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Upcoming NC Missions of Mercy (NC MOM) Clinics

Salisbury MOM Clinic | March 2026

📍 Salisbury Mall, JCPenney Building
1935 Jake Alexander Blvd W, Salisbury, NC 28147

  • Clinic Dates: March 6–7, 2026
  • Doors Open: 6:00 a.m.

Volunteer registration is now open. Please click here to register.

Gastonia MOM Clinic | October 2026

📍 City Church
2782 Fairview Dr, Gastonia, NC 28052

  • Clinic Dates: October 2–3, 2026
  • Doors Open: 6:00 a.m.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteer registrations will open 90 days prior to each clinic. We need you! Dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and community volunteers are essential to making these clinics possible. Your time and skills can change lives in a single day—please mark your calendars and join us in bringing free dental care to those who need it most.

*Please note that while participation in NCMOM clinics may count toward your volunteer or service hours, it does not automatically qualify you for a letter of recommendation. Letters are reserved for volunteers who meet specific eligibility criteria based on leadership roles and sustained involvement.

For More Information

If you have any questions or need additional information on the above NC Missions of Mercy (NC MOM) clinics, please contact our NC MOM Logistics Coordinator, Ms. Anna Cochran at acochran@ncdental.org.

Wake Early College of Health and Sciences

Availability of services depends on the number of Dental Hygiene students in the program in a given semester, and clinic hours change according to student schedules. Treatment is by appointment only.


Medicaid Dental Providers
If you are currently enrolled in Medicaid, dental coverage is included.  Search for dentists near you. Always call the dentist to confirm he or she is still accepting Medicaid.


Find Your Local Safety Net Dental Clinic
Be sure to ask these organizations if they know of other opportunities in your area. They will know this information before we do.


Local Start Dental
Restoring smiles and confidence for underserved neighbors while advancing the clinical skills of dental professionals.


ECU School of Dental Medicine 

Identify the location closest to you and contact that office directly to see how they can help.


UNC School of Dentistry
Requires you to fill out an online application in order to see if you qualify for treatment.

UNC’s Oral Health Program is accepting new patients. If you or someone you know is pregnant and hasn’t seen a dentist, inquire about the program via email or phone (919) 537-3997.


Free Dentistry Day

Free Dentistry Day is a day dedicated to providing access to free dentistry across the nation. Use the location lookup to find a clinic near you.


Dental Lifeline Network

The Dental Lifeline Network is an organization that helps disabled individuals, the elderly, and medically fragile persons and have no other access to dental care. Applicants must not be able to afford dental care.  Applicants must be permanently disabled, over the age of 65, or medically fragile.  Accepting applications for military veterans and/or people who cannot receive essential medical treatment due to their dental condition, e.g., a kidney transplant. Applications are open only in select counties of North Carolina; the list can be found here.

Call 1-877-650-9001 for more information.


American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s (AACDCF) Give Back a Smile (GBAS)

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation’s (AACDCF) Give Back a Smile (GBAS) program heals some of the most devastating effects of domestic and sexual violence by restoring the smiles of adult women and men who have suffered dental injuries from a former intimate partner/spouse, family member, or due to sexual assault. Call 1-800-773-4227 for more information.

Transportation:

North Carolina Baptist Men Dental Bus Ministry
Call 1-800-395-5102 ext. 5603 for more information.


East Carolina University Dental Community Service Learning Centers

Locations in Ahoskie, Bolivia, Elizabeth City, Lillington, Lumberton, Spruce Pine, Sylva, and Thomasville.  The East Carolina School of Dental Medicine in Greenville also provides dental care.


The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics

The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) focuses on the issues and needs of medically underserved people throughout the U.S.

Click the “Get Started” button to find a clinic near you.


Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

FQHCs are federally funded health centers that serve medically underserved areas and populations. FQHCs provide primary care services regardless of your ability to pay.

Access Dental

Provides mobile dental services for special health cases on clinic days.

513 White Oak Street, Suite D
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 626-7232

Agape Dental Ministry

Agape offers free dental care for adults 18 and older that do not have access to dental insurance or are a military veteran or spouse of a military veteran. Must live in the Charlotte Metrolina area.

7839 Idlewild Road
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 778-1204

Appalachian Mountain Health Dental

AMHD offers comprehensive dental services and reduced fees based on family income and size. They accept Medicare and Medicaid.

Several Locations. Visit their website to find a clinic near you.

Camino Salud

Camino Salud is a bilingual dental clinic that offers care regardless of dental insurance. They accept Medicaid and have reduced prices.

133 Stetson Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
(704) 596-5606

Community Care Clinic of Dare

CCCD Offers comprehensive dental services with a sliding fee scale based on household income. Please call first to verify your treatment eligibility. Must be 18 or older and live or work in Dare County.

425 Health Center Drive
Nags Head, NC 27959
(252) 261-3041 ext. 202

CommWell Health

CommWell Health offers comprehensive dental services, payment plans, and reduced rates. Please call the number below to schedule an appointment and verify your eligibility.

Several locations.
1 (877) 935-5255

Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry

Dental clinic offering care to Catawba and Alexander counties for those who are uninsured or underinsured. GHCCM is a bridge of care until the patient can establish themselves at a permanent medical practice.

