Patient Information

Frequently Asked Questions:

What dental services will be provided? 

• Services provided include cleanings, fillings, and extractions. No dentures will be provided at KMOM.

Will Dentures or Implants be done?

• No

Do I need to bring any documents with me? 

• The patient will need to fill out a brief health history; bring a list of allergies, prescriptions, etc. to have this information available.
• Patients DO NOT need to bring dental records, proof of income, or any other documents.

Do I need to keep taking my medication? 

• Continue taking any prescription medication as directed; bring it along so a dose is not missed should the patient have to wait a good portion of the day.

Can I make an appointment? 

• Services are first come, first served and ALL patients must be able to wait in line – no appointments.

What time does it start? 

• The clinic opens at 5:30 AM on both Friday and Saturday. Waiting in line, or determining how early to get in line, is up to the patient.

How many patients will be seen?

• We only let in as many patients as we will be able to treat that day and we will then close the doors. Standing in line on Friday and not getting in does not give the patient priority the next day. It is the same process on Saturday – first come, first served.

How long will it take? 

• Be prepared to wait and potentially be there all day. It may be mid-afternoon before a patient is treated.

Will there be food?

• We will provide breakfast and lunch for all patients at no charge. Bring snacks and water.

Will I be able to get all the treatment I need done? 

• After a medical screening, the patient will be examined by a dentist at KMOM and the patient’s greatest need will be treated. For example, if a patient needs extractions and fillings, the greatest need (probably the extractions) will be treated at KMOM. The patient does have the option to come back the next day to get the fillings, but they must wait in line again like everybody else. No line priority is given.
• Full mouth extractions will be done if determined necessary by the examining dentist. The patient will be able to discuss treatment/procedure options with the dentist prior to care.

If I volunteer, can I get through the line faster as a patient? 

• We typically have as many volunteers as we need registered prior to KMOM. Therefore, volunteering will not give priority or access to treatment. Registered volunteers who wish to be treated need to manage their schedule so they can wait in line for treatment.

What do I do after treatment? 

• After treatment, patients will be provided a phone number to call for follow-up emergency care if they experience any problems regarding the treatment received at KMOM.