Northridge Hospital Gets Over $10,000.00 in Donations From Local Dentist's Office Grand Opening Charity Event

Northridge Hospital Gets Over $10,000.00 in Donations From Local Dentist's
Office Grand Opening Charity Event

NORTHRIDGE, Calif., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 17, the City of Los
Angeles recognized local dentist, Alan R. Stein with a plaque for hosting the
'Reasons to Smile' benefit at the grand opening of his new office. The
Northridge Hospital Foundation received $10,195.00 as a result of the event.

The charity event, 'Reasons to Smile,' was an expose of dental and medical
awareness, constructed to raise funds for the Northridge Hospital Medical
Center. Supporters of the event included Sirona Dental Systems, the Northridge
Hospital Medical Center, Color Images Print and Copy, Aetna Insurance,
www.TheDentalInsider.com, Edible Arrangements, Discus Dental, DaVinci
Laboratory, Patterson Dental and Nobel Biocare.

Guests at the event showed their support by engaging in the raffle and silent
auction. Notable donors included Patterson Dental, Don Kobashigowa D.D.S. of
Toluca Lake Dentistry and The Aetna Foundation which donated $5,000.00.

"Alan's commitment to the community is simply remarkable. Supporting such a
great cause was the least we could do," says Jeff Whiteman, owner, Color
Images Copy and Print.

"The Northridge Hospital Foundation does so much for the hospital and the
community; it was our honor hosting such an event on their behalf," states Dr.
Stein. "It was wonderful watching everyone pull together to make 'Reasons to
Smile' a success, for companies such as Aetna Insurance and Patterson Dental
to donate so significantly is truly commendable."

When asked why Aetna chose to donate to 'Reasons to Smile,' Diana Meyer,
Aetna's Market Vice President, National Accounts stated, "We look for
opportunities to collaborate with our local providers and support community
based programs such as the Northridge Foundation."

Alan Stein, D.D.S. brings over 30 years of experience to the community. Born
and raised in Los Angeles, he received his dental degree from the University
of Southern California School Of Dentistry, where he served as faculty for
over 10 years. He in an active council member of the American Dental
Association, the California Dental Association, the San Fernando Valley Dental
Society, and Northridge Hospital Medical Center and prides himself on his
community involvement. Previously heralded 'Best Dentist' in the San Fernando
Valley by Healthbeat Magazine and the Daily News, Dr. Stein has been
accredited with being an industry authority by his peers and continues to
demonstrate excellence and dedication in the field of dentistry. For more
information please visit: www.alansteindds.com

SOURCE Alan Stein, D.D.S.

Tanya Stein, +1-818-772-1280, for Alan Stein, D.D.S.