MISSION OF MERCY
GMOM: June 13-16, 2013
The Georgia Dental Association and Georgia Dental Association Foundation for Oral Health announce that the second Georgia Mission of Mercy will take place June 13-16, 2013, in Gwinnett County.
Individuals who want to attend GMOM: Dental pain can mean underlying problems. DO NOT wait until GMOM clinic to seek critical dental or medical attention. This could lead to serious consequences. Click here for a list of clinics that may be able to assist you.
Volunteer Registration OPEN! Sign Up By May 27
Hotel Deals for GMOM Volunteers
GMOM has negotiated special rates at two Norcross-area hotels for volunteers. Contact the hotel directly to reserve your room:
The Hampton Inn Atlanta / Norcross / Peachtree Corners at 440 Technology Parkway NW in Norcross is offering a special rate for GMOM volunteers! Call (770) 729-0015 for details, or visit the GMOM personalized group web page at http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/A/ATLPTHX-GD1-20130613/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG. Be sure to reference the Georgia Dental Association Event group name to obtain your special rate.
The Marriott Courtyard Atlanta Norcross / Peachtree Corners at 3209 Holcomb Bridge Road in Norcross is offering a special rate for GMOM volunteers! Call (800) 321-2211 or (770) 446-3777 to reserve a room at $55 / night (plus applicable taxes). Be sure to ask for the spcial Georgia Dental Association “GDA Group” rate. The room cut off date is Thursday, May 30, 2013, but rooms may fill before that date.
GMOM Goals
- PROVIDE free access to dental care for 2,000 low- and no-income adults while placing a high priority on patients suffering from dental infections or pain.
- EDUCATE patients and family members in attendance about the importance of obtaining and maintaining optimal oral health.
- RAISE AWARENESS of the increasing difficulty low-income Georgia adults face in accessing critical dental care.
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CHALLENGE patients, policymakers, and dental professionals to work together to improve the oral health of those who have been promised care by the state.
2011 GMOM Annual Report
The GDA and GDA Foundation for Oral Health hosted the inaugural Georgia Mission of Mercy in August 2011. Read a report detailing the accomplishments, activities, and expenditures for GMOM for the Foundation fiscal year ending August 31, 2011 by clicking here. (The document is in an Adobe PDF format. The clinic provided free dental care to 2,179 Georgians suffering from oral disease and pain that was valued at $1.7 million. Watch a video commemorating the event here:
All of those involved with GMOM clearly demonstrated their giving spirit and compassion and exemplified the best of what people can be. This event was possible thanks to the countless hours of hard work put in by all volunteers. In addition to the 900 dental volunteers, 600 community volunteers provided services including clinic set-up and tear down, entertainment, office services, parking, security, translation, hospitality, and trash removal.
Donors and Sponsors
Our GMOM event received generous donations from many commercial vendors, foundations, and caring individuals. Please click here to view the list of our amazing financial and in-kind donors. We hope you will thank them for their contribution to the success of this program. (And feel free to make a GMOM donation if you feel called to do so!)
Event Chairs and Leads
A special thank you goes to GMOM chairs Dr. Karyn Stockwell and Dr. Jonathan Dubin. These dentists sacrificed nearly an entire year of their personal and professional lives to make their vision of caring for fellow Georgians a reality. The GMOM Task Force, as well as Courtney Layfield and the other GDA staff members, must also be recognized for their immeasurable contribution to the welfare of the people in their community. Each of these individuals is a shining example of the great works and generosity of dentistry in Georgia. For a listing of Team GMOM 2013 chairs and leads, please click here.
