July 2024 Monthly Byte

CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF 2024 MOM SPONSORS!

2024 Mission of Mercy Recap


The Illinois State Dental Society Foundation proudly hosted its seventh annual Mission of Mercy (MOM) event on June 28th and 29th at the Peoria Civic Center. This impactful weekend brought together over 1,000 dedicated volunteers—including dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and dental students from across the state—to provide critical dental services valued at over $1.6 million at no cost to patients.


Patients came from more than 55 counties and three states. More than 80 veterans received priority care on the first day as part of the veteran-first initiative, a gesture of gratitude for their service.

 

We want to thank all of our members who volunteered and donated. To see and share a follow-up video on Facebook, click here.

FOUNDATION FUNDRAISING EVENT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Enjoy a fun-filled evening while raising money for our worthwhile cause! Join us for food, games and fun! The evening will also include silent and live auctions, 50/50 drawing and more!



Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

GONE SOCIAL - 3225 N. Dries Lane - Peoria, IL

To register for this event, click here!

To view the amazon silent auction wish list, click here!

Silent Auction Items Needed!


Donating a silent auction item to the Illinois State Dental Society's Foundation Annual Session event by purchasing something from the foundation's wish list on Amazon is a wonderful way to contribute to their worthy cause.


By selecting an item from their wish list, you can directly support the foundation and help them raise funds for dental student scholarships, educational programs, community grants and more!

2024 ISDS Foundation Golf Outing


Registration is now open for the ISDS Foundation Golf Outing, held at The Pekin Country Club in Pekin, Illinois on Thursday, September 12, 2024. To register, click here.


**Please note: Golfers are encouraged to register to register as a foursome. You can purchase an individual ticket. If you choose this option, Foundation management will pair you with a foursome, and you WILL NOT be able to alter the choices.


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



Thank you to the following 2024 Golf Sponsors:

Longest Putt: Independent Dental Solutions


Golf Hole Sponsors:

TDIC, Hamel Dental, Dr. David Lewis and Dr. Christine Culp,

Barkley Endodontics, Michael S. Higgins, DDS - Professor, Anesthesiology,

Dr. Ken Rawson, Dr. Timm and Mrs. Chris Schwartz, Danner Family Dentistry, Peoria District Dental Society, THEE McHenry County Dental Society,

Will County Dental Society

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


New Text Alert Platform for the ISDS Foundation


Stay up to date on all the latest ISDS Foundation news by signing up for the new text alert platform! to sign up, 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.

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