Dentists in Brooklyn Exploited Patients in Pain, Lawsuit Charges
New York City has filed a lawsuit against two Brooklyn dental practices, alleging they exploited patients by offering high‑interest loans for dental care. The complaint also claims the clinics falsely told patients that procedures would not be covered by insurance. The lawsuit was brought by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
- ▪The city sued New York Family Dentistry and Canarsie Family Dentistry for predatory lending practices.
- ▪The lawsuit alleges the clinics misrepresented insurance coverage to patients in pain.
- ▪The complaint was filed by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
- ▪The alleged loans carried high interest rates that burdened patients financially.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTDentists in Brooklyn Exploited Patients in Pain, Lawsuit ChargesNew York City sued two dental practices, saying they offered patients high-interest loans to pay their bills and often falsely said procedures were not covered by insurance.Listen · 5:25 min Share full articleNew York Family Dentistry in Canarsie, Brooklyn, is one of two practices in the neighborhood that the city has accused of preying on patients. The other is Canarsie Family Dentistry.Credit...NYC Department of Consumer and Worker ProtectionBy Andy NewmanPublished July 29, 2026Updated July 30, 2026, 11:08 a.m.
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