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We advocate, educate, and support over 800 dentists across our state.
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West Virginia ranks 49th out of 51 states and D.C. for dental health. Families and employers pay premiums every month, but too often, those dollars don’t reach patient care. We believe that has to change.
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Improve Medicaid Efficiency In Your Office
ADA Releases Medicaid Financial Sustainability Toolkit Providing dental care to Medicaid beneficiaries can be professionally fulfilling for many dentists. However, the ADA recognizes that dentists and their teams are making a substantial commitment by treating...
Medicaid Universal Credentialing Bill Receives Hearing
HB 4335 to Streamline Medicaid Credentialing The House Health Committee is considering a bill sponsored by Committee Chairman, Delegate Evan Worrell (R-Cabell), to expedite Medicaid credentialing of providers. House Bill 4335 requires traditional Medicaid to complete...
WV Bento Representative Contact Information
Hannah Armentrout is the Bento representative for West Virginia. She is located in Harrison County and is the point person for our state's dental community. Please contact her at harmentrout@bento.net or (617) 307-7150
Health Plan Medicaid Audit – Additional Information
Although the SDF-specific findings from Medicaid audits have been resolved, it is time for audited dentists to address the additional findings. The following message is from Medicaid: Any overpayments identified for reasons other than (or in addition to) a missing...
Plan to Attend WVDA Legislative Reception on Jan 22nd
Advocate for Better Dental Insurance Benefits! The WVDA will host legislators at the Culture Center at the WV Capitol Complex on Thursday, January 22nd from 5-6:30pm to advocate for our Dental Insurance Transparency Bill. Do Virtual Credit Card Payments, Network...
Orthodontist and Pedodontist Meetings During Winter Meeting
The agenda for the winter meeting is attached below. Please note the Friday meeting for the WV Society of Pediatric Dentists and the Saturday meeting of the WV Association of Orthodontists. [pdf-embedder...
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