Fire Truck, 4-Year-Old Labradoodle, and Dentist Bring Smiles to Paterson Head Start Students

PATERSON, N.J. - Nov. 19, 2015 - PRLog -- PITCH
See excited 3-to-5-year-old children when a fire truck and 4-year-old Labradoodle show up at their school. Paterson dentist surrounds his free dental screenings to low-income Paterson children with a unique, friendly, colorful, fun environment.

Great photo, video, audio, and interview opportunities with medical professionals, children, teachers, and parents.

WHO

Sponsor: Greater Bergen Community Action

Presenter: Dr. (http://www.co.bergen.nj.us/index.aspx?NID=415) Robert Grunstein, DMD of Paterson’s Smile Central Dental

Audience:
1) Students in Paterson Head Start preschool

2) Families of Head Start/Early Head Start students (http://greaterbergen.org/services/education)

WHAT
Local dentist and his young dog will arrive in a fire truck that is outfitted with a dentist office to provide free dental screenings for young inner-city students.

Kids have a great time and don’t even realize they are there for dental screenings.

WHY
To provide free, accessible dental care to low-income 3-5 year olds

To make community aware of importance of early dental care

WHERE
GBCA’s East Side Head Start,

500 East 35^th St., Paterson, NJ 07504 (30 Minutes from the GWB and Lincoln Tunnel)

WHEN
Wednesday, December 2^nd, 10:30am.

CONTACT
Andrea Borja, Associate Director of Marketing
andrea.borja@greaterbergen.org

(201 968-0200 X7999       Cell: (201) 759-5525

241 Moore St., Hackensack, NJ   07601
www.greaterbergen.org

RSVP

Welcome but not required to andrea.borja@greaterbergen.org

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ABOUT GREATER BERGEN COMMUNITY ACTION (PROGRAM SPONSOR)
Greater Bergen Community Action is a 501 (c)(3), not-for-profit Community Action Agency. Established in 1967, Greater Bergen is part of a nationwide network of poverty-fighting enterprises which were established as part of the nation’s effort to address the intractable and persistent problem of poverty in America.
Through an outstanding Board of Directors with members from the private and public sectors, along with community leaders, Greater Bergen seeks to mobilize public and private resources to change the conditions in which low-income residents live and work, while also changing the institutions which impact their lives.

Greater Bergen engages in a host of activities that are designed to:

·         Empower Individuals, through Adult Learning and Asset Development
·         Educate Curious Minds for Healthy Futures
·         Build, Rehabilitate and Manage Housing, for Affordability, Health and Safety

·         Revitalize Communities for a Better Tomorrow.
ABOUT DR. ROBERT GRUNSTEIN, DMD

As the founder of Paterson’s Smile Central Dental, Dr. Grunstein--or “Dr. G” as he is affectionately called by his patients, was formally trained at Temple Dental Kornberg School of Dentistry and graduated in 2001. Upon graduation Dr. Grunstein began his career working in Paterson at a busy inner city dental clinic where he recognized the acute need for greater access to affordable dental services in the community.

Dr. Grunstein spends much of his time educating the community and policy makers of the importance of dental care for all children. He has been recognized with many prestigious awards for his innovative approach to dentistry in pioneering the concept of the Cavity Fighter truck, a mobile dental operatory. Dr. Grunstein is the recipient of the Richard Tannis Youth Service Award for his work in promoting children's dental health in NJ. In addition he has served on the Mayoral Task Force Committee to further promote wellness in Paterson. He has also been recognized by Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, NJ Horizon Healthcare, Yeshiva University and the State of NJ General Assembly for his work. He has been lauded in many publications, including The New York Times, Bergen Record and the Star Ledger for his commitment to dental health outreach.

Dr. Grunstein works tirelessly to raise awareness of access to dental healthcare for children and the importance of preventative dental health. When he is not working on children's dental health, Dr. Grunstein is home playing with his own three children. (ZocDoc.com, Nov 2015)