KDCF Creates Annual Bruce Bergstrom Award in Honor of its Namesake

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The Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation (KDCF) recently created the first annual Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Bruce Bergstrom Award for outstanding service, which was presented to its namesake at the Annual Meeting of the Kansas Dental Association on Saturday, April 8, 2017.

Each year, the Bruce Bergstrom Award will be given to a KMOM general volunteer that exemplifies Bruce’s legacy of service.

KMOM was created in 2003 through the leadership and commitment of the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation and the Kansas Dental Association to provide care to Kansans in need.

Since 2003, KMOM has provided over $16 million in free dental care to 28,000 patients throughout Kansas.

Bruce Bergstrom’s passion for Missions of Mercy began at the first event in Kansas when his wife, a dental hygienist, suggested he volunteer. He met and talked with low-income Kansans who needed dental services and had no other way to access them, and he became determined to help as many people as he could. 

Bruce is the founding Executive Director of the America’s Dentists Care Foundation (ADCF). ADCF is located in Wichita, Kansas, and is the organization that provides equipment and technical assistance for nearly all of the Mission of Mercy projects, including the Kansas Mission of Mercy, throughout the country. 

Through his leadership, dental Missions of Mercy have spread to nearly all 50 states. As of today, ADCF supported projects have provided over $150 million in free oral health care to almost 250,000 patients.

Bruce retired from ADCF in 2015, and continues to dedicate his time and skills to help those in need.

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KDCF President, Dr. Mark Herzog, presents Bruce Bergstrom with his award.

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Congratulations, Bruce!

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For Immediate Release – Kansas Mission of Mercy Provides $1,102,222 in Care

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The Kansas Mission of Mercy annual dental clinic was in Manhattan, KS on January 27-28, 2017.

Volunteer dentists and hygienists provided 1,041 patients with $1,102,222 in care.

To date, this is the fewest number of patients seen at a KMOM project (Manhattan was our 16th KMOM).

However, everyone who arrived at the National Guard Armory while the clinic doors were open was able to receive treatment.

As a result, patients were able to receive more comprehensive care, valued at over $1,000 per patient.

The Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation would like to thank all the volunteers and donors who helped make this mission a success!

Volunteer Registration for KMOM Manhattan is Closed

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN VOLUNTEERING. WE CURRENTLY HAVE ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WE NEED FOR KMOM MANHATTAN!

If you are a licensed dentist, dental assistant, or have been recruited by a member of the KMOM Manhattan local committee for a specific job, please call our office at 785-272-7469.

 

KDHE Updating Charitable Health Care Provider Record System

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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment Office of Primary and Rural Health is updating its Charitable Health Care Provider (CHCP) record system. For this purpose, beginning November 30, 2016 letters have been sent to providers, including dentists and hygienists, that have provided charitable services in some manner since 1990 but have no specific point of entry identified, such as clinic name or address.

Due to a hiccup in their system, is quite possible that the dentists and hygienists who are receiving this letter are in KDHE’s database due to their charitable participation with the Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) because KMOM has no consistent, specific clinic address. KDA Operations Coordinator Niki Sadler reached out to Sara Roberts, Director of KDHE Office of Primary Care and Rural Health on Wednesday for clarification on how recipients should address the letter and included forms.

  • If a dentist or hygienist was an individual charitable provider connected with a location other than or in addition to the Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) and wish to continue as such, complete the documents enclosed with the letter and follow the instructions as it states. However, do not include any KMOM participation. Only the locations outside of the KMOM project(s) should be referred to in this correspondence.
  • If a dentist or hygienist was only a charitable provider through KMOM, he or she may disregard the letter. All necessary Charitable Health Care Provider records are transferred to KDHE by the KDA office after each KMOM event. If you do not have the Charitable Health Care Provider Form on file for your participation with KMOM, you will be asked to complete the appropriate form at the KMOM registration desk when you pick up your name badge.

Sara Roberts and Niki Sadler have been working to streamline the reporting system for CHCP forms in regards to KMOM, however the letters were sent prior to when the streamlining process began. If you have any questions, please contact the KDA office at 785.272.7360 or niki@ksdental.org or email KDHE at primarycare@ks.gov.

Volunteer Registration for KMOM Manhattan Now Open!

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Volunteer registration for KMOM Manhattan is now open!

Click here to register.

We’ll see you on January 27-28, 2017 at the National Guard Armory in Manhattan, KS!

KDCF Announces Manhattan to Host 2017 KMOM

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The Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation (KDCF) is pleased to announce that the 2017 Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) free dental clinic will be held on January 27-28, 2017 in Manhattan, KS at the National Guard Armory.  This is the same location as the 2009 KMOM.  Dr. Randy Davis has volunteered to Chair the 2017 event.  If you’re interested in being included on the local planning committee, contact Dr. Davis at randyndavis@cox.net

This will be the KDCF’s 16th KMOM event since its inception in 2003.  To date, Kansas dentists have provided almost 27,000 Kansans free dental care valued at over $15.3 million through KMOM.

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For Immediate Release – 2016 Kansas Mission of Mercy Treats 1,231 Patients

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The 2016 Kansas Mission of Mercy provided $1.2 Million in care in two days. Thank you to everyone who made it possible with special thanks to Dr. Larre Bettsworth for brining it all together.

Henry Schein Commits $250,000 In Health Care Product To America’s Dentists Care Foundation In Support Of 50 Dental Mission Of Mercy Events

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Dr Fales and Staff ADCF Volunteer of the Year Award

Dr. John Fales and Team Honored with ADCF Volunteer of the Year Award

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Dr Fales and Staff ADCF Volunteer of the Year Award

Dr. John Fales and his team were honored with the Volunteer of the Year Award from the America’s Dentists Care Foundation (ADCF) on Friday, February 13.

ADCF’s Executive Director, Bill Blasing, presented the award at the KMOM Salina volunteer dinner that evening.

Dr. John Fales is a pediatric dentist who practices in Olathe, KS. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular Biology from the University of Kansas in 1978. He then attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1982. He completed a residency in pediatric dentistry in 1991 at the Children’s Mercy Hospital and the UMKC School of Dentistry in Kansas City, Missouri. Also in 1991, Dr. Fales earned a Master of Science in Oral Biology from UMKC School of Dentistry.

Dr. Fales has presented numerous lectures to pre-school and public school students, as well as to parents, teachers and community organizations. He has presented seminars to dental professionals regarding laser dentistry.

He gives back to the community by volunteering with the Donated Dental Services, Johnson County Health Partnership, UMKC/Olathe Schools Miles of Smiles, Olathe Schools Community Care Program, Project Ready Smile, Pet Partners/Delta Society, Kiwanis International, Boy Scouts of America and the Kansas Dental Charitable Foundation.

Dr. Fales currently serves as the Vice-President of the Kansas Dental Association, as well as the Chairman of the KDA’s Council on Children’s Dental Health. He is also the current President of the Kansas Association of Pediatric Dentists. He is a member of the Advocacy Team for the American Academy of Pediataric Dentistry and is on the Boards of Directors for Oral Health Kansas and America’s Dentists Care Foundation, where he serves as Vice President.