Helping Shoppers Buy the Best Dental Insurance
Our Marlyand Dental Insurance Buying Guide will help you:
- See which plans are the best dental insurance in Maryland based on DentalInsurance.com sales data in 2023
- Compare prices on local plans available in your section of the state
- Learn trends for dental insurance premiums and benefits within the state of Maine
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State Trends and Insights
With a population around six million, Maryland is widely praised for its excellent seafood and warm weather. Research from the Health Policy Institute indicated the following oral health trends among residents of the state with respect to the overall condition of their mouths and teeth.
- 35 percent said their mouth and teeth were in excellent condition
- 40 percent said their mouth and teeth were in good condition
- 17 percent said their mouth and teeth were in fair condition
- 9 percent said their mouth and teeth were in poor condition
For Marylanders with low household incomes, 19 percent said their mouth and teeth were in fair condition and 18 percent indicated the condition was poor. These trends emphasize the need for quality dental coverage in order to promote improved oral health. But what are dental plans like in Maryland?
Compare Premiums on Plans Accepted by Dentists in Your Town
You can compare dental insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in your area to the averages for Maryland (listed below on the page). Visit our dental insurance quote page and start the process. Whether you are in Annapolis or Baltimore or near the western edge of the state, DentalInsurance.com has the local rates that apply to you.
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Oral Health Resources
We've pulled together information to help you find resources in your state to help you maintain your oral health.
Maryland Dental Association (MSDA)
The Maryland State Dental Association, founded in 1883, is a professional organization seeking to protect the public's oral health as well as the dentistry profession. The MSDA provides continuing education resources to dentists and other dental professionals. The MSDA also has patient advocacy programs as well as support for charitable dental programs through its foundation.
Maryland Oral Health Guide
This document, published by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, helps Maryland residents (whether adults, children, special needs patients, caregivers, or advocates) with finding affordable dental care services in the state and nearby areas.
Low-Cost and No-Cost Dental Clinics in Maryland
The Maryland Dental Association provides this online list of dental care options available at reduced cost or free, depending on the provider and the patient’s qualifications. Options include Missions of Mercy, a project where volunteer dentists and dental staff perform free, two-day dental clinics at locations around Maryland. There is also Maryland Healthy Smiles. This program provides dental treatment for:
- Children under the age of 21
- Former foster care recipients under the age of 26
- Pregnant women 21 years of age and older
- Adults enrolled in the Rare and Expensive Case Management (REM) program.
There is also a Healthy Smiles pilot program serving adults between the ages of 21 & 64 who receive full Medicaid and Medicare benefits.
Finally there is the Maryland Foundation of Dentistry. This organization facilitates free oral health care donated by dental professionals for Maryland adults with intellectual, physical, or developmental disabilities and who are unable to afford dental care.
