New York, NY (PRWEB) October 30, 2008 — Between the cool costumes, the pumpkin-carving and the trick-or-treating, there are lots of reasons for kids to love Halloween. But with every sugar-filled bag comes an abundance of candy that most kids can’t - or shouldn’t - finish.ZocDoc.com, New York’s most innovative tool for instantly booking doctor and dentist appointments online, is offering kids a way to save their teeth and go home with a bag of goodies - a Candy “Buyback” program with participating dentists in their network.

ZocDoc has signed up 10 Manhattan dentist offices to participate, making it the largest candy buyback ever in New York City. Participating dentists will offer a cash reward of $1 for every pound of candy that young trick-or-treaters bring in. For a list of participating offices, visit www.ZocDoc.com.

“We’re trying to establish a world candy buyback record,” says ZocDoc COO and co-founder Oliver Kharraz, MD. “Our goal is to collect one ton of Halloween candy, which will spare New York City kids more than 500,000 grams of sugar.”

Dr. Daniell Mishaan DMD of Midtown Dental Group, one of the participating dentists, believes the candy buyback is a great way to promote good oral hygiene while reducing sugar intake that typically skyrockets around Halloween. “I get so much satisfaction seeing my young patients excited about healthy teeth and it is extremely encouraging to join ZocDoc’s campaign for healthy dental habits,” says Dr. Mishaan.

“There is only so much restraint Moms and Dads can put on their children when they are having so much fun during Halloween,” adds Dr. Mishaan. “But when kids haul in bags with more than 100 pieces of candy in them, we have to find ways to educate them, and their parents, about the health consequences of eating that much candy.”

Dr. Mishaan’s philosophy was reinforced in a recent study by KidsHealth, which interviewed 1,200 trick-or-treaters about their Halloween candy intake. According to the study, 60% said parents should monitor their children’s candy-eating, although 50% said they have no limits whatsoever on them.

For ZocDoc, this year’s “Candy Buy Back” is one rewarding piece of their comprehensive approach to improving the quality of health care for New Yorkers. Patients can instantly find dentists near them and book appointments online. In addition to the convenience of booking appointments online, ZocDoc complements its service with a variety of pro-active, pro-wellness features that keep busy New York families on top of their medical needs.

Founded in April 2007, ZocDoc’s mission is to use the Web to make healthcare simple. ZocDoc helps patients find dentists and doctors in their neighborhood, sort by their insurance, judge their quality by patient reviews and ratings and book appointments online 24/7. ZocDoc helps doctors easily reach prospective patients and fill open appointments. Investors in the company include Khosla Ventures, Bezos Expeditions (the personal investment company of Jeff Bezos), and Marc Benioff. For more information, visit ZocDoc.com.

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The Midtown Dental Group provides a full range of dental services with a focus on the convenience of the patient. Having assembled a team of professionals to provide expert dentistry, plastic surgery and orthodontics in one unbeatable location, The Midtown Dental Group is one of the best NYC Dental Offices. With the addition of free services for battered women, Dr. Mishaan and his top New York City Dental Surgeons are also considered to be among the most active humanitarian dentists in New York. “I have found that there is nothing more meaningful than being able to use your talents to help out those who are most in need”, said Dr. Mishaan. By restoring self image and personal strength, this partnership of hope and kindness has helped restore the shattered lives of these women. Through the help of so many compassionate people and institutions, the passionate fight against domestic violence has never been stronger. The Dental Aesthetics and Facial Group is one of the finest dental practices in Midtown Manhattan of New York City. Their office is located at 241 West 37th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues. They can be reached at (212) 730-4440 or at their website http://www.midtowndentalgroup.com

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I was looking for a new dentist in New York City and needed a dentist close to my office in Midtown. I found Dr. Mishaan in Google local and had an amazing visit. The office staff was extremely friendly and Dr. Mishaan was awesome. The office is brand new and you can see they spared no expense at having the best equipment and latest technology. I had resisted going to back to the dentist because it is always so painful to get a cleaning - Dr. Mishaan uses a new ultra-sonic tool that was very cool and I felt NO pain. I would highly recommend the Dental Aesthetics and Facial Group if you need a dentist in Midtown or near Penn Station or in the Garment District.

-by Mike in New York, NY

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I just had my exam and cleaning at Dr. Dani Mishaan’s office, which I might add is decorated and adorned with class and chic. The bathroom in particular is spa-like! Dr. Mishaan is so professional and I’m proud to call him my new dentist.

from Cory B.

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I had been going to the same dentist the past 14 years, but my hectic schedule made it necessary for me to see someone near work. Until now, my experiences of visits to the dentist have been, well, “like going to the dentist.”

You brought things to a higher level, both in the office and with your follow-up call to check how I was feeling several days after my appointment. You practice a high level of concern for patients that I have not seen elsewhere. Either my old dentist’s office is going for a “retro” or vintage motif, or the technological advances in dentistry have passed by him. I appreciate and was impressed by your office’s clean design and state of the art equipment. Best of luck with your new practice. I am confident that your professional manner, high level of patient care, soft hands and light touch will lead you to every success.

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Our New York Dental Office is located in New York City’s Garment district, long–recognized as the center for Fashion Design and manufacturing in the United States. We not only cater to professionals and working people in the area, but patients from all over New York City.

We provide General Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry, Bleaching/Whitening, Orthodontics, Implants, and Reconstructive Dentistry with Cosmetic Dentists and Specialists all in our spacious and new mid-town Manhattan office.

A Complete Dental and Aesthetic Center of the Highest Quality Professional Service, a Pleasing Environment that Caters to You and Puts You at Ease.

We offer:

• General Dentistry includes preventive care, such as dental exams, and treatments, such as root canals, extraction of wisdom teeth, and natural–colored fillings.
• Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry is an area that offers numerous ways to improve your smile. In consultation with our professionals, including a plastic surgeon, we can decide which procedures will give you the smile of your dreams. Procedures include porcelain crowns, composite bonding, bleaching, veneers and dental implants.
• Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that focuses on dental and facial irregularities. A recent development in this area is Invisalign, a method to straighten teeth using clear aligners instead of braces.
• Plastic Surgery gives you many options for improving your appearance, including facial and reconstructive surgery, Restylane, Botox and semi–permanent make up.

Life can change dramatically when you change your appearance. The Dental and Aesthetics Facial Group can help you look in the mirror and see the person you want to be.

We invite you to look through our Web site and learn more about our boutique services. Then, feel free to contact us and make an appointment to see us, today.

Dr. Daniell Mishaan, D.M.D.
DENTAL AESTHETICS AND FACIAL GROUP

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