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Lastest Updates
Dental Clinical Hand-Skill Amendment Passes!
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 thank Dr. Bill Klenk, President of the WV...
Dentists, Your Help Advocating Is Needed 2 More Times!
Tomorrow: House Vote on SB 458 Amendment Tomorrow, the House will vote on the amendment for SB 458 that contains our clinical hand-skills requirement. Action Needed: Call Your House Members Please take a minute and CALL your House members, asking them to: “Support the...
WVDA WINS BIG FOR THE DENTAL PROFESSION IN WV!
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 with...
Legislative Session Ended Saturday
As you have heard me say before, “If your profession doesn’t take part in politics, politics will take your profession apart!” The WVDA is grateful for all the legislative engagement and support our members provided over the past 60 days! Legislation of Interest to...
Today – Please Ask Your Senator to Accept House Amendment to SB 458
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...
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