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flag Medicaid cuts threaten to halve dental clinic capacity, risking patient access amid rising demand and workforce shortages.

flag Harrisonburg dentist Cameron Roberts, attending the 2026 State of the Union with Sen. Tim Kaine, warned that upcoming federal Medicaid cuts could cut his clinic’s capacity in half, forcing it to turn away dozens of patients daily. flag He highlighted rising demand from uninsured individuals, including those losing ACA coverage, and cited a national shortage of nearly 14,000 dental hygienists. flag Kaine stressed the strain on rural healthcare, noting clinic closures and soaring premiums due to expired ACA tax credits, while both emphasized dental care’s critical role in overall health and the urgent need for sustainable funding.

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