University of Maryland School of Dentistry

The University of Maryland School of Dentistry is one of the oldest dental schools in the United States, located at 650 W Baltimore St on the University of Maryland Baltimore campus in west Baltimore, Maryland. Established in 1840, the school is a landmark institution in American dental education and provides comprehensive dental care to the public through its clinical programs, where students deliver treatment under the supervision of licensed faculty dentists.

Dental school clinics offer a wide range of services at reduced fees compared to private practice, including examinations, digital X-rays, professional cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns and bridges, dentures, root canal treatment, and periodontal care. More complex procedures may also be available through the school’s specialty clinic rotations staffed by residents and faculty in areas such as orthodontics, oral surgery, endodontics, and prosthodontics.

Care at a dental school clinic involves supervised students as the primary treating providers, which means appointment times are generally longer than in a private practice setting. Patients who are comfortable with a teaching environment and who have the scheduling flexibility for longer appointments often find dental school clinics to be a practical option for obtaining comprehensive dental care at significantly reduced cost compared to the private market.

New patients at the dental school clinic typically begin with a comprehensive new patient examination appointment. This leads to a written treatment plan that outlines all recommended procedures, the recommended sequence of treatment, and the cost for each step. Patients review and acknowledge this plan before any treatment begins, which provides full transparency about the scope and cost of care from the outset.

The 650 W Baltimore St campus is accessible by MTA bus, Light Rail, and the Lexington Market Metro station, which is within walking distance. Parking is available in University of Maryland campus structures for patients who drive. The school serves patients from across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and the surrounding region.

Patients looking for comprehensive dental care at reduced fees and comfortable with a dental school environment can contact the University of Maryland School of Dentistry using the phone number on this page to ask about the new patient intake process, current appointment availability, and any wait times for the patient clinic at this west Baltimore campus.