MOM Clinic in Elkin, NC | June 20-21, 2025
Location: Elkin High School, 334 Elk Spur St, Elkin, NC 28621
Overview:
The 45-Chair MOM Clinic in Elkin will provide free dental services including cleanings, fillings, and extractions. Setup begins on June 19th at 12:00 p.m., with patient treatment taking place on June 20-21. Doors open at 6 a.m.
For Patients:
This clinic offers free dental services to all adults. No pre-registration is required—simply arrive during clinic hours to receive care.
For Volunteers:
Volunteers are needed for setup on June 19th and to assist with patient care, June 20-21st. Volunteer registration opens 100 days before the clinic.
MOM Clinic in Gastonia, NC | September 12-13, 2025
Location: City Church (formerly Bethlehem Church), 3100 City Church St, Gastonia, NC 28056
Overview:
The 45-Chair MOM Clinic in Gastonia will provide free dental services including cleanings, fillings, and extractions. This is a first-come, first-served event for all adults, and no pre-registration is required. Setup will take place on September 11th, and patient treatment will take place on September 12-13th. Doors open at 6 a.m.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are needed for setup on September 11th and to assist with patient care during the clinic, September 12-13th. Volunteer registration opens 100 days before the clinic.
Mini-MOM Clinic | October 25, 2025
Location: Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC) Dental Assisting Clinic, 1224 Charlottetown Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Overview:
This Mini-MOM Clinic is a private event for CPCC adult patients only. Setup will take place on October 24th, and patients will be served on October 25th. Doors open at 6 a.m.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are needed for event setup on October 24th and to assist with patient care on October 25th. Volunteer registration opens 45 days before the clinic.
Mini-MOM Clinic | November 15, 2025
Location: Alamance Community College, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd, Graham, NC 27253
Overview:
This Mini-MOM Clinic is a private event for Alamance Community College adult patients only. Setup will take place on November 15th, and patients will be served that day. Doors open at 6 a.m.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteers are needed for event setup and patient care during the clinic. Volunteer registration opens 45 days before the clinic.
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 Director, Ms. Prissy Allen at pallen@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.
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 is a day dedicated to providing access to free dentistry across the nation. Use the location lookup to find a clinic near you.
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.
2025 NCDS Foundation’s Golf Challenge
We are working on finalizing details for the 2025 Golf Challenge. Please check back here for more details in the future.
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.