Second Request - Please help! Please take a moment to complete a quick survey from WVU-SOD focused on Dental Professionals’ Awareness and Usage of Photobiomodulation (PBM) in Clinical Practice This survey is part of a statewide effort to understand current levels of...
The ADA 2026 Scientific Session is the essential, evidence-based dental meeting. Join us in Indianapolis October 8-10 for CE and connection with a purpose: giving your patients the best possible results. This is the rebranded "SmileCon"....So what makes the...
Experts detailed the benefits of root canals beyond oral health Patients with apical periodontitis who received root canal treatment or periapical surgery experienced improvements in cardiometabolic factors such as cholesterol levels, glycemic control, fatty acids and...
The recent clawback audits around SDF and other items have been extremely confusing for dentists and their staff. Please email hallie@wvdental.org with any comments you would like submitted directly to WV Medicaid about the process, education, directions, etc. about...
The WVDA is aware of the new memo from Liberty regarding potential denial of claims POST-procedure. We are seeking further guidance from WV Medicaid.
The oral bacteria Streptococcus mutans could be associated with Parkinson’s disease, according to a news report from Oral Health. In a study published in Nature Communications, researchers examined the stool samples of nearly 750 patients with or without Parkinson’s...
Oral microbes could be linked to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a news article from New York University Langone Health. Previous studies have found that harmful oral bacteria can access the pancreas via swallowed saliva. In a recent study...
WVU-SOD Hosting Event at 9am Alumni, friends, and all dental professionals are invited to WVU's Erickson Alumni Center on November 8th for a continuing education course and tailgate ahead of the WVU football game against Colorado. The 2 hour CE course, "History of...
Serving Those Who Have Served As Veterans Day approaches next month, we pause to thank and honor all who have bravely served our country. A meaningful way to give back is by helping to meet their oral health needs. We invite you to visit the GVAS website for resources...