We provide several avenues to volunteer that hopefully meet your professional and personal needs. 
Your support through these programs can change lives. 

NM Mission of Mercy (NM MOM)

If you have a giving spirit, we have a job for you!  Volunteer for a 1-to-2-day pop up clinic event where we serve our community on a first come, first served basis. 

General Interest

We occasionally need community volunteers to help throughout the year for a variety of events.  Let us know your interest and any professional skills you would like to share.

Donated Dental Services (DDS)

We need general dentists, specialists and labs willing to donate their skills and time to provide free, comprehensive dental treatment to New Mexico’s most vulnerable including the elderly, medically compromised and veterans.

Give Kids A Smile

We are looking for dentist offices that would like to participate in the Give Kids A Smile program and serve underprivileged kids in your area.

NM Smiles - In Office Dental Day

We are looking for dentist offices that would like to participate in the NM Smiles – In Office Dental Day program and serve low-income New Mexicans in your area providing basic dental care in 1 to 2 appointments.

Oral Health Education

Providing an opportunity for New Mexicans to grow in their understanding of oral health.

Whole Health Referral

Partnering with organizations to provide resources and education for other health issues.

Emerging Leaders

Providing mentoring, leadership, training, volunteer, and clinical observation opportunities to help grow professional support networks for future dental professionals.

Some of our volunteers in action.

NM Mission of Mercy

Donated Dental Services

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

All Content Copyright © 2021, New Mexico Foundation for Dental Health Research and Education, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

All donations are tax-deductible.

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The NMDAF is the charitable arm of the NMDA