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
Free bus service is available on Santa Fe Bus Route 2 from the South Capital Rail Parking, 1301 Alta Vista St, to the downtown transit center near the Santa Fe Convention Center.
The following city parking garages will be open for free parking on the days listed for each lot. Please allow extra time for parking in Santa Fe. Both narrow street access and shuttle service may create more challenges.
Lot 1
Santa Fe Community Convention Cener Municipal Garage (Available Friday/Saturday)
Level 2
119 S Federal Pl
Santa Fe, NM 87501 Map
Garage is located underground at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.
Lot 2
State Capitol Parking Facility (Available Friday/Saturday)
485 Galisteo St
Santa Fe, NM 87501 Map 13 min walk or take the shuttle bus
A shuttle bus is available between State Capitol Parking and Downtown transit Center on Sheridan Ave (about 2 blocks from the SF Convention Center entrance).
Lot 3
Railyard Municipal Garage (Available Friday/Saturday)
503 Camino de la Familia
Santa Fe, NM 87501 Map 17 min walk or take the shuttle bus
A shuttle bus is available between Railyard Municipal Garage and Downtown transit Center on Sheridan Ave (about 2 blocks from the SF Convention Center entrance).
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
PRIME SPONSOR
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
Doris Goodwin Walbridge Foundation
Santa Fe Community Foundation
The Frost Foundation
Sun Life - DentaQuest
Dentsply Sirona
Cervantes Buddy and Irene Roybal
United Way of North Central New Mexico
BRONZE SPONSORS
AAIC
Adelitas Mexican Restaurant
Adobo Catering
Affordable Dentures
Albertsons Market
Albuquerque District Dental Society
Archuleta Romaine Law Firm P.C.
Arroyo Vino Restaurant
Barks & Bubbles Inc.
Marc and Ramona Brandt Charitable Foundation
Brycon Corporation
The Cates-Romero Team
Century Bank
Chick-fil-A
Chipeta Trading Company LLC
Chocolate Maven
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center
Coca-Cola
Coltene Whaledent
Con Alma Health Foundation
Convention Services of the Southwest, Inc.
Coronado Paint & Decorating
Coyote Café
Cuddy & McCarthy, LLP
Del Norte LOV Foundation
Dexis
Eastern District Dental Society
Edge Endo, LLC
Envista Smile Project
First Citizens Bank
Gale Family Fund
Brynda Gonzalez, State Farm Agent
Granite Technical Service, LLC
Henry Schein Cares Foundation
HOAMCO
Inn on the Alameda
Ittleson-Beaumont Fund
Ivoclar Vivadent, Inc.
JENKINSGAVIN, INC
KENT CRAVENS CONSULTING, L.L.C
Kerr Corporation
Pauline Kielbasa
La Fonda on the Plaza
La Luz Foundation
Sally Ann Little
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Mampuku Ramen
Dr. Chris Morgan
Moving Solutions, Inc.
Northwest District Dental Society
Nusenda Foundation
Patterson Foundation
PNM
Premier Dental
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Professional Protector® Plan for Dentists
RL Leeder
Dr. Kelley Ryals
Sam's Club Santa Fe
Santa Fe District Dental Society
Southwest Dental Refining, LLC
Southwest District Dental Society
State Employees Credit Union
Caroline V. Transou and Jonathan Stein
Swain & Grieco, LLC
Tesuque Village Market
The Ranch House
Dr. Donna Thompson
Dr. Jennifer Thompson Burke
Touro College of Dental Medicine
Trilogy MedWaste
Trinity Construction
United Heathcare
United Rentals
UNM College of Nursing
US Eagle Federal Credit Union
Zahn Dental
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
Dr. Marc Appelbaum
Marilyn Bennett
Lynn Bickley
Dr. David Cartwright
Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Dental Cooperative
Dion's
Ephesus Office Technologies, Inc.
Michael Harris
Hotel Santa Fe Haceinda & Spa
Hunt Law Firm LLC
Inn of the Governors
Martha Kallejian
La Choza
Kathy Longinaker
Martha Heller & Brian McPartlon
David Mordhorst
Nancy Zeckendorf Trust
Oberstein Properties Inc.
Charlene & H.I. Padilla
Dr. Marcus Palermo
Paloma Restaurant
Dr. Omar Pereyra
Procter & Gamble
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
Thomas and Deborah Simon
Sommer Udall Law Firm, P.A.
Sunstar Americas, Inc.
Taurus Adelfi LLC
The Bull Ring
James A & Cynthia L Turner
Dr. Mary Rose Twohig
Dr. James Wolcott
Elizabeth Zollo
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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