Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM) is a mobile dental clinic that travels around the state providing free basic dental care to Texans with limited resources and/or access to care. 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 cleanings or prosthetics due to aerosols created by these procedures.)
Since 2001, TMOM has treated 41,540 patients with $25,086,236 worth of donated care.
Events
Below is a list of our upcoming 2021 events as all remaining TMOMs for 2020 have been cancelled. The one event we were able to have was in Killeen for our veterans in February. We treated 543 patients and provided $501,075 in donated services. The physical location for the 2021 events will be posted two weeks before the event.
2021 Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM)
Date |
Location |
Size |
Information |
|---|---|---|---|
June 4-5 |
San Angelo |
2 day, 34 chair event |
259 Treated & $322,019 Donated Care = $1243 donated care per patient |
July 9-10 |
Brady |
2 day, 20 chair event |
268 Treated & $336,567 Donated Care = $1256 donated care per patient |
Aug. 27-28 |
Luling |
2 day, 14 chair event |
Click to volunteer |
Nov. 5-6 |
San Antonio |
2 day, 40 chair event |
Click to volunteer |
Below is a list of future event dates and cities where TDASF will be hosting a Texas Mission of Mercy event. Please note that dates and/or cities are subject to change at anytime.
TMOM 2022
Dallas – TBD
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
PATIENT INFORMATION
Texas Mission of Mercy in Luling
Pre-Screen Dates: August 6 & August 20
Event Date: Fri. Aug 27 & Sat. Aug. 28, 2021
Where: To be release to patients prescreened on August 6 & August 20
Time: By appointment only assigned during prescreen event
*Registration: The prescreening will be on August 6 & August 20 from 8am-4pm and the TMOM event will be on August 27th & 28th. Click here to begin the registration process for the pre-screening event and to answer some questions. Someone will be in touch with you by phone or email within the next few weeks to see if you qualify for the prescreening appointment. Filling out this form does not guarantee an appointment or to receive any dental services through the TDA Smiles Foundation or Texas Mission of Mercy. Light Breakfast and Lunch will be provided while you wait.
What to Bring: Any medications prescribed to you. No ID (but helpful) or other paperwork needed.
Dental Procedures that we provide at these events are: Dental services provided will include basic pain-relieving and preventative procedures such as fillings and extractions. This event will NOT include hygiene, root canals and dentures.
Procedures we will not do: NO ROOT CANALS, NO DENTURES, NO WHITENING, NO IMPLANTS, NO VENEERS, NO CROWN OR BRIDGE WORK & NO COSMETIC DENTISTRY.
*Everyone attending the prescreening and actual event will be required to wear a mask. If you are experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms, you will not be permitted to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Texas Mission of Mercy in San Antonio (Veteran Focused)
Pre-Screening Dates: TBD
Event Date: November 5-6,2021
Where: To be released to patients prescreened on June 11th or June 25th in Brady.
Time: By appointment only assigned during prescreen event on May 21st
*Registration: The prescreening will be determined at a later date.
What to Bring: Any medications prescribed to you. No ID (but helpful) or other paperwork needed.
Dental Procedures that we provide at these events are: Dental services provided will include basic pain-relieving and preventative procedures such as fillings and extractions. This event will NOT include hygiene, root canals and dentures.
Procedures we will not do: NO ROOT CANALS, NO DENTURES, NO WHITENING, NO IMPLANTS, NO VENEERS, NO CROWN OR BRIDGE WORK & NO COSMETIC DENTISTRY.
*Everyone attending the prescreening and actual event will be required to wear a mask. If you are experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms, you will not be permitted to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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.