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Dr. Garner Morgan

Remembering Dr. Garner D. Morgan

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Garner D. Morgan, beloved colleague, esteemed leader, and past President of the Maryland State Dental Association. Dr. Morgan, a proud graduate of the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (DDS ’80), dedicated his life to the practice of dentistry and to uplifting those most in need.

volunteers and patients during SMMOM dental clinic

What is SMMOM?

Mission of Mercy is a free two-day adult dental clinic provided by several hundred volunteer dental professionals and volunteer staff.

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Download a Brochure

Download the SMMOM 2020 Information Brochure (pdf 1MB) that you can print and distribute.

volunteers and patient at SMMOM dental clinic

2019 Public Health Champion!

The St. Mary’s County Health Department has voted the Southern Maryland Mission of Mercy the 2019 Public Health Champion with almost 40% of the votes.

North Point High School

The 2018 SMMOM

July 27th – 28th, 2018, at North Point High School, 2500 Davis Rd, Waldorf, MD 20603 Doors opened at 6:00 am on both clinic days for patients to register to be screened and treated.

volunteer providing dental services

2016 SMMOM Videos

In 2016 we held our Mission of Mercy (MOM) at North Point High School. 738 volunteers contributed 7,316 hours of service to 819 patients. Patients received 6988 procedures with a total value of $1,012,848.  

Western Maryland Mission of Mercy

Western Md MOM Clinic

The Western Maryland Mission of Mercy is a two-day dental clinic providing free dental treatment to adults who could not otherwise afford the care. This year’s clinic will be held on October 12th and 13th, 2018 at the Allegany County Fairgrounds in Cumberland, MD. Clinical and non-clinical volunteers are needed… Read More »Western Md MOM Clinic

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Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed to assist in every aspect of the 2020 SMMOM clinic in Waldorf, MD. Clinical Dental/Medical volunteers provide direct patient care. General Volunteers monitor the patient line, check patients and volunteers in and out, provide hospitality and provide IT support. Dental Students and Hygienist Students can volunteer in… Read More »Volunteers Needed