Frederick County Health Department - Dental Clinic
350 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
What you'll pay verified
Reduced-fee voucher for adults — Gray Area Access voucher for low-income adults without dental insurance; local oral surgeons volunteer services at reduced fees ✓
Medicaid: Serves children ages 1-18 with Medical Assistance (Maryland Medicaid) or who are uninsured
Health department dental clinic for Frederick County children ages 1-18 (including special needs) who have Medical Assistance or are uninsured; appointment only. No adult services, BUT the Gray Area Access voucher program helps low-income uninsured adults get reduced-fee care at volunteer local oral surgeons - contact the clinic for details.
Free medical and dental care for the uninsured working poor, underinsured, and those who fall through the cracks - no proof of poverty required. Volunteer-run mobile medical and dental clinics hosted at churches in Frederick (and Taneytown, Reisterstown, Brunswick). Clinics open designated days 9am-4pm; call (301) 682-5683 for appointment information and site schedules. Also runs monthly mobile dental clinics for veterans in Frederick.
Frederick Community Action Agency - Community Action Health Center
100 South Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Accepts Medicaid
What you'll pay verified
Income-qualified affordable care — FQHC serving adults and children who are uninsured or at/below 200% of federal poverty level, plus homeless and Medical Assistance recipients; exact fees not published ✓
Medicaid: Participating Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) provider for adult and pediatric patients with active Medical Assistance enrolled in Maryland Physicians Care, Priority Partners, University of Maryland Health Partners, or AmeriGroup MCOs, or with Unrestricted Medical Assistance
Federally Qualified Health Center; expanded primary health care and dental services for lower-income adults and children - uninsured, ineligible for other public programs, household income at or below 200% of FPL, experiencing homelessness, or recipients of Medical Assistance. Participating Maryland Medicaid (Medical Assistance) provider for adult and pediatric patients.
Maryland Medicaid (Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program) has covered comprehensive adult dental care since January 1, 2023: exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, root canals, crowns, extractions, and more, with no copayments. Questions: MHSDP at 844-275-8753.
Emergency dental care
Mission of Mercy mobile dental clinic - (301) 682-5683 (appointment-based). University of Maryland School of Dentistry Urgent Care in Baltimore - (410) 706-2801. Frederick County Health Department dental - (301) 600-1029 (children; urgent non-business-hours line: 301-600-0312). For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest ER.
More ways to save
Mission of Mercy - completely free medical and dental care for uninsured adults via mobile clinics; no proof of poverty required.
Frederick County Health Department Gray Area Access vouchers - reduced-fee adult dental care at volunteer oral surgeons; call 301-600-1029.
Dental Lifeline Network Maryland Donated Dental Services; check https://dentallifeline.org/maryland/ for current county availability.
Mission of Mercy is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit that accepts no government funding; over 90% volunteer-run.
Where can I get cheap dental care in Frederick, MD?
3 verified low-cost options are listed above, including Frederick County Health Department - Dental Clinic, Mission of Mercy - Mobile Dental Clinic (Frederick), Frederick Community Action Agency - Community Action Health Center. Call ahead to confirm eligibility and fees.
Does MD Medicaid cover dental for adults?
Maryland Medicaid (Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program) has covered comprehensive adult dental care since January 1, 2023: exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, root canals, crowns, extractions, and more, with no copayments. Questions: MHSDP at 844-275-8753.
Where do I go for emergency dental care in Frederick?
Mission of Mercy mobile dental clinic - (301) 682-5683 (appointment-based). University of Maryland School of Dentistry Urgent Care in Baltimore - (410) 706-2801. Frederick County Health Department dental - (301) 600-1029 (children; urgent non-business-hours line: 301-600-0312). For a life-threatening emergency, go to the nearest ER.
Are there free dental clinics in Frederick, MD?
Yes: Mission of Mercy - Mobile Dental Clinic (Frederick). Eligibility rules apply — check each listing.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Hours, fees, and eligibility change — call ahead before visiting.
