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The article focuses on the Chicago Community Oral Health Forum (CCOHF) that expands its scope to deal with the development of the oral health programs and services for the residents of Chicago, Illinois. It states that the CCOHF is working with the community activists and stakeholders in Rogers Park for the improvement of local healthcare options. Anne Clancy, the project director of CCOHF encourages the dentists to explore their communities and know how the patients want to undergo dental care.

The article focuses on how the 2016 state budget impasse is affecting dental practice in Illinois. Topics discussed include the cessation of insurance reimbursements to in-network dentists whose patients are state employees, the failure of the state to reimburse self-paying patients, and the financial strain felt by small community dentists. The collaboration between insurer Delta Dental of Illinois and third-party financial company Health Care Finance Ltd. is then mentioned.

The article discusses the student dental program of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) in Illinois. Topics covered include the program's expansion to all schools within the city limits at no cost to taxpayers, CPS' partnership with the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and indications that Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to exit the dental business. Also mentioned are the need for an oral health education program for parents and efforts to get political leaders to improve dental care services.

The article offers information on the certification, community dental health coordinator (CDHC) offered to spring graduates of Prairie State College's hygiene program. Topics include developed for improving access for underserved communities by American Dental Association and funded by grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health, views of Dolores Ickis, program coordinator, on encouraging students for being active with diverse populations, and positive feedback from students.

The article focuses on the career of dentist Paula Rosenberg. It says that Rosenberg graduated at University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry in Chicago, Illinois in 1982. It states that Rosenberg's career in dentistry started in 1984 at the Racing Industry Charitable Foundation (RICF), where she provides dental care to the backstretch residents of Illinois. It adds that Rosenberg's profession concentrates on tooth extractions, restorative works, and gum care.

The article offers information on the dental mission sponsored by Special Smiles clinic for the athletes of the Special Olympics held at the Eckersall Stadium in the U.S. on May 9, 2012.

The article features dentist Mark Humenik on his dental missions in the U.S. Humenik is one of the 900 volunteers who offered dental services at the LaCrosee Center in Wisconsin. He is also part of the upcoming Mission of Mercy (MOM) event in Illinois from June 11-12, 2010. It notes the activities and services during the event including oral surgery care, restorative dentistry, and hygiene and laboratory services.

The author discusses the partnership between the Wrigley Co. Foundation and the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Foundation to provide grant support to CDS members and their associated agencies. Topics covered include the CDS Foundation Grant Program, the organizations' common mission of increasing access to oral health care and improving oral health literacy among the underprivileged, and support given to community outreach programs.

The article talks about the accomplishments of the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Foundation in 2011, which include the support of various dental programs such as "The Children's Clinic of Oak Park" and Community Nurse Health Association. It mentions the personnel change that will take place in the CDS Foundation. The author calls for the CDS members and future officials to support the programs being offered by the organization to ensure oral healthcare accessibility to the community.

The article discusses the importance of solving access to care problems in the dental profession to protect the industry in the U.S. It mentions the closure of the CDS Foundation which has been beneficial in supporting community clinics and the efforts made by volunteers to gather funds to make its services be available once again. It states the announcement of the American Association of Public Health Dentistry regarding the progress of its development of a mid-level provider curriculum.

In this article, the author discusses on access to dental care in Illinois. He mentions that lack of dental clinics serving the working poor such as the closing of DuPage Community Clinic (DCC) in Chicago is of great concern. He notes that Cook County has only four dental clinics, however, the dentists in these clinics do comprehensive dental care when they can. He adds that communication between the policymakers and the dental community could make a difference in delivering dental care service.

The article offers information on the Collaborative Underserved Relief and Education (CURE) Network charitable event for the provision of dental care to be held at Malcolm X College in Chicago, Illinois from August 19 to 21, 2011.

The author reflects on the establishment of the Community Dental Health Coordinators (CDHC), which was designed to increase access for undeserved patients through coordinating dental needs. He cited that CDHC will not substitute dentists nor perform irreversible dental procedures. He mentioned the role of the American Dentists Association (ADA) in CDHC implementation. The author also highlighted his inquiries on CDHC.

The article reports on DuPage Community Dental Clinic voluntarily treating adult patients in Chicago, Illinois on April 25, 2008. It tells that the Clinic hosted its Third Annual Adult Save Your Smile Day and accommodated patients who came for treatment. It adds that dentists like Dr. Kevin King rendered voluntary service for dental examinations, cleanings, X-rays, extractions, and tooth fillings to 48 adult clients who received oral health education and took home packets of dental products.