DentaQuest’s decision to breach contracts with multiple dental clinics across New York by April 1, 2025, poses serious risks to over 100,000 patients, many being children. This controversial move, seen as retaliatory after clinics refused contract amendments, could lead to clinic closures and force families to find new providers. The impacted clinics mainly serve Medicaid-reliant low-income residents. Legal representatives emphasize that the abrupt changes undermine prior agreements made in good faith, disrupting continuity of care for vulnerable communities already lacking adequate dental services.
According to a spokesperson from affected dental clinics, DentaQuest has announced it will breach a multi-year contract with numerous long-standing dental providers, potentially resulting in the closure of several clinics across the city.
This corporate decision comes at a time when underserved communities already face significant barriers to accessing dental care, Jesse Cappel said, underscoring the adverse effects on patient health.
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