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

 

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. 
DHHS Offices at 1401 Rockville Pike 1 st Floor
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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