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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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ADA Pushes Back Against Payer Downcoding
Multisurface Restoration Downcoding has Increased In response to increasing reports of downcoding by third-party payers, the ADA is ready to support states and dental providers in addressing the practice and preventing it from becoming a universal policy. Downcoding...
WVDA Winter Meeting Registration OPEN
January 23-24, 2026 at Charleston's Embassy Suites The WVDA is pleased to announce the 2026 Winter Meeting line-up! Please plan to join us for advocacy and continuing education in Charleston. Hotel rooms in the city are going for a premium that weekend due to other...
Quick Survey on Pain Management – Please Help!
Pain Management Reimagined – Endocuratio Inc. is developing a Non-Narcotic, Non-Addictive Pain Management Solution for your Patients! Dr. Mike Cavender (WVU-SOD ’94 and Boston U ’98 Endodontics) is part of a group pursing FDA approval for a new pain management...
One Simple “To-Do” for More for Your Smile West Virginia
If you could do one thing to help the "More For Your Smile WV" campaign this week, make it this one simple step to help us spread the word! Here’s how you can make a real impact in just a few minutes: Visit our website: Head to MoreForYourSmileWV.com to explore the...
ALERT – Medicaid Audits in Question
Audits' Legitimacy Being Reviewed by WV Medicaid Integrity Unit This past year, multiple WV dentists have received audit notices from Skygen. Some of these audits are attempting to clawback over $30,000! Be aware some of the findings are not related to WV Medicaid or...
CE Available at PVDS Social and Dinner – November 5
Taphouse at Hermitage Hotel, 6pm 203 Virginia Avenue, Petersburg, WV Dr. Mike Cavender, a Lewisburg endodontist, will present a 1-hour CE lecture on "Endodontic Patency" during the PVDS Dinner on November 5th. The WVDA is hosting the event and sponsoring the free...
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