News & Updates
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Latest Updates
Ask Governor to Support $5 million Appropriation for WVU-School of Dentistry
Please call Governor Morrisey's office (304) 558-2000 by Tuesday afternoon and ask him to "Sign House Bill 5682 to support the funding approved by...
Governor Signs Medicaid Credentialling Bill into Law
Governor Morrisey signed HB 4335 - Medicaid Credentialling into law. The WVDA supported the passage of this bill. HB 4335 streamlines provide...
Cyber Liability Policy Information by WVDA’s Endorsed Partner
Healthcare is now the most attacked sector in the U.S. for cybercrime, and dental practices are a growing target. Your patient files contain a...
HB 5661 Dental Medicaid Fee Bill Dead
Today is the 50th day of the 60 day legislative session. Any bills that do not pass out of their chamber of origin are dead. HB 5661 - Dental...
2026 Annual Meeting at the Greenbrier – Registration Open
Hotel Block and Meeting Registration Open Please join us at the Greenbrier Resort, July 16-18, 2026 for fantastic courses on Treatment Planning...
Survey of WV Dental Professionals’ Awareness and Usage of Photobiomodulation (PBM)
Second Request - Please help! Please take a moment to complete a quick survey from WVU-SOD focused on Dental Professionals’ Awareness and Usage of...
House Includes $5 million for WVU School of Dentistry
The House of Delegates has included a $5 million appropriation for the WVU-School of Dentistry in House Bill 5682. This appropriation bill...
Tobacco Cessation Funding Bill To Receive Public Hearing
The House Banking and Insurance Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday on House Bill 5108 - Funding the Tobacco Cessation Initiative. Also...
House Health Committee to Hold Hearing on Medicaid Fee Bill
The WV Legislature's House Health Committee will hold a public hearing on HB 5661 - Increasing Medicaid Dental Fees on Monday afternoon. The bill...
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