Dental Clinic / Oral Health Services - Baltimore City
Dental Clinics • Baltimore, MD
Clinic Type
Dental Clinics
Address
1515 North Avenue
Phone
410-396-0840
Patricia.Bell-McDuffie@baltimorecity.gov
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM; Tuesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM; Wednesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM; Thursday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM; Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Emergency Care
urgent dental care available
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
Most Medicaid/Medical Assistance plans accepted; plans subject to changes, limitations, and possibly co-pays.
fee-for-service, accepts those with no dental insurance, No dental insurance accepted (fee for all services), Medicaid/Medical Assistance, Self-pay
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
FAQs
Who is eligible for services?
Low-income Baltimore City residents; ages 12 months and older; pregnancy and Medicaid populations included.
Is there an appointment required?
Dental visits are by scheduled appointment only.
Which plans are accepted?
Most Medicaid/Medical Assistance plans, including Maryland Healthy Smiles; examples include Amerigroup, Priority Partners, Jai, Maryland Physicians Care.
What services are provided?
Provides basic and urgent dental care such as exams, x-rays, teeth cleanings, fillings, and extractions to eligible children and adults (ages 12 months and older). Specialty services requiring an Oral Surgeon are not available. Dental care is also available for pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid.
Who is eligible for care?
Low-income Baltimore City residents; Baltimore City residency required.
How are appointments scheduled?
Until further notice, dental visits are by scheduled appointment only. Please call clinics for days and times.
Is there a fee for services?
There is a fee for all services provided. Program accepts those with no dental insurance and those enrolled in Medicaid.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rank My Dentist (Baltimore City Dental Group): 4.5 out of 5 stars (based on 19 reviews) (19)
- Birdeye (Hopkins Family Dental): 3.8 out of 5 stars (based on 36 reviews) (36)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Shereese Bell, DDS): 3.2 out of 5 stars (based on 5 reviews) (5)
Patients praise
- Professional and skilled dental care from doctors and hygienists
- Kind, caring, and thorough communication regarding treatment plans
- Comfortable and relaxing patient experience for those with dental anxiety
- Efficiency in scheduling and promptness of treatment
- Helpful assistance for patients with Medicaid or complex dental needs
Common complaints
- Unprofessionalism or rudeness from front desk and office staff
- Long wait times for appointments and in the waiting room
- Billing issues, unexpected costs, and high treatment fees
- Dissatisfaction with the quality of dental work or follow-up care
- Poor communication regarding treatment plans and procedures
"The dentist and assistance are so professional, courteous and have great customer service. I can honestly tell that the patient health is at their greatest interest."
— LocalityBiz (Baltimore City Dental Group)"The receptionist is very rude and unprofessional, rushing me off the phone, wouldn't let me talk or even explain my situation. AVOID !!"
— Yelp (Baltimore City Dental Group)"The team is very nice, gentle with [patients] and thorough. We never feel rushed and our questions are always addressed by the hygienist or dentist."
— Rank My Dentist (Baltimore Dental)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- DHS News - Baltimore City DSS, UM School of Dentistry Partner to Brighten Healthy Smiles For Youth in Foster Care - DHS News — May 19, 2026
- The University of Maryland School of Dentistry - Baltimore Magazine — Feb 4, 2026
- Ilana Zinn, DMD, MS - Baltimore, MD - Dentistry, Orthodontics, Otolaryngology - Schedule an Appointment — Mar 31, 2026
- Sharing Smiles Day offers free dental care for uninsured children — May 25, 2026
- Every Smile Is Special: Sparkling Charms Dental Studio Highlights Sensory-Friendly Pediatric Dental Program for Children With Special Needs in Baltimore — Feb 2, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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