Welcome to the 2025
WV Oral Health Summit!
Join Us at the 2025 WV Oral Health Summit!
Join us for an insightful and engaging event dedicated to improving oral health across West Virginia. This summit brings together professionals, advocates, and community members to discuss the latest advancements, share best practices, and collaborate on innovative solutions to enhance oral health for all.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, September 5, 2025 @ 9 AM - 3:50 PM
- Location: Bridgeport Conference Center, Bridgeport, WV
2025 WV Oral Health Summit presentations
MORNING PLENARY
Power Up Your Protocols: Technologies & Techniques for Next-Level Care
Amber Auger
MPH, RDH Motivational Speaker | Practicing RDH | Author | Founder of Thrive in the Op® and The Functional RDH® Career Coach | Product Reviewer | Dental Marketing Strategist
MORNING PLENARY
Federal Policy and Oral Health: What’s New and Upcoming
Ian Hedges,
Director, Medicaid and Medicare Program Policy Center of Excellence in Dental Care and Financing American Dental Association
CLOSING PLENARY
Exploring Coverage of Meaningful Dentistry Across West Virginia
Dr. Shyama Mahakalanda
WVU Health Affairs Institute
*Funded by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
CATCH My Breath: A Rapid Response to the Youth Vaping Epidemic
Improving Dental Care Access for Vulnerable Populations
Expanded Duties for the Restorative Dental Assistant
HPV, HPV Vaccination, and My Dental Office: What’s the Connection?
