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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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Are You A Key Connection to Any Primary Election Winners?
The WVDA is seeking dentists contacts for primary election winners. The following lists breakdown potential new legislators by local component. If you are acquainted with any of the following, please let Hallie@wvdental.org know! BDS/MWT: Kerry Murphy...
Ask Congress to Close the ERISA Loophole
Cosponsor the Improving Dental Administration Act, H.R. 7931 Over the past decade, state dental associations have helped secure more than 360 state dental insurance reform laws. So far in 2026, we have seen wins on Virtual Credit Card, Network Leasing and Downcoding –...
WVDA Scope of Practice Survey – PLEASE RESPOND!
The WVDA Executive Council has created a committee to review/study the oral health scopes of practice and get a current understanding of dentists' workforce needs in WV. Your feedback by June 5, 2026 is VERY IMPORTANT!!! Please take a minute to complete the survey at...
How Can I Comment to Medicaid?
Per Monday's email, WV Medicaid has released 4 policies that are open for public comment through June 5th. Any comments can be sent to bms.comments@wv.gov or by mail to WV Bureau for Medicaid Services, 350 Capitol Street, Room 251, Charleston, WV 25301. It would be...
WVDA/BENTO Webinar on Friday, June 5th
Join WVDA for a BENTO Webinar on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10am. Kanawha County Schools will be utilizing the ADA and WVDA endorsed Bento platform to administer their dental and vision benefits beginning July 1, 2026. Kanawha joins Harrison, Mercer, and Fayette counties...
WV Medicaid Invites Public Comments on Dental Policy
The WVDA has been alerted that public comment is open for Medicaid Dental Policies. Public comments are due June 5, 2026. Additional information on how to make public comments is forthcoming. Today's e-news is intended to distribute the policies for review. The...
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