The WDA and WDA Foundation wrapped up its first Mission of Mercy by delivering smiles to an 1,533 children and adults – exceeding its pre-event goal of 1,200 patients by 333 individuals.

Intermittent rain on treatment day two didn’t deter 812 individuals from seeking needed dental care on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wis. Doors opened at 6 a.m. with the last patient admitted at 1:45 p.m.; care concluded around 5:30 p.m. A total 721 patients were seen on Friday, June 26.

More than 900 volunteers, including 170 dentists and 87 hygienists, were involved in the setup, two treatment days and cleanup of this inaugural and large-scale oral health care event in Wisconsin.

FINAL MISSION OF MERCY STATS

1,533 patients

$850,000+ donated care

903 volunteers
170 dentists
87 hygienists
10 dental and medical professionals from four other states
(Iowa, Illinois, Kansas and Minnesota)

6,900 procedures
1,700 extractions
1,525 fillings
597 cleanings
135 treatment partials
18-20 denture repairs

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