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Technology: Electronics

Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2019 Completes 5th Annual Event, Exceeds All Prior Records

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“By convening the most influential companies and thought leaders to share their expertise and solutions, we gave everyone involved in the commercial drone market the opportunity to learn from the best.”


LAS VEGAS (PRWEB)

A record-breaking number of exhibitors and attendees gathered last week for Commercial UAV Expo Americas 2019, held October 28-30th at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas. The fifth annual event had 202 exhibitors and more than 3,100 professionals in the commercial drone industry, cementing its place as the largest and most important commercial UAS-focused event in North America. “The year-over-year growth was tremendous,” said Lisa Murray, Group Director at Diversified Communications, which produces the event. “Attendance was 32% over last year, with drone professionals coming from all 50 U.S. states and 54 countries. We had 110 new exhibitors and a total of 260 booths.”

The event kicked off Monday October 28th with extensive pre-conference programming including live outdoor flying demonstrations in Henderson, NV put on in cooperation with Sundance Media Group and participating vendors AeroVironment, Autel Robotics, DroneNerds, FLIR, Geometrics, Leica Geosystems, LIDARUSA and Micasense. According to Christopher Wacinski of FevaTech, who attended the demos, “Hands-on experience and being able to go physically see the operations in real time was fantastic. It’s critical, because you can really visualize how you can take and apply this technology and demonstration into your real-world operations.”

Vendor and association workshops during the event designed to increase technical know-how included A True View of Drone Lidar hosted by GeoCue Group; AUVSI Trusted Operator Program (TOP) Certification hosted by Embry Riddle; Intro to UAS Ops & Mapping & Advanced UAS Mapping Concepts hosted by ASPRS; Night sUAS (DRONE) CSI Demo hosted by Sundance Media Group; Night Flight Training, hosted by Sundance Media Group; Part 107 Test Prep, Hosted by Patrick Sherman, Roswell Flight Test Crew; Practical UAS Project Operations, hosted by MAPPS; Processing Large Datasets Workshop hosted by Pix4; and Latin American Commercial Drone Opportunities and Perspectives hosted by APD.”

Attendees’ first look at the expansive exhibit floor was during the Monday evening Welcome Happy Hour. Best-in-class solutions from the most influential companies were on display, allowing attendees to network and source the latest drone innovations. Jeff Powell of exhibiting company Autel Robotics commented on the quality of attendees, “One of the differences with this show versus other shows I’ve been to is that the right people are coming in. They’re all here to learn more about the products that they need to use for their industries. So the conversations we’ve had have been significant for us.”

Attendees heard Tuesday morning from keynoters James Bridenstine, the NASA Administrator, and Bala Ganesh, Vice President of the Advanced Technology Group at UPS. Bridenstine discussed how unmanned systems help achieve NASA’s missions to the moon and Mars and the industrialization of space. He highlighted how and why the administration he leads is not only about space goals, but also about aviation, both manned and unmanned. “UAVs and urban air mobility (UAM) are the future, but before we reach that future, we need to work hard in perfecting air traffic management systems and solve issues of infrastructure and certification,” Bridenstine told the crowd.

Ganesh touched on the FAA’s recent granting of the first full Part 135 certification to operate a drone airline without limits on the size or scope of operations, a big win for UPS and the commercial unmanned industry. He said their groundbreaking initiative to deliver medical samples via drones to WakeMed in Raleigh, NC has resulted in lab deliveries that previously took more than an hour currently taking five minutes.

The keynote presentations were followed by a panel discussion of CEOs in the commercial drone space titled “UAS Insights and Strategies for Success in the Current Marketplace.” The panel was moderated by Gretchen West, President & CEO of Schiebel Aircraft, Inc., and featured Mike Winn (CEO, DroneDeploy), Tom Walker (CEO, DroneUp), Brandon Torres Declet (CEO, Measure), and Adam Bry (CEO, Skydio). Each business leader discussed their path to success in the drone industry as well as their vision for the future of commercial UAS technology.

