The Connecticut Foundation for Dental Outreach (CFDO) in collaboration with the Connecticut State Dental Association is hosting the inaugural Connecticut Mission of Mercy Mini MOM Free Dental Clinic today, Sunday, Oct. 11, at the East Lyme High School on 30 Chesterfield St. in East Lyme, CT. Doors open at 6:00 a.m.
A clinic was held yesterday and had reached its capacity by shortly after 12:30 p.m. Early registration is therefore advised.
This mini clinic is for the underserved and uninsured who live in the southeast area of Connecticut. The clinic, also known as CT Mini MOM Free Dental Clinic, will provide dental services (cleanings, extractions, fillings, fluoride treatments and X-rays) to nearly 800 people during the two-days and will feature 30 dental chairs and more than 600 volunteers. Up to 400 patients will be seen on a first come, first served basis. For more information visit http://www.cfdo.org or call 860-863-5940.
Established in 2008, the Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic has treated 15,243 patients and provided $9,336,102 in free dental services to patients. Past clinics were held in Tolland (2008), New Haven (2009), Middletown (2010), Waterbury (2011), Danbury (2012), Bridgeport (2013), Hartford (2014) and Danbury (2015).