Looming Medicaid cuts could reverse progress that has been made to expand access to dental care in the U.S., healthcare leaders are warning.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is expected to lead to a decrease in Medicaid spending by nearly $1 trillion over the next 10 years. The bill has been criticized by many organizations, with many leaders denouncing the bill’s cuts to healthcare. Dental organizations have criticized the budget for its potential impact on Medicaid, with the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health calling the bill’s passage a “dangerous setback” for dentistry.