There are places that feel less like locations on a map and more like living, breathing extensions of the families who call them home. Hewlett, nestled along the southwestern edge of Nassau County on Long Island, is one such place. Boro Park, tucked into the heart of Brooklyn, is another. Both neighborhoods carry a distinctive sense of identity — shaped by history, anchored by community, and defined by the deep bonds between neighbors. It is within these two remarkable communities that Shuli Blobstein, DMD, PLLC has built a pediatric dental practice devoted not just to healthy smiles, but to the children and families at the center of each neighborhood's story.
Hewlett is a hamlet and census-designated place located within the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island. It sits in the southwestern corner of the county as part of the Five Towns — a cluster of close-knit communities known for their suburban character, strong schools, and engaged residents. The hamlet's origins stretch back centuries. The hamlet's name comes from the Hewlett family; George Hewlett, the first of the family to settle in the area, was born in England in 1634 and was part of a community that emigrated to Long Island by way of Connecticut, negotiating treaties with Dutch governors and native inhabitants to establish a population center in what is now Hempstead.
That legacy of settlement and community-building has carried forward through generations. Today, Hewlett is home to a population of roughly 7,500 residents, with more than a third of households including children under the age of 18 — a reflection of the family-oriented culture that defines the area. The community is served by the well-regarded Hewlett-Woodmere School District, and residents enjoy easy access to the Long Island Rail Road's Far Rockaway Branch, making the hamlet both a tranquil suburban retreat and a practical commuter destination.
Hewlett today is a neighborhood that blends the charm of classic Long Island suburbia with the energy of a community that values both tradition and growth. Families stroll along Broadway, stopping into boutique shops and local eateries that give the area its distinctive character. Green spaces like Grant Park offer children room to run and play, making it a natural backdrop for family life.
It is within this warm and family-centered environment that the need for a trusted, child-friendly pediatric dentist in Hewlett becomes especially clear. Parents here are deeply invested in their children's health and wellbeing, and they seek out providers who understand their community's values and pace of life. From a child's very first dental visit to the ongoing care that carries them through their school years, families in Hewlett want a dental home that feels like an extension of the community itself.
Few neighborhoods in New York City carry the same sense of layered history and communal identity as Boro Park. Located in the southwestern part of the borough of Brooklyn, Boro Park is home to one of the largest Orthodox Jewish communities outside of Israel, with one of the largest concentrations of Jews in the United States. The neighborhood's story is one of immigration, resilience, and the forging of a remarkably cohesive community identity over more than a century.
Jewish immigrants began populating Borough Park at the turn of the 20th century, beginning around 1904 and 1905, and through the 1930s, 13th Avenue was lined with pushcart vendors and pickle sellers — a lively, bustling corridor that foreshadowed the commercial energy the avenue still carries today. Over the decades that followed, Boro Park evolved dramatically. By the 1980s, the neighborhood had shifted demographically toward Hasidic Jewish families, and by 1983, an estimated 85 percent of residents were Jewish, with new shops and restaurants opening on 13th Avenue to serve the expanding Orthodox community. Today, Thirteenth Avenue, a commercial strip roughly one mile in length running from 39th to 55th Streets, features storefronts supplying Jewish households, with many Hasidic Jews shopping there from all parts of the city, other states, and even other countries.
What makes Boro Park particularly remarkable from a demographic standpoint is its extraordinary concentration of young families. With Orthodox and Haredi families having an average of 6.72 children, Boro Park is experiencing sharp population growth, earning it a well-deserved reputation as one of the most family-dense neighborhoods in all of New York City. The neighborhood recorded 4,523 births in 2004, the highest in the city, and that pattern of growth has continued to define Boro Park in the years since.
This demographic reality means that Boro Park has an enormous need for quality pediatric healthcare — and pediatric dental care in particular. Most Boro Park parents send their children to yeshivas, and the rhythms of daily life here are organized around religious observance, family, and community. A children's dentist in Boro Park who understands these priorities — who respects the community's values and schedules appointments with sensitivity to Shabbos and Jewish holidays — is not simply a convenience. For the families of Boro Park, such a provider is an essential part of the village that raises their children well.
Dr. Shuli Blobstein, founder of Shuli Blobstein, DMD, PLLC, is a pediatric dentist committed to providing compassionate, expert dental care for children of all ages. His path to pediatric dentistry reflects both rigorous clinical preparation and a genuine calling to work with children. A graduate of Touro College with a degree in Biology, Dr. Blobstein earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where he served as president of the Alpha Omega dental fraternity. Following dental school, he completed both a General Practice Residency and a specialized Pediatric Dental Residency at Woodhull Medical Center in Brooklyn, gaining the hands-on experience that would form the foundation of his child-centered practice philosophy.
That philosophy is simple in its expression, though it takes real skill and warmth to execute: every child deserves to leave the dental office with a smile. Dr. Blobstein's approach is shaped not only by his clinical training but also by his experience as a parent himself. He is known for his calm, patient-centered approach — an attitude shaped in part by raising his own children — and strives to make each visit a positive, stress-free experience for both kids and parents. Whether a child is coming in for their very first checkup, a routine cleaning, or something more involved like a restorative procedure, Dr. Blobstein meets them where they are — with patience, clear communication, and a gentle chair-side manner that puts even the most anxious young patients at ease.
The children of Hewlett grow up with access to tree-lined streets, park afternoons, and the comfortably suburban pace of Nassau County life. The children of Boro Park grow up surrounded by the warmth of a tight-knit community, shaped by tradition and a deep sense of belonging. Both groups of children share one thing in common: they deserve dental care delivered by someone who truly understands their world.
As a pediatric dentist in Hewlett, Dr. Blobstein serves families who value professionalism alongside approachability — parents who want their children to genuinely look forward to the dentist rather than dread it. His Hewlett office at 1800 Rockaway Avenue, Suite 211, is designed to feel welcoming from the moment a family walks through the door, offering a modern, calm environment where children can feel safe and curious rather than nervous. The team works closely with parents to explain procedures clearly, answer questions thoroughly, and build the kind of trust that turns a one-time visit into a lasting dental home.
As a pediatric dentist in Boro Park, Dr. Blobstein brings that same energy and expertise to Brooklyn's most family-rich neighborhood. With an office at 1526 50th Street, just steps from the heart of the community, the practice is designed with the families of Boro Park specifically in mind. Office hours are structured to accommodate the community's schedules, and the care delivered reflects an understanding of what it means to serve families where faith, education, and family wellbeing are deeply intertwined priorities. As a children's dentist in Boro Park, Dr. Blobstein is not simply filling a professional role — he is becoming part of the village.
Dr. Blobstein's clinical focus includes pediatric dentistry, preventative care, and safe, effective sedation for children — a particularly valuable service for the youngest or most anxious patients. His commitment to community extends well beyond the dental chair, as evidenced by years of volunteer work including youth programming, delivering dental education to seniors, and food distribution for families in need. These experiences have made him not only a skilled clinician but a genuinely compassionate presence in the communities he serves.
Whether you are raising children in the leafy neighborhoods around Grant Park in Hewlett or in the bustling, family-filled blocks of Boro Park, Shuli Blobstein, DMD, PLLC is here to be your partner in your child's lifelong oral health. Two communities, one mission: healthy, happy smiles for every child, delivered with the care and warmth they deserve.
