Harford Health Dental

Harford Health Dental, officially known as the Harford County Health Department, Dental Clinic, operates as a vital public health dental service in Harford County, Maryland. With its primary location at 2204 Hanson Rd, Edgewood, MD, and an additional clinic at 1 North Main Street in Bel Air, the clinic is dedicated to improving the oral health of its community. The clinic focuses on providing comprehensive oral healthcare, including preventive, restorative, and emergency dental services. Specific services offered include X-rays, cleanings, dental sealants, fluoride treatments, and comprehensive oral health and nutrition education. For restorative needs, they provide fillings (restorations), extractions, crowns, and limited endodontic services such as root canal treatments. They also offer space maintainers for missing primary (baby) teeth and provide referrals for specialty care when necessary. Harford Health Dental primarily serves a specific demographic: children aged 1-20 enrolled in the Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) and pregnant and postpartum women participating in the Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid, MA). This eligibility criterion highlights their commitment to accessible and affordable dental care for underserved populations within Harford County. The Edgewood location operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., while the Bel Air clinic is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday during the same hours. The clinic strives to establish good oral health habits early in a child's life, aiming to prevent tooth decay and other oral health problems throughout their lives. The team includes skilled dentists, with Dr. Carolina Rojas being a notable addition at the Bel Air location, fluent in English, Spanish, and German, enhancing accessibility for a diverse patient base. The clinic also engages in community outreach through programs like school-based oral health screenings and dental sealant initiatives in Title I elementary schools.