Abstract
Madelyn Lawrence, a VCU School of Dentistry student and UVA-Wise alum, shares her transformative experience with the Mission of Mercy (MOM) project in Wise, Virginia. Initially volunteering in 2019, she witnessed the profound impact of providing free dental care to underserved rural communities. Returning as a dental student, she felt a deep connection to the patients and recognized the critical need for accessible dental care in such areas. Lawrence urges dental professionals to volunteer for projects like MOM, emphasizing the life-changing benefits for both providers and recipients.
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Lawrence, Madelyn
(2023)
"HOMECOMING MOM RETURNS TO WISE AFTER THREE YEARS ABSENCE,"
Virginia Dental Journal: Vol. 100:
No.
1, Article 18.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/vadentaljournal/vol100/iss1/18