A group of eight Kings County Civil Court judges donated 1,500 toothbrushes, 300 tubes of toothpaste and toys to support the oral health of local children at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull.
Hon. Brian L. Gotlieb, judge of the Civil Court of the City of New York, Kings County, was present alongside the Dentistry Department staff to distribute the items to children attending their early morning appointments at the Pediatric Dental Clinic.
The group of Kings County Civil Court judges came together to honor and recognize National Children’s Dental Health Month. Originally observed as “Children’s Dental Health Day” in February 1941, this annual celebration, sponsored by the American Dental Association (ADA), emphasizes the importance of children’s dental and oral health.
Judges Ellen Edwards, Jill Epstein, Pamela Fynes, Brian Gotlieb, Edward King, Delsia Marshall, Javier Ortiz, Dweynie Paul and Lola Waterman are donating more than 9,000 toothbrushes and 2,000 tubes of toothpaste to pediatric dental clinics throughout Brooklyn.
“On behalf of NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, we sincerely thank the Kings County Civil Court judges for their generous donation of toothbrushes, toothpaste and toys,” said Gregory Calliste, chief executive officer of NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. “Their support enhances the dental health of children in our community and raises awareness about the importance of oral care.”
According to Judge Gotlieb, who has donated supplies to the clinic at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health for several years and spearheaded the drive, “The people of Brooklyn have honored us with their trust and support. It is a privilege to join with my colleagues to play a small part in helping our neighbors throughout Brooklyn fight childhood tooth decay and develop a lifetime of good dental health.”
“Judge Gottlieb’s distribution of toothbrushes, toothpaste and toys to the patients of our pediatric dental practice was an incredible experience. The expression on the children’s faces when receiving gifts from Judge Gottlieb was priceless. The parents and staff were all quite appreciative. It’s events like this that make a world of difference to so many. We look forward to continuing this partnership with Judge Gotlieb on this and other initiatives in the years to come,” said Dr. Steven Gounardes, program director for general dentistry and special care at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull.
“I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Honorable Brian L. Gotlieb and the dedicated group of Kings County Civil Court judges for their heartwarming initiative. Their generous contribution to the community is a powerful reminder of the positive impact we can all make when we come together in support of a shared cause,” said Jessica Arocho, director of community affairs, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull.
The Department of Dentistry at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull offers comprehensive, high-quality dental and oral health care for patients of all ages. It has state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of services — including pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and dental surgery.
