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.
Marble Falls, TX
February 24th -25th
Marble Falls High School
Bonham, TX
April 14-15
Fannin County Multipurpose Complex
Abilene, TX
July 14-15
Abilene Convention Center
Edinburg, TX
Sept 15-16
Edinburg Convention Center
Abilene, TX (July 14th -15th)
Free Dental Care Event
Texas Mission of Mercy provides pain-relieving dental procedures at no cost for individuals 8 years and older in need.
TREATMENT DAY
Treatments available: Cleanings, Fillings, Extractions
Date: July14th -15th, 2023
Time: 6 am -3:30 pm (or until capacity)
Location: Abilene Convention Center
- Arrive early to fill out the paperwork and start the triage process.
- Bring a list of all current medications and knowledge of medical history.
- ACCEPTING WALK UPS ON BOTH DAYS- The earlier to better!
Prepare for a long day! Our goal is to help as many people as possible.
Individuals who attend the prescreen day will complete paperwork as well as receive a dental exam and X-rays before the treatment day. It is highly recommended to attend the prescreen day before treatment days to shorten your wait time at the event, but it is not required.
PRESCREEN INFO
Details Coming Soon!
Past Events: Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM)
Date |
Location |
Size |
Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 14-15 | Bonham |
2 day, 20 chair event | 300 patients were treated for a total of $384,591 worth of donated services. |
| Feb 24-25 | Marble Falls |
2 day, 20 chair event | 524 patients were treated for a total of $619,937 donated services. |
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.