Sparta dentist gives local kids something to smile about

SPARTA — Local dentist, Dr. Paige Van Keuren of Mohawk Dental, will provide a day of free preventive dental care for children ages 12 and under, as part of National Children�s Dental Health Month (CDHM).

The one-day program, called Give Kids a Smile!, will take place on Friday, Feb. 1, and is part of the American Dental Association�s (ADA) annual push to bring attention to the number one childhood disease, tooth decay.

“Giving back to the community in which I was raised, and now practice, is important to me,” said Dr. Van Keuren. “I am humbled to be in a position where I can help local children improve their oral health.”

Children who come to Mohawk Dental on Feb. 1 will receive a comprehensive dental exam, cleaning, X-rays, fluoride treatment, and oral hygiene instruction — all free of charge. Children will also receive free dental hygiene materials (toothbrush, floss, and toothpaste).

Last year, more than one million children nationwide received over $100 million in dental care at 4,700 participating locations across the country. In New Jersey, nearly 4,000 children were seen statewide on Give Kids a Smile! day.

Dr. Paige Van Keuren has been practicing dentistry for more than 4 years in Sparta, Manhattan, and the Bronx. Mohawk Dental is located at 6 Seminary Lane in Sparta, NJ. Individuals who wish to see a dentist on Feb. 1, should call 973-970-DMD5 to schedule an appointment.