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...
Your WVDA was successful in having House Bill 5661 - Increasing Medicaid dental provider reimbursement rates on Tuesday! Provider rates are dictated by Medicaid's State Plan on file with the Center for Medicaid Services in DC. However, the WVDA has been frustrated...
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.
Hallie was notified there is not enough interest in the House Health Committee to pass WVDA's Dental Insurance Transparency bill, HB 4810. Big Insurance is a tough industry to fight. According to OpenSecrets data, the industry that contributes the most overall to US...
Members have contacted the WVDA seeking further direction related to the Skygen/MCO audit findings. Background: Skygen performed audits that included SDF overpayment determinations Medicaid invalidated the findings specifically about SDF due to a lack of policy...
The WVDA's Dental Insurance Transparency Bill (More for Your Smile) is still with the House Health Committee. The Chairman has committed to meet with his committee on Monday and decide how to move forward with the bill. Please reach out again to your House Health...