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PRASAD Children's Dental Health Program
Who We Are
PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program (PRASAD CDHP) provides high-quality, compassionate dental health services to children through our New York State-certified mobile dental clinic. Our administrative office is in the town of Liberty, in Sullivan County, New York. By bringing our mobile clinic directly to public schools, we make it easier for families to access essential dental care. In addition to providing preventive and restorative treatments, we also offer dental health education classes at local schools. We believe that healthy smiles lead to healthy futures.
Happy Healthy Smiles for Children
PRASAD Children's Dental Health Program (PRASAD CDHP) offices are located in the town of Liberty in Sullivan County, New York State. Just 2.5 hours northwest of New York City, it is a world apart. Home to the Catskill Mountains, family farms, and rural, small-town America, it is beautiful and verdant.
Sullivan County has also been listed among the least healthy counties in New York State because of the lack of public transportation, persistent poverty, high levels of unemployment and disability, and limited access to healthcare, dental care included. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the U.S. national average of 12.8%.
The cost of dental care is out of reach for many Sullivan County residents, and transportation is complicated. Our dental program delivers services via a state-of-the-art mobile dental clinic right at public school campuses, making it easy for children and parents alike. We chose this service delivery approach because of Sullivan County’s rural nature and the lack of public transportation.
To raise awareness and ensure access to dental education and care for children at risk, PRASAD CDHP partners with Social Services, Sullivan County Public Health Services, Head Start programs, and local agencies that provide referrals for children in need of dental care. The mobile dental clinic also parks at our offices during the summer and school holidays for children to receive year-round dental treatment.
PRASAD CDHP is an Article 28 NYS Department of Health-certified clinic approved to operate at New York State schools. A certified, school-based health center is a safe, easily accessible location on a school campus where students can have a dental home and go for preventive and restorative care services.
Mobile Dental Clinic
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new mobile dental clinic, made possible through a generous grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. This state-of-the-art mobile dental facility now regularly visits public schools across Sullivan County, bringing essential dental care directly to students. During the summer and school holidays, the mobile clinic is stationed outside our office, ensuring children have access to year-round dental treatment. Read about our mobile dental clinic in the Sullivan County Democrat here.
PRASAD CDHP is an Article 28 dental clinic certified by the New York State Department of Health and approved to operate in New York State schools. Our school-based health center provides a safe, convenient location on school campuses where students can establish a dental home and receive ongoing preventive and restorative dental care, along with dental health education.
Dental diseases are the most prevalent chronic conditions affecting children today, resulting in a loss of 51 million school hours annually. And, as one of the least healthy counties in New York State, Sullivan County residents are deeply impacted by this issue.
Sullivan County has many rural residents, higher than average poverty rates than the rest of the state, and skyrocketing levels of unemployment and disability. Limited public transportation options and the rising costs of healthcare—including dental care—are all barriers for county residents to access cost-effective dental treatment. We chose to start a mobile dental clinic to address as many of these issues as possible in area and increase access to affordable dental care.
Our dental program delivers services via a state-of-the-art mobile dental clinic that parks right outside of public-school campuses, making it easy for children to receive the vital dental services they need.
To provide access to dental health education and care for at-risk children, PRASAD CDHP partners with Social Services, Sullivan County Public Health Services, Head Start programs, and local agencies that refer children in need of dental care. We are also deeply grateful to the New York State Department of Health, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, and the support of local businesses, foundations, and individuals for their invaluable partnership in helping us deliver these vital services to the children who need them most.
FAQ's
Our primary service recipients are children who reside and live year-round in Sullivan County, New York.
Our Children’s Dental Health Program provides preventive and restorative dental care, along with oral health education classes held at local schools.
Dental diseases rank as a leading chronic condition among children today, with far-reaching consequences. These issues can cause a staggering number of lost school hours—up to 51 million annually—because children often have to miss school due to painful dental problems.
Dental disease in children, especially untreated cavities—can lead to a range of health complications beyond tooth pain. Cavities can cause infections that may spread to other parts of the body, potentially leading to serious illness if left untreated. Children with dental problems may have difficulty eating, which can result in poor nutrition and hinder healthy growth and development. In addition, poor oral health in childhood is also linked to greater risk of oral and overall health problems in adulthood, including heart disease and diabetes.
The state of a child’s dental health can significantly affect their quality of life. It can influence their self-esteem, their nutritional intake, and even their smile, all of which contributes to positive social interaction. A child suffering from dental pain may also struggle to concentrate or engage in school activities, hindering their educational progress.
Our dental program delivers services via a state-of-the-art mobile dental clinic that visits public school campuses in Sullivan County, making it easy for children to access services.
Our new mobile clinic is equipped with cutting-edge dental equipment, ensuring that we can provide high-quality care efficiently. This advanced setup allows our team to perform a wide range of dental procedures directly on-site, minimizing the need for families to travel long distances for care.
This program is designed to ensure every child can receive essential dental services without the barriers of distance, transportation challenges, or ability to pay. By bringing dental care directly to schools, we will improve accessibility to affordable dental care and make a lasting impact on the dental health of children in our community.
Our commitment is to deliver comprehensive dental care that not only addresses immediate needs but also fosters a long-term positive effect on children’s health that goes beyond healthy smiles and sets them up for a brighter, healthier future. That’s why we say that healthy smiles lead to healthier futures!
Our mobile dental clinic visits schools throughout Sullivan County to provide dental care services directly on school grounds. Appointments are scheduled in advance, either through the school nurse or by contacting us directly. This ensures your child receives care in a safe, familiar environment without needing to travel. Walk-in visits are not available. All appointments must be scheduled ahead of time.
You can enroll a child by completing our application form available at the school or by calling our office at 845-434-0376. Our team will assist with scheduling an appointment and answering any questions. We accept most dental insurance plans and welcome both new and existing patients.
Our dental clinic services are made possible thanks to the generous support of foundations, corporations, and individual donors. This vital funding allows us to maintain state-of-the-art dental equipment and sustain daily operations, including dental supplies and staff salaries assuring we continue to provide high-quality, efficient, and compassionate care to every patient we serve.
We greatly appreciate both monthly contributions and one-time gifts. Learn how you can support our Children’s Dental Health Program and mobile clinic by exploring the various ways to contribute, visit Support Our Work page.
Help children access better dental care
Through donations, PRASAD helps children in the U.S. and India with high-quality dental services through education, prevention, detection, and treatment.
