Why does Oklahoma need a mobile dental care program? Because obstacles stand in the way of some Oklahomans getting the dental care they need. Our program is uniquely equipped to eliminate many of those barriers to care.
MobileSmiles Oklahoma was created to address these barriers and provide a vehicle to overcome them. With the help of hundreds of volunteer dental professionals, we have delivered dental services and education to thousands of Oklahomans since 2006.
MobileSmiles, using dental professionals and local site partners, helps treat dental needs in communities across the state. The program utilizes two RV-style mobile dental units that travel throughout Oklahoma to deliver dental care and education.
No. When the MobileSmiles unit visits a community or site, we work with a local site partner, which is a nonprofit organization, school, church or agency that is responsible for qualifying and scheduling patients.
Everyone needs a dental home where they receive professional cleanings and exams every six months and other dental care as needed. The goal of the MobileSmiles program is to provide care to patients currently without a dental home and when possible to connect the patient to a local dentist to serve as his/her dental home.