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 cleanings or prosthetics due to aerosols created by these procedures.)
Since 2001, TMOM has treated 42,067 patients with $25,744,821 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 |
Postponed |
Nov. 5-6 |
San Antonio |
2 day, 40 chair event |
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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
Luling – March 4 & 5
Houston – April 22 & 23
Dallas(Veteran event) – November 4 & 5
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 San Antonio (Veteran Focused)
*Pre-Screening Dates: October 21 & 22
Prescreen registration: To register for the prescreen event, please click here. The link for registration for the prescreen will be opened by September 25, 2021. Filling out the prescreen form does not guarantee an appointment or to receive any dental services through the TDA Smiles Foundation or Texas Mission of Mercy.
*TMOM Event Date: November 5 & 6, 2021
Where: Downtown and South San Antonio. Address to be released to prescreened patients.
Time: Appointment times will be assigned at the prescreen event for the San Antonio TMOM scheduled for November 5 & 6, 2021.
What to Bring: Any medications prescribed to you. No ID (but helpful) or other paperwork needed.
Dental Procedures offered at the event: Basic pain-relieving and preventative procedures such as cleanings, fillings and extractions.
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.