Events

NC Dental Society Foundation’s Missions of Mercy (MOM) Clinics

The Foundation facilitates free dental clinics for adults from underserved households. Clinics are staffed by volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, laboratory technicians, health professionals, and general community volunteers from the host city and across the state.

Volunteer registration will open approximately 100 days prior to each event. Stay up to date with announcements by continuing to check our website. Review the list of Patient Frequently Asked Questions. Call 919 234 4027 or email us with further questions.

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

You can donate here.

Low-Cost Dental Care Opportunities

Wake Early College of Health and Sciences

Availability of services depends on the number of Dental Hygiene students in the program in a given semester, and clinic hours change according to student schedules. Treatment is by appointment only.


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.


ECU School of Dental Medicine 

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.


Free Dentistry Day

Free Dentistry Day is a day dedicated to providing access to free dentistry across the nation. Use the location lookup to find a clinic near you.


Dental Lifeline Network

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, over the age of 65, 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 open only in select counties of North Carolina; the list can be found here.

Call 1-877-650-9001 for more information.


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. Call 1-800-773-4227 for more information.

Transportation:

North Carolina Baptist Men Dental Bus Ministry
Call 1-800-395-5102 ext. 5603 for more information.


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.


The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) focuses on the issues and needs of medically underserved people throughout the U.S.

Click the “Get Started” button to find a clinic near you.


Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

FQHCs are federally funded health centers that serve medically underserved areas and populations. FQHCs provide primary care services regardless of your ability to pay.

Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS)

On the first Friday in February, as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month, thousands of dentists will take ​time from their practices to ​help underserved children get the oral health care they need.

Last year, our North Carolina dental community hosted nearly 100 events/clinics from the mountains to the coast. Can we count on you to host an event this year? Sign up today or contact Tiffany Handy with questions.

Annual Golf Challenge

Join the dental community, legislators, and business leaders for the annual NC Dental Society Foundation Golf Challenge. Our 2024 golf challenge will be held on August 8th and 9th at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club. For more information on the Annual Golf Challenge, contact Mary Kathryn Brewer at mkbeventsinc@gmail.com.

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Net proceeds from this event are used to further the Missions of Mercy clinic program and the Foundation’s charitable work.

Silent Auction

NCDS Foundation is planning a silent auction at the 2024 Annual Session, and we need your help to make it happen! If you’re able, please consider offering an item here: https://ncdsf.betterworld.org/donate-an-item. Here’s a short guide to great item ideas!

Dental Community Support Webinars

To support dental professionals, the Foundation partners with experts to host educational webinars on a variety of topics related to overall wellness and well-being.

Information for upcoming webinars will be available soon.

You must be an NCDS member to register for webinars.