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Finding Dental Care Around Washington

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LOCATING PROVIDERS

Bureau of Primary Health Care, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Lists federally qualified health centers, which see patients regardless of ability to pay. http://www.ask.hrsa.gov/pc/index.cfm. (Prospective users should call to ensure dental services are available.)

Doral Dental: Lists some Medicaid-participating providers. 800-417-7140. http://www.doralusa.com/doralusa/FindAProvider/FindAProvider.aspx.

Maryland providers: http://www.fha.state.md.us/oralhealth/pdf/OHRG_2005.pdf.

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research: For finding low-cost dental care. http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/HealthInformation/FindingDentalCare/FactSheet.htm.

Small Smiles: Offers care for Medicaid-qualified children and young adults at 3401 Georgia Ave. NW. (A Langley Park office opens in April.) 202-829-5437. http://members.agd.org/members/Small_Smiles.html.

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