Guides
Plain answers about dental insurance, costs and care in Maryland, each one leading to offices that fit.
How to find a dentist who takes TRICARE in Maryland
Who the TRICARE Dental Program covers, why retirees use a different plan, and how to find a Maryland office that takes it.
2 min read · 28 officesFederal employeesFederal employee dental plans (FEDVIP) in Maryland
Who can join FEDVIP for dental, when you can sign up, and how to check that a Maryland dentist takes your plan.
2 min read · 10 officesMedicaidDoes Maryland Medicaid cover adult dental care?
Yes. Since January 2023, adults on full Maryland Medicaid have dental coverage through the Maryland Healthy Smiles Dental Program.
2 min read · 63 officesEmergenciesWhat to do in a dental emergency in Maryland
Who to call first, what to do with a knocked-out tooth, and when to go to the ER instead of a dentist.
2 min read · 141 officesHoursDentists open on Saturdays in Maryland
Maryland offices that see patients on Saturdays or Sundays, and what to check before you book a weekend visit.
2 min read · 118 officesCostsPaying for dental work without insurance
Payment plans, membership plans and medical credit cards: how they differ, and the deferred-interest trap to watch for.
2 min read · 625 offices