As you have heard me say before, “If your profession doesn’t take part in politics, politics will take your profession apart!”
The WVDA is grateful for all the legislative engagement and support our members provided over the past 60 days!
Legislation of Interest to the Dental Profession
- Senate Bill 710
Sent to the Governor for signature
Sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontics and supported by the WVDA
Updates Board of Dentistry laws regarding teledentistry and direct-to-consumer marketing - Senate Bill 458
Signed into law
Allows universal licensing of dentists and dental hygienists who establish residency in WV and pass a national clinical hand-skill exam - Senate Bill 810
Sent to the Governor for signature
Clarifies requirements for anesthesia administration and chronic pain practice by certain licensed nurses
Legislation That Did Not Pass
- Dental Loss Ratio & Payment Reform Bill
Would have set a Dental Loss Ratio and regulated virtual credit card and network leasing practices
Bill died - Oral Health and Cancer Rights Act
Died for the third year in a row - Tobacco Prevention and Education Funding Bills
Multiple bills introduced
All died
Medicaid Budget Update
- State-level Medicaid budget remained consistent with last year
- WVDA will monitor national-level actions that may affect the state program
RFK Jr. to Urge CDC to Change Fluoride Guidelines
RFK Jr., now Secretary of Health and Human Services, plans to direct the CDC to stop recommending community water fluoridation. He is assembling a task force of health experts to review and recommend changes.
ADA Response:
- Reaffirms support for community water fluoridation
- Stands by evidence-based research to improve public oral health
- Plans to meet with the EPA to support a comprehensive study on fluoride
Greenbrier Annual Meeting Registration OPEN!
Event Dates: July 17–19, 2025
Location: The Greenbrier
Early registration is now open!
How to Register:
- Online registration
- Fillable/printable registration form
- Call Susan at 304-344-5246
- Or use the QR code in the meeting flyer
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a code to book your room at The Greenbrier.
