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July 14, 2025
The recently enacted federal budget could lead states to remove dental benefits from Medicaid, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association said July 11.
President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act July 4. The bill is expected to increase the national debt by $3.3 trillion, and lead to a decrease in Medicaid spending by nearly $1 trillion. The number of uninsured individuals is expected to grow by 11.8 million more people by 2034. The legislation has been criticized by many healthcare organizations, with many leaders denouncing the bill’s cuts to healthcare.
Several dental organizations have also criticized the budget for its potential impact on Medicaid and patient care, with the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health calling the bill’s passage a “dangerous setback” for dentistry.