News & Updates
Explore the latest updates on advocacy, clinical advancements, regional activities, and regulatory news shaping dental practice in West Virginia.
Latest Updates
WVDA Advocating for Further Medicaid Fee Increase
Earlier this month, the WVDA met with WV Medicaid to advocate for additional increases to Medicaid dental rates. In 2025, your WVDA proposed a...
When “Disabled” Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means
Understanding own-occupation versus any-occupation disability coverage before you need it Key Highlights The odds are higher than most dentists...
MVDS Fall CE – October 15th in Fairmont
The Mon Valley Dental Society is hosting a CE course on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 6pm A review of health and neck anatomy with a focus on ASA...
BDS Offering CE Friday, September 25th – staff only $85 per person
Blennerhasset Dental Society is hosting a day of CE on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Grande Pointe Convention Center in Vienna What: 6 CE...
New WV Program Encouraging Dentists and Hygienists to Return to WV
On Wednesday, Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $2.4 million award to Ascend WV to recruit and retain healthcare professionals in rural...
BDS Offering CE Friday, September 25th – staff only $85 per person
Blennerhasset Dental Society is hosting a day of CE on Friday, September 25, 2026 at the Grande Pointe Convention Center in Vienna What: 6 CE...
PHISHING SCAM ALERT TARGETING DENTAL OFFICES!
There is an unauthorized email going out from legitimate dental office email accounts. Most of the offices don't know it is happening. This email...
New Job Board for Dentists and Hygienists – LINK WORKING
The WVU-School of Dentistry has created a job board! Postings on the Job Board should be opportunities for our students at the WVU School of...
Report Insurers Who Don’t Pay Claims within 30 Days
WV law requires insurers to pay dental insurance claims within 30 days There are some exceptions, but those also have the following limits: If...
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