Volunteers
2 days of set-up and tear-down + 2 days of treatment + 1600 patients + approximately 1,000 volunteers = 1 successful 2011 OkMOM event.
Yes, you read it correctly. We need nearly 1,000 volunteers to make OkMOM a success.
What is the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMom)?
OkMOM is a two-day, MASH-style free dental clinic designed to treat the most pressing needs of patients that are either uninsured, underinsured, or would normally not have access to dental care. At the event, patients will undergo medical and dental triage to identify their needs and then be routed to the appropriate areas of treatment: oral surgery, extractions, restorations, pediatrics and hygiene. We anticipate treating 1600 patients over the course of the event.
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Event details
| Location: | Cox Convention Center |
| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Dates: | Set-Up: | Thursday, February 3, 2011 |
| Treatment: | Friday, February 4, 2011 | |
| Saturday, February 5, 2011 | ||
| Tear-down: | Sunday, February 6, 2011 |
| Shifts: | Shifts will vary depending on your assigned day and role. On treatment days, the doors will |
| open at 5AM with treatment beginning at 6AM. |
How Can I Help?
We need people to serve in numerous roles including:
- Dentists
- Hygienists
- Dental assistants
- Front office staff/billing
- Clerks
- X-ray technicians
- Dental equipment maintenance
- LPNs, RNs, nursing students, physicians, physician assistants
- EMTs
- Pharmacists/pharmacy techs
- Patient registrars
- Patient escorts
- Patient exit interviewers
- Runners
- Translators
- Volunteer registration
- Food service
- Entertainment
- Waste management
- Crowd control
How do I sign up?
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Additional Information
Click one of the links below to learn more information about OkMOM.
- List of provided supplies
- List of provided equipment
- What to expect at the event
- Hotel Information
- Directions
Frequently Asked Questions…
Click here to access our volunteer frequently asked questions page. There you will find answers to the following questions and many more.
- I am an out-of-state dentist, can I still participate?
- Can I/Should I bring my own equipment/supplies?
- Can I receive CE credit for my volunteer time?
- I would like to work with my current assistant. Is that possible?
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