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The University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute offers a comprehensive line of dentistry services for both children and adults.

Our staff includes dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, and customer support staff. Fellows and residents in pediatric dentistry from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry also work in our dental practice.

Our board-certified pediatric dentists strive to make dental visits a positive experience for all kids.

Because of their experience, training, and passion for serving the needs of all, our team can extend care to special needs children and adults who may otherwise have difficulty accessing the kind of services they need.

The clinic is accessible to those with disabilities and different needs. This includes offering general anesthesia for patients who need a higher level of sedation or working with patients while they are in their wheelchairs.

We accept a wide range of private dental insurance plans as well as Medicaid. Private plans that we accept include (but are not limited to):

-Blue Cross Blue Shield
-Delta Dental
-Medicaid Dental Coverage

Most disabled children have their health insurance through the Maryland Medicaid Program. Eligible children have full dental coverage (preventive, restorative, diagnostic) up to age 21. People over 21 with Medicaid have different levels of coverage depending on their managed care organization.

Along with the University of Maryland Dental School, UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute Dental Service is one of the largest providers of dental care for the Maryland Medicaid Program.

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry's Pediatric Dental Clinic offers comprehensive dental services for children.Treatment is focused on the oral health and unique dental needs of children ages 6 months to 16 years, including children with special needs. Depending on the child's age and dental needs, treatment may be provided by a pre-doctoral dental student or a post-doctoral dental resident. Residents are licensed dentists completing an additional two years of specialty training in pediatirc dentistry. 

Special Care and Geriatric Services provides comprehensive dental service for individuals with special needs and older adults.  

The intent of the Up-County Family Center is to provide and promote; through mutual respect; opportunities that strengthen and build healthy and positive family functioning for all. As part of its effort to accomplish this goal; Up-County offers the following programs. Free on-site developmental childcare for parents accessing programs In-Home services Recreational and social activities (includes field trips) Ages & Stages Developmental Screening for children Teen parent programs Interagency guest speakers Participant Leadership Health EducationFree on-site childcare for parents accessing programs are offered for families preparing for the birth of a child and for children under the age of four. Your infants will enjoy their early learning experiences. New parents and parents of infants can participate in infant health and education programs including pre-natal and post-natal monitoring.Toddlers can participate in recreational social and developmental activities geared for their emotional and physical development. Young mothers and fathers who have had their education interrupted and would like to complete requirements for their high school diploma can pick up where they left off. Up-County offers the following programs in high school and adult education: Alternative High School courses; Flexible High School; Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Equivalency Diploma (GED). You can upgrade your job skills in Up-County’s computer lab. Participants receive employment training services that include computer literacy; typing; advanced computer courses; and other job readiness skills. You will also have access to the Job Network and opportunities to discuss career goals. Participants who come to the Center will find a wide range of recreational and social activities available to them. Highlights include a weekly schedule of parent/child activities such as – music and movement; Mom’s Club weekly; lunches every Monday; Tuesday; and Thursday; dinners quarterly; and much more. A calendar of events is available in the Center.The Home Visitor will meet with families to discuss strengths and needs; making referrals to community agencies as needed.