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 42,313 patients with $25,974,902 worth of donated care.
Events
Below is a list of our upcoming 2022 events. The physical location for the 2022 events will be posted two weeks before the event.
2022 Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM)
Date |
Location |
Size |
Information |
|---|---|---|---|
March 4-5 |
Luling |
2 day, 20 chair event |
Postponed – New date will be posted when available. |
April 22-23 |
Houston |
2 day, 40 chair event |
Volunteer registration will be opened 6 weeks to a month before the event. Please click here to register. Patient information will be listed below in the patient section. |
Nov 4-5 |
Dallas |
2 day, 40 chair event |
Volunteer registration will be opened 6 weeks to a month before the event. Please click here to register. Patient information will be listed below in the patient section. |
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 2023
To be announced later in 2022.
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 Houston
Pre-Screening Dates: TBD
Prescreen registration: The link for the prescreen will be posted about a month before the event. 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: April 22-23, 2022
Where: Address to be released to prescreened patients.
Time: Appointment times will be assigned at the prescreen event for the Houston TMOM scheduled for April 22-23, 2022.
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.