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Volunteer 2026
COMOM’s 2026 Cripple Creek Dental Clinic
Friday, September 25 & Saturday, September 26, 2026
Clinic Doors Open Each Day at 6:00 AM
Cripple Creek–Victor High School
410 North B Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
410 North B Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
2026 Volunteer Registration is Open!
Click for Volunteer RegistrationThe Cripple Creek community is excited to host this year’s COMOM clinic and has generously provided a wide range of hotel rooms at discounted rates. Please use this guide to help you choose the accommodations that best meet your needs.
Download Hotel PDFInstructions
- Room rate – $149/night for rooms listed
- August 31, 2026-Last day for group rate
- Booking link – chamonixco.com when booking use code 092326CMOM
- Or call 719-689-2142
Double Eagle Hotel and Casino
442 E Bennett Avenue
Cripple Creek, CO. 80813
Phone:
719-689-5076Instructions
- Room rate 20% discount ($90.51 including tax per night Standard or Double, $20 per person for more than two guest per room)
- June 30, 2026 – Last day for group rate
- To Book Rooms – Call Kate Wolf Tuesday–Friday 8 am – 4 pm at 719-689-5076.
Instructions
- COMOM Volunteers will get 30% discount on rooms
- Booking link – Golden Nugget Booking Link – Mention HERO’s Discount when booking room
- Or call local hotel number and mention Colorado Mission of Mercy and/or COMOM
Hospitality House and RV Park
600 B Street
Cripple Creek, CO. 80813
Phone:
719-689-2573Instructions
- Discounts on Room Rates (3 or more nights 15% off entire stay, 2 nights 12% off entire stay.
- Discounts on RV’s 4 nights – fourth night free 30 amp RV’s-$59, 50 amp RV’s-$65, Free wifi.
- September 19, 2026– Last day for group rate
- Booking-call Mike at 719-689-2573 and mention you are with COMOM. Promo Code-FAHOTEL
- Closest to the COMOM site!
Instructions
- Room rate $169 (will provide 15% off)
- Small hotel only 5 rooms available
- Call local hotel number, ask for Christine and mention Colorado Mission of Mercy and/or COMOM
Volunteer Opportunities
Download PDFDental and Non-Dental Health Professionals
Only volunteers who have completed their hepatitis vaccination series will be allowed in areas of direct patient care or in areas of possible exposure to patient bodily fluids.
Dentists
Plan treatment in triage, provide treatment in oral surgery, restorative, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatrics.
Dental Hygienists
Provide preventive treatments (i.e., prophylaxis, topical fluoride, sealants) and full mouth debridements, and also provide oral cancer screening and oral health instruction.
Dental Assistants
Assist in oral surgery, restorative, endodontics, prosthodontics, pediatrics, and sterilization.
Dental Students – University of Colorado (3rd & 4th Year, ISP)
Assist dentists across clinical departments.
Dental Students – University of Colorado (1st & 2nd Year)
Dependent on clinical experience, may be able to assist dentists; three-hour sterilization commitment.
Dental Hygiene Students
Provide patients with oral health instruction; three-hour sterilization commitment.
Dental Assisting Students
Dependent on clinical experience, may be able to assist dentists; three-hour sterilization commitment.
X-Ray Technicians
Provide patients with Panoramic and Nomad x-ray images.
Dental Lab Technicians
Prepare partial and full dentures.
Dental Supply Persons
Provide dental and nondental volunteers with supplies to enable them to perform their tasks efficiently.
Dental Equipment Maintenance Persons
Ensure the optimal operation of dental equipment.
Dental Coders
Code dental procedures performed by dentists and hygienists.
Medical Students
Participate in mentoring program with COMOM dentists.
Physicians, PAs, Nurses, and PA/Nursing Students
Review patients’ health history, and measure patients’ blood pressure and blood glucose levels (health triage).
EMTs/Paramedics
Be available onsite in case of a medical emergency; assist in health triage.
Pharmacists, Pharmacist Students, Pharmacy Techs
Dispense antibiotics and low-level pain medications as prescribed by dentists and oral surgeons.
Community Volunteers
Only volunteers who have completed their hepatitis vaccination series will be allowed in areas of direct patient care or in areas of possible exposure to patient bodily fluids.
Volunteer Check-in
Greet and check in volunteers.
Patient Escorts
Escort patients to and from the various clinic departments.
Interpreters
Assist patients by interpreting for them. Interpreters of all languages are needed. Individuals who are fluent in Spanish are of particular need. Individuals who are proficient in American Sign Language are also needed.
Patient Registration
Welcome patients to the clinic and assist them to complete clinic registration forms.
Patient Exit Interviews
Interview patients, gathering information about their pain status and the time frame of their most recent dental care, insurance status, demographic factors, and about their COMOM experience.
Data Entry
Computer enter information from patient treatment forms.
Food Service
Serve patients and volunteers, and provide support in the food service area.
Runners
Assist department leads as needed.
Willing Hands
Help with setting up the dental clinic, and the taking down and packing up of the
dental equipment and supplies at the close of the clinic.
Parking Management
Assist patients and volunteers as they park their cars, to smoothly, and without delay, have them arrive at the clinic.
Crowd Management
Ensure patients and volunteers have a comfortable and safe clinic experience.
Pre-clinic Community Outreach
Serve as “boots on the ground” promoting clinic awareness with individuals and organizations to ensure potential patients know about the COMOM no-cost dental clinic.
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COMOM combines the donated services of hundereds of dental professionals & volunteers to provide free annual dental clinics
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