Sign Up for 2026 Dentistry Day at the Legislature

Dec 4, 2025 | Advocacy

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...

WVDAP2 Growing Quickly

Dec 2, 2025 | Office Management

34 WVDA Members Participating As of the end of November, 34 WVDA members are fully registered with the WVDAP2!  Eight more are slated for December and more than 30 offices are exploring details of the program. The WVDA Pricing Program – or WVDA P2 – unlocks DSO power...

Make the Call to Your Legislator!

Dec 2, 2025 | Advocacy

Your Voice Makes a Real Difference Policy change happens when lawmakers hear directly from the people it impacts, and no one understands the barriers to care better than dentists and their teams. Speaking up now helps ensure dental care remains accessible and...

Oral microbiome could impact pancreatic cancer risk

Dec 2, 2025 | Clinical

Oral microbes could be linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a news article from New York University Langone Health. Previous studies have found that harmful oral bacteria can access the pancreas via swallowed saliva. In a recent study...

Find One Story That Matters

Nov 19, 2025 | Advocacy

Real Stories Drive Real Change Behind every policy issue are real people whose lives are affected by it. Lawmakers are far more likely to act when they hear directly from patients about the challenges they face when accessing dental insurance benefits. This week,...