America's Dentists Care Foundation Missions of Mercy (ADCF MOM) is an IRS designated 501(c)(3) public charity. All donations are tax deductible.
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The Foundation
In the Beginning
Virginia was the first state to implement a program that attempted to meet the needs of the underserved in their state.
Then the states of Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, and Wisconsin recognized the need to provide free dental care to those who were underserved--for whatever reason and each state created its own Mission of Mercy (MOM), model based on Virginia's example and by experiences gained from attending an event hosted in a state not their own.
As this program expanded, the need to address equipment and organizational concerns became critical.
Virginia was the first state to implement a program that attempted to meet the needs of the underserved in their state.
Then the states of Texas, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, and Wisconsin recognized the need to provide free dental care to those who were underserved--for whatever reason and each state created its own Mission of Mercy (MOM), model based on Virginia's example and by experiences gained from attending an event hosted in a state not their own.
As this program expanded, the need to address equipment and organizational concerns became critical.
Our VisionThe America's Dentists Care Foundation Missions of Mercy (ADCF MOM) organization believes that individual states are positioned to provide appropriate solutions to the oral health needs of its residents.
ADCF MOM envisions that each state coordinates one or more Mission of Mercy (MOM) events annually to demonstrate and satisfy not only that stat’s unmet oral health needs, but also exemplify the dedication of that state’s dental professionals to be part of the MOM process.
We believe that through service and education, oral health disease in the underserved can be better addressed as a preventable disease where prevention may also reduce future dental and medical expenses.
ADCF MOM believes we can work together to create a network of concerned individuals and states willing to provide this free dental care to the underserved and to that end, ADCF MOM stands as the catalyst toward that effort.
The Catalyst
The America’s Dentists Care Foundation (ADCF) was established in 2008 as a non-profit corporation to address the need of quality equipment availability for MOM events.
Representatives from each of the participating states have joined for the purpose of acquiring, maintaining, and shipping the expensive dental equipment needed to host a state-run MOM event.
This non-profit foundation will begin serving state equipment needs in 2009.
In addition, ADCF offers technical assistance to new state MOM events, a comprehensive “how to” manual as well as a national schedule of state events—that will be maintained and made available through the ADCF Web site.
ADCF will also serve as a depository for national data collected from every state event. This information will be shared with all, providing visibility to the oral health needs of America’s underserved.
The America’s Dentists Care Foundation (ADCF) was established in 2008 as a non-profit corporation to address the need of quality equipment availability for MOM events.
Representatives from each of the participating states have joined for the purpose of acquiring, maintaining, and shipping the expensive dental equipment needed to host a state-run MOM event.
This non-profit foundation will begin serving state equipment needs in 2009.
In addition, ADCF offers technical assistance to new state MOM events, a comprehensive “how to” manual as well as a national schedule of state events—that will be maintained and made available through the ADCF Web site.
ADCF will also serve as a depository for national data collected from every state event. This information will be shared with all, providing visibility to the oral health needs of America’s underserved.
What It Takes to
Host a MOM Event
There must be a passion among local dental professionals.
Those professionals must be willing to volunteer at another state’s MOM event under our “see one, do one, teach one” principle of growth.
Your organization must be willing to organize a team of several hundred volunteers up to a year in advance.
Your organization must be able to enlist the services of up to 100 dental professionals to provide the services.
Your organization must be capable of securing a facility of 25,000 to 40,000 sq. ft. to host the event.
Your organization must be willing to raise between $50,000 and $100,000 in private donations to fund the event.
Your organization must work with local dental supply houses to acquire necessary supplies.
Your organization must enter into an agreement with ADCF for the rental of dental equipment sufficient to support the size of your event.
Your organization must become a member of the MOM family of states and a member of ADCF.
Your organization must have approval and support from your state Dental Association.
Host a MOM Event
There must be a passion among local dental professionals.Those professionals must be willing to volunteer at another state’s MOM event under our “see one, do one, teach one” principle of growth.
Your organization must be willing to organize a team of several hundred volunteers up to a year in advance.
Your organization must be able to enlist the services of up to 100 dental professionals to provide the services.
Your organization must be capable of securing a facility of 25,000 to 40,000 sq. ft. to host the event.
Your organization must be willing to raise between $50,000 and $100,000 in private donations to fund the event.
Your organization must work with local dental supply houses to acquire necessary supplies.
Your organization must enter into an agreement with ADCF for the rental of dental equipment sufficient to support the size of your event.
Your organization must become a member of the MOM family of states and a member of ADCF.
Your organization must have approval and support from your state Dental Association.
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About ADCF MOM |
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ADCF MOM was established in 2008 |
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Start Making a Difference
Contact ADCF MOM for help and support
if your state is ready to start a MOM program.
A recent addition to the ADCF MOM effort was this semi-trailer which will deliver needed equipment and supplies to MOM events across America. The side walls are decorated with current MOM state decals and the ADCF MOM logo.