click here!

Component Changes

Have you had a change in your component leadership? If so, please contact Tara Conway at tconway@isds.org