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We advocate, educate, and support over 800 dentists across our state.
More For Your Smile!
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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New Speaker for WVDA January Meeting
Due to circumstances outside of his control, our originally scheduled speaker for Friday, January 23rd is unable to join us. However, we are pleased to announce Dr. Ed Schlissel will join us to present "The Team Approach to Integrating Digital Solutions for Implant...
Wednesday Night Added to Winter Meeting Hotel Block
January 21-24, 2026 at Charleston's Embassy Suites Due to Thursday's Dentistry Day at the Capitol, we have added five rooms for Wednesday night to the WVDA hotel block. Please plan to join us for advocacy and continuing education in Charleston. If you plan to attend,...
Sign Up for 2026 Dentistry Day at the Legislature
Join Dentists to Lobby at the WV Capitol The 2026 Dentistry Day at the Capitol is a WVDA sponsored event that actively connects you with legislators to get our priorities noticed! What is it? It is a day of training, scheduled meetings, and free food! The WVDA...
Fluoride Legislative Update
More states successfully defended community water fluoridation than did not In 2025, 22 states saw action in the fluoride debate, with only 2 states enacting statewide prohibitions (Florida and Utah) and one state ending fluoridation via executive order (Oklahoma)....
Pathway between oral bacteria, Parkinson’s disease identified
The oral bacteria Streptococcus mutans could be associated with Parkinson’s disease, according to a news report from Oral Health. In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers examined the stool samples of nearly 750 patients with or without Parkinson’s...
Dr. John (Jack) Bogers II
WV BoD Member, Sept. 13, 1949 - Nov. 28, 2025 Dr. John (Jack) Eugene Bogers II, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of John and Betty Bogers. Jack was a graduate of Bethany...
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