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Santa Fe, NM- The New Mexico Mission of Mercy (NM MOM) is seeking patients for the state’s largest charity event, April 26-27, 2024, in Santa Fe. For this two-day event, the Santa Fe Community Convention Center will be converted into a dental and medical clinic treating those who seek free, first-come, first-served basic care.

Dental volunteers will provide basic care such as fillings, extractions, cleanings, and limited root canals. All patients will receive preventive dental education and instructions on how to properly maintain their oral health. Medical services provided include exams, limited treatment and consultation.

Patients do not need to make appointments, all walk-ins are welcome on a first-come, first-served basis, starting when doors open at 5:15AM. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For a complete overview of event services, parking, childcare, and other frequently asked questions, please visit: https://nmdentalassociationfoundation.org/adcf-patient.aspx.

The New Mexico Mission of Mercy is a program of the New Mexico Dental Association Foundation in partnership with the New Mexico Dental Association. Major sponsorship provided by the City of Santa Fe and United Concordia Dental. The 2016 Santa Fe event featured 1200 volunteers serving over 1200 patients, providing $1.6 million in donated treatment.

More on the New Mexico Mission of Mercy: NM MOM has held eight previous events, creating over 11,000 new smiles for patients, resulting in $9 million in donated treatment. 11,000 professionals and community volunteers have donated their time and skills at events in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Farmington, Rio Rancho, and Santa Fe.

For more information, visit: www.nmdentalassociationfoundation.org or contact Michael Moxey, Media Chair at 505-259-3048 or mmoxey@nmdental.org.  

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