March 2024 Monthly Byte

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.

Registration Now Open for the 2024 Mission of Mercy

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

The time and talent of more than 1,000 volunteers – dentists, hygienists, assistants, nurses, lab techs, pharmacists, and dental and hygiene students – are needed to make the Mission of Mercy a success. To register,

click here!

To learn more about MOM, volunteering and sponsorship, click here.

2024 ISDS Foundation Golf Outing

The ISDS Foundation Golf Outing will be held at The Pekin Country Club in Pekin, Illinois on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Registration will open soon!

We need sponsors! If you are interested, please click here for more details.

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. The deadline for nominations is June 1. For more information, click here.

The ISDS Foundation Board of Directors announced they will award six scholarships at $6,000 each (2 for each dental school) for 2024. The application deadline each year is May 31. To apply or for more information,

click here.

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. Priority is given to proposals that have measurable improvement goals, show strong community support for the project, and are innovative in nature. Applications must be postmarked no later than May 28.

For more information or to apply, click here.

To purchase a chance, click here!

Foundation Big Money Giveaway Sweepstakes

Enter the 2024 ISDS Foundation Sweepstakes to win BIG! Three prizes will be awarded Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the ISDS Annual Session. The winner does not need to be present to win.

$2,000 for first place

$1,000 for second place

$500 for third place

The Ark thanks the ISDS Foundation

for their grant.

The Illinois State Dental Society Foundation announced the winners of the 2023 Community Grant Awards. This year, $75,000 in grant monies were awarded to ten 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.

THANK YOU SPONSORS!

The ISDS Foundation would like to thank each sponsor who has donated towards the 2024 Mission of Mercy. To view the list of sponsors, please click here.

Assistance Program Provides Lifeline to Dentists in Need

The Dentists Support Program provides a referral system for dentists who are struggling with the problem of alcohol or substance abuse and are in need of treatment assistance.

With just one call, the dentist, family member or friend can request help from the program. It is completely anonymous and takes just a couple of minutes.

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.

Ways to Help the ISDS Foundation

The ISDS Foundation plays an important role in supporting ISDS in promoting the public's health and is pleased to accept donations to support its charitable mission. The programs offered by the Foundation have had a significant positive impact, and with your help, we can do even more in the future.

The ISDS Foundation is committed to various forms of fundraising. There are many ways to support the Foundation. If you would like to donate, click on the options below:

Donate by clicking here. (You may indicate if the donation is "In Memory of" here as well.)

Contribute to one of our events by sponsoring or participating.

Purchase the "All Occasion" Foundation Note Cards