Missed the free dental clinic at Tingley Coliseum today? You still have a chance to get your dental concerns addressed. According to a report by KOB 4, the event will resume tomorrow, November 7, at the same venue at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds.
The two-day New Mexico Mission of Mercy event will provide dental services, including cleanings, fillings, extractions, and simple root canals, to an estimated 1,000 to 1,200 patients, KOB 4 reported.
Volunteers set up 100 dental chairs and brought in other equipment to transform the coliseum into a temporary clinic. Doors will open at 5:15 a.m. tomorrow, and patients can walk in without insurance or an appointment, the news outlet added.
What's Next
According to KOB 4, organizers advised patients to expect long lines after a crowd had already gathered outside the venue Friday morning.
Why It Matters
Experts recommend visiting your dentist every six months to catch dental problems early and maintain good oral health.
About This Story
Daily Reports is Brant.One's news roundup. Each day we gather the New Mexico stories worth knowing from newsrooms across the state, sum them up and point you to the source. This one comes from KOB 4's reporting, and their original story has the interviews and full details.
