Mission of Mercy events provide dental care free of charge to adults and children of all ages experiencing barriers to oral health care. During the 2021 event, the Bismarck Civic Center was transformed into a dental clinic, and 670 individuals received much needed dental treatment. Mission of Mercy events are made possible by not only the hundreds of volunteers that offer their services, but also by the generous donors that provide financial support.
In this month's article, Debarati Kole and Aastha Bhandari graduate research assistants, and Nancy Hodur, Director of the Center for Social Research at NDSU, share some data highlights of the event.
