D O N A T E
 

NM Mission of Mercy (NM MOM) is a two-day large-scale dental clinic where dental treatment is provided at no cost to individuals who cannot access and/or afford dental care. This event is completely volunteer driven and is possible because of the generous support of our sponsors and volunteers.

 

Santa Fe Community Convention Center
Santa Fe, NM

April 26 & 27, 2024

 

First Come, First Served.

No questions asked.

 

Patient Information

 

LOCATION

Santa Fe Community Convention Center
201 W Marcy St, Santa Fe, NM  87501 (map)

TIME

The clinic doors open at 5:15 am on April 26th & 27th.

Walk-ins will be accepted at the door until clinic capacity is reached.

PARKING

TBD

CLINIC DATES

Friday, April 26, 2024

Saturday, April 27, 2024

WHO SHOULD COME?

Adults and children who do not have access to dental care.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

NO ONE should wait until our NM MOM event to seek critical dental or medical attention, as this could lead to serious health consequences.

 

SERVICES PROVIDED

Dental volunteers can provide basic care such as fillings, extractions, and cleanings. Limited lab work and limited root canal therapy will be offered if volunteers are available to provide the services.  Due to the volume of expected patients and time constraints, we may not be able to take care of all of your dental needs but will do our best to get you out of pain.  A dentist will perform a triage to determine which procedure(s) would most benefit each patient.

NM MOM volunteers cannot treat patients with some specific medically compromising conditions, such as extremely high blood pressure. All potential NM MOM patients will receive oral health education and a medical screening before any treatment is performed.

Basic medical care and consultations will be available at the event.

Patients requiring extractions and other services will receive instructions, along with a phone number, should a patient experience complication in the days immediately following NM MOM.  Patients will be referred to a dentist who has agreed to see NM MOM patients for emergency follow-up care.

IS EMERGENCY TREATMENT PROVIDED?

NO ONE should wait until our NM MOM event to seek critical dental or medical attention, as this could lead to serious health consequences.

Most patients are suffering and in pain, so we do not take anyone out of turn.

ARE TRANSLATORS AVAILABLE?

Yes, translators will be available in both Spanish and other languages as volunteers are available.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TREATMENT

No identification required; however, you will be required to register as a patient.   Demographic information collected will be used in aggregate so that we have statistics about who we serve.  

Patients will be required to complete and sign a waiver.

WHAT TO BRING

The line to enter the clinic will be outside so dress appropriately for weather conditions.

Food and drinks will not be provided.  Be prepared for a long day.  Bring snacks and water. 

You will wait your turn to enter the clinic, and then wait to see the dentists and/or dental hygienists so bring phone, reading, crossword puzzles, or other items to fill your time.

You will only be allowed to bring one small personal item (purse or backpack) into the clinic.

Pets are not allowed.

CHILDCARE

Free childcare will be provided for all patients receiving care.  Drinks and snacks will be provided for the children.

 
 

Patient Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect at NM MOM?

Once capacity has been reached, the clinic doors will be closed to walk-in appointments, and a sign will be placed outside as notification to others.

Once inside, all potential patients will receive oral health education and receive a medical screening before any treatment is performed. NM MOM volunteers cannot treat patients with some specific medically compromising conditions, such as extremely high blood pressure.

From medical triage, patients will be escorted to dental triage where a dentist will talk with them about recommended treatment. Once inside the facility, each potential patient that is healthy enough to receive treatment will receive one service at NM MOM. We, unfortunately, may not be able to take care of all of your dental needs, but will do our best to get you out of pain.  Patients who wish to have medical treatment or a consultation can make the decision during medical triage.  Medical treatment will not impact dental treatment but may increase your over all time in the clinic.

After dental triage, patients will be taken to routing, where the patient will be given a numbered card(s) that tells the patient their place in line for the appropriate treatment area.

Once patients have received treatment, they will be escorted, as appropriate, to a post-op area where a dentist will explain proper post-treatment care and answer any questions. From there, all patients will be taken to data entry and patient exit.

Patients must maintain their place in line and cannot be gone for a long period of time for any reason. They will be escorted, as necessary, by a volunteer for restroom and smoking breaks.

How long should I expect to wait in line?

Once the total numbers of patients we can see each day have been registered, no additional patients can be seen. Please be prepared to wait in line for several hours.

How long should I expect to be in the clinic?

Patients seeking treatment at NM MOM should be prepared to spend several hours at the event. If you are not available when your number is called for treatment, we will move on to the next patient.

I'm not from New Mexico. Can I still receive services at NM MOM?

Yes.  We will help as many people each day as we can until we reach capacity with no questions asked.

Who is paying for all of this free dental care?

NM MOM is entirely volunteer run and sponsor/donation based. We have received very generous contributions from our NM MOM partners that allow us to bring in the equipment and supplies necessary for the clinic. Everyone working at the clinic is volunteering their time and talents. The services are absolutely free to patients.

 

Supporters

 

PLATINUM SPONSORS

 

 

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

Doris Goodwin Walbridge Foundation

 

Cervantes Buddy and Irene Roybal

The Frost Foundation

 

Santa Fe Community Foundation

 

United Way of North Central New Mexico

Hutton Broadcasting

 

Sun Life - DentaQuest


BRONZE SPONSORS

Affordable Dentures

Albuquerque District Dental Society

Archuleta Romaine Law Firm P.C.

Marc and Ramona Brandt Charitable Foundation

Brycon Corporation

The Cates-Romero Team

Century Bank

Chipeta Trading Company LLC

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center

Colgate

Coltene Whaledent

Con Alma Health Foundation

Convention Services of the Southwest, Inc.

Del Norte LOV Foundation

DENTSPLY

Dexis

Eastern District Dental Society

Brynda Gonzalez, State Farm Agent

Granite Technical Service, LLC

Ittleson-Beaumont Fund

JENKINSGAVIN, INC

Kerr Corporation

Pauline Kielbasa

La Luz Foundation

Sally Ann Little

Moving Solutions, Inc.

Northwest District Dental Society

Nusenda Credit Union

Dr. Kelley Ryals

Southwest Dental Refining, LLC

Southwest District Dental Society

State Employees Credit Union

Caroline V. Transou and Jonathan Stein

Swain & Grieco, LLC

Dr. Jennifer Thompson Burke

Touro College of Dental Medicine

Trilogy MedWaste

Trinity Construction

United Heathcare

UNM College of Nursing

Zahn Dental

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS

Dr. Marc Appelbaum

Marilyn Bennett

Dr. David Cartwright

Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

Michael Harris

Hotel Santa Fe

Hunt Law Firm LLC

Inn on the Alameda

Martha Heller & Brian McPartlon

David Mordhorst

Dr. Marcus Palermo

Dr. Omar Pereyra

Dr. Philip O. Rivera

Dr. Josh Rogoff

Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi

Santa Fe Reporter

Santa Fe Vintage Car Club

Dr. Anne Scott

SHOFU

Sierra Del Sol LLC

Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A.

Sunstar America

James A & Cynthia L Turner

Dr. Mary Rose Twohig

Dr. James Wolcott

 
 

New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health, Education & Research (dba. NM Dental Association Foundation)

PO Box 16854

Albuquerque, NM  87191

Office: (505) 298-7206

Fax: (505) 554-3836

 

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