State of Rhode Island: Oral Health Commission

Mission

The mission of the Rhode Island Oral Health Commission is to provide leadership to:

• Formulate and promote sound oral health policy;

• Increase awareness of oral health issues; and

• Assist in promotion of initiatives for the prevention and control of oral diseases.

 

Vision

The vision of the Rhode Island Oral Health Commission is to promote life-long optimum oral health through:

• Primary prevention at the family, community,and healthcare professional levels;

• Accessible, comprehensive, and culturally competent community-based oral healthcare provided via a variety of financing mechanisms;

• Educational opportunities throughout life that will allow individuals to make better decisions for their health; and

• Informed and compassionate policy decisions at all levels of government.

 

Get involved! Join us and be a part of the Mission of Mercy free dental care project.

The Rhode Island Mission Of Mercy (RIMOM) will provide free dental care to the uninsured, the underinsured and anyone who otherwise has difficulty getting to a dentist. Those who show up for care and do not have any medically compromising condition that would prohibit them from receiving care will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

RIMOM will be a free, 2-day clinic at the CCRI, Lincoln Campus on June 2-3, 2012 with set–up taking place on June 1, 2012. The CCRI Dental Hygiene clinic is a 24 chair, fully equipped dental center, with digital radiography, a sterilization center, and electronic dental records. In addition, mobile dental equipment and the Molar Express will be utilized for care services.