The Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach will host its 18th Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic (CTMOM) on Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21, at New Britain High School, 110 Mill Street, New Britain.
CTMOM provides dental services for underserved individuals who cannot afford the cost of care. The clinic is first-come, first-served, and expected to administer free dental care to about 1,100 patients during the two days. It will feature 80 dental stations staffed by 800 volunteers.
The clinic provides a wide range of dental services, including exams, x-rays, cleanings, extractions, fillings, root canals on front teeth and premolars (limited), and interim partial dentures/repairs (limited).
The CTMOM Free Dental Clinic is seeking volunteers – dental and medical professionals and community volunteers of all types are needed. To learn more about what type of help is needed and to register as a volunteer, please visit www.ctmom.org. Registration is open until June 1st.
Individual and corporate donations are needed to finance the clinic. To contribute, please visit www.cfdo.org or call (860) 863-5940.
For a complete list of all CTMOM supporters and more information on the clinic, visit www.ctmom.org or follow on Facebook @CTMOMFreeDentalClinic
About CTMOM
The Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic is affectionately referred to as CTMOM. The two-day clinic provides free dental care to the underserved and uninsured in Connecticut—those who would otherwise go without dental care. Oral health is inseparable from general health and can affect a person’s self-esteem and compromise their ability to work, attend school, and lead a normal life. The Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach (CFDO), in collaboration with the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA), held the state’s first Mission of Mercy project in 2008. Every year, the CTMOM clinic is held in a different location throughout the state.