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...
Real Stories Drive Real Change Behind every policy issue are real people whose lives are affected by it. Lawmakers are far more likely to act when they hear directly from patients about the challenges they face when accessing dental insurance benefits. This week,...
First-come, First-serve and Going Fast The ADA Leadership Academy powered by Dale Carnegie has a few unused subscription spots remaining for 2025. These courses were originally assigned to members who did not enroll by the October 31 deadline. Dale Carnegie has agreed...
Employers Continue to Find Better Value with Bento The WVDA Endorsed Dental Benefit Plan is expanding its reach to more private employers in West Virginia! Both City Construction, a family-owned company since 1965 in Harrison County, and Prestera Health Services in...
Every Action Builds Momentum The More for Your Smile West Virginia campaign is working to make dental insurance work better for patients, and lawmakers need to hear from the people it affects most. One of the easiest ways to help is by asking patients to complete our...
ADA opposes and Urges Wisconsin insurance commissioner to evaluate impact on providers, patients ADA leaders filed a letter with the Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance expressing opposition to Delta Dental of Wisconsin’s proposed acquisition of Cherry...
Oral Health Care To Be Part of Plan Yesterday, Governor Morrisey announced the submission of West Virginia’s Rural Health Transformation Fund application, a plan to modernize rural healthcare and improve health outcomes statewide through an unprecedented investment...
Save the Date: January 22nd Voice your opinion on important state dental issues to your legislators in-person! The 2026 WV Dentistry Day at the Capitol is scheduled the Thursday prior to the Winter Meeting in Charleston. There are 2 opportunities to participate on...
The key to the success of this phase of the campaign is the generation of letters to legislators about dental insurance reform. At www.moreforyoursmilewv.com, there is a large “Contact your Lawmaker” button, which requires entry of a name and address. A letter of...