When the dentist walked into the exam room, Joseph had already put
himself in the dental chair. The conversation went like this:
Dentist:“You have a cavity that needs filling.”
Joseph: “You’re not going to pull the tooth?”
Dentist: “No, Just a filling.” She proceeds to apply a numbing gel to the area.
Joseph: “What’s that, the numbing stuff? Bubblegum again?”
Dentist: “No, it’s banana flavor this time.”

And that’s how it was for the entire visit: “What’s that?” “Can I do it?”
“What comes next?” And finally, “Can I have the mirror so I can see what
you did?”

When Joseph’s visit was over, he headed to the reception area, eagerly
made his next appointment and left the clinic looking thoroughly pleased
with himself.

At PRASAD CDHP, we appreciate having patients who take such positive
interest in their dental health care and, having dentists who want to
nurture that interest. They are so patient as they help children to explore,
learn and become comfortable with their dental experiences!

Monticello, NY—On July 21, PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program (PRASAD CDHP) inaugurated a new mobile dental clinic at the Sullivan County Government Center in Monticello, NY!

More than 75 well-wishers attended, including U.S. Congressman Maurice Hinchey’s (D-Hurley) District Representative, Chris White, NY State Senator John Bonacic (R/C/I Mt. Hope) and Sullivan County legislators.

We are most grateful to our donors, and for the grants we received through U.S. Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-Hurley) and the Dyson Foundation, a philanthropic organization. Your support made the new clinic a reality.

“PRASAD’s new mobile dental clinic is going to ensure that thousands of Sullivan County children have access to the dental health care they need and otherwise might not receive,” said Hinchey, on his website.

Since 1996, PRASAD CDHP has relied on a unique mobile dental clinic to serve more than 62,381 children, providing more than 170,674 procedures, at over 17 different community sites in rural Sullivan and Ulster counties.

“Our goal in the coming years is to expand our program by implementing the PRASAD CDHP Advancement Project. Through this project, we plan to make consistent dental care accessible to many more children.

The new mobile clinic is the most essential component of this Project; however, it does have operating expenses; we invite you to support our cause of delivering “Miles for Smiles” to children in need by making a donation today,” said Program Administrator, Dr. Cecilia Escarra.