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,...

Limited Number of Carnegie Leadership Courses Available

Nov 19, 2025 | News

First-come, First-serve and Going Fast The ADA Leadership Academy powered by Dale Carnegie has a few unused subscription spots remaining for 2025. These courses were originally assigned to members who did not enroll by the October 31 deadline. Dale Carnegie has agreed...

Bento Dental Plan Adds More Private Employers

Nov 17, 2025 | Office Management

Employers Continue to Find Better Value with Bento The WVDA Endorsed Dental Benefit Plan is expanding its reach to more private employers in West Virginia! Both City Construction, a family-owned company since 1965 in Harrison County, and Prestera Health Services in...

Ask 5 Patients to Contact Lawmakers

Nov 17, 2025 | Advocacy

Every Action Builds Momentum The More for Your Smile West Virginia campaign is working to make dental insurance work better for patients, and lawmakers need to hear from the people it affects most. One of the easiest ways to help is by asking patients to complete our...