Other programming included Plenaries and General Sessions on AI & Machine Learning, Expanded Operations, Remote ID, UAM and UTM; vertical industry deep-dive sessions; roundtable discussions; Product Preview presentations and Exhibit Hall Theater Programming.

New this year, the DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit included a public safety session with the LAFD Drone Program, a panel on drones in law enforcement and forensic analysis, discussions on disaster response and data management, public safety working groups, interactive Q&As, and more. Said Brian Hon, Arizona Department of Public Safety, “The technology that is being showcased here, the things that we’ve learned and techniques that we’ve gained, are absolutely helping us do our jobs better.”

This year’s event also featured new programming and networking to further advance and promote women in the commercial drone industry including a Women In Drones Session and networking opportunities.

The Tuesday evening Networking Reception, sponsored by YUNEEC, facilitated connections between professionals in similar industries. Brian Tiedemann, Florida Keys Electric Cooperative, said, “The networking is unbelievable. That is THE number one thing when you come to an expo like this. It is second to none.”

Commercial UAV Expo Americas was supported by 288 publications, portals, associations, user groups, analysts, cooperating events, government agencies, non-profits and others. “We are grateful to the nearly 300 partners who chose to back and promote this event. Their engagement is so important, and we look forward to continuing to provide value to one another in the coming years,” said Murray. She singled out Lisa Ellman, Executive Director of the Commercial Drone Alliance, as well as the Alliance, for their contributions. “Lisa Ellman and the Commercial Drone Alliance were critical in securing top-notch speakers and keynotes for the conference program. Once again, their connections and introductions proved invaluable, and we are so grateful for their ongoing support and partnership.”

“The full power of the drone industry was on display at our 5th edition of Commercial UAV Expo,” said Murray. “By convening the most influential companies and thought leaders to share their expertise and solutions, we gave everyone involved in the commercial drone market the opportunity to learn from the best.”

About Commercial UAV Expo Americas

Commercial UAV Expo Americas, presented by Commercial UAV News, is an international conference and expo exclusively focused on commercial UAS integration and operation covering industries including Construction; Energy & Utilities; Forestry & Agriculture; Infrastructure & Transportation; Mining & Aggregates; Public Safety & Emergency Services; Security; and Surveying & Mapping. It takes place September 15-17, 2020 at the Paris Las Vegas. Its European sister event takes place 1-3 December 2020 at the RAI Amsterdam.

For more information, visit http://www.expouav.com/europe and http://www.expouav.com.

Commercial UAV Expo Americas is produced by Diversified Communications’ technology portfolio which also includes Commercial UAV Expo Europe, Commercial UAV News, GeoBusiness Show, International Lidar Technology Forum, SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, SPAR 3D.com, AECNext Technology Expo & Conference and AEC Next News. For information about exhibiting at Commercial UAV Expo, visit http://www.expouav.com/exhibition/ or contact Katherine Dow, Sales Manager, at kdow@divcom.com or +1.207-842-5497. For attending information, visit http://www.expouav.com or email info@expouav.com.

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Twinlab Consolidation Corporation Selects Woodfield Distribution LLC as New 3PL Provider and Bottling Partner

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BOCA RATON, Fla. (PRWEB)

Twinlab Consolidated Holdings, Inc. (OTCPK:TLCC) (“TCC” or “Twinlab”) and Woodfield Distribution LLC both based in Boca Raton, FL announce a collaboration expanding the city’s reputation as a health and wellness industry hub.

Twinlab Consolidation Corporation (TLCC), founded in 1968, makes and markets dietary supplements under multiple popular brand names including Twinlab, Reserveage, REAAL, Re-Body and Metabolife. When the company began seeking a partner to assist with manufacture, storage, order fulfillment, packaging and labeling of their high-quality products, they literally looked out their window and ultimately selected WDSrx – Woodfield Distribution, LLC, a Logistics Services Provider specializing in prescription and over-the-counter medications, dietary supplements and nutritional foods.

