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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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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 additional information is requested by the insurer, it should all be made in one request. Within 15 days of that request, may...
Out-Of-Network Dentists Opportunity to Oppose Aetna Paper Check Elimination
Out-of-network dentists who submit claims to Aetna on behalf of patients Are you frustrated by Aetna's decision to eliminate paper check and paper EOB options for out-of-network providers? The following template can be utilized/modified and emailed to...
NRDS Sponsors CE on 8/28 re: Tax Strategies
New River Dental Society is hosting a CE on Friday, August 28th entitled "Top Strategies to Slash Taxes and Build Wealth." RSVP Link for Tax Strategies by Wes Lyon from McGill & Lyon Top Strategies to Slash Taxes and Build Wealth – Fill out form Sign in at 8am,...
2026 WVU Dental Career Fair – October 23, 2026
On behalf of the WVU School of Dentistry...Plan to join us for the 2026 WVU Dental Career Fair to find your next all-star team member: All 3rd & 4th year DDS students (~96) and 4th year Dental Hygiene students (~24) are required to attend the event. Pre-dentistry...
1-Day Health Care Pop-Up in Charleston
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2026 WVU-SOD White Coat Sponsors Needed – 8/25 DEADLINE
Support the Future of Oral Healthcare: Give a White Coat Receiving a white coat is a rite of passage for 3rd year students at WVU School of Dentistry, marking the transition to primarily clinical work. On September 25, 2026, the Class of 2028 will be welcomed to...
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