A: Dental and medical professionals, as well as community (lay) volunteers, will be working at this event. More than 1,000 individuals will be needed!!!!

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 Our next event will take place on JUNE 21 and 22, 2024 at the Santander Arena in Reading.

A: Yes! We could use all of your help! We will need around 500 non-dental volunteers for behind the scenes help (registration, routing, food service, etc.), help with actual patient care, and help with translation and patient escorts. Patients will never be left alone, so we need a lot of people from the community to help us escort the patient between departments as they are preparing for treatment.

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All clinical volunteers must have a current, active PA license to practice. License numbers will be requested on the volunteer registration form in the required disciplines. The MOM-n-PA event will maintain standard infection control practices at all times. All clinical individuals involved in patient treatment must carry the appropriate malpractice insurance coverage, and ensure that the coverage allows you to participate in a volunteer treatment event. Dentists and physicians without their own personal liability insurance can apply for no cost MOM-n-PA insurance from PDAIS at this LINK.

Out-of-state clinical personnel without a volunteer PA license may attend the MOM-n-PA as observers or participate in non-clinical volunteer roles, but because of state licensing rules may not take part in clinical activities.  Dentists licensed in other states or as faculty or retired dentists can help in areas such as dental laboratory, patient education, patient escorts and dental triage, etc. We'd love to have your help and can use your expertise.

Out of state Dentists, Hygienists and EFDAs  with an active PA volunteer dental license can treat patients.  Dentists without a PA license who are licensed in another state may apply for a PA temporary volunteer dental license by following this LINK. This license will allow you to practice at MOM-n-PA. Please note that the application is lengthy and the state takes several weeks for approval

A: Approximately 100 portable dental chairs, lights, and operative dental units will be set up to treat patients. The chairs have a reclining ability and the operative units will have access to water and suction.

A: Not necessarily. All supplies, tools, and instruments needed for patient care will be provided and available for professional use. However, dentists and dental hygienists are welcome to bring their own instruments, supplies, and even dental stools if they are more comfortable working with them. We want all volunters to be productive and happy! Bringing personal equipment is not necessary, though.

A: Yes, everything possible will be done to allow a dentist and a dental assistant employed by that dentist to work together. The official volunteer registration form will have a space to indicate if you wish to work with another volunteer. The dentist and dental assistant will both be required to register using the official volunteer form, and make the request to work together on each of their separate registrations.

A: Patients who are in pain can have an accompanying infection. We do not want anyone to wait  to seek critical dental or medical attention as this could lead to more serious consequences. And, while the hope is to be able to treat 2,000 patients, there's still a risk volunteers won't be able to see everyone waiting in line for care. However, every attempt will be made to care for those who are present.

A: There will  be breakfast and lunch items provided to volunteers whose shifts take place in the morning and mid-day. Every attempt will be made to keep volunteers hydrated, full, and comfortable!  Volunteers can eat meals and take breaks in a designated area where food, beverages and water will be provided. Please do not eat or drink in front of patients. Everyone should plan to eat or drink in the designated volunteer break room.

A: Absolutely! A project of this magnitude requires nearly $200,000 in tax-deductible donations and in-kind contributions to cover expenses for dental equipment and facility rentals, supplies, pharmaceuticals and food costs. Consider donating money or in-kind products or services. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will make a difference in treating thousands of patients. Please visit the DONATE page for more details.

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It is always prudent to call your insurer and double check.  Proof of insurance will be required to volunteer as a clinical provider. Please see above FAQ "What are the licensure/insurance requirements for clinical volunteers?" for more information.

Lay volunteers will be covered by a general liability policy provided by MOM-n-PA.

A: No. MOM-n-PA has many wonderful opportunities for students, but treating patients is not allowed even under supervision. This event will be a great learning opportunity and we encourage students to volunteer in postitions where they can interact with patients – dental triage clerk, assist hygienists, patient education, exit interviews, or patient ambassador.

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In order to ensure everyone's safety, we'd like all volunteers to be at least 18 years old. With parental permission and with a signed waiver, volunteer from 16-18 may volunteer anywhere except on the clinic floor!

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Housing for the MOM-n-Pa Mission 2021 will open in Mid-June.  Hotel information and discounted blocked rooms  will be available!

 

A: Yes. parking will be available close to the mission.

 

A: 100 portable dental chairs, lights and units will be set up to treat patients. The chairs will recline and the units will have access to water and suction. Given space restraints, each dentist will be able to have one dental assistant. If a dentist brings more than one assistant, any extra assistants will be assigned to work elsewhere in the clinic. As patients register, they will be asked to complete a form for basic demographic information and their health history. The form will be used for triage and to record patient treatment information. Patients will be treated based on their most urgent needs, with pain elimination as the number one priority. Dentists working in triage will be responsible for assessing and prioritizing patients' treatment needs.

A: Dental instruments will be provided. This year  you will not be able to bring your own instruments.

A: No. Nitrious oxide will not be available for dentists or hygienists to use on patients.

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Clinicians should plan to bring protective eye wear, face shield and any other personal protective equipment you use in your office. Headlamps and extra batteries are also recommended to increase visibility.

A disposable gown, masks and gloves will be provided. Instruments and supplies will be also be provided but if you have favorites you may wish to bring your own instruments and supplies, just make sure they are very clearly labeled. A very limited supply of curing lights will be available, so you may want to consider bringing your own (please label it). We also suggest that assistants bring a stool as MOM-n-PA is unable to provide these for assistants.

What NOT to Bring: Please leave your personal belongings safely at home or locked in the trunk of your car. We do not have a secured area for you to leave them at the mission.

A: All volunteers will be given a  T-shirt and are required to wear it during the clinic. Disposable gowns will be provided for clinical volunteers for infection control purposes. Typical dress for dental personnel is scrubs, or if you choose not to wear scrubs, dress casually and comfortably. Remember to wear comfortable and supportive, closed-toed shoes.

A: Feel free to email Dr. Gary Davis, the chair of MOM-n-PA @ doctord@epix.net.