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U.S. dentists, especially in Texas, face closures due to low reimbursements, rising costs, and staffing shortages.
In early 2026, U.S. dentists face mounting financial and operational challenges, with a survey revealing 13% considering closing or selling their practices due to low insurance reimbursements, rising costs, and staffing shortages.
The American Dental Association’s report highlights these pressures as key threats to practice sustainability, particularly in states like Texas, where Medicaid fraud investigations and reimbursement issues intensify strain.
Meanwhile, Texas residents spend slightly more on dental care than the national average, and state and federal budget pressures threaten Medicaid funding, affecting access to care.
Los dentistas estadounidenses, especialmente en Texas, se enfrentan a cierres debido a los bajos reembolsos, los costos crecientes y la escasez de personal.