DULUTH, Minn.,
April 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Dental
Association and the Minnesota Dental Foundation are proud to
announce the upcoming Minnesota Mission of Mercy (MnMOM)
event. This two-day free dental clinic will take place on
June 7 and 8, 2024, at the Duluth
Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC).
The Mission of Mercy initiative aims to bring free
dental care to those in need. Dental professionals, volunteers,
and community partners will come together to provide services,
including cleanings, fillings, root canals on select teeth,
extractions, children's dentistry, oral hygiene instruction, and a
limited amount of temporary partial dental appliances. This event
is a lifeline for individuals who lack dental insurance or have
faced barriers to accessing dental care.
Event Details:
- Clinic Dates: June 7-8,
2024
- Location: Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center
(DECC)
- Volunteer Registration: Open now! Dental professionals
and community members interested in volunteering can register
at www.mndental.org/events/mission-of-mercy
The Minnesota Mission of Mercy has a remarkable track
record. In previous events, over ten thousand patients received
free dental procedures valued at nearly $6.8 million. We extend our heartfelt
gratitude to our signature sponsor, Delta Dental of Minnesota
Foundation, which has generously supported this initiative for
the eighth consecutive year.
There is no advance sign-up and patients will be seen on a
first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open at 5:30 a.m. Early arrival is encouraged, as
patients will be accepted until capacity is reached each day. A
parent or guardian must accompany children under 18. Patients will
be given a registration and release form to complete and undergo a
brief health screening. There will be no photo identification,
social security number, or any other personal documentation
required. Full dentures, root canals on molars, crowns, extractions
of unexposed wisdom teeth, and dental implants will not be
provided.
As we prepare for this year's event, we invite the community to
join us in making a difference. Whether you're a dental
professional looking to volunteer or an individual seeking dental
care, the Minnesota Mission of Mercy welcomes you. Together,
we can create healthier smiles and improve lives.
MnMOM is entirely volunteer-run and donation-based.
Monetary and in-kind gifts are critical to ensuring its success. To
help cover necessary dental equipment and supplies,
pharmaceuticals, and food costs for this event, over $250,000 in cash and in-kind donations are
needed. To make a contribution visit
www.mndental.org/about/foundation/give.
For more information, visit
www.mndental.org/events/mission-of-mercy.
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SOURCE Minnesota Dental Association