Idaho State Dental Association (ISDA)
Your guide to organized dentistry in Idaho: membership, the annual meeting, local component societies, the state dental board, and CE/license-renewal requirements.
About the Idaho State Dental Association
The Idaho State Dental Association (ISDA) is the statewide professional association for dentists in Idaho and the recognized ADA constituent for the state. ISDA frames its mission as helping 'dentists protect the dentist-patient relationship, strengthen their practices, and improve oral health for communities across Idaho.' It represents over 900 members and says it speaks for more than 70% of Idaho dental professionals.
Idaho is a mid-small, geographically large and largely rural state, so ISDA functions as the central voice of organized dentistry. Member dentists belong to the tripartite structure (ADA national, ISDA state, and a local district), and ISDA is affiliated with seven local district dental societies organized by region.
ISDA's core activities are advocacy (legislative and regulatory work protecting the practice of dentistry in Idaho), member services and practice support, and continuing education delivered chiefly through its Annual Session. Leadership runs through an elected officer slate — President, President-elect, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer — with Dr. Brooke Fukuoka serving as President in the cited 2025 roster.
Annual Meeting: ISDA Annual Session
Location and timing rotate; the ISDA maintains hotel, exhibitor, course-schedule, and speaker information for the event on its website.
The Annual Session is ISDA's flagship continuing-education and networking event, combining CE courses, an exhibit hall, and the association's business meeting.
Component & Local Dental Societies
Joining the ISDA typically also enrolls a dentist in their local component society.Idaho has 7 component societies:
Idaho Panhandle Dental Society (IPDS)
northern Idaho panhandle (Coeur d'Alene region)
Lewis-Clark Dental Society (LCDS)
Lewiston / Clarkston region
South Central Idaho Dental Society (SCIDS)
Twin Falls / Magic Valley region
Southeast Idaho Dental Society (SEIDS)
Pocatello region
Southwest Idaho Dental Society (SWIDS)
Boise / Treasure Valley region
Upper Snake River Dental Society (USRDS)
Idaho Falls / Rexburg region
Western Treasure Valley Dental Society (WTVDS)
western Treasure Valley / Idaho-Oregon border region
Licensing Board
Idaho State Board of Dentistry (administered via the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL)
The board licenses and regulates dentists — distinct from the ISDA, which is a voluntary membership and advocacy body.
dopl.idaho.gov/bodCE & License Renewal
- Hours: 30 credits (hours) per biennial renewal period for dentists
- Cycle: Biennial. Dentists renew by September 30 of each even-numbered year.
- Mandatory topics: CE must be oral-health/health-related. No more than 8 of the 30 credits may be obtained through self-study. Up to 10 credits may be earned for verified volunteer dental practice (1 credit per 2 hours volunteered).
Always verify current requirements with the Idaho State Board of Dentistry (administered via the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) before renewal.
Dental Schools in Idaho
Idaho Dental Market Snapshot
- Roughly 900-1,000 practicing/licensed dentists across a large, fast-growing but heavily rural state.
- Major metros: Boise / Meridian / Nampa (Treasure Valley), Idaho Falls, Pocatello, Coeur d'Alene, Twin Falls, Lewiston. The Treasure Valley is the dominant growth market.
- Predominantly English-speaking with a growing Hispanic population in agricultural areas (Magic Valley, western Treasure Valley) — Spanish-capable front-desk handling is increasingly valuable.
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Idaho Dental Association FAQ
How many CE hours do Idaho dentists need to renew a license?
Idaho dentists must complete 30 credits (hours) per biennial renewal period for dentists, biennial. dentists renew by september 30 of each even-numbered year.. Mandatory topics include CE must be oral-health/health-related. No more than 8 of the 30 credits may be obtained through self-study. Up to 10 credits may be earned for verified volunteer dental practice (1 credit per 2 hours volunteered).. Always confirm current rules with the Idaho State Board of Dentistry (administered via the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL).
What is the difference between the ISDA and the Idaho State Board of Dentistry (administered via the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL)?
The Idaho State Dental Association is a voluntary membership and advocacy organization for dentists. The Idaho State Board of Dentistry (administered via the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses, DOPL) is the government body that licenses dentists and enforces regulations. Membership in the association is optional; licensure through the board is mandatory to practice.
Sources
- www.theisda.org/ — ISDA overview, mission, over 900 members, seven district societies, ADA constituent
- www.theisda.org/about-us — Boise HQ address, President Dr. Brooke Fukuoka, officer slate, >70% of Idaho dental professionals, seven named district societies
- www.netce.com/ce-requirements/dentist/id/ — ~987 licensed dentists; CODA hygiene/assisting programs; CE summary
- www.theisda.org/events — ISDA Annual Session
- isbd.idaho.gov/ — Idaho State Board of Dentistry
- dopl.idaho.gov/bod/ — Board rules, CE requirements, renewal cycle
- www.isu.edu/dentalsciences/idaho-dental-education-program/ — IDEP (ISU + Creighton satellite), IAGD residency
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