UMB to build dental surgery center downtown as part of $29.5M renovation

The University of Maryland, Baltimore is building a dental surgery center in downtown Baltimore to alleviate the long wait times for patients who need medical care. The University System of Maryland Board of Regents finance committee on Wednesday approved UMB’s plan for a $29.5 million renovation to the School of Dentistry building at 650 W. Baltimore St., to build an ambulatory surgery center and replace aging equipment throughout the 105,000-square-foot building.