Oral Health Services provides preventive and urgent dental care services to low-income, uninsured and Medicaid-eligible residents of Baltimore City.

Dental mirror resting on top of dental x-rays.
Locations

Druid Dental Clinic 
1515 North Avenue 
(410) 396-0840
Nearest Metro Subway: Penn-North Station
MTA bus: No. 13 (Pennsylvania & North Ave.)
preferred clinic for wheelchair accessibility

Eastern Dental Clinic 
1200 E. Fayette St. 
(443) 984-3548
Nearest Metro Subway: Shot Tower
MTA buses: City Link Orange, Blue, and Purple

Hours

Monday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Services

Provides basic and urgent dental care such as exams, x-rays, teeth cleanings, fillings, and extractions to eligible children and adults. ages 12 months and older. Specialty services requiring an Oral Surgeon are not available. Dental care is also available for pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid. Baltimore City residency required.

Appointments

Until further notice, dental visits are by scheduled appointment only. Please call clinics for days and times.

Cost

There is a fee for all services provided. Program accepts those with no dental insurance and those enrolled in Medicaid

Most Medicaid/ Medical Assistance plans are accepted, including Maryland Healthy Smiles. A sample of accepted plans include: Amerigroup, Priority Partners, Jai, and Maryland Physicians Care. All plans are subject to changes, limitations, and possibly co-pays.

What programs does Oral Health Services offer?

  • GRAMS Initiative (Giving Retired Adults Mighty Smiles)
    • Affordable, basic dental care for uninsured, low-income Baltimore City residents ages 60 years and older
    • Call main number 410-396-4501 for more info
  • EPDST Program (Early Protection Does Spectacular Things)
    • Off-site preventive care and community education program geared to children 5 years and younger and their parents.

Contact

Dr. Patricia Bell-McDuffie
Baltimore City Health Department
1001 E. Fayette St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: 410.396.4501 Fax: 410.625.0688

Related Links

Excellent links to state & local oral health data, educational materials, and other oral health-related information.

Maryland State Office of Oral Health

Maryland Dental Action Coalition (MDAC)

The mission of the Maryland Dental Action Coalition is to develop and maintain a statewide partnership of individuals committed to improved health among all Marylanders through increased oral health prevention, education, advocacy, and access to dental care.