The relationship between the two nationally-recognized companies spans multiple projects and involves several facilities. Brands within the Twinlab family are shipped and stored at WDSrx regulatory compliant facilities located in Boca Raton. Strict requirements established by law and enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are maintained in all WDSrx warehouses to assure product integrity and consumer safety. Twinlab supplements and all products in WDSrx facilities are regulated for constant temperature and humidity between 59-77 degrees Fahrenheit. WDSrx adheres to rigorous pharmaceutical-grade standards for personal and warehouse cleanliness, product tracking and tracing, licensing and distribution.

WDSrx, established in Boca Raton in 2010, provides additional on-site supply chain services including packaging and labeling that enable Twinlab to streamline their business and scale production to match future growth. Tablets and capsules are delivered in bulk to WDSrx where they are sorted, filled, sealed and labeled for storage and shipment. Modern equipment in dedicated production suites streamlines the process and assures high levels of Quality Control and Regulatory Compliance.

“Twinlab combines creative innovation with science-backed ingredients to improve lives,” states company Vice President Ryan Zackon, who oversees the collaboration. “WDSrx provides us with industry-leading logistics expertise in our immediate geographic area that help further our company mission.” According to WDSrx Vice-President Rob Gerstein, “WDSrx operates seven facilities in Florida, Ohio, New Jersey and Texas from our Boca Raton headquarters. We are proud to provide services that support the Twinlab reputation for quality among their loyal customer base that has trusted their products for over 50 years.”

Jessica Del Vecchio, Economic Development Manager for the City of Boca Raton, adds “Boca Raton supports the increasing prominence of our local healthcare industry including Twinlab and WDSrx that enhance our world-class reputation as a great place to live and work.”

For further information, contact Larry Hotz (WDSrx), or lhotz@wdsrx.com or Yamit Sadok (TLCC) ysadok@twinlab.com.

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Industry: Healthcare

Thirty-Sixth Annual Calvary Hospital Awards Gala Raises More Than $750,000

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Pictured left to right: Frank A. Calamari, David J. Arena, Kelly C. Coffey, Michael J. Brescia, MD, Thomas J. Fahey, Jr., MD, and Carlos M. Hernandez.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

At their 36th Annual Awards Gala on November 12th at The Pierre Hotel in New York City, Calvary Hospital raised more than $750,000 for programs and services benefiting Calvary patients and their families. Ryan Field, WABC-TV Sports Anchor, served as the master of ceremonies. This year’s event also featured entertainment from The Chiffons, and Shirley Alston Reeves, original lead singer of The Shirelles.

Carlos M. Hernandez, Head of Global Banking, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and chairman of

the Board of the Calvary Fund presented The Calvary Medal to Kelly C. Coffey, chief executive officer of City National Bank, and David J. Arena, head of global real estate for JPMorgan Chase & Co. Ms. Coffey and Mr. Arena were recognized for their distinguished corporate and civic leadership and outstanding philanthropic commitment to the Calvary mission.

The event also included a special presentation of The Calvary Medal and the Annie Blount Storrs Award to Michael J. Brescia, MD, in recognition of his visionary leadership for the Hospital. During his 56-year tenure, Dr. Brescia has spearheaded Calvary’s family-centric approach to patient care, helped the Hospital earn its global reputation as a leader in palliative care, and expanded care to patients and families from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.

“Our objective with each Calvary Annual Gala is to honor individuals whose leadership and career achievements are aligned with the Hospital’s mission of providing excellence in care,” said Mr. Hernandez. “Ms. Coffey, Mr. Arena and Dr. Brescia, have all met these criteria over their respective careers. We are delighted to recognize them for their commitment to Calvary’s mission of caring for people at a most sacred time in their lives.”

