517 S Governors Hwy, Peotone, IL 60468 Phone: (708) 258-6281 Contact: support@kankakeesmiles.org
KDDSKankakee District Dental SocietyKankakee County, Illinois
About Us

Advancing dentistry across Eastern Illinois

The official component dental society representing licensed dentists, specialists, and dental auxiliaries throughout Kankakee County, Southern Will County, and neighboring Eastern Illinois communities.

Our mission

Clinical excellence, education, and community health

To foster clinical excellence, support private practice dentistry, provide accessible continuing education, and promote optimal oral health for residents across Kankakee and surrounding counties.

The official component dental society representing licensed dentists, specialists, and dental auxiliaries throughout Kankakee County, Southern Will County, and neighboring Eastern Illinois communities, operating in alignment with the Illinois State Dental Society and the American Dental Association.

At a glance

  • Organization: Kankakee District Dental Society
  • Serving: Kankakee County, Illinois
  • Location: Peotone, IL 60468
Core focus areas

What the district does

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Local CE & Clinical Training

Accredited continuing education lectures, clinical workshops, and CPR certification held locally within our district, so members can maintain licensure and master emerging technologies without long-distance travel.

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Regulatory Compliance & Advocacy

Working alongside the Illinois State Dental Society to protect the doctor-patient relationship, ensure fair dental insurance practices, and streamline regulatory compliance with state licensing boards.

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Interdisciplinary Peer Study & Networking

Monthly meetings and peer study clubs where general practitioners and specialists — periodontists, orthodontists, endodontists, and oral surgeons — collaborate on case management and referral protocols.

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Community Oral Health Outreach

Regional public health initiatives, school-based hygiene programs, and preventative dental screenings that eliminate care access barriers and educate families on lifelong disease prevention.

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Career & Practice Transition

A localized networking clearinghouse connecting practices with associate dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff across the Kankakee and Will County corridors.

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Ethics, Peer Review & Mentorship

A confidential peer review process aligned with the ADA Code of Ethics, plus structured mentorship connecting experienced practice owners with emerging associates.

Governance

Executive leadership & tripartite structure

Kankakee District Dental Society Inc is governed by an elected executive board of local practitioners who manage district programming and represent the component at the ISDS House of Delegates.

  • Principal Officer: Peter March — directing component strategy, regional member relations, and educational program development.
  • Executive Committee: Local district dental officers overseeing financial stewardship, ethics, peer review, and community events.

Tripartite leadership

  • Local Component: Kankakee District Dental Society Inc
  • State Organization: Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS)
  • National Organization: American Dental Association (ADA)

Leadership

Peter March
Principal Officer

517 S Governors Hwy
Peotone, IL 60468
United States

For inquiries, contact us at support@kankakeesmiles.org.

Contact

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