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Baptists On Mission offers the use of the Mobile Dental units to Baptist churches, other Christian denominations, and service organizations within North Carolina who wish to reach out to people in need. Our mission is to provide compassionate care to people without insurance, the impoverished, migratory farm workers, fair workers, the homeless, and more.
The dental ministry is funded by donations from individuals and groups who see this ministry as a meaningful way to reach people for Christ.
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kwatson@ncbaptist.org
(800) 395-5102 ext. 5603
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Our mission is to provide compassionate care to people without insurance, the impoverished, migratory farm workers, fair workers, the homeless, and more.
The driver and/or hostess are responsible for taking the mobile unit from Cary, N.C. to the church or other organization that is sponsoring a FREE dental clinic. The driver/hostess sets up the bus and dental equipment in preparation for the dental staff. The sponsoring church/organization enlists volunteer dentists from their area. The driver/hostess remains with the mobile unit throughout the dental clinic and returns the mobile unit back to Cary.
Basic qualifications for the driver:
We have a pool of drivers/hostesses. Drivers/hostesses volunteer for the clinics that work into their schedule. The dental clinics may be from ½ day to 5 days in length and anywhere in North Carolina. The driver/hostess are provided with overnight accommodations by the sponsoring church/organization and reimbursed for meals unless provided by the sponsoring church/organization. An honorarium is paid for each day of work.
It is best that this driver/hostess live within an hour to Cary, since the buses are housed at the Baptist State Convention when not in use.
Orientation and training are provided for drivers/hostesses. New drivers and hosts are expected to work alongside current drivers/hosts teams at three clinics before being assigned a clinic on their own.
The driver will need to be knowledgeable of maintenance of bus engine (oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid) leveling jacks, air brakes, generators, air compressor, water tank, gray water holding tank, electrical boxes, water pump, air conditioning units, etc. The drivers/hosts will obtain on-the-job training and knowledge of dental chair operation, X-ray equipment, ultrasonic cleaner, vacuum system, autoclave, etc.
Those who serve in this ministry have been truly blessed. Please contact me if you are interested or know of anyone who may be interested in joining this unique ministry.
Contact Krissy Watson
Dental Ministry Coordinator – Baptists on Mission
(919) 459-5603 or (800) 395-5102 ext. 5603
kwatson@ncbaptist.org
Enlist volunteer staff including dentists, dental hygienist, dental assistants, nurses, interpreters, counselors, and general helpers to work the clinic. Call Krissy Watson at 1-800-395-5102 ext. 5603 to reserve a date for your dental clinic. Schedule early as we are often booked 8 months to one year out.
A deposit of $200 per day is required to secure the date. This deposit is applied toward the total cost of the clinic. Charges for using the dental units include: $8.00 per patient to help offset the cost of materials used; $0.65 roundtrip mileage for the unit from Cary to the clinic site; reimbursement for driver’s overnight accommodations and meals (if necessary), use of the on board generator (if necessary).
North Carolina Baptist churches and associations may reserve the dental unit. The church or association serves as sponsor of the dental project. This sponsor is responsible for establishing a local project planning team, enlisting patients, and recruiting dental care professionals, as well as planning for an evangelistic ministry in tandem with the dental ministry.
Please complete the form to start the process.