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Who We Are

The Maryland Dental Action Coalition (MDAC), the state’s leading non-governmental oral health policy and advocacy organization, works to improve the oral health of all Marylanders through increased oral health promotion, disease prevention, education, advocacy, and access to oral health care. MDAC leads the development of the five-year Maryland Oral Health Plan and partners with individuals and organizations working to develop and implement initiatives to improve the oral health of all Marylanders.

COVID-19 Resources

Important information on COVID-19 for consumers and oral healthcare providers. Read more.

Celebrate 75 Years of Water Fluoridation

For 75 years, fluoridated water has helped keep teeth healthy and strong. Join in the celebration of this great public health achievement!

Healthy Teeth, Healthy Kids

Healthy Teeth, Healthy Kids gives parents and pregnant women simple, easy-to-understand guidance to improve their child’s oral health. Learn more.

News & Notes

March 30, 2020

Medicaid Dental Coverage Extended for 60 Days Postpartum

MDAC’s efforts to expand dental coverage to all adults in the Medicaid program reached another important milestone on March 5 when Governor Hogan introduced a supplemental budget that included $1 million in funding for dental coverage for postpartum women in Medicaid. The proposed budget was approved by the Maryland General Assembly on March 18.

March 5, 2020

Maryland Takes Another Important Step Forward in Adult Dental Coverage

The Governor introduced a supplemental budget on March 5, 2020 that includes $1 million in funding for dental coverage for postpartum women in Medicaid. This proposal is another important milestone in efforts to expand dental coverage to all adults in the Medicaid program.

Maryland Oral Health Plan

The Maryland Oral Health Plan is a five-year roadmap to improved oral health for all Marylanders. Read the plan.

Adult Dental Waiver Program

The Maryland Medicaid adult dental waiver program serves individuals between the ages of 21 and 64 who are dually eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Learn more.

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