A Leading Nonprofit Organization Promoting Public Health Dentistry™

Welcome to KinderSmile Foundation

Our Mission

The mission of KinderSmile Foundation is to provide underserved children, perinatal mothers, and families, with access to comprehensive dental care and educate families about the importance of dental hygiene.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every child has access to a dentist, and preventable dental diseases are eradicated.

CONGRATULATIONS TO #OURVILLAGE!

2024 NJ's Best Home Grown Documentary Feature!

6
Festivals Selected
3
Awards Won

KSF’S new oral health documentary is making its mark throughout the state of New Jersey and beyond!

Be sure to check out TOOTHACHE’S latest accolades!

To learn about how KinderSmile Foundation exposes the gap in access to oral health care and forges innovative solutions for a healthier future of smiles through film, click on the link below!

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Toothache - 2024 NJ's Best Home Grown Documentary Feature!

Our Programs

CSLP Education
CSLP

Community Service Learning Program

Mentors future philanthropic & healthcare leaders by providing volunteer opportunities to students from high school through graduate school. Clinical shadowing and nonprofit internships help prepare students from pre-dental to public health, education and business. Students become aware of the importance of public health and community dentistry to reduce disparities in access to care.

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KinderSmile Oral Health Program
KSOHP

KinderSmile Oral Health Program

Brings oral health education, diagnostic, and preventive dental services to schools and community centers, by forging partnerships with schools, early childhood and Head Start programs, schools serving children with special needs, and family-service agencies. KSOHP is the flagship and premier program of our organization. Unlike many other school based programs it crucially provides a prompt link to a Dental Home.

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Give Back a Smile Program
GBAS

Give Back a Smile Program

Offers licensed dentists and dental hygienists the opportunity to donate their services to uninsured and underserved children in NJ at our Dental Homes or at their own practices. Participating specialists offer otherwise unattainable care to uninsured or underinsured patients. Professional volunteers earn CEUs.

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KinderSmile Perinatal Health & Wellness Program
PHWP

KinderSmile Perinatal Health & Wellness Program

Breaks the dangerous cycle of untreated dental diseases by empowering pregnant & recently postpartum women with informative, personal, and culturally-sensitive training about the importance of maternal oral health and its impact on the developing fetus and young children under the mother’s care. Qualified graduates of the training program earn free dental care to restore their smiles to full functionality and painlessness.

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KSCOHC

KinderSmile Community Oral Health Centers

  • We welcome all children starting at age 0 or from the eruption of their first tooth.
  • Our Trenton Dental Home welcomes adults. Please call our other Dental Homes for more details about adult care.
  • We accept all forms of Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare, most private dental insurance plans, and offer an affordable fee schedule for uninsured families.
Bloomfield Dental Home

Bloomfield Dental Home

10 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ

KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center Bloomfield, est. August 2016

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Newark Dental Home

Newark Dental Home

1 Avon Ave, Newark, NJ

KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center Newark at the Boys and Girls Club of Newark, est. July 2019

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Trenton Dental Home

Trenton Dental Home

101 N. Broad St, Trenton, NJ

KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center Trenton, est. October 2020

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Community Impact

8000+ Patients Served in 2024

$16M In-Kind Dental Services Provided

93% Medicaid or Uninsured Patients

Spotlight Sponsors: $20,000+

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Testimonials

Don’t take our word for it — here’s what our patients and community say:

Amazing dentist for children! I called for an emergency appointment and not only were they able to see my daughter within the hour, they sounded so warm and welcoming over the phone! The waiting room was amazing alone-it has a room for kids to color, big fake teeth with a big tooth brush they can play with and more. The staff was so sweet and welcoming! The rooms are colorful with a tv playing cartoons for the kids. But again the staff was amazinggggg! I can’t stress that enough. They made a nervous situation feel so comfortable and even did a follow up call to check on my daughter. I am beyond happy I chose this dentist for my daughter. I’d give it 10 stars if I could!

Gigi E.

Emergency Patient

As a parent who’s always feared the dentist, I’m so grateful for how gentle and caring this team has been with my daughter. She’s been coming here since age 2, and even getting her first cavity filled was a smooth, stress-free experience. They truly make kids feel safe and cared for. Highly recommend!

Edwin M.

KSCOHC Newark Parent at BGCN

I had an awesome experience at KinderSmile. The staff are phenomenal and make you feel comfortable. I also admire the diversity!

Carl W.

KSCOHC Trenton Patient

Shalom! Thank you to the entire KinderSmile team who took time to visit DVI and learn about our work. It was inspiring to meet so many people in another, similar organization, so committed to helping others and to tikkun olam. I hope to see everyone again! I am happy that you have such a beautiful volunteer organization back home and I salute you for doing the tsedaka all year long, hands on. Yasher Koach!

Michelle L.

Dental Volunteers for Israel, Community Partner

Hands down the best dentist in the area. They are so gentle kind and all around amazing. They are clean, kids brush before seeing the dentist. They are informative and know you by name. They love kids and I think that’s the best part. I wish they took adults !! Overall I will bring my kids here and when they have kids I’ll bring them as well. Love this dentist 10/10!!!

