ODA & Delta Dental Partner for Largest Dental Event in State’s History
At 5 a.m. on February 5th, 2010 there was a long line at Tulsa's Convention Center. It wasn’t for a concert, conference, or school volleyball tournament – but for a much needed trip to the dentist.
More than 1,400 people lined up on day one of the Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) event. Organized by the Oklahoma Dental Association, OkMOM was funded by a $150,000 grant from the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Charitable Foundation.
“Our charitable foundation continually seeks ways to support dental professionals willing to provide their specialized talents. OkMOM was a perfect marriage of resources and ability and we are very grateful to the dentists, dental assistants and hygienists for donating their skills to such a great cause. Helping those with the greatest need of care was really a sight to behold,” said John Gladden, CEO and President of Delta Dental of Oklahoma.
OkMOM was staffed by more than 1,300 volunteers who worked long hours to deliver this vital care. The clinic was available on a first come, first serve basis for those in need of quality dental care they simply couldn’t afford. Many arrived two days in advance and braved the cold to make sure they received help.
The clinic offered extractions, fillings, cleanings and root canals in addition to dental education and medical screenings. The goal was to treat 1,600 people on that Friday and Saturday. But with everyone pulling together, they actually treated 1805 patients and performed almost 7,000 procedures. Additionally, dozens of sponsoring businesses donated food, supplies and materials.
“OkMOM was a huge success and I’m proud that due to our not-for-profit status, the Delta Dental Foundation is able to realize its mission and fund these types of events that really change people’s lives." said Gladden.
Future OkMOM events are planned for 2011 in Oklahoma City and 2012 in McAlester.
For details and photos, visit the official OkMOM Web site at www.okmom.org.
Dr. Mike McLeod and Lt. Gov. Jari Askins
Lt. Gov. Presents OkMOM Commendations
Lt. Gov. Jari Askins presented commendations to the Delta Dental of Oklahoma Charitable Foundation, Oklahoma Dental Association and Oklahoma Dental Foundation for their efforts in bringing the first Oklahoma Mission of Mercy to the state. Lt. Gov. Askins presented the commendations at the ODA Annual Meeting held in Oklahoma City in April. Dr. Michael McLeod, foundation committee chair, accepted the commendation on behalf of the Delta Dental Charitable Foundation.
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2010 OkMOM
Co-Sponsored by
Oklahoma Dental Association
Delta Dental of Oklahoma Charitable Foundation
STATS:
- Total Patients Treated: 1,805 (The goal was 1,600)
- Total Procedures performed: 6,997
- Total Value of Donated Services: $859,463
Delta Dental and the ODA extend our greatest appreciation to the amazing OkMOM volunteers and sponsors. None of this would have been possible without them.
VOLUNTEERS:
Total Event Volunteers - 1,312, including:
- 247 Dentists
- 148 Hygienists
- 239 Assistants
- 50 Dental Students
- 628 General Volunteers
2010 OkMOM SPONSORS:
- Bama Pie
- Burkhart Dental Supply
- Cascia Hall Preparatory School
- City of Tulsa
- Doubletree Hotel Downtown Tulsa
- El Rancho Grande
- Event 1
- Extreme Bean
- First Baptist Church Tulsa
- First Presbyterian Church
- Henry Schein Dental Supply
- Mazzio’s
- McDonald’s
- OneOK
- Patterson Dental Supply
- Pepsi-Cola
- Proctor and Gamble Co.
- QuikTrip
- Rib Crib Barbecue
- SMG
- Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Unit
- Stillwater National Bank
- Tulsa Reserve Police Officers
- Ultradent
SAVE THE DATE!
2011 OkMOM
February 4-5
Cox Convention Center
Oklahoma City
Watch for details coming
soon to www.okmom.org
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