Delta Dental of Wisconsin, a member of the national Delta Dental Plans Association, recently acquired a group of dental practices known as Cherry Tree Dental. The ADA and the Wisconsin Dental Association said that the move raises “deep concerns and important...
A recent update from the Ohio Dental Association shared data supporting the fact that increased reimbursement facilitates a greater number of Medicaid patients seen for oral health care needs. See full article here In January 2024, Ohio increased, on average, dental...
🚨 Call to Action Please contact your U.S. Senators to voice your opposition to a provision in the House-passed reconciliation bill that unfairly targets small business dental practices—and other service-based professions—by eliminating the ability to deduct...
Support for Federal Medicaid Reform As Congress moves toward making significant changes to the federal Medicaid program, Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia expressed support. Moore said the changes being considered maintain services for those who need the health...
Dental Loss Ratio Legislation in 2025 In 2025, the momentum around dental loss ratio (DLR) legislation continues to build. As of now: 23 states filed DLR legislation in 2023 14 states have introduced legislation in 2025 North Dakota is the latest state to pass such...
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...
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...
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...
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...