Health Services

Dental

About Us

Our Clinic serves the needs of the Fort Meade military community. Our staff of dental professionals is capable of providing comprehensive dental care for the active-duty service members stationed in this area. If you have a particular need or question, please feel free to contact the clinic.

Who We Serve

We provide dental services to active duty personnel only. Care for other than active-duty (OTAD) personnel and retirees is essentially unavailable.

Services Provided

  • Exams
  • Cleanings
  • Routine Fillings
  • Crowns
  • Bridges
  • Root Canal Therapy
  • Periodontal Therapy
  • Basic Oral Surgery Procedures
All patients must have a current examination prior to definitive dental treatment, to include cleanings. After this initial step, active duty personnel may make appointments by phone or in person. They will receive priority care and re-appointment until oral health (Class I dental fitness status) is achieved.

How to Make an Appointment

Active duty personnel please call 301-677-6078 / 6983 to make an appointment via phone or visit Epes Dental Clinic located at 8472 Simonds Street to make an appointment in-person.

Sick Call

Sick call hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30–8:30 a.m. and 12:30–1 p.m.

After-Hours Emergency Care

For urgent dental emergencies (severe pain, swelling, trauma) after duty hours, there is an on-call dentist. The Dentist on Duty and CQ can be reached at 410-320-8169.

Note: All beneficiaries must have a valid ID card in their possession when presenting for care.

Other Than Active Duty (OTAD) Care

Family members of active-duty personnel eligible for care are required to use TRICARE Dental Program (TDP). This includes emergency care, as the TDP provides coverage for palliative emergency treatment.

Retirees and their family members are encouraged to enroll in the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (DELTA SELECT USA) Phone: 1-888-838-8737.

TRICARE Family Member Dental Plan (FMDP) for Eligible Family Members of Active Duty Personnel 

The Army Dental Care System curtailed dental care for other than active duty (OTAD) personnel.

Beneficiaries enrolled in the TRICARE Family Member Dental Plan (FMDP) will not receive services covered by the plan in U.S. Army Medical Command Dental Treatment Facilities, other than limited care for true dental emergencies.

The TRICARE Family Member Dental Plan is a voluntary program for spouses and eligible children of active duty members of the seven Uniformed Services. (Note: Active-duty service members are not covered under this program).

The TRICARE Family Member Dental Plan does cover routine and specialty dental care on a full or cost-sharing basis. Enrollment for your family members is accomplished through your Military Personnel Office (not the Dental Clinic Command).

A list of participating dentists (those accepting the Dental Insurance fee schedule as full payment or as an agreed percentage in case of cost shared procedures) is available at both Dental clinics on Fort Meade.

The TRICARE Family Member Dental Plan provides coverage for dental emergencies during and after dental office business hours. Palliative dental care (treatment of oral conditions requiring immediate dental care) is a covered benefit.

For information concerning emergency dental treatment, refer to the United Concordia Benefit Booklet or call UCC customer service at 1-800-866-8499.

Contact Us

Phone

301-677-6078 / 6983
** Due to MHS GENESIS transition, call volume has increased.
If you're unable to reach front desk, please continue trying periodically throughout the day


On-call dentist for after-hour dental emergencies
410-320-8169

Hours

Monday–Wednesday
7:20 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursday & Friday
7:20 a.m.–3:20 p.m.
** Lunch closure: 11:20 a.m.–12:20 p.m.

Sick Call

Monday–Friday
7:30–8:30 a.m. &
12:30–1 p.m.

In/Out Processing & Documents/Forms requiring signature

Tuesdays
8:30–10:30 a.m. &
1:30–3:30 p.m.

Thursdays
8:30–10:30 a.m. &
1:30–3 p.m.

Closures

Closed weekends and Federal Holidays;
Contact clinic directly for operation status on Training Holidays.

Location

8472 Simonds Street
Fort Meade, MD 20755

Don't forget to keep your family's information up-to-date in DEERS.