About Us

KSF Management Profile

President / Chairman of Board: Dr. Nicole McGrath, D.D.S

Dr. Nicole McGrath, D.D.S has an active dental practice in Montclair, NJ for over two decades. Dr. Nicole has been a tireless advocate in reaching out to at-risk children in her community lacking access to affordable dental care. KinderSmile Foundation (KSF) was established in 2007 by Dr. Nicole McGrath with a Mission to advocate for an increase in optimal oral care access and oral health education for children in underserved communities. The goal of KSF is to implement a comprehensive dental program in programs providing Early Childhood Services throughout New Jersey.

Dr. Nicole McGrath received her Dental Degree from University of Maryland, and completed her residency program in UMDNJ, Newark, NJ. She also successfully completed the Leadership Program in 2010 offered by American Dental Association, Institute for Diversity in Leadership, in partnership with Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management. Dr. Nicole has been recognized for her commitment and spirit of volunteering by multiple organizations over past two decades.

2011 Volunteer Recognition Award by Red Cross, Montclair, NJ
2007-2010 Montclair Child Development Center, Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of extraordinary collaborative support for their Head Start Program
2010 The BD Governor's Jefferson Award for Health Care in recognition of her extraordinary service in her community.
2010 Hometown Hero Award, a Community Service Award presented by The Intrepid Sea, Air & Museum in recognition of her outstanding community service as a volunteer.
2010 Upper Montclair Women's Club, nomination for Woman of Achievement Award
2006 Trinity Presbyterian Church (USA), Certificate of Appreciation for her outstanding leadership, unlimited patience and love to all Children, Youth of Trinity Presbyterian Church School
1987 Outstanding Young Woman of America , Certificate awarded in recognition of her outstanding ability, accomplishments, and service to the community.

Program Director/ Secretary of Board: Dr. Sara Kalambur, D.D.S

Dr. Sara Kalambur, D.D.S., practicing General Dentistry for 37 years. Known as Dr. Sara to her patients and colleagues, has been serving Hoboken and the Hudson County Community since 1975. She came on board to KinderSmile in 2007 as a Volunteer, serving as Program Director since 2010. Currently a Board Member of Hopes, Inc., a Community Action Agency in Hoboken, NJ with Early Childhood programs for Head Start and NJ State Universal Pre-K. She is an Independent Child Care Health Consultant for Head Start programs nationwide. Dr. Kalambur is involved in Statewide Oral Health Community Outreach Programs and a member of NJDA Oral Health Coalition and Pediatric Oral Health Subcommittee, CMS / Medicaid & Medicare Advocacy committee facilitated by Legal Services of New Jersey in Edison, NJ.

Dr. Sara also serves as a consultant for nationwide federally funded Head Start programs for their on-site monitoring of health services. She also provides pre-service and in-service training for staff and parents of Head Start programs to meet compliance with Head Start Performance Standards. Dr. Sara also serves on the Board of Indian Dental Association of North America (IDANA) in New Jersey. IDANA-NJ's mission is to serve as a leading dental association for dental professionals in North America - New Jersey. IDANA, as an organization for referral and advocacy in the community, aims to serve for the betterment of oral health for children of all ages and adults.

Dr. Sara Kalambur has received recognition and multiple awards for her community outreach activities over three decades from the Head Start Community, HOPES CAP Inc; Hoboken Board of Education, and 'Colgate Bright Smile Bright Future' Mobile Dental Van Outreach.

Awards and Recognitions

Executive Assistant: Ellen Rothman, BA

Ellen Rothman, BA, completed her first career with the Postal Service in 1992. She continued in the workplace with nonprofit organizations. Her degree is in Psychology, earned at John Jay College in NYC; she has since taken computer and management courses. She has been with KinderSmile Foundation since 2007.



KSF is a proud affiliate of The National Children's Oral Health Foundation, Inc. and Montclair Health & Wellness Program

List of Sponsors

The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey • Delta Dental NJ Foundation • Montclair Foundation • Partners for Health • The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey
National Children's Oral Health Foundation • Women Presbyterian • Community Block Grant – Essex County • Henry Schein • GlaxoSmithKline • Individual donors
Arlene Coyle, "The Tooth Fairy" Courtesy of Dental Health Associates, Joins KinderSmile as "Tooth Fairy"
helping to provide oral education to children in a fun and loving way.

The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey