HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The 17th annual Kansas Mission of Mercy dental clinic will be held at the Kansas State Fairgrounds Meadowlark Building in Hutchinson this Friday and Saturday. Approximately 1,600 patients will receive free dental cleanings, fillings, and/or extractions, at no cost to them.

During the previous 16 KMOM projects, volunteer dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and others provided 27,821 patients with over $1.64 million in free dental care.

Doors of the clinic will open to patients at 4:30 a.m. on both days. Dentists and other partners spearheading this unique, privately-funded, volunteer effort will be available.