DENTAL CARE: Anne Arundel County Department of Health provides Dental Care programs for people who are uninsured and the underinsured, county residents under age 21 on a sliding fee scale, as well as to residents under age 21 with Medical Assistance or in the Maryland Healthy Smiles Program. There is also a school program that provides oral health education that introduces good oral hygiene and nutrition habits to school-aged children in Anne Arundel County. The Maternity Patient Program that provides oral health education, cleanings and dental care at the Department’s clinics to eligible maternity patients and to maternity patients who are with the Maryland Healthy Smiles Program.

The Dental Access Program, for uninsured and the underinsured provides dental services by local dentists at reduced fees (10 percent to 25 percent less). Patients are interviewed for eligibility via application. The Dental Access Program will give eligible patients a choice of two or three participating dentists for treatment. Eligible patients are given a fee reduction card that is valid for one year. AADAP Application (PDF).