Dentist Serving On The Front Line: Long Valley Hero

LONG VALLEY, NJ — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes

This submission comes from Kelly Ann Fleidner, who nominated David M. Book:

Where the nominee lives:

Long Valley

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Long Valley

Name of the nominee:

David M. Book DMD

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Kelly Ann Fleidner

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:

He is an endodontist(root canal specialist).

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

He is a dental specialist in this area remaining open for dental emergencies when most other dental offices have chosen to close. He is preventing patients from landing in the ER, which could potentially expose them to COVID-19.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

He is a compassionate,, stand up man who is putting himself in the front line to serve the needs of dental emergency patients, thereby easing their discomfort and anxiety.

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