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HELPFUL HINTS
You must sign into your CE21 account to access the 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
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April 19, 2023 - The Changing Landscape of Practice Valuation & Transitions, click here to register
Presenter: Pete Ackerman, CPA, CVA, CEPA, Ads Midwest (ISDS Endorsed Vendor)
Description of this course: ISDS endorsed Vendor, ADS Midwest will be presenting on "The Changing Landscape of Practice Valuation & Transitions". Attendees will learn tips for buying and selling their dental practice.
Can't make it to the live webinar? The courses will be posted on-demand after the live presentation. For a list of courses, click here.
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NEW WEBINAR EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY FROM NOON - 1 PM | |
TWO GREAT CONFERENCES YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS
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Access to Care Conference
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel-Springfield
To register, Click here!
Hotel rooms need to be reserved by April 17. To reserve a room, click here.
There is no fee to attend. Attendees will receive 4 credit hours of continuing education.
For more information and schedule,
click here.
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Capital Conference
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
President Abraham Lincoln Hotel-Springfield
To register, click here!
Hotel Rooms need to be reserved by April 17.
To reserve a room, click here.
There is no fee to attend for ISDS members.
Participants will receive 6 credit hours of continuing education.
For more information and schedule,
click here.
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ISDS has been advocating for dental insurance reform in the Illinois legislature. ISDS introduced the More for Your Smile Campaign to further promote dental insurance reform in Illinois. We have had several news stories around the State that highlight this important issue. To read these news stories, please click here.
For more information on the campaign, go to www.moreforyoursmile.com
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LAST CALL FOR DELEGATES!
Attention all components and branch presidents!
This year's meeting of the House of Delegates will be in Springfield, September 22-23, 2023. The deadline for submitting the names of your delegates and alternates is April 21, 2023.
- Please refer to the email sent to you on 2/22/23 from Tara Conway to confirm the number of delegates and alternates you have this year.
- All delegate and alternate submissions must be turned in by the component or branch president.
- We will be holding a contested election for the Secretary position this year, so all delegate positions will need to be finalized in plenty of time.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Tara Conway at tconway@isds.org
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Looking into saving money on dental supplies? Join the GPO administered by Independent Dental Solutions (IDS), an endorsed vendor of the Illinois State Dental Society. As the group grows the more negotiating power it has.
- Joining the GPO is FREE
- Save up to 15% on your dental supplies
- Pricing is negotiated by IDS and cannot be changed without their approval
- Free two business day shipping
- Distribution is provided by Henry Schein
New and existing Henry Schein customers may take advantage of these discounts!
To sign up with Independent Dental Solutions, click here!
For more information on Independent Dental Solutions or other ISDS endorsed vendors, contact
Nic Atkinson at 800/475-4737 or natkinson@isds.org
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Nominate a Member Today!
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
- Distinguished Member Award
- Greek Leadership Award
- Humanitarian Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Deadline for Submission is June 1st!
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Announcing the ISDS Foundation Spring Sweepstakes! | |
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PLEASE SUPPORT THE ISDS FOUNDATION THIS SPRING BY ENTERING OUR SPECIALIZED BICYCLE SWEEPSTAKES! ENTER TO WIN BY CLICKING HERE!
Your support helps us improve the oral health of countless individuals, children, and families in the state. We also support our Illinois dental schools and students. Read more about all of our great programs by clicking here.
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STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The ISDS Foundation board of directors announced they would award six scholarships at $6,000 each (2 for each dental school) for 2023.
The application deadline is May 31.
For more info and to apply, click here.
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COMMUNITY GRANT AWARDS
The ISDS Foundation 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.
Funding requested for each applicant may not exceed $10,000.
Applications must be postmarked no later than May 28.
To find out more about eligibility and how to apply, click here.
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Are you Artistic? Enter Our Art Contest!
If you are a member with talents, we want you! Do you love to paint, work with colored pencils or markers? Maybe you dabble in graphic design. At this year's ISDS Annual Session in September, we will host an event for guests, a Mosaic group paint party. For this event, an image will be needed! (this is where our contestants come into play!)
This image will be split up and divided into square tiles for participants. Each participant will paint their square and at the end of the event, it will all be put together to form the beautiful final piece of art. This art will be hung at the new ISDS headquarters building on the walls for years to come!
Ready to enter our contest? Please click here for more information and instructions!
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Submissions for the Art Contest are due by August 1, 2023! | |
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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
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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:
- Description and information of courses
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 class, and societies are encouraged to share this information widely.
Applications must be submitted on ADA.org by April 18. All expenses for this program, in part through support from Crest+Oral-B and Henry Schein, Inc.
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Reminder! Institute for Diversity in Leadership Applications Due April 28
Since 2003, the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership has admitted over 285 dentists from diverse racial, ethic and gender backgrounds who have been traditionally underrepresented in leadership roles. The award-winning program is designed to strengthen leadership skills and build professional networks. As part of the program, with all expenses paid, participants attend three sessions at ADA Headquarters in Chicago, learning from faculty from Duke University, and participate in 10 virtual sessions throughout the year. In addition, participants are required to develop and complete a new leadership project addressing a need in their community or dental association.
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ADA Webinars Available!
Webinar for ADA Leaders: Help Lead Our Culture of Change - March 21, 7:00 pm
Nationally recognized author and consultant Mauricio Velasquez will lead a discussion with a panel of ADA national leaders about the importance of building a more inclusive ADA. This session is offered in collaboration with The Council on Communications, as part of the ADA D&I Champions Network. For more information on the Network, please click here. To register for this webinar, click here.
One Bite at a Time: Oral Health & Nutrition -
March 20, Noon (1 CE CREDIT)
Presented by the ADA Council on Advocacy for Access & Prevention, this FREE live webinar will provide awareness and a deeper understanding of the connection between nutrition and its impact on oral health. This unique panel discussion addresses nutrition and oral health from the perspective of a dietician, dentist, and endocrinologist. To register, click here.
Heels of Power: Boosting your Professional Presence and Influence - March 30, 7:00 pm
(1 CE Credit)
Dr. Isabel Rambob, president of the American Association of Women Dentists, demonstrates how women in dentistry can grow their practice using tips for networking and communication., both in person and online. Present yourself in a way that exudes credibility and value to your potential patients and partners. Click here to register for this ADA Accelerator Series Webinar.
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To view the March issue of the Illinois Dental News, click here. | |
ISDS news through social media!
ISDS staff works hard to to keep our members apprised on 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!
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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!
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Have you visited the
IDPH Division of Oral Health web page lately?
Illinois Public Health Care Map: To find data on ED visits, dental insurance rates, barriers to care, and dentist-to-population rates, click here.
For careers in Oral Health Care (job outlooks and descriptions for five categories), click here.
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Have you had a change in your component leadership? If so, please contact Tara Conway at tconway@isds.org | | | | | | |
