Volunteer dentists and dental hygienists and VCU School of Dentistry students will provide free oral care to participants competing in the 2024 Virginia Special Olympics, as well as to all others in need, at the University of Richmond on June 8. Participants will receive free cleanings, x-rays, fillings, and extractions during the event. Due to higher capacity, any individual in need will be eligible to receive care at this year’s event on a first come, first served basis. 

ABOUT MISSION OF MERCY

Mission of Mercy (MOM) is the Virginia Dental Association Foundation’s mobile dental clinic program, developed by Dr. Terry Dickinson in 2000. MOM projects improve the oral health of hundreds of people – primarily uninsured adults – each year by providing preventative, restorative, and surgical services in strategic locations across the state.

ABOUT THE VDAF

Founded in 1996 as the charitable and outreach arm of the Virginia Dental Association, the VDAF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide access to dental care for underserved and underinsured Virginians. For more information about the Virginia Dental Association Foundation and its programs, visit www.vdaf.org.

ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS VIRGINIA

Special Olympics Virginia’s mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for persons with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. For more information about Special Olympics Virginia, visit www.specialolympicsva.org.