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)....
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...
Continue Your Eligibility for Valued WVDA Benefits Your WVDA has been busy supporting you and your practice in 2025! The new WVDAP2 program and its health insurance benefit have been very attractive to many of our members. There are multiple payment options -...
WV BoD Member, Sept. 13, 1949 - Nov. 28, 2025 Dr. John (Jack) Eugene Bogers II, of Huntington, West Virginia, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Wheeling, WV, he was the son of John and Betty Bogers. Jack was a graduate of Bethany...
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...
34 WVDA Members Participating As of the end of November, 34 WVDA members are fully registered with the WVDAP2! Eight more are slated for December and more than 30 offices are exploring details of the program. The WVDA Pricing Program – or WVDA P2 – unlocks DSO power...
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...
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,...