NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Dental Department Launches Evening Appointments
The expanded hours will serve an additional 60 patients a week
Jun 11, 2026
Bronx, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi/North Central Bronx (NCB) today announced its Dental Department will begin offering evening appointments, expanding to serve an additional 60 patients a week. Beginning in August, dental appointments will be available until 6:30 pm Tuesday and Thursdays at both the Jacobi and North Central Bronx campuses, a direct response to the reality that many working Bronx residents cannot access care during standard daytime hours. The expanded schedule will include dedicated pediatric appointments on Tuesday evenings and adult appointments on Thursday evenings. Patients can schedule a dental appointment by calling 718-519-3300.
“We realized that some people work and may not be able to make traditional office hours, so we thought offering evenings would be a nice option for them,” said Dr. Robert Margolin, Chairperson of Dentistry/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx.
The expansion also includes adding a new portable dental unit into one of the treatment rooms, along with plans to hire additional dental assistants.
One of the most important changes is that dental care is now officially available for Women’s Health Services patients, and they are being brought directly into the clinic for treatment.
“Pregnant patients are especially prone to dental disease, they have more circulating hormones. It’s important for them to maintain dental health. Also, if the moms have any dental infection or bad cavities and wind up with pain or swelling, these could put the fetus at risk too,” said Dr. Margolin.
“Unhealthy gums are associated with low birth weight. It’s very important that we see these patients for checkups, cleanings, and to eliminate any potential sources of infection during pregnancy.”
The department currently operates five days a week, supplying a range of services including general and pediatric dentistry, oral surgery, laser dentistry, implants, root canals, and full-mouth rehabilitation. Emergency dental care is available daily.
“We’re always here to help,” said Dr. Margolin. “Checkups every six months, cleanings, fillings, restorations — restoring every patient to health and function. That is what we are about.”
With substantial oral health needs in the Bronx, the hospital stands to gain from its growing capacity to serve its diverse, densely populated communities.
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About NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment. For more information visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/jacobi/.
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NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx is a member facility of the New York City Health + Hospitals system, one of eleven acute care facilities within the City of New York. A 215-bed community hospital, North Central Bronx Hospital specializes in women’s and children’s services. It also provides Behavioral Health acute and ambulatory care. Its busy outpatient department has led the way in community-based care delivered in a compassionate and culturally-appropriate manner. Its Labor and Delivery service safely brings more than 1,000 babies into the world each year. North Central Bronx is committed to providing safe, high-quality medical care for any and all in need. For more information visit www.nychealthandhospitals.org/north-central-bronx/.
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