In keeping with yesterday's post on the merger of several bodies into a single unit that cohesively combines licensing for dentists, comes another announcement from that group, the American Board of Dental Examiners. However, although it's from the same group, this one is a of a completely different nature. They have scheduled a meeting in combination with the Texas Mission of Mercy. For those unaware of what a MOM (Mission of Mercy) is, these events are held in several states as a way for dentistry to give back to their communities by providing free care to patients, regardless of their ability to pay. These events are a combinatoin of dentists and manufacturers. The doctors provide free care and the companies provide free equipment and supplies. It's a great way to take care of patients who suffer with dental problems and cannot seek care due to finances.
This meeting will be held at the same time and location as the MOM in hopes to provide greater awareness of both organizations. Read below for all the pertinent details...
Mission of Mercy Texas named beneficiary of annual dental testing event
CDCA-WREB-CITA selected Mission of Mercy Texas as the charitable partner for the second annual Dental Testing & Regulatory Summit and Educators Conference. The five-day event brings together four major dental organizations, CDCA-WREB-CITA, the American Association of Dental Administrators (AADA), The American Board of Dental Administrators (ADEX), and the American Association of Dental Boards (AADB) to advance licensure standards and education in the dental profession.
Mission of Mercy provides free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured individuals across South Texas. Their Dental Clinic offers preventive and restorative treatments to patients who would otherwise go without care. Since 2007, Mission of Mercy has provided over 80,000 free patient visits, with over 9,200 established patients, and dispensed more than 52,000 free prescriptions.
"The charitable component of this summit directly connects our professional work to our service mission," said Sherry Bowers, Executive Director of Mission of Mercy. "The dental profession has always been committed to expanding access to care, and this partnership allows attendees to directly support patients who might otherwise go without essential dental services. Every donation helps us provide critical preventive and restorative treatments to uninsured individuals across South Texas."
Attendees will gather from October 15-19, 2025, at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Conference Center in Grapevine, Texas. Examiners, administrators, and State Dental Board representatives from across the United States attend alongside Dental and Dental Hygiene program directors and faculty leadership. Each will participate in specialized sessions focused on education and examination preparation while working together to improve licensure processes.
"By bringing together these organizations, we are creating a platform for meaningful dialogue that will shape the future of dental regulation and benefit the professions." said Stephanie Beeler, Director of Communications, Board Affairs and Events for CDCA-WREB-CITA and Summit spokesperson.
Participants can make donations to Mission of Mercy Medical Center during registration, which began on August 1. Last year, Summit attendees raised more than $20,000 for Kosair for Kids, a Louisville-based charity.
For information about supporting Mission of Mercy, visit www.Amissionofmercy.org/texas.
About CDCA-WREB-CITA
CDCA-WREB-CITA provides ADEX examinations for initial licensure in jurisdictions across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica. Earlier this summer, the organization announced plans to merge with ADEX. The merger is expected to be finalized this summer. Learn more at https://adextesting.org/.
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