Dental Day to benefit Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is rescheduled

SPARTA — Sparta Dental Designs’ 18th annual Dental Day to benefit Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice was postponed due to Superstorm Sandy. To continue their tradition, Sparta Dental Designs has rescheduled Dental Day for Hospice on Dec. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their office on 16 Lafayette Road in Sparta.

The community, including new patients, are welcome to participate in Dental Day for Hospice by scheduling their appointment for routine dental services including dental work, exams, x-rays and screenings.

Dr. Edward Tirpack, DMD, MAGD, Dr. Seth Perlmutter, DMD and their professional team will donate their time for this event and forward proceeds for the day to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. To secure an appointment for Dental Day for Hospice, call Sparta Dental Designs at 973-729-2113.

In 2012 Sparta Dental Designs was awarded the Heart of Hospice Award for their commitment to Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice. Dr. Tirpack and Laura Tirpack have embraced the hospice mission for more than two decades serving as board members and volunteers committed to progressing the hospice mission.

“Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is a not-for-profit organization and they will treat any patient regardless of their ability to pay,” Dr. Tirpack said. “That’s what inspired me. I hope to make the community more aware of hospice care and what services are in place to support patients and their family members.”

The Friends of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, a local group of individuals committed to the hospice mission, supports the efforts of participating practices by being present on the day of the event with information and give-aways in-hand.

“It is our privilege to listen to how our agency touched the lives of a loved one, acquaintance or neighbor,” commented Bea Smith, Friends of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice member, “and an excellent opportunity for us to continue the conversation by sharing details about outreaches available to the community, including bereavement support groups, fundraisers and annual memorials.”

“The commitment to Dental Day for Hospice from the doctors and the Sparta Dental Designs team is truly appreciated and has helped many, many patients and family members throughout Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey and Pike County, Pennsylvania from the revenue it has generated since its inception in 1993,” stated Lisa O’Hara, President of Friends of Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

Karen Ann Quinlan Memorial Foundation is passionately dedicated to providing Hospice care for the terminally ill and Bereavement for those who have lost loved ones. Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice is located at 99 Sparta Ave., Newton. For programs, events and more information visit karenannquinlanhospice.org.