Long Island Pediatric Dentist Provides Free Dental Work for Child in Need

Hicksville, NY, November 27, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Dr. Erica Anand, a pediatric dentist at Great Neck & Mid-Island Dental Associates (GNMIDA), took special interest in a young child who visited her office early March. This little girl needed a considerable amount of dental work including sedation in order to get it all done at one time. Although she desperately needed treatment, her family was going through financial hardship and could not afford to move forward.

This little girls name is Abigail Burgess and she is 3 years old. Like many people in America, Abigail and her family are dealing with the effects of our ever-changing economy. Not too long ago they were a typical family with two working parents and now they’re struggling to make ends meet.

After her father lost his job, they were faced with the reality that their 3-year-old daughter now needed extensive dental work done. With insurance that would only cover a small amount of their dental bill, Abigail’s family felt hopeless.

“When I found out the partners were going to team up with non-profit organization, America’s Toothfairy I immediately thought of Abigail and we contacted her family,” said Dr. Anand.

To Abigail’s family’s excitement, she was chosen. Also assisting with this case is anesthesiologist, Dr. Gordon Barnes. After hearing about Abigail’s case and what GNMIDA was planning to do, Dr. Barnes gladly jumped on board to offer his sedation services for free.

Great Neck and Mid-Island Dental Associates takes pride in being able to give back to the less fortunate. “We have donated our dental services in the past including to a non-profit organization that assisted battered women as they got back on their feet. We believe in giving back and try to do it as much as we can,” says Dr. Sam Morhaim, senior partner and periodontist at GNMIDA.