Abigail P.

KSCOHC Bloomfield Parent

I’m very pleased with my amazing and rewarding experience as a Community Service Learning Program Volunteer for KinderSmile Foundation at the Boys and Girls Club of Newark. The positive environment fostered by the KSF team along with their dedication, ensured a great experience for volunteers and high quality service for the patients.

I feel grateful for all the support and guidance I received as a pre-dental student, and know that it helped me achieve my dream of gaining admission from 3 dental schools for the internationally trained dentist program.

I now know the importance of oral health education, community dentistry and providing dental care to special needs children, which I know will serve me well in the future as a dentist.

Ahmad A.

Newark CSLP Volunteer

As soon as we opened the front door, every person was as sweet and kind as one person can be. It was my 3 year olds first time and every person made him feel comfortable and calm the whole time. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed. Thank you KinderSmile!

Anna B.

KSCOHC Bloomfield Parent

Thank you for taking the time to speak with my children like people and for making all three of them feel at ease with your office and going to the dentist. They were comfortable and enjoyed the whole process. Your staff are warm and caring – I couldn’t express more gratitude.

Michelle P.

KSCOHC Bloomfield Parent

From the very beginning of my internship, I was struck by the warmth and camaraderie that defines the KinderSmile culture.

The passion and dedication that every team member brings to their work have left a lasting impression on me. It’s truly motivating to be a part of a group that is so deeply committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children. Their unwavering commitment to creating healthier and happier smiles is a testament to the values that KinderSmile upholds.

As I move forward in my journey, I’ll carry the lessons and memories from my time here with me, as they have all contributed to shaping not only my professional growth but also my personal development.

Pierre B.

TCNJ CSLP Intern

With heartfelt gratitude, the Medical Chambers team thanks KinderSmile Foundation for their support, guidance, and generosity rendered to the facility during the restructuring and equipping of the Dental Home.

Your tireless effort has paid off, as we are seeing quite a number of patients coming in for consultations and other dental services.

The community of Bweyale is very grateful and is already asking when you are coming back.

Thank you once again, and God bless you all.

Dr. Jane M.

Public Health Dentist, Bweyale Uganda

Your team made a truly meaningful difference in my daughter’s experience. I have taken my daughter to at least six different dental offices in search of a place where she could feel safe, understood, and properly cared for.

At your office, for the first time, we felt genuinely welcomed. My daughter was treated with incredible patience, empathy, and warmth without judgment, without frustration, and without making her feel uncomfortable.

That kind of care is rare and hard to find. It means so much to me as a parent to finally find a team that sees my child not as a problem, but as a little person who simply needs time, love, and understanding. I truly believe the world needs more people like your staff.

Rosa D.

KSCOHC Trenton Parent

We had the honor of hearing Dr.Nicole’s testimony and the revelation to begin KinderSmile. Her passion for providing accessible dental care to her community was tangible and inspired us to want to become dental providers that would also be able to give back in abundance. We admired her courage to share such life-defining moments with us.

Jamie, Noemy, Julia & Jane

Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine Students

Because of KinderSmile Foundation’s efforts, over 185 children at the Boys & Girls Club of Clifton now know how to properly brush their teeth. Monique did an outstanding job and has a great smile. We appreciate your efforts to increase access to oral health care for underserved children. Thank you. #bgcclifton

John DeGraaf Jr.

Boys and Girls Club of Clifton

I am grateful for the opportunity and impact KinderSmile Foundation has had on me. The internship has strengthened my determination to become a dentist. I’ve never learned as much shadowing anywhere else than when I was with KSF. I honestly cannot thank them enough for their warmth, knowledge and professionalism. It was such a joy to come and work with such phenomenal women everyday.

Malika J.

CSLP Interm

I brought my daughter in on an emergency basis for a chipped tooth. I can’t emphasize how pleased I was.

Needless to say, this is now the dentist for both of my daughters. Very clean, very nice, and super professional.
Happy to say, my little one walked out excited about going back!

JoAnne S.

Emergency Appointment

I never knew a place existed.
I heard about KinderSmile through my kids school.

KinderSmile is clean, polite, professional. The staff made my 5 year old son feel extra comfortable. I could tell he was nervous but they made him laugh and relax.
The timing for an appointment was amazing. The doctor gave me same good tips while I was there and I’ll be bringing my 2 year old soon.

Raven H.

School Connection

I love this place.

Staff friendly, very caring. They explain everything especially to younger children

Dentists are fabulous with the kids.
All children brush their teeth before being seen.
Stick closely to appt times.

Room for children to play.

Helen H.

Routine Patient

Best dentist we have ever been to.
As an adult, I was scared and hesitant to see the dentist because of a childhood bad experience, but the dentist made me feel extremely comfortable. The cleaning that I got done was more than amazing.

My daughter was also seen and loved it. The ladies in the front desk were warm and kind. Anyone who needs a dentist, I will be recommending them this office!

Karen K.

Perinatal Mom

Patients at KSF

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