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Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) will be hosting free dentistry for kids under 12 years old, together with various dental associations and schools across New Jersey. The name of the event is “Give Kids a Smile“, which will be on February 06, 2008 (this coming Friday).

Dr. Paul Rotunda – the supervising dentist – thinks this is a practical service in this tough economy, which will benefit children who do not have regular dental care.

Jersey Dental Arts on Bergen Avenue (Journal Square area) did this last year.

“Give Kids a Smile” – Free Dental Care For Kids
Where: Columbus Health Center
Address: 115 Columbus Drive, Jersey City (across from the Grove Street Path Station)
When: february 6, 2009 9AM – 1:30PM
Phone: (201)432-4600

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The Jersey City Medical Center, in cooperation with various dental associations and schools throughout the state, will host the seventh annual “Give Kids a Smile” day at its Columbus Health Center, 115 Christopher Columbus Drive (across from the Grove Street Path Station) on Friday, Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

That day dentists will provide children ages 12 and under with free dental care. The program targets children who do not have regular access to such care.

“This year, the event is especially meaningful,” said Dr. Paul Rotunda, a dentist at the Jersey City Medical Center, who will supervise the local program. “Many local families have been affected by the economy, with many people losing their jobs and, unfortunately, dental care often ends up falling by the wayside.

“This can be a serious problem, especially in the case of children where failing to do the kind of preventive care that can eliminate tooth decay can lead to lifelong dental and oral health problems.”

Rotunda said more than 100 children are expected to be seen during “Give Kids a Smile” day.
Between the Jersey City Medical Center dentists and volunteers, more than a dozen dental practitioners are expected to participate.

Children will receive a comprehensive dental exam, oral healthcare instruction, fluoride treatments, and free dental materials including toothbrushes, floss and toothpaste. Referrals, where necessary, will be made for continuing treatment.

Give Kids a Smile is a national program sponsored by the American Dental Association to bring attention to childhood tooth decay. At last year’s event, nearly a half million children in the U.S. received more than $50 million in dental care at more than 4,600 sites nationwide.

News Source: Jersey Journal