Apr 2, 2025 | Advocacy
We did it! Today the Senate accepted the amended SB 458 – Governor’s Universal Licensing Bill, preserving the requirement for passage of a clinical hand skill exam (ADEX) prior to licensing dentists and hygienists in West Virginia. Hallie has spoken directly...
Mar 31, 2025 | Advocacy
Licensing Bill Passes House With Clinical Hand-Skills Amendment! Senate Bill 458 – Universal Licensing passed the WV House of Delegates this morning and it contains the clinical hand-skills amendment advocated for by the WVDA and the WV Board of Dentistry. The Senate...
Mar 27, 2025 | Advocacy
Immediate Action: House Vote on SB 458 Amendment Tomorrow, the House will vote on the amendment for SB 458 that contains our clinical hand-skills requirement. What You Can Do Please take a minute and CALL your House members, asking them to: “Support the clinical...
Mar 26, 2025 | Advocacy
You Did It! This afternoon, the House Government Organization Committee voted to include the clinical hand-skills amendment into the Governor’s Universal Licensing Bill SB 458. But it was not unanimous. Special Thanks Please take a moment to thank Dr. Bill Klenk,...
Mar 21, 2025 | Advocacy
Advocating for the Hand-Skills Amendment to SB 458 WVDA has launched social media and radio ads to support preserving clinical hand-skills tests for dentists and dental hygienists. Listen to the WV Metronews advertisement here: [Insert link if available] If you’re...