Since 1899, Calvary has been the nation’s only fully accredited acute care specialty hospital devoted exclusively to providing palliative care to adult patients with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. Each year, thousands of patients receive CalvaryCareSM throughout the greater New York area. To learn how Calvary can help you and your family, please visit: http://www.calvaryhospital.org Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Instagram (handle “calvarycare”).

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Business: Insurance

NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc. (NBIS) Adds Trent Maner the Business Development Management Team

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Trent is a trusted and solution-oriented resource for insurance agencies in the Northeast & Mid-West regions. Bill Tepe, President & CFO of NBIS


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Trent will serve as NBIS Business Development Manager for the Northeast & Mid-West regions. Primary responsibilities include cultivating relationships with producers, brokers and agencies in his area. He will be working with agencies on risk selection, lead development as well as training agents on the nuances provided in the NBIS coverage for crane, rigging, specialized transportation, concrete pumping and equipment dealers/rental operations.

Mr. Maner’s previous experience includes claims, underwriting, and business development for national insurance carriers and MGU’s. Trent has held positions of increasing responsibility for sales leadership, creating multi-line profitable growth, and cross functional relationship management.

“Trent’s experience in the insurance industry makes him a valuable liaison to our agent and producer partnerships,” President of NBIS, Bill Tepe remarked. Mr. Tepe continued, “He is a trusted and solution-oriented resource for insurance agencies in the Northeast & Mid-West regions and will drive awareness of NBIS program coverage and risk solutions.”

Media Contact for NBIS: Lisa McAbee, Marketing Director – (770) 257-1707, lmcabee@nbis.com

About NBIS

NBIS is the Premiere provider of Insurance & Risk Management Solutions to the heavy construction industry and the endorsed provider for the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA). Providing coverage and Risk Management Services that works for you to prevent losses and give your company the best fighting chance in the event of a claim. For more information about NBIS, please visit http://www.NBIS.com.

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Business: Executives

LogRhythm Strengthens Executive Team with the Appointments of Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Product

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“The addition of Cindy and Michael to the team showcases our commitment to collaborate with our customers to ensure their enterprise security environments are world-class,” said Mark Logan, CEO of LogRhythm.


BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)

LogRhythm, the company powering the world’s most modern enterprise security operations centers (SOCs), today announced the hiring of two key executives, Cindy Zhou as the company’s chief marketing officer and Michael Jones as vice president of product.

“The addition of Cindy and Michael to the team showcases our commitment to collaborate with our customers to ensure their enterprise security environments are world-class,” said Mark Logan, CEO of LogRhythm. “Both have successful track records leading customer-centric marketing and product strategies, and I am excited for them to join the LogRhythm team.”

Cindy Zhou is an award-winning marketing executive and industry influencer with nearly two decades of experience spearheading marketing and sales enablement transformation at multiple technology companies including Level Access, BackOffice Associates, IBM, Emptoris and Rivermine. Zhou has also served as vice president and principal analyst at Constellation Research covering marketing and sales technology trends. As CMO of LogRhythm, she will be responsible for driving the global marketing strategy and collaboration with the sales, customer success and product teams.

“LogRhythm has a long-standing reputation for innovation in the cybersecurity space, and I am thrilled to lead a group of talented marketers dedicated to helping our customer succeed,” said Zhou. “I look forward to engaging our thousands of customers to promote the great work they do everyday, defending their organizations against the increasing number of cyberthreats.”

With a long-standing track record in the security industry, Michael Jones joins LogRhythm as the new vice president of product. In this role, Jones will oversee product strategy for LogRhythm’s market-leading SIEM and security analytics products. Previously, Jones led the product management, product marketing, UX and business development efforts at DomainTools. Earlier in his career, he drove Cisco’s cloud-based security efforts and has led projects involving encryption solutions, McAfee server and gateway antivirus products and products in the security orchestration space.

