Dentists in Howard County, MD
Our directory lists 429 dental providers and practices in Howard County, Maryland (131 registered as organizations). With an estimated 339,668 residents (2024), that is about 12.6 listings per 10,000 people, above the statewide figure of 11.2. Listings are spread across 16 cities and towns.
Cities in Howard County
- Columbia (186)
- Ellicott City (126)
- Elkridge (32)
- Clarksville (25)
- Fulton (21)
- Laurel (12)
- Jessup (8)
- Marriottsville (7)
- Woodbine (4)
- West Friendship (2)
- Glenelg (1)
- Marriotsville (1)
- Ellicott (1)
- Elliott City (1)
- Glenwood (1)
- Highland (1)
Types of dental providers
| Primary specialty (NPI taxonomy) | Listings |
|---|---|
| General Dentistry | 351 |
| Orthodontics | 41 |
| Endodontics | 18 |
| Periodontics | 7 |
| Prosthodontics | 4 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery | 3 |
| Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology | 2 |
| Orofacial Pain | 1 |
| Pediatric Dentistry | 1 |
| Dental Public Health | 1 |
Community health centers in Howard County
HRSA-funded health centers offer a sliding fee scale based on income. Not every site has a dental clinic, so call and ask.
- Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc. - Columbia Center – 5500 Knoll North Dr, Suite 370, Columbia
- Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc. at Way Station, Inc. – 9030 State Route 108, Suite A, Columbia
- Howard County Health Department - WIC - Dental – 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia
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Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are in Howard County?
Our directory lists 429 dental providers and practices with an address in Howard County, Maryland, based on the NPI registry.
How many dentists per person does Howard County have?
About 12.6 dental listings per 10,000 residents, using a 2024 Census population estimate of 339,668. The Maryland average is 11.2.
Are there low-cost dental options in Howard County?
There are 3 HRSA-funded health center sites in the county. They charge fees based on income; call to ask whether a site offers dental care.
Listings are matched to the county by ZIP code using the Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file; a ZIP that crosses county lines is assigned to the county holding most of its land, so counts are approximate. Sources: NPPES NPI registry (Oct 2026), U.S. Census Bureau 2024 county population estimates, HRSA health center sites. Other counties in Maryland · Dental care by state