Episode 20 – 2026 GENERAL ASSEMBLY: VDA SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION
In this episode, Ryan Dunn and Paul Logan recap a successful Lobby Day and discuss legislation the VDA supports and opposes, including efforts to protect community water fluoridation, maintain adult Medicaid dental benefits, and strengthen the dental workforce. The episode also highlights VDA-backed bills to expand the VCU School of Dentistry, expedite pathways for internationally educated dentists to become hygienists, and certification for dental assistants to perform scaling and polishing. Throughout the conversation, Ryan and Paul emphasize how member involvement is vital in shaping and protecting the future of dentistry in Virginia.
