Woodmere's Dr. Judy Olshin Named New Director of Dentistry

April 12, 2018; Woodmere, N.Y. – Judy Olshin, D.D.S. of Woodmere has been appointed the new Director of Dentistry of The Charles Evans Center (CEC), an Article 28 licensed health care facility operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

In her new role, Dr. Olshin is responsible for improving access to dental care as well as developing new relationships within the community. In addition to quality dental services, the Center provides comprehensive state-of-the-art medical care to those with special needs and to medically underserved populations.

“The Board of Directors and I welcome Dr. Judy Olshin as she joins the professional staff of the Charles Evans Center,” said Anne Emmerson, Ed.D., Chairperson of the Board of Directors. “Dr. Olshin’s professional experience and her passion for providing exceptional, high-quality dental healthcare to children and adults with special needs makes her a valuable addition to our team.”

Dr. Olshin is a board-certified dentist with more than 18 years of experience. She previously served as Dental Director at Advantage Care Health Centers in Brookville, NY. Prior to that she had a private practice in Woodmere, NY. She is currently an attending dentist at Northwell Health North Shore University Hospital Ambulatory Surgery Center since 2004. While she has substantial experience treating all types of patients and dental conditions, Dr. Olshin works extensively with patients who have intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Dr. Olshin is an active member of several dental associations, including the Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Dental Task Force and is a peer reviewer for the Academy of General Dentistry.

The Charles Evans Center has two locations – one in Nassau County in Bethpage where the campus of Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities (ACLD) is located and another in Suffolk County based in Hauppauge, NY. Its healthcare services include: Family Medicine, Gynecology, Neurology, Podiatry, Dentistry, Behavioral and Mental Health, Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work and Case Management. Overseen by culturally sensitive, credentialed medical staff, the Center’s high-quality primary and specialty services are provided regardless of a patient’s background or ability to pay.

With an emphasis on quality patient-centered care, Dr. Olshin aims to make Charles Evans Center the premier resource for dental healthcare in the Long Island community.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Dr. Olshin to our dental team,” said Dr. James R. Dolan, Executive Director of Charles Evans Center. “Her leadership and expertise is an asset to our agency’s mission.”

Dr. Olshin resides in Woodmere, NY with her husband and their three children.

Charles Evans Center grew out of Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD), a leading Long Island based not-for-profit agency devoted to supporting the pursuit of an enviable life for children and adults with autism, learning and developmental disabilities. As the Article 28 licensed primary medical care extension, CEC is dedicated to using its knowledge of best practices to enhance access to healthcare services and improve health outcomes for this vulnerable population across Long Island, New York. Since 2015, CEC has received status as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and is part of a network of FQHC’s led by Hudson River Health Care, a leading safety net provider serving Long Island and the Hudson Valley. CEC has two sites on Long Island (Bethpage and Hauppauge). For information about CEC, visit www.charlesevanscenter.org

Founded in 1957, Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD) is a 501(c)3 non-profit agency. Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2017, the organization continues to provide opportunities for children and adults with autism, learning and other developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives, increase independence and foster supportive relationships within the community. ACLD employs more than 1,300 people and operates 80 different program sites including group homes and apartment programs across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Service programs include early childhood services, day habilitation, residential alternatives, vocational training and job placement, recreation programs, respite, family support services, Medicaid service coordination, and medical and behavioral health services. For more information visit www.acld.org

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Pictured is Judy Olshin, D.D.S. of Woodmere, who was recently named new Director of Dentistry at the Charles Evans Center.