Connecticut Mission of Mercy Free Dental Clinic Open Through Saturday

The Connecticut Mission of Mercy just opened its 20th free dental clinic at E.O. Smith High School in Storrs. They’re offering no-cost care to residents who need it most.

This post dives into what services you’ll find, who’s eligible, and how people across Connecticut can get involved in this ongoing push to bridge the dental care gap.

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What to know about the CT Mission of Mercy clinic in Storrs

The event works on a first-come, first-served basis and runs from 7 a.m. until they hit capacity each day. It gives families a much-needed option if dental care is out of reach financially.

The clinic takes place at E.O. Smith High School in Storrs, right in Mansfield. Hard to believe, but this is actually their 20th free dental clinic in the state.

Organizers set up 80 treatment stations for the event. About 800 volunteers show up to help, covering everything from check-ins to dental care for both kids and adults.

Event details and services

There’s a pretty wide range of care available, from basic prevention to more involved treatments. The services include:

Examinations and X-rays
Professional cleanings
Tooth extractions
Fillings
Limited root canals on front teeth and premolars
Limited interim partial dentures and denture repairs

Access, transportation, and resources

If you want to get care at this clinic, plan for a first-come, first-served setup. They’re aiming to help as many underserved folks as possible—anyone who can’t get affordable dental care elsewhere.

Traveling from Windham or Tolland County? EastConn provides transportation, and you can set it up by calling (860) 377-7550.

For everyone else, check out cttransit.com for bus options to Storrs.

How to stay informed and access ongoing updates

Organizers really want prospective patients and supporters to stay in the loop, so they’re sharing info through a bunch of channels.

Some helpful resources:

ctmom.org for a full list of supporters and more details
CTMOM hotline at 1-800-688-9372
Facebook page @CTMOMFreeDentalClinic for updates

The clinic’s organizers say this event fits into a bigger, statewide push to close gaps in dental care across Connecticut.

They’re looking at cities like Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford, and Waterbury, but they’re not forgetting smaller places like Middletown, Norwalk, Danbury, and Norwich.

Honestly, the mission of mercy clinics just want to reach folks who can’t get affordable dental care.

People living in Storrs and nearby towns like Mansfield—plus those coming in from Windham and Tolland counties—should get a real boost from this.

And maybe, just maybe, it’ll help connect more families across the state to the care they need.

Here is the source article for this story: CT Mission Of Mercy Free Dental Clinic Runs Through Saturday

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