ISDS Foundation Monthly Byte: March 2023

February 2023 Monthly Byte

William J. Greek Memorial Leadership Award

The ISDS Foundation recognizes outstanding leadership with the William J. Greek Memorial Leadership Award. This award is presented annually to an ISDS member who has demonstrated leadership qualities, a sincere involvement in ISDS and has been in dental practice for ten years or less. Any component/branch or individual may nominate one candidate.

Click here for more information about nominations.

Deadline for nominations is June 1.

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.

2023 Scholarships

The ISDS Foundation board of directors announced they would award six scholarships at $6,000 each (2 for each dental school) for 2023.

Current D3 students enrolled in the third year of an accredited four-year traditional pre-doctorate dental program in Illinois may apply, with scholarship recipients being announced in early July.

The application deadline is May 31. For more information and to apply, click here.

Dr. Afreen Rashid, of the ICN SHIFA Clinic thanks the ISDS Foundation for their grant.

The Illinois State Dental Society Foundation recently announced the winners of the 2022 Community Grant Awards. This year $100,000 in grant monies were awarded to thirteen organizations for projects designed to provide access to dental care and increase oral health awareness and education. To view a few of these amazing organizational leaders and their stories and thanks to the Foundation, click here.

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.

Dentists Support Program Needed Now More than Ever

If you know of a dentist who is struggling with emotional distress, addiction or substance abuse, please help them to reach out to the ISDS Foundation’s Dentists Support Program. Call 312/318-8810 or 708/287-4132. All calls remain confidential.

The mission of the ISDS Foundation is to enhance the health of Illinois families by expanding access to oral health care and supporting education.

No state or federal funding is received!

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All scrub caps are unisex and include adjustable elastic and a sweatband insert. Hand wash or wash in gentle cycle and air dry.

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SAVE THE DATE!

The 2024 Mission of Mercy will be held June 28 & 29 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, IL.

Click here for more information or to donate to the Mission of Mercy!