September 2025 Monthly Byte

ISDS Foundation

Fundraising Events

We want to take this opportunity to thank all those who attended the 2025 ISDS Foundation Golf Outing and the ISDSF Putt Club event. A great time was had by all!

To view more pictures from the ISDS Foundation events, please click here!

Thank you to the following

2025 Golf Outing Sponsors

Closest to the Pin Sponsor - $1,000: Independent Dental Solutions

Longest Drive Sponsor - $1,000: Herzing University

Longest Putt Sponsor - $1,000: Delta Dental of Illinois

Drink Ticket Sponsor - $1,000: Springfield Periodontics and Dental Implants - Dr. Ravi Juluri

GOLF HOLE SPONSORS - $350

Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Vicki Sullivan | Dr. Brad and Mrs. Becky Barnes - Barnes Dental Associates | Dr. Timm and Mrs. Christine Schwartz |

"THEE" McHenry County Dental Society | Peoria District Dental Society

2025 Scholarship and Award Winners

Congratulations to the Community Grant, Dental Students and Dental Schools who were awarded with the 2025 scholarships and awards. Read more below:

The ISDS Foundation distributes Community Grants each year to applicants residing in the State of Illinois and to projects that benefit the people of Illinois.

To read more about the 2025 Grant winners,

click here.

Each year, the ISDS Foundation's scholarship selection process shines a spotlight on the next generation of dental leaders.

To read more about the six scholarship winners,

click here.

The ISDS Foundation's Dental Endowment Fund: "Our Legacy, Our Future" program earmarked $9,000 from its endowment earnings for each dental school in Illinois for 2025.

To read more about this story, click here.

ISDS FOUNDATION

ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

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.

Having Financial Hardships Due to Natural Disasters?

If you’re facing financial hardship due to a natural disaster or other unforeseen crisis, the Illinois State Dental Society Foundation’s Dentist Relief Fund is here to help.

Disabled dentists and their families, as well as spouses and dependents of deceased dentists, may be eligible for assistance through this program. The primary purpose is to provide emergency and temporary aid to dentists.

When circumstances demonstrate an unusual need, dependents of dentists can also benefit. Contact the Foundation for more information.

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