Connie Pifher of the Verona Health Department has let us know that Eastern Dental, which has 21 offices in New Jersey, will be offering free dental care for kids ages 4 to 12Â this Friday, February 1.
If your child is without insurance or is an NJ Family Care recipient, you can call 800-982-5589 to make an appointment. No walk-ins will be allowed. The services that can be provided on Friday include oral hygiene instruction, screenings, cleanings, x-rays, fillings, extractions, fluoride treatments and stainless steel crowns, among others. Parents or guardians must be present with the child at the time of the visit.
For more information, see the New Jersey Dental Association’s Web site.