Virginia Health Care Foundation

Missions of Mercy (MOM) Projects are intensive dental outreach events periodically held in high need areas of Virginia.  They were launched by the Virginia Dental Association Foundation with support from VHCF, in 2000 and have been replicated nationwide. Listed below are materials that will be essential reading/viewing for communities and organizations interested in hosting a MOM Project.

• MOM Introduction
• Getting Started
• MOM Project Overview
• Committees

The following documents provide detailed information on every aspect of coordinating a MOM project in your community.

FINANCE

• Sample Budget 
• Sample Reimbursement Form
• Sample In-kind Donation Tracking Form

VOLUNTEERS

• Key Volunteer Position Descriptions
• Sample Volunteer Application
• Sample Volunteer Information Packet

HEALTH SCREENING

• Medical Director Position Description
• Health Screening Volunteer Position Description
• Health Screening Station Instructions
• Medical Supply List

DENTAL SERVICES

• Dental Services Volunteer Position Description
• Dental Director Position Description
• Blood Borne Pathogens Protocol
• Dental Charge Form
• Pharmacy-Exit Protocol

LOGISTICS

• Sample Letter to Procure VDOT Compressor
• Pharmacy Voucher
• Key Volunteer Position Descriptions

PATIENT REGISTRATION

• Patient Registration Policies & Procedures
• Deemed Consent Form – English
• Deemed Consent Form – Spanish
• Patient Waiver – English
• Patient Waiver – Spanish

FOOD & BEVERAGE

• Key Food & Beverage Position Descriptions
• Sample Food List

PUBLIC RELATIONS

• Sample Press Release
• Sample Talking Points
• Public Relations 101
• Tips for Handling a Media Interview
• Communications Techniques and Strategies

Last Updated on September 29, 2022