Albuquerque – November 06, 2026 -- Adults and children in New Mexico can get free dental care on Friday, November 6, and Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the New Mexico Mission of Mercy clinic at Tingley Coliseum, EXPO New Mexico, 300 San Pedro Dr. NE.
Doors open at 5:15 a.m. and no appointments are taken
Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis until daily capacity is reached. Doors open at 5:15 a.m. on both days. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Cleanings, fillings and extractions are on offer
Services may include cleanings, fillings and extractions. Limited additional services may be available depending on how many volunteers show up. Before treatment, every patient receives oral health education and a medical screening.
Delta Dental of New Mexico backs the volunteer-run clinic
Delta Dental of New Mexico supports the event alongside the New Mexico Dental Association Foundation. Several members of its team are volunteering to assist organizers and patients. CEO Lou Volk said the clinic reflects "the power of New Mexicans coming together" to improve community health.
The program began in 2010 and has since provided more than $10 million in donated care across the state.