Dental Insurance Transparency Bill Introduced in the WV Senate Momentum is building for patient-focused dental insurance reform in West Virginia. With Senate Bill 548 now filed by Sen. Jason Barrett, the goals of More for Your Smile are officially before the...
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WVDA Legislative Reception Talking Points
Please plan to join the WVDA at the State Capitol Complex this Thursday evening at 5pm for our Dentistry Day at the Capitol Legislative Reception! All the logistical information and talking points are in the document below. Please reach out to Hallie if you have any...
Medicaid Universal Credentialing Bill Receives Hearing
HB 4335 to Streamline Medicaid Credentialing The House Health Committee is considering a bill sponsored by Committee Chairman, Delegate Evan Worrell (R-Cabell), to expedite Medicaid credentialing of providers. House Bill 4335 requires traditional Medicaid to complete...
Plan to Attend WVDA Legislative Reception on Jan 22nd
Advocate for Better Dental Insurance Benefits! The WVDA will host legislators at the Culture Center at the WV Capitol Complex on Thursday, January 22nd from 5-6:30pm to advocate for our Dental Insurance Transparency Bill. Do Virtual Credit Card Payments, Network...
Sign Up for 2026 Dentistry Day at the Legislature
Join Dentists to Lobby at the WV Capitol The 2026 Dentistry Day at the Capitol is a WVDA sponsored event that actively connects you with legislators to get our priorities noticed! What is it? It is a day of training, scheduled meetings, and free food! The WVDA...
Sign Up for 2026 Dentistry Day at the Legislature
Join Dentists to Lobby at the WV Capitol The 2026 Dentistry Day at the Capitol is a WVDA sponsored event that actively connects you with legislators to get our priorities noticed! What is it? It is a day of training, scheduled meetings, and free food! The WVDA...
Fluoride Legislative Update
More states successfully defended community water fluoridation than did not In 2025, 22 states saw action in the fluoride debate, with only 2 states enacting statewide prohibitions (Florida and Utah) and one state ending fluoridation via executive order (Oklahoma)....
Sign Up for 2026 Dentistry Day at the Legislature
Join Dentists to Lobby at the WV Capitol The 2026 Dentistry Day at the Capitol is a WVDA sponsored event that actively connects you with legislators to get our priorities noticed! What is it? It is a day of training, scheduled meetings, and free food! The WVDA...
Make the Call to Your Legislator!
Your Voice Makes a Real Difference Policy change happens when lawmakers hear directly from the people it impacts, and no one understands the barriers to care better than dentists and their teams. Speaking up now helps ensure dental care remains accessible and...