With each edition of our newsletter, we will be featuring ISDS New Dentist Members. In this first edition, three of our ISDS New Dentist Committee Members give us their background, personal interests and stories, and share some of what they’ve been doing in the past year through the pandemic. We are lucky to have so many incredible new dentists all over the state, and we will be using this “Member Spotlight” to highlight our diversity, passions, and achievements. Please contact us if you would like to contribute or to recognize a colleague!
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While my wife deserves most of the credit, I did spend a large amount of time planning my wedding in India during the pandemic.
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During the pandemic, I was fortunate to live on the edge of Forest Park and spent a lot of hours running the expansive trails. For as many hours as I was active, I also logged more Netflix hours than I care to admit!
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I finished my residency, moved states, purchased a practice (Endodontic Specialists in Bloomington, IL), and welcomed our first baby boy. In order to stay well, I went on walks with my immediate family and dog, read new books, and watched The Office. After getting vaccinated, it has been nice to safely spend time with other family and friends.
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Welcome to the ISDS New Dentist Dispatch. We’re excited to bring you this new resource as a benefit to our members and a thorough guide for the dynamic and changing interests of our community. New dentists in Illinois are an incredibly diverse group, with great passion and energy. As varied as our interests and career paths may be, we all share in the common goal of providing for ourselves, our loved ones, and our patients. We hope this newsletter will bring you inspiration and support, no matter your focus as a new dentist.
Thank you for staying connected to our community and for staying involved with organized dentistry. It takes all of us to invest in the growth and evolution of our society so that it may better serve us as members, and better support us as we care for patients. Please reach out if you’d like to know more or if you have interest in the many opportunities for local and state leadership. If you have any feedback for our newsletter we would love to hear and incorporate ideas for future issues!
Our best for a great second half of the year,
ISDS New Dentist Dispatch
The ISDS New Dentist Committee
Bryce Larson, DMD, New Dentist Committee Chair
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Annual Session gives members the opportunity to participate in the decision making process of the House of Delegates, exchange ideas and join colleagues in business and social aspects of the society.
Other dental organizations and specialty groups, including DENT-IL-PAC, Governor’s Club, Illinois State Dental Society Foundation, Illinois Academy of General Dentistry and International/ American College of Dentistry hold meetings in conjunction with the ISDS Annual Session. Click here to sign up!
Registration closes on August 19, 2021!
September 10-11: 157th Annual Session
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MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS |
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The ISDS "Dentists Support Program" is dedicated to providing confidential assistance to dentists who seek to recover from alcoholism and other chemical addictions. The purpose of this program is to prevent a dentist's career and/or reputation from being destroyed by addiction and protect patients from any possible harm. 24-hour confidential cell phone: 312/318-8810 or 708/287-4132. You may also contact Dr. Bill Hamel or Dr. Tom Sullivan for more information.
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ClassPass is a new benefit offered to members. Enjoy fitness on your terms with free ClassPass digital library access. ClassPass offers fitness classes with more flexibility than any single gym membership. ADA Members receive FREE access to the ClassPass digital library and 10% off in-person class packages. To get started, click here and sign up using the Company Code ADA2021
Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty, a new Accelerator Series webinar. Join Ben Nemtin, an inspirational speaker, on July 27th at 7:00pm CST as he shares how to shift your perspective to optimize all aspects of your life. Register today for free and receive one CE credit.
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Financial Journey-on-Demand Webinar |
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Financial Series for Dental Students & New Dentists: Decrease Your Debt and Increase Your Wealth |
Whether your dental school debt is staggering, or you feel like you have a handle on it — learn how you can pay it off quickly and start building your wealth and future now. Hear from new dentists who have been in your shoes as well as financial experts — vetted by the ADA — who can help you understand your options and get you on the road to financial success, sooner than later.
This presentation was developed in direct response to the concerns and challenges voiced by dental students and new dentists.
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It's a License Renewal Year! Are you Ready? |
Make sure that your information is current on the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's website. Dentists have until September 30, 2021 to renew their license for the next term. Dentists are required by law to complete CE in specific areas in order to be licensed in Illinois.For questions about what is required, click here.
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Continuing Education Opportunities! |
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For more information about what CE is required for this course, click here.
1 CE Credit
Pricing information:
$100: Non-Member
$50: Member
To download an internal record log for your office, click here.
For information about what CE is required for all prescribers renewing in 2021, click here.
3 CE Credits
Pricing information:
$150: Non-Member
$100: Member
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification:
A renewal applicant must provide proof of current certification in BLS.
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ADA has CE that fit your needs! |
ADA is offering 20 dollars off an individual subscription check out the ADA website for Courses they provide. For new members who sign up for the courses that they are providing. Use Promo Code NEWDENSUBS for access.
For more information on CE opportunities click here
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2021 ISDS Legislative Highlights |
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The Illinois State Dental Society members scored a major legislative victory as the General Assembly came to a close for the 2021 session by receiving the support and passage of a 10-million-dollar budget increase in the rates paid out for Medicaid dental services, Beginning January 1, 2022. This has been a legislative priority in our efforts to enhance both restorative and Anesthesia coverage as well as enhancing extraction rates to attract more specialist to the Medicaid program. Click here to read more.
When you are a member of the Dent-IL-Pac Your money directly supports legislative efforts that fight for dentist like you.
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Interested in joining the new dentist committee or another ISDS committee? Contact Claire Griffith at cgriffith@isds.org for more information.
Click here to sign up for Text alerts for updates on all dentistry related topics!
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ISDS New Dentist Committee Sponsors |
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