As Congress debated federal spending, important oral health programs faced funding uncertainty. The ADA made sure dentistry’s story was heard, showing lawmakers how these investments support dentists, strengthen the workforce, advance research, and improve access to...
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...
Out-of-network dentists who submit claims to Aetna on behalf of patients Are you frustrated by Aetna's decision to eliminate paper check and paper EOB options for out-of-network providers? The following template can be utilized/modified and emailed to...
The WVDA and the ADA oppose Delta Dental of California’s policy to begin charging dentists for paper checks and Aetna’s move away from paper checks for noncontracted providers. Delta Dental is now requiring providers to pay a separate administrative fee of $15 per...
The WVDA has agreed to help a community college conduct a survey of dentists to determine the need and interest in a new dental hygiene program in our State. Please take a minute to fill out the survey which can be access at the link or QR code below: WVDA Needs...
The WVDA is seeking dentists contacts for primary election winners. The following lists breakdown potential new legislators by local component. If you are acquainted with any of the following, please let Hallie@wvdental.org know! BDS/MWT: Kerry Murphy...
Cosponsor the Improving Dental Administration Act, H.R. 7931 Over the past decade, state dental associations have helped secure more than 360 state dental insurance reform laws. So far in 2026, we have seen wins on Virtual Credit Card, Network Leasing and Downcoding –...
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law two dental workforce-related measures backed by both the Virginia Dental Association and the ADA. Introduced at the request of the Virginia Dental Association, the legislation was a significant priority for the...
Congressional Co-Sponsors Are Needed for ADA's ERISA Legislation Because of ADA's Lobby Day, some co-sponsors have been successfully secured to sponsor H.R. 7931, the Improving Dental Administration (IDA) Act, which would ensure that state dental insurance consumer...