EXTRA URGENT – Licensing Amendment in Doubt

Feb 20, 2025 | Advocacy

Update on the Universal Licensing Bill (SB 458) This morning, conversations were held with most members of the House Government Organization Committee regarding an amendment to SB 458 – Universal Licensing. Delegates David McCormick (R-Monongalia) and Charles Sheedy...

Main Push Behind Governor’s Universal Licensing Bill

Feb 19, 2025 | Advocacy

Why Is This Bill Being Pushed? Many of you have asked, “Why is the Governor pushing this universal licensing bill?” One major influence is Americans for Prosperity (AFP), a group that actively supported his gubernatorial campaign. Here is an older blog from West...

Dentistry Day at the Capitol Registration is LIVE

Feb 18, 2025 | Advocacy, Local

Your Profession Needs You! Please join your fellow dentists in Charleston to advocate for dentistry in West Virginia on March 5 and/or March 6. The WV Dental Association (WVDA) needs your voice to help legislators understand the importance of our Dental Insurance...

URGENT ACTION NEEDED TONIGHT!

Feb 17, 2025 | Advocacy

Clinical Hand-Skill Exam Still Not Included in SB 458 The dentists/hygienist hand-skill exam is still NOT part of the Governor’s Licensing Bill! Today, the WV House Government Organization Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 458 – Governor’s Universal Licensing...

Senate Bill 433 – Dental Insurance Transparency Bill

Feb 14, 2025 | Advocacy

Overview The WV Dental Association has identified unfair and deceptive practices by dental insurance carriers that harm both dentists and patients. These issues cannot be fixed without legislative action. Senate Bill 433 addresses four major problems in one...