Delta Dental of New Mexico Partners with New Mexico Mission of Mercy to Expand Access to Free Dental Care

Two-day clinic at EXPO New Mexico will provide no-cost dental care to New Mexicans on November 6 and 7.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. , Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of New Mexico (DDNM) is proud to support the New Mexico Dental Association Foundation and the 2026 New Mexico Mission of Mercy (NM MOM), a two-day clinic providing dental care at no cost to adults and children who may otherwise have difficulty accessing or affording treatment.

The event will take place Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, at Tingley Coliseum at EXPO New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE in Albuquerque. Care is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, with no appointments required. Doors open at 5:15 a.m. each day.

The volunteer-driven clinic brings together dental professionals and community volunteers to help address barriers to oral health care across New Mexico. Services may include cleanings, fillings and extractions, with additional services available depending on volunteer capacity. Patients also receive oral health education and a medical screening before treatment.

"Mission of Mercy reflects the power of New Mexicans coming together to improve the health of our communities," said Lou Volk, President and CEO of Delta Dental of New Mexico. "Through partnerships like this, we can help expand access to essential dental care while supporting the dedicated volunteers and dental professionals who make this work possible."

Since the first New Mexico Mission of Mercy event in 2010, the program has provided more than $10 million in donated care across the state. Supporting this event reflects DDNM's continued commitment to improving access to oral health care and supporting healthier communities throughout New Mexico.

2026 New Mexico Mission of Mercy
When: November 6-7, 2026
Where: Tingley Coliseum at EXPO New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Doors Open: 5:15 a.m. each day
Cost: Dental care is provided at no cost
Appointments: No appointments are taken. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis until daily capacity is reached.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Mexico Mission of Mercy?
The New Mexico Mission of Mercy (NM MOM) is a two-day, volunteer-driven dental clinic providing treatment at no cost to individuals who have difficulty accessing or affording dental care.

When and where is the 2026 New Mexico Mission of Mercy?
The event takes place November 6 and 7, 2026, at Tingley Coliseum at EXPO New Mexico in Albuquerque. Doors open at 5:15 a.m. each day.

Who can receive dental care?
The clinic is available to adults and children who do not have access to dental care. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

What dental services are available?
Services may include cleanings, fillings and extractions, with limited additional services available depending on volunteer capacity.

Do I need an appointment?
No. Services are offered first-come, first-served until daily capacity is reached.

How is Delta Dental of New Mexico involved?
Delta Dental of New Mexico is supporting the New Mexico Mission of Mercy as part of its commitment to improving access to oral health care and supporting healthier communities across the state. Multiple members from the Delta Dental of New Mexico team are volunteering at the event to assist organizers and patients.

Learn more: View official New Mexico Mission of Mercy patient information

Media Contact

Alex Sanchez
Vice President of Customer and Market Development
Delta Dental of New Mexico
[email protected]
505.525.6266

About Delta Dental of New Mexico
Since 1971, Delta Dental of New Mexico has served the dental benefits needs of New Mexicans. As a not-for-profit organization, DDNM invests in New Mexico communities and works to improve the oral and overall health of all New Mexicans.

SOURCE Delta Dental Plan of New Mexico, Inc.