Dr. John K. Taylor III, DDS

Dr. John Taylor DDS is an industry leader in dental medicine and social work.

Born and raised in Baltimore, MD Dr. Taylor graduated University of Maryland’s Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1977 and then opened his General Dentistry practice in 1979. His practice serves mainly special needs, geriatric, medically complex patients. He takes care of his patients, who can’t be seen in his office, at their homes, institutions and even in the hospital. Dr. Taylor is also actively involved in the Diplomate Program of the International Academy of Sleep.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Taylor served as Director of the St. Francis Neighborhood Center from 1968-2012 and received awards as a local philanthropist and social work leader. Dr. Taylor is on faculty of University of Maryland School of Dentistry and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He also presently serves on the Legislative Action Committees of Organized Dentistry and the Community Association Institute.

The father of three adult children, Dr. Taylor enjoys quiet time at his second home in West Virginia on weekends. There he continues to play at playing golf. Oh well, practice doesn’t always make perfect.

D.D.S., Baltimore College of Dental Surgery | University of Maryland, Baltimore
B.A., Sociology | University of Maryland, College Park

Awards and Honors

• 1978 Community Services Citation - City of Baltimore

• 1978 No Greater Love Spirit Award

• 1994 Geriatric Dentist of the Year - American Dental Association

• 1994 Geriatric Service Highest Award - Warner-Lambert Corporation

• 1998 Access to Care, Prevention & Interprofessional Relations Award (American Dental Association)

• 2002 Mayor's Citation - City of Baltimore

• 2010 Humanitarian Award - Continental Societies

Professional Associations

• American Dental Association

• Maryland State Dental Association

  • Former Chair- Committee on Oral Health Care in Long-term Care Facilities

• American Society for Geriatric Dentistry

• Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities

• American Association of Hospital Dentist

• Baltimore City Dental Society Treasure Past President Delegate - Maryland State Dental Association

Hospital Affiliations - or Privileges

• Johns Hopkins Medical Systems - Bayview, Baltimore, Maryland

• Johns Hopkins Hospital - 600 Wolfe Street, Baltimore, Maryland

• Sheppard Pratt Health Systems - 6501 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland

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Our Office

Located in the basement level of The Belvedere in downtown Baltimore, our office prioritizes quality, individualized care. We are fully accessible for patients who use wheelchairs.

Directions to Our Office

We are in the lower level of the Belvedere Hotel (Suite R3L). You may come in either from the East Chase Street entrance or the North Charles Street entrance of the Belvedere.

Bus and MTA Directions

From the Hopkins Area:

1. Take Route 35 to Calvert and Centre Streets

2. Transfer to Route 61 to Chase Street

3. Walk two blocks west on Chase Street to Charles Street

OR

1. Take route 35 to Charles Center.

2. Take either route 3, 11, or 31 to Chase Street.

3. The Belvedere is on the corner of Charles and Chase Streets.

From the Light Rail or Metro:

1. Exit off at Cultural Center.

2. Walk east on Preston Street.

3. Make a right onto Charles Street and proceed to Chase Street.

From The North Of Us:

1. Take route 61 down to St. Paul Street.

2. Exit off at Chase Street.

3. Walk one block west to Charles Street.

OR

1. Take either route 11 or 31 down to Maryland Avenue.

2. Exit off at Chase Street.

3. Walk one block east to Charles Street.

OR

1. Take route 3 down to St. Paul Street.

2. Exit off at Chase and Charles Streets.

From the Light Rail or Metro:

1. Exit off at Cultural Center.

2. Walk east on Preston Street.

3. Make a right onto Charles Street and proceed to Chase Street.

Charm City Circulator

You may also catch the Charm City Circulator (PURPLE ROUTE) to our office. The PURPLE ROUTE runs from Penn Station to Federal Hill.

Northbound, you exit off at Eager Street and walk one block north. Southbound, you exit off at Chase Street and walk one block west.

We are in the Lower Level of the Belvedere Hotel (Suite R3L). You may come in either fromthe East Chase Street entrance or the North Charles Street entrance of the Belvedere.

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