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It was an absolute honor to serve our military veterans on Veterans Day . This was the first-ever Texas Mission of Mercy service event specifically for our military veterans . Our team of 81 dentists and 388 volunteers served every veteran that showed up for care at the two-day event . We were blessed to have some of the finest dental labs on-site fabricating removable prosthetic appliances and doing prosthetic repairs . Dr . Michael Rainwater headed up pre-screening , so many patients could receive their removable appliances on the first day of service . This TMOM goes down as one of the best ever . Some 462 veterans were provided free dental care valued at $ 481,925 , which is an average of $ 1,043 per patient . Our veterans received exams , x-rays , oral health education , cleanings , fillings , root canals , and surgical extractions – and 99 prosthetic appliances were delivered ( a new record after the record we set last year in Mesquite ) alongside loads of love and appreciation .
A special thank you to the Texas Dental Association Smiles Foundation , the Dallas County Dental Society team , The Dallas County Dental Society Foundation and for the countless hours of all who served , donated or were a part of the event . Everyone worked selflessly and displayed true compassion for those who have served our state and country . All involved went out of their way to provide excellence in an environment that can be challenging . Because of this unwavering commitment , we heard abundant thank yous and compliments regarding this event . Several state legislators visited and were surprised at the scope and size of care we rendered . I also want to thank each and every veteran who has served our state and country . Without them , there is no freedom . It was a true blessing and honor to serve at this patriotic event and I know I speak for everyone on our Veterans TMOM team .
– Dr . Sloan Hildebrand
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