News & Updates
Explore the latest updates on advocacy, clinical advancements, regional activities, and regulatory news shaping dental practice in West Virginia.
Latest Updates
ADHA Hygienists Advocating for Independence
Last July, the American Dental Hygiene Association released a whitepaper entitled, "Dental Hygiene Self-Governance: An Ethical and Economic...
Helping Veterans with Oral Health needs? Let me know!
Please email any WVDA member actions to support veterans in 2026. The ADA would like to highlight those in an article in November. Email...
ILikeMyTeeth.org
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is excited to announce updates to the Campaign for Dental Health (CDH) website, ILikeMyTeeth.org. Drawing...
Rural Dental Practice Perks
Share this information with prospective associates! "ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) data shows that among general dentists who own their...
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...
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