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EXTRA URGENT – Licensing Amendment in Doubt
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
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
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!
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
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...
Greenbrier Annual Meeting Rooms Still Available
Reserve Your Room Before the Block Opens to Others Information on the room block will soon be shared with vendors and surrounding state dental associations. Please register now to ensure you receive the confirmation code required to make your reservation at The...
WVDA Advocates to Empower Patients
WVDA Opposes House Bill 2785 On Tuesday, the WV Legislature’s House Finance Subcommittee on Banking and Insurance held a hearing on House Bill 2785 — the NCOIL model for Dental Loss Ratios, which is supported by dental insurance companies, not the WVDA. WVDA Executive...
WV’s Legislative Session and Governor’s State of the State – TOMORROW
87th West Virginia Legislature Opens The 87th West Virginia Legislature will begin Wednesday, February 12th at noon. The state constitution mandates a 60-day session, which will conclude on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Governor's State of the State Address Governor...
March 8th – Marshall Health Dentistry and Oral Surgery CE
Register Now Click here to register or scan the QR code provided in the flyer.
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