OkMOM
Frequently asked questions In February 2024, the Oklahoma Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental Foundation, in partnership with the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation, will host the 13th annual Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) in Lawton, OK. OkMOM 2024 will be a two-day event dedicated to serving the uninsured and underinsured population in need of dental treatment. Volunteer registration will open October 15, 2023 at okmom.org. Please follow OkMOM on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all the latest news. If you are interested in being a part of this event and helping to change the lives of hundreds of patients, keep reading to find the answers to some of our frequently asked questions.
Where and when is the clinic being held?
Great Plains Coliseum at the Comanche County Fairgrounds 920 South Sheridan Road Lawton, OK 73505 Clinic Set-up: Thursday, February 8, 2024 Treatment Days: February 9 & 10, 2024
Will snacks and meals be provided?
Yes, complimentary hospitality will be provided for volunteers.
What can a patient of OkMOM expect?
Patients should expect to spend the majority of their day with us. The typical process a patient will experience at the clinic is as follows: 1. Waiting in line 2. Completing basic patient registration forms 3. Basic medical examination 4. Dental screening 5. Waiting for designated procedures 6. Treatment 7. Receipt of any after care instructions 20 journal | September/October 2023
I would love to volunteer, but I am unable to commit to a full clinic day. May I volunteer for a half day?
YES! There are several shift options available. You can volunteer from one half-day shift, all the way up to both full treatment days and clinic set-up and tear down.
Can I earn continuing education credit by volunteering at OkMOM?
Yes. Dentists can earn CE credit hour by hour up to 10 hours. Hygienists can earn CE credit hour by hour up to 5 hours. CE certificates will be sent to volunteers following the event.
I have a dental license from another state. Can I still participate?
Yes. An out-of-state dentist or hygienist can apply for a temporary license to volunteer at this event. Out-ofstate dentists and hygienists need to complete a Special Volunteer License form and send it to the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry to receive their temporary license. This form can be found at okmom.com/volunteers.