31 1st Avenue Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 327-0979

Goshen Medical Center

Goshen offers dental care for the uninsured, low-income families, children, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions. They accept Medicaid and offers payment on a sliding fee scale.

Several locations. Visit their website to find a dental clinic near you.

Grace Clinic of Yadkin Valley

Dental care for adults 18 and older that are residents of Alleghany, Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties. Grace Clinic serves those who are uninsured, low-income, or are eligible for Medicaid or non-supplemental Medicare.

31 1st Avenue Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602
(336) 835-1467

Kinston Community Health Center

KCHC offers comprehensive dental care through their dental clinic. They accept Medicaid and offer a sliding fee payment scale.

324 N. Queen Street
Kinston, NC 28501
(252) 522-9800

Friends of MTW

Friends of MTW serves Martin, Tyrrell and Washington Counties. They offer comprehensive dental services for children and adults. They accept Medicaid, Health Choice, or dental insurance. A reduced rate will be charged based on family income for those without insurance.

Washington County Dental Clinic
198 NC Highway 45 North
Plymouth, NC

Tyrrell County Dental Clinic
1208 US Highway 64 EC
Columbia, NC 27925
(252) 793-1851

Western North Carolina Community Health Services

WNCCHS offers comprehensive dental care at several locations. They accept most major insurance, Medicaid and Medicare. Those without insurance can pay with a sliding fee scale.

Minnie Jones Health Center
257 Biltmore Ave
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 285-0622

Wake Smiles

Wake Smiles offers comprehensive dental services for uninsured adults. However, you MUST be referred by: Alliance Medical Ministry, Mariam Clinic, Neighbor Health or Urban Ministries of Wake County. They do not accept Medicare or Medicaid and each appointment costs a $40 administrative fee. Must be a resident of Wake County.

1863 Capital Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 390-6497

Community Care Clinic of Rowan County

CCCRC offers free dental care for uninsured Rowan County adults over 18.

315-G Mocksville Ave
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 636-4523

Cone Health Care Connect

CCCC offers free dental care for uninsured adults that are residents of Rockingham County.

922 Third Avenue
Reidsville, NC 27320
(336) 840-5686

Lake Norman Community Health Clinic

Free dental care for the uninsured population living in Mecklenburg County or the southern section of Iredell County.

14230 Hunters Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 316-6611

Community Care Center for Forsyth County, Inc.

CCCFC serves patients who are ineligible for state or federal health insurance or insurance through an employer. You must currently have lived in Forsyth, Stokes or Davie Counties for at least three months.

2135 New Walkertown Road
Winston-Salem, NC
(336) 723-7904

Broad Street Clinic Foundation, Inc.

Free dental clinic serving adults who are low-income or uninsured. Appointments are limited but available on Wednesdays.

534 N 36th St. Suite K
Morehead City, NC 28557
(252) 726-4562

MERCI Clinic, Inc.

Limited dental services including cleanings, extractions, fillings and some specialty care. Must first make an appointment to confirm eligibility on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 9am and 2pm.

1315 Tatum Drive
New Bern, NC 28560
(252) 633-1599

Mountain Community Health Partnership

MCHP offers dental services for children and adults. Medicaid and most insurances are available. A sliding fee scale based on income is offered to all uninsured patients.

Dental Center
89 N Mitchell Ave
Bakersville, NC 28705
(828) 537-5991

Moore Free and Charitable Clinic

MFCC offers affordable dental care for the uninsured. Must reside in Moore County and not have private insurance coverage.

Dental Center
211 Trimble Plant Rd
Pines, NC 28387
(910) 246-5333

Wilson County Health Department

WCHD serves children at the health department and local schools on a rotating schedule. They accept Medicaid, NC Health Choice and private insurance. A sliding fee payment scale is available for those without insurance.

2201 Miller Road S
Wilson, NC 27893
(252) 237-3141 ext. 6291

Vidas de Esperanza Dental Clinic

Serves Latino youth through clinics in Siler City. Vidas is an outreach clinic by the UNC Adams School of Dentistry and opens on the last Saturday of every month from 9am-4pm. First come, first served.

401 N Ivey Ave
Siler City, NC
(336) 707-0255

Local Start Dental

Comprehensive dental service for adults including dentures and implants. Local Start Dental’s services are low-cost depending on household income. Patients from all 100 counties are welcome.

370 Jackson Street
Durham, NC 27701
(919) 569-5533

High Country Community Health

Comprehensive dental services including oral surgery, dentures/partials, and endodontic therapy. HCCH offers payment through a sliding fee scale. Three dental locations are available.

Visit their website to find a clinic near you.

Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS)

On the first Friday in February, as part of National Children’s Dental Health Month, thousands of dentists will take ​time from their practices to ​help underserved children get the oral health care they need.

Last year, our North Carolina dental community hosted nearly 100 events/clinics from the mountains to the coast. Can we count on you to host an event this year? Sign up today or contact Tiffany Handy with questions.  *Net proceeds from this event are used to further the Missions of Mercy clinic program and the Foundation’s charitable work.

Dental Community Support Webinars

To support dental professionals, the Foundation partners with experts to host educational webinars on a variety of topics related to overall wellness and well-being.

Information for upcoming webinars will be available soon.

You must be an NCDS member to register for webinars.

A Glimpse of Our Events

2025 High Point MOM Clinic

2025 Elkin MOM Clinic

2025 Annual Golf Challenge