The KinderSmile Foundation’s Perinatal Health and Wellness Program

New Jersey-based dentist Dr. Angela Crincoli has been helping patients maintain their dental health for over 25 years. In 2017, Dr. Angela Crincoli accepted a position at the KinderSmile Foundation, a nonprofit group that provides dental care and education to underserved children.

In addition to programs directly serving children and teens up to 18 years of age, the KinderSmile Foundation oversees its Perinatal Health and Wellness Program (PHWP) for new mothers. Launched in 2016, PHWP teaches uninsured pregnant women and new mothers who are up to three years postpartum about how oral hygiene affects overall health.

Women who participate in the program attend educational sessions focused on a range of topics related to maternal and childhood dental care. In addition to learning how their oral health affects that of a developing fetus, the mothers explore the effects of childhood caries and benefits of fluoride and regular dental visits. The program also covers nutrition-related topics and teaches mothers about the appropriate use of baby bottles and sippy cups.

Participants who complete the educational portion of PHWP qualify for one free year of dental care at the KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center in Bloomfield, New Jersey. More information about the program is available at www.kindersmile.org.

KinderSmile Foundation Provides an Educational Appointment Experience

Dr. Angela Crincoli is a member of the New Jersey Dental Association and the American Dental Association. Practicing dentistry with the KinderSmile Foundation, Dr. Angela Crincoli provides dental services to underserved children. 

The KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center is a charitable organization created to improve the health of its local communities by providing an educational dental appointment experience. The KinderSmile Foundation owns and operates the KinderSmile Community Oral Health Center, which provides dental care services to children up to 18 years of age. 

Focused on offering a positive and efficient learning program, the oral health center provides waiting room patients with a tablet loaded with an interactive educational app to use while they wait. During their appointments, young patients visit a toothbrush station to learn proper brushing techniques and receive feedback on their brushing skills. Children also visit the oral hygiene bay, where they and their parents receive advice on nutrition and learn how the diet affects dental health and overall well-being.