NCDSF Missions of Mercy (MOM)
Upcoming MOM Clinic Dates
- Charlotte Mini-MOM Clinic, April 27, 2024*
Central Piedmont Community College
Set up on Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m.
*This clinic is not open to the public. Only current patients of the Central Piedmont Community College Dental Hygiene program will be seen, by appointment only. No walk-ins accepted.
Register to volunteer today.
- Asheville MOM Clinic, September 6-7, 2024*
Biltmore Church- East Asheville Campus
801 Fairview Rd. Asheville, NC 28803
Volunteers needed on Thursday for set-up and Triage.
*Pre-registration required and coming soon.
*Adults only – cleanings, fillings and extractions only
Please visit the NCDS Foundation website for additional updates.
Patients are treated on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 6:00 am each day. Upon arrival, patients receive a health screening, x-rays and an examination by a licensed dentist. Then, the patient and dentist will discuss the recommended treatment plan. Offered dental procedures may include cleanings, fillings, or teeth pulling. Questions? Call 919-234-4027.
Other Free and Low Cost Dental Care Opportunities
Medicaid Dental Providers
If you are currently enrolled in Medicaid, dental coverage is included. Search for dentists near you. Always call the dentist to confirm he or she is still accepting Medicaid.
Find Your Local Safety Net Dental Clinic
Be sure to ask these organizations if they know of other opportunities in your area. They will know this information before we do.
Local Start Dental
Restoring smiles and confidence for underserved neighbors while advancing the clinical skills of dental professionals.
Identify the location closest to you and contact that office directly to see how they can help.
UNC School of Dentistry
Requires you to fill out an online application in order to see if you qualify for treatment.
UNC's Oral Health Program is accepting new patients. If you or someone you know is pregnant and hasn't seen a dentist, inquire about the program via email or phone
(919) 537-3997.
The Dental Lifeline Network is an organization that helps disabled individuals, the elderly, and medically fragile persons and have no other access to dental care. Applicants must not be able to afford dental care. Applicants must be permanently disabled, elderly, or medically fragile. Accepting applications for military veterans and/or people who cannot receive essential medical treatment due to their dental condition, e.g., a kidney transplant. Applications are being accepted in Guilford County. 1-877-650-9001
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation's (AACDCF) Give Back a Smile (GBAS)
The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation's (AACDCF) Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program heals some of the most devastating effects of domestic and sexual violence by restoring the smiles of adult women and men who have suffered dental injuries from a former intimate partner/spouse, family member, or due to sexual assault. 1-800-773-4227
North Carolina Baptist Men Dental Bus Ministry
Call 1-800-395-5102 ext. 5603 for more information.
Call 1-800-395-5102 ext. 5603 for more information.
Non-profit that helps people who cannot afford dental care obtain treatment.
(317) 912-0169
East Carolina University Dental Community Service Learning Centers
Locations in Ahoskie, Bolivia, Elizabeth City, Lillington, Lumberton, Spruce Pine, Sylva, and Thomasville. The East Carolina School of Dental Medicine in Greenville also provides dental care.
*Amtrak Thruway Service provides transportation to Greenville via Wilson. Greyhound provides transportation to Ahoskie, Elizabeth City, Greenville, and Lumberton. Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation (PART) provides transportation to Thomasville. Southeastern Stages provides transportation to Lumberton.
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
