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 reigstration 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

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.

What should I bring to the event?

You can bring your own dental equipment to OkMOM, but it must be clearly labeled. Please note that every chair of the clinic needs to be fully operational at all times, so there is a possibility that your equipment may be used by another dentist if you step away for a break, etc. You are responsible for your own equipment. Otherwise, please only bring necessities! We cannot store your items, so leave what you will not be using during volunteer hours either in your car or at home.

What should I wear to the event?

All volunteers who register online are provided a t-shirt to wear while volunteering. This helps identify who is working and in which positions. Disposable gowns will be provided for dental volunteers for infection control purposes. Scrubs, sweatpants, jeans, and comfortable closed-toe shoes are recommended.

I want to bring my whole staff to volunteer with me! Can I register all of us at once?

We are thrilled to have your whole team join us at this event, however, all volunteers must register individually in order to receive their provided t-shirt and important communications regarding volunteer information.

Can my assistant be assigned to me during the event?

Please make note of your preference on your volunteer registration form. While we cannot guarantee volunteer placement, we will do our best to accomodate your request. Dentists who are not paired with their own assistant will be assigned one.

If I can’t volunteer at the event, can I support OkMOM in another way?

Absolutely! A project of this size requires a significant budget, and starting in 2025, the event will be funded entirely by donations. Consider donating through a monetary gift, or in-kind products or services. Your contribution will make a difference in treating hundreds of patients! A monetary gift can be made at okmom.org/donate. In-kind products and