Advocacy

One Simple “To-Do” for More for Your Smile West Virginia

One Simple “To-Do” for More for Your Smile West Virginia

If you could do one thing to help the "More For Your Smile WV" campaign this week, make it this one simple step to help us spread the word! Here’s how you can make a real impact in just a few minutes: Visit our website: Head to MoreForYourSmileWV.com to explore the...

One Simple “To-Do” for More for Your Smile West Virginia

One Simple “To-Do” for More for Your Smile West Virginia

If you could do one thing to help the "More For Your Smile WV" campaign this week, make it this one simple step to help us spread the word!   Here’s how you can make a real impact in just a few minutes: Visit our website: Head to MoreForYourSmileWV.com to explore...

Congressman Riley Moore Outlines Potential Changes to Medicaid

Congressman Riley Moore Outlines Potential Changes to Medicaid

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...

North Dakota Gets A Win For Dental Loss Ratio Legislation

North Dakota Gets A Win For Dental Loss Ratio Legislation

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...

Dental Clinical Hand-Skill Amendment Passes!

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...

Legislative Session Ended Saturday

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...