Many Dentists Still Follow Antibiotic Guidance They Learned in Dental School A recent letter from U.S. Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-Calif., called attention to the need to educate dental professionals about the risks of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing which can lead to...
Emergency Open-Heart Surgery Was Necessary Experts warned about the potential risks of untreated dental decay after a patient’s seemingly minor case of tooth pain progressed into a life-threatening infection. The 35-year-old male patient detailed that following a...
West Virginia’s HPV vaccination rates lag below the national average. The state has some of the highest rates for cancers associated with the virus. Some oral health care providers in the state say there’s a promising way for West Virginia to address both problems,...
Dentists may have trouble accessing flumazenil because of an ongoing shortage. Flumazenil is a drug that is used to reverse overdosages in oral sedation situations with benzodiazepines, and some state laws may require it to be on hand when performing these procedures....
Want to get your Lidocaine 50 pack for $33.93? Or your IPS e.max® CAD LT block for $153.59? Or 60% off ADP payroll processing? Email Susan@wvdental.org today about our WVDA P2 program!
Please email any WVDA member actions to support veterans in 2026. The ADA would like to highlight those in an article in November. Email Hallie@wvdental.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is excited to announce updates to the Campaign for Dental Health (CDH) website, ILikeMyTeeth.org. Drawing on insights from national opinion research, the refreshed homepage leads with the question Is fluoride safe? and answers...
The Mon Valley Dental Society is hosting a CE course on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6pm A review of health and neck anatomy with a focus on ASA Classification and when to refer for sleep apnea and tonsillectomy, especially in children and teenagers. The event will...
The WVU-School of Dentistry has created a job board! Postings on the Job Board should be opportunities for our students at the WVU School of Dentistry. If you have an opening for a dental hygienist, dentist or specialist, you can share your opportunity with our...