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New Speaker for WVDA January Meeting

New Speaker for WVDA January Meeting

Due to circumstances outside of his control, our originally scheduled speaker for Friday, January 23rd is unable to join us.  However, we are pleased to announce Dr. Ed Schlissel will join us to present "The Team Approach to Integrating Digital Solutions for Implant...

Medicaid Disallows SDF Clawback

Medicaid Disallows SDF Clawback

DO NOT PAY MEDICAID OR INSURERS BACK for SDF Audit According to Andrew C. Pack, Director of the Office of Medicaid’s Program Integrity, the Medicaid MCO’s have been directed NOT to pursue recoveries related to SDF overpayment determinations.  Medicaid invalidated...

Wednesday Night Added to Winter Meeting Hotel Block

Wednesday Night Added to Winter Meeting Hotel Block

January 21-24, 2026 at Charleston's Embassy Suites Due to Thursday's Dentistry Day at the Capitol, we have added five rooms for Wednesday night to the WVDA hotel block. Please plan to join us for advocacy and continuing education in Charleston.  If you plan to attend,...

Sign Up for 2026 Dentistry Day at the Legislature

Sign Up for 2026 Dentistry Day at the Legislature

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...

Fluoride Legislative Update

Fluoride Legislative Update

More states successfully defended community water fluoridation than did not In 2025, 22 states saw action in the fluoride debate, with only 2 states enacting statewide prohibitions (Florida and Utah) and one state ending fluoridation via executive order (Oklahoma)....

Pathway between oral bacteria, Parkinson’s disease identified

Pathway between oral bacteria, Parkinson’s disease identified

The oral bacteria Streptococcus mutans could be associated with Parkinson’s disease, according to a news report from Oral Health. In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers examined the stool samples of nearly 750 patients with or without Parkinson’s...

2026 WVDA Dues Renewal Time

2026 WVDA Dues Renewal Time

Continue Your Eligibility for Valued WVDA Benefits Your WVDA has been busy supporting you and your practice in 2025!  The new WVDAP2 program and its health insurance benefit have been very attractive to many of our members.  There are multiple payment options -...

Dr. John (Jack) Bogers II

WV BoD Member, Sept. 13, 1949 - Nov. 28, 2025 Dr. John (Jack) Eugene Bogers II, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of John and Betty Bogers. Jack was a graduate of Bethany...

Sign Up for 2026 Dentistry Day at the Legislature

Sign Up for 2026 Dentistry Day at the Legislature

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...