Dental Services
How to Apply
Children, Maternity, Seniors (Montgomery Cares, Care For Kids, Maternity Partnership, and Senior Dental)
Apply for services through OESS offices with the application for Montgomery County Safety-Net Programs:
English
Spanish
Available Now: You can apply for Senior Dental and Care for Kids benefits online starting Jan 1st, 2025 using our new Community Connect Portal. This offers a convenient way to apply for and manage your County Health Programs benefits. Create an account to begin:
https://communityconnect.montgomerycountymd.gov/
Program Eligibility for County Health Programs
If you are already enrolled in the Senior Program, Maternity Partnership program, or the Care for Kids program, call the County dental clinic closest to your home to schedule an appointment for a dental check-up or other services.
- Children (ages 18 and younger), pregnant women, and seniors (age 60 and older) may enroll in person at the Office of Eligibility and Support Services locations listed below.
Rockville, MD 20852
Silver Spring Health Center
8630 Fenton Street, 10th Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Upcounty Regional Center
12900 Middlebrook Road, 2nd Floor
Germantown, MD 20874
Adult Dental Program
Adults ages 19-59 can apply using this application:
English
Spanish
Ways to apply for Adult Dental program:
- Adults (ages 19-59) may apply by completing the fillable application above. Once the application is completed, print or download to your computer and return by email to [email protected]. by U.S.mail or in person at one of the dental clinic locations.
DHHS Dental Services
1401 Rockville Pike, 3rd floor, Rockville, MD
Appointment Hours--8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
240-777-1875
Silver Spring Dental Clinic
8630 Fenton Street, 10th floor, Silver Spring, MD
Appointment Hours--8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
240-777-3135
Germantown Dental Clinic
12900 Middlebrook Road, 2nd floor, Germantown, MD
Appointment Hours--8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
240-777-3290
Metro Court Dental Clinic
7 Metropolitan Court, Gaithersburg, MD
Appointment Hours--8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
240-773-0304
Where to Apply
Office of Eligibility & Support Services are located at:
DHHS Offices at 1401 Rockville Pike
1401 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
Silver Spring Health Center
8630 Fenton Street, 10th Floor
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Upcounty Regional Center
12900 Middlebrook Road, 2nd Floor
Germantown, MD 20874
Documents To Bring
- A photo identification card
- Proof of Montgomery County residency
- Proof of income
Eligibility Requirements
- Montgomery County resident
- Family income no greater than 250% of federal poverty guidelines
- Uninsured or have no dental insurance
- Pregnant women must be enrolled in the Maternity Partnership program before seeking dental treatment.
- Children must be enrolled in the Care for Kids program before seeking dental treatment.
Fees and Payments
Children--$10 per visit
Pregnant Women--$10 per visit
Adults/Seniors--$20 per visit, $30 emergency visit
FAQ's
1.
Where can I get free dental care?
No clinics advertise free dental care. However, there may be payment options to help pay for services.
2. Do you provide braces?
No. Brace are provided under the specialty practice of orthodontics. We can provide you with various resources where you can find out more about this type of specialty care.
3. Do you pull teeth?
Yes, we provide non-surgical extractions, and limited oral surgery but only at the recommendation of the examining general dentist. For more complex needs beyond the normal practice or capabilities of the general dentists practicing in a public health clinic, you will be provided with a list of resources.
4. Do you take Medicare?
No. However, if you do not have dental coverage under your Medicare insurance, you may be eligible for dental care in our clinic, provided you also meet the income eligibility criteria.
5. Do you provide dentures?
No.
Additional Information
DHHS Offices at 1401 Rockville Pike
1401 Rockville Pike, 3rd floor, Rockville, MD
Appointment Hours--8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
240-777-1875
Silver Spring Dental Clinic
8630 Fenton Street, 10th floor, Silver Spring, MD
Appointment Hours--8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
240-777-3135
Germantown Dental Clinic
12900 Middlebrook Road, 2nd floor, Germantown, MD
Appointment Hours--8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
240-777-3290
Metro Court Dental Clinic
7 Metropolitan Court, Gaithersburg, MD
Appointment Hours--8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
240-773-0304
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