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We advocate, educate, and support over 800 dentists across our state.
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West Virginia ranks 49th out of 51 states and D.C. for dental health. Families and employers pay premiums every month, but too often, those dollars don’t reach patient care. We believe that has to change.
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Alternative mouthwash could contend with chlorhexidine
An antimicrobial mouthwash containing garlic extract could challenge chlorhexidine as the standard of care, according to a news report from ScienceDaily. In a systematic review published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, investigators identified five studies focused...
Update on PEARLS Initiative
The WVDA is working with partners in West Virginia to increase the number of age-one dental visits and pregnancy dental visits for Medicaid recipients. The WV PEARLS project, Perinatal & Early Action for Resilient Little Smiles, is a multi-year initiative...
New Virginia Law Allows Assistants to Perform Supragingival Scaling
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the Virginia Dental Association and the ADA. Introduced at the request of the Virginia Dental Association, the legislation was a significant priority for the...
Q&A: What are your ethical obligations if another dentist dies before completing treatment?
A recent news report described financial challenges faced by patients who had prepaid for treatment before their dentist unexpectedly died. The ADA News spoke with Jill Burns, D.D.S., a former member of the ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs, to...
WVDA P2 Program: Preferred Pricing for WV Dentists
Stop Overpaying. Start Saving. Welcome to the WVDA's newest exclusive member benefit — a partnership with WVP2 that delivers game-changing savings and perks for West Virginia dentists. 💼 What You Get: DSO pricing on supplies, labs, equipment, and business services...
Are You A Medicaid “Ghost” Provider?
Physician networks for lower-income people on Medicaid are studded with doctors who never see these patients, a new study by Oregon researchers found. The study showed that a majority of physicians nationwide are listed as participating in Medicaid, but nearly 30% of...
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