Volunteers - Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy

Volunteers are needed to assist in every aspect of this event. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age to participate.

General Volunteers

Set up & break down clinic
Monitor the patient line & escort patients
Register patients & volunteers
Provide hospitality
IT support
Translation
Parking
Security

Clinical Dental / Medical Volunteers

Licensed professionals are needed to provide direct patient care. If you are licensed in the state of Maryland, you must submit your license information during registration for verification. If you are licensed outside of the state of Maryland, you will need to submit an Application for Temporary Volunteer Dentist’s License or an Application for Temporary Volunteer Dental Hygienist’s License. Applications can also be accessed from the on-line registration form.

Medical pre-screening
Dental hygiene (cleanings, education)
X-rays
Chair-side assisting
Sterilization

Dental services (triage, fillings, extractions, oral surgery, root canals)
Post-op
Students

Students

“Dental Students” and “Hygienist Students” are volunteers that are currently enrolled in a “School of Dentistry” or a “School for Hygienists” and are on track for taking their Board Examinations. Students can volunteer in specific areas that need their dental and medical backgrounds, including: