Hundreds of dentists and other volunteers are hoping to provide free dental care for up to 2,000 people during a free dental clinic beginning Friday at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.



The clinic takes place on Friday and Saturday, with doors opening at 6 a.m. Friday.



The event is sponsored by Mission of Mercy, a non-profit also known as MOM-n-PA. The free dental care is open to anyone and no registration is required, although it is aimed at people who lack dental coverage or can't afford needed dental care.



Organizers also will try to connect people with organizations that can help them obtain any needed follow up or future dental care, according to a news release distributed by Highmark, whose dental company, United Concordia, is a sponsor.



Dental care will be provided by dentists along with hygienists, dental students and other volunteers.

Note: An earlier version incorrectly described the organization which is sponsoring the dental clinic. The organization is best known as MOM-n-PA, and is not the organization with a similar name that regularly brings a mobile medical and dental clinic to Harrisburg.