Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM) is a mobile dental clinic that travels around the state providing charitable basic dental care to Texans with limited resources and/or access to care. Local community support along with dental and non-dental volunteers from across the state come together at the community’s venue. Up to 700 patients may be seen during the 2 day events depending upon the size of the clinic’s set up. Our volunteer dental professionals’ primary focus is on relieving pain and preventing infection by providing extractions, fillings, and cleanings. In limited cases, replacing missing front teeth or repairing partial dentures may be available to restore a smile. (Due to COVID-19 we are not providing prosthetics due to aerosols created by these procedures.)
Since 2001, TMOM has treated 42,821 patients with $26,348,666 worth of donated care.
Events
Below is a list of our upcoming 2023 events. The physical location for the 2023 events will be posted two weeks before the event.
February 24th -25th
Marble Falls, TX – Free Dental Care Event
PRESCREENING DAYS
It is recommended but not required that patients attend a prescreening day to shorten wait time on treatment days. At prescreening days patients will receive paperwork, a dental exam, and X-rays before treatment days. Please call for 512-756-4256 for a prescreen appointment. Walk ups will also be accepted at prescreen events!
- Date: February 3rd, 2023
- Time: 8 am-3:30 pm
- Location: Susan Henson DMD, PA: 811 N Water St, Burnet, TX 78611
- Contact: (512) 756-4256 please call for more information and to schedule a prescreen appointment
TREATMENT DAY
Providing pain-relieving procedures at no cost to anyone in need. Patients are accepted on a first come first serve basis, the earlier a patient arrives the earlier they can receive services.
- Treatments provided: Cleanings, Fillings, Extractions
- Date: Friday, February 24th, 2023 and Saturday, February 25th, 2023
- Time: 6 am -3:30 pm, or until the event is at capacity
- Location: Marble Falls High School- 210 Mustang Dr, Marble Falls, TX 78654
Walk Ups are accepted each day!
*Procedures that are not performed at TMOM events:
NO Root canals, dentures, teeth whitening, implants, veneers, crown or Bridge work, and cosmetic dentistry.
*If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you will not be permitted to participate in TMOM services, No Exceptions.
VOLUNTEERS
Individuals interested in volunteering at this event can register on the following page: https://bit.ly/MarbleFallsTMOM-Volunteer
Past Events: 2022 Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM)
Date |
Location |
Size |
Information |
|---|---|---|---|
April 29-30 |
Houston |
2 day, 20 chair event |
508 patients were treated for a total of $374,264 donated services. |
June 17-18 |
Texarkana |
2 day, 20 chair event |
375 patients were treated for a total of $553,911 of donated services. |
Sept. 9-10 |
Luling |
2 day, 20 chair event |
243 patients were treated for a total of $147,602 worth of donated services. |
Nov. 4-5 |
Dallas |
2 day, 30 chair event |
286 patients were treated for a total of $385,323 worth of donated services. |
Patients
TMOMs are designed to bring dental services to individuals who cannot obtain care any other way. Our usual model for TMOM patients is based on a first come, first served basis. Due to COVID-19 all patients will be prescreened a few weeks before the event and given an appointment time for the event. Although the date and the city of each event may be posted above, the physical location will not be disclosed until two weeks before each event. Prescreen information will be posted a few weeks before the event. If you would like to learn more about becoming a patient, refer to our Patient FAQs
Volunteers
The Smiles Foundation could not fulfill its mission without the dedication and commitment of our selfless volunteers. They are the backbone of our efforts. Both professionals and community volunteers work side by side to improve the quality of life for those we serve. Once you have experienced a TMOM, you may well want to register for another. The spirit of human compassion and kindness that is exhibited at TMOM is inspirational. Many volunteers have attended multiple events and become a part of our “TMOM Groupie” family.
Becoming a TMOM volunteer is quick and easy through tmomvolunteer.org. Simply create an account and then register for an event and manage your profile. NOTE: Only registered volunteers are allowed to participate at TMOM events.
All TMOM event details will be sent to the email provided at registration. Please see the links to “guidelines & FAQs” for important volunteer information on the registration webpage.