Welcome to the Wisconsin Dental Association

A successful MOM event focuses on:

Providing free access to critical dental care while placing a high priority on patients suffering from dental infections or pain

Raising public awareness of the increasing difficulty low-income adults and children face in accessing critical dental care

Challenging low-income and Medicaid (MA) patients, policymakers and dental professionals to work together to reduce the disease burden and improve the oral health of Wisconsin residents, including those who have been promised care by the state.

The Wisconsin MOM program provides care to the uninsured, the under-insured and anyone who otherwise has difficulty getting to a dentist. Those who show up for care, children and adults, and don't have any medically compromising condition that would prohibit them from receiving care are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Patient education

An important element of the Wisconsin MOM program is patient education. Education is the most cost-effective way to reduce oral disease among the low-income population, including MA patients. A program to help patients understand the importance of good daily oral hygiene practices, healthy diet and routine preventive dental care is an essential part of every WDA MOM event.

In addition to receiving needed dental treatment, MOM patients learn the importance of good daily oral hygiene practices, healthy diet and routine preventive dental care. It's a fact that such things ultimately save money and time in the dentist office.

They learn about the negative effects of soda, sugary beverages and tobacco products, the link between dental health and overall health, oral cancer and more.

If you or your organization would like to help us make a difference by making a tax-deductible contribution, please contact Lani Becker at lbecker@wda.org for more information or send your contribution to:

More than 900 volunteers will be needed to make the 2010 event happen. Whether you are a caring dental professional or a caring individual, there are numerous opportunities for you to volunteer at the WDA Mission of Mercy. Please note, all volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Anyone involved directly with patient care must have their heptavax shots completed. MOM is divided into several departments with each department needing various types of volunteers. Click here for more information and to register.