304.533.6844 mbrown@wvprn.com

Protecting patients, dentists and families one day at a time.

Who Are We?

The WV Dentists Recovery Network “WVDRN” was created via an emergency rule on July 10th 2014. Evaluation and monitoring services are provided by the WV Pharmacists Recovery Network.

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How to Enroll

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How to Report Someone
with a Problem

How employees, co-workers, family or friends of impaired individuals may report someone who needs help.
Confidentiality is assured.

Click Here To Report

 

The purpose of the WVDRN is to accomplish the following:

 

• The early identification of the impaired dental professional.

• Outline facilities for evaluation and referral.

• Persuade the impaired dental professional to enter appropriate treatment.

• Monitor the dental professional’s rehabilitation and reentry into the profession.

• Provide education to the dental professionals of West Virginia, about the disease of chemical dependency.

• Promulgate a structured operating procedure.

• Establish a statewide network to work with WVDRN.

• Establish the criteria for training those involved and oversee it.

• Support the Directors by providing information on resources available for treatment and rehabilitation.

• Monitor the progress of each case through reports from the clients, volunteers, counselors, and drug screening agencies.

• Provide continuing education programs that will address the diseases of chemical dependency on an annual basis.

TREATMENT PARTNERS

Bridging the Gaps, Inc.
Glenbeigh ACMC Healthcare System
Cornerstone of Recovery
Parkdale Center for Professionals
Cumberland Heights
Thomas Health System
The Farley Center
Valley HealthCare System

RESOURCES

TREATMENT

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STATUTE

REFERRAL

EDUCATION

PARTICIPANT
FORMS

EMPLOYERS

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MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to ensure the public safety from impaired dental practice, we endeavor to identify, intervene upon, advocate for, monitor, and provide support, help, and hope to dentists, dental hygienists, dental students, and dental assistants experiencing addiction or mental health disorders.

“Protecting patients, professionals and
families one day at a time”

 

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