Founded by Dr. Nicole McGrath, a passionate, seemingly-inexhaustible woman, and furthered by the unflagging commitment of female child-advocates such as Dr. Sara Kalambur and Dr. Maria Madonna, KinderSmile Foundation is a perfect example of girl power. As the nonprofit grows, it has attracted more inspired female talent as well as some fantastically supportive men. On…
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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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Lack of oral health literacy, low-income and transportation barriers often stand in the way of children in underserved communities visiting the dentist. Once bad hygiene habits have been established in early childhood, it is significantly more difficult to reverse the damage that’s been done to primary teeth-not to mention the unhealthy precedent it sets…
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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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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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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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All of the progress that KinderSmile Foundation has made—not just in Fall 2016 but over the past nine years—would be impossible without the support of generous grantors, sponsors and donors! Our charity does not receive state or federal funding, so we rely on a mix of insurance reimbursements, private grants and individual donors to keep…
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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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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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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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