WKBT La Crosse, WI-NewsChannel 8-Volunteers help make the Mission of Mercy a success
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Whether it was filling cavities or removing teeth, organizors say the Mission of Mercy program was an overwhelming success.
The Mission of Mercy was put on by the Wisconsin Dental Association and provided free dental care for more than 1,500 La Crosse residents in need.
More than $850,000 in free care was given in just two days and included everything from a cavity to partial dentures. Doctors say both the patients and volunteer benefited from the Mission of Mercy.
"The joy is there for the patients, the joy is there for the people that work to serve on this, it's a two way street and certainly we got as much out of providing care as hopefully the patients did receiving the care," said Dr. Tim Durtsche, Volunteer for Mission of Mercy.
More than 900 volunteers helped out with the event, including 170 dentists and 87 dental hygienists.
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