November 2024 Monthly Byte

ATTENTION ISDS MEMBERS!


Please note! Due to the ADA's software conversion, contributions to the ISDS Foundation must be made separately this year when paying your dues online.


Donate today by clicking here to improve the oral health of children, families, and individuals throughout the state by supporting initiatives that expand access to care and increase dental health education and awareness.

Donate to the $50,000 challenge!

Donate to the $50,000 challenge!


An anonymous donor has generously offered to match all donations with a contribution of their own, dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $50,000!



Please consider donating today and helping the ISDS Foundation continue its vital work. No matter the size, every gift brings us closer to a healthier, happier Illinois. This challenge will end on December 31, 2024. To read more, click here!

DONATE NOW BY CLICKING HERE!

Aurora Christian Healthcare and Community Healthcare Clinic thanks the ISDS Foundation for their 2024 Community Grants

Aurora Christian Healthcare is a faith-based, non-profit clinic, with about 62% of its services being dental. Aurora Christian Healthcare is 100% staffed by volunteers, with no paid staff. They are 100% funded by grants and private donations. Aurora Christian Healthcare is the only known free dental clinic in Aurora, IL.


They offer basic dental hygiene and treatment, such as fillings and extractions. They will provide additional services, such as splints (to treat bruxism) and partial plates.



Since 1994, the Community Health Care Clinic has provided free, quality medical care to the low-income and uninsured residents of McLean County. Grants and donations fully fund them – they are not reimbursed for our services.


 In 2019, CHCC added a dental clinic to address the need for access to oral care for our patients, and since that time, they have seen approximately 75% of clinic patients.

To read more about the 2024 Community Grant winners, click here!

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.

Click here to donate!

Giving Tuesday -

December 3, 2024


Donate on Giving Tuesday! Our mission is to improve the oral health of children, families, and individuals throughout the state by supporting initiatives that expand access to care and increase dental health education and awareness.


The ISDS Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the profession by supporting our dental schools with special project funding and Illinois dental students with scholarships. No state or federal funding is received. Your donations will go directly to support our profession!

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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