Last July, the American Dental Hygiene Association released a whitepaper entitled, "Dental Hygiene Self-Governance: An Ethical and Economic Imperative." The white paper advocates for the following: Creation of an independent dental hygiene board The report recommends...
Please email any WVDA member actions to support veterans in 2026. The ADA would like to highlight those in an article in November. Email Hallie@wvdental.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is excited to announce updates to the Campaign for Dental Health (CDH) website, ILikeMyTeeth.org. Drawing on insights from national opinion research, the refreshed homepage leads with the question Is fluoride safe? and answers...
Share this information with prospective associates! "ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) data shows that among general dentists who own their practices, those in rural areas had higher average annual incomes than those in urban areas across years 2021 through 2025:...
Earlier this month, the WVDA met with WV Medicaid to advocate for additional increases to Medicaid dental rates. In 2025, your WVDA proposed a strategic fee increase to then-newly inaugurated Governor Morrisey. No action was taken. However, during the 2026...
Understanding own-occupation versus any-occupation disability coverage before you need it Key Highlights The odds are higher than most dentists assume. Roughly one in four dental professionals will collect disability benefits at some point before retirement, and most...
The Mon Valley Dental Society is hosting a CE course on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6pm A review of health and neck anatomy with a focus on ASA Classification and when to refer for sleep apnea and tonsillectomy, especially in children and teenagers. The event will...
Blennerhasset Dental Society is hosting a day of CE on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Grande Pointe Convention Center in Vienna What: 6 CE hours: Morning is OSHA, HIPPA, Radiology and Infection Control; afternoon is Trauma and Informed Care When: Friday, Sept....
On Wednesday, Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $2.4 million award to Ascend WV to recruit and retain healthcare professionals in rural communities across West Virginia, one of several investments being made through the State's Rural Health Transformation...