Author: KinderSmile Foundation

Welcome, from the Junior Board

Submitted on behalf of the newly appointed members of KinderSmile Foundation Junior Board. We are thrilled to serve as the 2017 KinderSmile Foundation Junior Board, and we invite everyone to join us and take full advantage of KinderSmile Community Service Learning Program (CSLP), as it is a rewarding experience that gives back to the community. You will…
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Humanities Professor Finds Fit at Dental Home

Could a long time college professor of humanities and social sciences find a meaningful position at KinderSmile Foundation as Deputy Program Coordinator, Community Services Learning Program (CSLP), the student volunteer component of KSF? At first, I wondered if development of a comprehensive student service/education program would satisfy my passion to teach, to mentor, and to…
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Volunteers Jumpstart Recruiting Efforts

KinderSmile Foundation Board Member, Andrea McDonagh and her friend, Tao Brenner, have jump-started KSF’s recruiting efforts for our new “Give Back a Smile” program by connecting with local dentists, dental office managers and other professional affiliations in Essex County. Thank you to both of these talented women for sacrificing their time and energy to compile contacts and pertinent…
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Perinatal Health & Wellness Program Assures Dental Health

KinderSmile Pre/Postnatal Program has been re-named, re-structured and largely expanded to become KinderSmile Perinatal Health & Wellness Program (KSPHW). Most notably, the improved program provides continuity of dental care for pregnant & recently postpartum women who are uninsured to receive the treatment/education they need to be oral health ambassadors not only for their families but…
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KinderSmile Foundation and Community FoodBank of NJ

Congratulations to The Community FoodBank of NJ for reaching 50,000 volunteers in 2016! KinderSmile Oral Health Program is proud to participate in CFB’s “after-school” program in Newark and Paterson. Not only are kids receiving healthy meals, but their overall health is improving by the opportunity to receive FREE dental cleanings and exams from our volunteer dental…
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Give Kids a Smile 2013

This year was my first ‘Give Kids a Smile’ event with KinderSmile Foundation and it was also the first time we put our news X-ray equipment to some real use. There is an article with an image of the X-Ray equipment being used by Dr. Glickman here. I of course was on the computer at the…
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Toothbrush Station Initiative at ARC Kohler School

KinderSmile launches ‘Tooth Brush Station’ Initiative 2011 with ARC Kohler School for developmentally challenged, Mountainside, NJ, and with Precious Jewels Child Care Center, Montclair, NJ. 10/22 KinderSmile Foundation and Delta Dental will be holding an Oral Health Fair for East Orange children, on Saturday, October 22, 2011, from 9 am to 2 pm. Download flyer…
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Springtime at KinderSmile Foundation

5/4 Dr. Sara Kalambur, Jen Akkaway and RDH Arlene Coyle the “Tooth Fairy” visited the Smart Cookie Learning Center, 25 Evergreen Place, East Orange, NJ. 5/11 Dr. Nicole McGrath, Dr.Dimitri Stillman and RDH Arlene Coyle the “Tooth Fairy” visited ARC Kohler School in Mountainside, NJ, to serve 47 special-needs children. 5/19 Dr. Nicole McGrath will…
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April 2011

04/07 NJDA Oral Health Coalition will hold a Meeting at NJDA HQ in North Brunswick, NJ; Dr. Nicole McGrath and Dr. Sara Kalambur will be attending this meeting. Please visit www.njda.org for further details about NJ Oral Health Coalition. 4/22 to 4/24 Dr. Nicole McGrath returned to Jamaica, WI to follow up on Outreach Program…
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March 2011

3/3 Early Head Start (EHS) from Montclair Child Development Center (MCDC) at Fulton Street site was visited by Dr. Sara Kalambur, who brought Exams to 13 children and Oral Health, and Nutrition Education to 13 children and 7 staff. 3/10 Early Head Start (EHS) at Montclair Child Development Center (MCDC) Orange site was visited by…
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