Volunteers

2 days of set-up and tear-down + 2 days of treatment + 2,201 patients + approximately 1,400 volunteers = 1 successful 2011 OkMOM event.

Yes, you read it correctly. We need nearly 1,400 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 2,000 patients over the course of the event. Join us for OkMOM 2012 in McAlester, Oklahoma! The two-day clinic will be held at the SE Expo Center on February 3-4, 2012. Continue to check the website for updated information!

Oklahoma Mission of Mercy Video

Event details

Location: SE Expo Center
McAlester, Oklahoma
Dates:Set-Up: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Treatment:Friday, February 3, 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Tear-down: Sunday, February 5, 2012
Shifts: Shifts will vary depending on your assigned day and role. On treatment days, the doors will
open at 5 a.m.

How Can I Help?

We need people to serve in numerous roles including:

  1. Dentists
  2. Hygienists
  3. Dental assistants
  4. Front office staff/billing
  5. Clerks
  6. X-ray technicians
  7. Dental equipment maintenance
  8. LPNs, RNs, nursing students, physicians, physician assistants
  9. EMTs
  10. Pharmacists/pharmacy techs
  11. Patient registrars
  12. Patient escorts
  13. Patient exit interviewers
  14. Runners
  15. Translators
  16. Volunteer registration
  17. Food service
  18. Entertainment
  19. Waste management
  20. Crowd control

How do I sign up?

We Still Need Your Help! Please Register onsite at OkMOM in McAlester!

  • Parent/Guardian Waiver



    • Additional Information

    Click one of the links below to learn more information about OkMOM.

    1. List of Provided Supplies
    2. List of Provided Equipment
    3. What to Expect at the Event
    4. Hotel Information
    5. 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.

    1. I am an out-of-state dentist, can I still participate?
    2. Can I/Should I bring my own equipment/supplies?
    3. Can I receive CE credit for my volunteer time?
    4. I would like to work with my current assistant. Is that possible?

    We Still Need Your Help! Please Register onsite at OkMOM in McAlester!

  • Parent/Guardian Waiver

    • Delta Dental of Oklahoma Oral Health Foundation DENTSPLY Tulsa Dental Specialties America's Dentists Care Foundation City of McAlester Southeast Expo Center Holiday Inn Express & Suites McAlester Comfort Suites McAlester La Quinta Inn & Suites McAlester Hampton Inn & Suites McAlester Anglin Public Relations Alliance to the Oklahoma Dental Association Oklahoma State Department of Health First National Bank and Tr. Co. McAlester First Baptist Church McAlester Cannon Oral Surgery World Dental Relief Oral Roberts University GlaxoSmithKline Kerr Corporation Patterson Dental Henry Schein Dental Burkhart Dental Supply American Red Cross Association Gloves Cardinal Health City Bites Dental Depot Eric's Pharmacy Eureka Water Company Extreme Bean's Coffee, Inc. First United Methodist Church McAlester Happy Days Hotel Instrumentarium Dental Soredex USA Southeast Public Library System of Oklahoma McAlester Life Church McAlester Public Schools McAlester Regional Health Center McDonald's Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences OU College of Dentistry Papa John's Pizza Pete's Place Pittsburg County Sheriff's Department Pride in McAlester Sharp's Inc. Sooner Coca Cola Walmart U-Haul Lincoln Park