ISDS Foundation Monthly Byte: January 2023

January 2023 Monthly Byte

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!

We cannot continue our mission

without you! Please consider donating!

DONATE NOW

GET YOUR ISDS FOUNDATION SCRUB CAP TODAY! SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY!

Caps are now 50% off! (was $25, now $12.50) In order to receive this discount, please contact Misty Glass at 800/475-4737 to complete your order.

Show that you care with this quality constructed poly cotton, durable scrub cap! All scrub caps are unisex and include adjustable elastic and a sweatband insert. Hand wash or wash in gentle cycle and air dry.

Display your support with the ISDS Foundation embroidered logo.

Jennifer Sherry of Southern Illinois University 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.

For questions or to register, please contact Shubira Bocko - IDPH

at 312-814-1243

Oral Health Needs in the Refugee and Immigrant Communities Webinar

The Refugee Health Program at the Illinois Department of Public Health and World Relief DuPage / Aurora are inviting you to join this virtual webinar, on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 10:00 am CST.

Presenters, Dr. Esther Lopez (ISDS Member), Justin Blunt and Bilqees Yawari will discuss the oral health needs in the refugee and immigrant communities and best practices for supporting newcomers and their oral health needs.

Dentists Support Program Needed Now More than Ever

The emotional effects of the COVID-19 crisis are far-reaching, with increased depression, suicides, and alcohol and substance abuse. 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.

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!