“With over 20 years in the security industry, I have developed a deep passion for building products that customers love and for driving significant product growth,” said Jones. “Given the growing sophistication of threats and the alarming number of security breaches, there is a strong market for next-generation SIEM solutions. I am honored to join the LogRhythm team and look forward to driving our product roadmap to further increase customer satisfaction and company growth.”

These new appointments validate LogRhythm’s mission to accelerate continued innovation and extend its position as the industry’s pre-eminent NextGen SIEM built for the user. LogRhythm provides complete end-to-end threat lifecycle management within a single platform for more than 4,000 customers around the world. It is an indispensable part of how they detect, investigate and neutralize advanced threats.

About LogRhythm

LogRhythm is a world leader in NextGen SIEM, empowering thousands of enterprises on six continents to successfully reduce cyber and operational risk by rapidly detecting, responding to and neutralizing damaging cyberthreats. The LogRhythm NextGen SIEM Platform combines advanced security analytics; user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA); network detection and response (NDR); and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) in a single end-to-end solution. LogRhythm’s technology serves as the foundation for the world’s most modern enterprise security operations centers (SOCs), helping customers measurably secure their cloud, physical, and virtual infrastructures for both IT and OT environments. Built for security professionals by security professionals, the LogRhythm NextGen SIEM Platform has won countless customer and industry accolades. For more information, visit logrhythm.com.

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Srijan Lifts Award at International Splash Awards 2019

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Receiving the Splash Award


MANASQUAN, N.J. (PRWEB)

International Splash Awards 2019 winners were announced and Srijan came up as a runner up in the Tools and Apps category.

Srijan got nominated for its efforts at the world-class competition acknowledging the best Drupal projects across continents. It was awarded for its commendable work for Estee Lauder under tools and apps category. The event was organized in conjunction with DrupalCon Amsterdam on 28th October 2019, with a hefty crowd of 1500+ techno enthusiasts, with 60+ project submissions.

Estee Lauder, a global leader in prestige beauty, inspires its consumers with its transformative products and experiences to express their individual beauty. Primarily focussing on prestige makeup and beauty care, it has a diverse portfolio of 25+ brands distributed globally through eCommerce channels and retail outlets in 150 countries.

Srijan built an integrated digital learning ecosystem for culturally and linguistically diverse workforce of Estee Lauder, to standardize and enhance product learning and knowledge for their beauty advisors. The solution helped in tracking the learning actions to analyze how users are interacting with the learning resources, eliminating the need to conduct periodic classroom sessions across different locations.

The system has 25+ brands on boarded and led to 30% reduction in classroom instructor-led training and uses 10+ languages. Check out the submitted case study

About Splash Awards

The International Splash Awards acknowledge the efforts of organizations successfully utilizing Drupal and bringing in the best Drupal projects in the world. Drupal Projects were submitted in 10 categories, such as Social & Community, Non-profit and Corporate. A professional international jury reviews the project submissions, on criteria such as concept, strategy, business case, technology and community value, giving all submissions equal chances to qualify.

About Us

Srijan has been enabling enterprises in modernizing their digital systems as per changing business models and demands for the last 15+ years. A global leader in open-source technologies, our industry forte but not limited to, is media, travel, healthcare, telecom, retail, pharmaceutical, eCommerce and financial sector.

With the core team based out India, we also have teams distributed in the USA, Japan, Philippines, United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany with a fusion of technology expertise and business acumen, to deliver the best to our clients. Our clientele includes Estee Lauder, Staples, FlightCentre, Hindawi, Vodafone, Crain, Diversey, PTT Global, and names in Fortune 500.

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Technology: Computer

Erik Stromquist Selected As Vice President Of Intel U.S. Channel Board Of Advisors

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CTL's Erik Stromquist - Intel BOA Vice President

CTL | Chromebooks, Chromebox, Chromebook Tablets

The BOA is a great sounding board to provide market feedback, identify new market trends, and represent a voice for the channel. The BOA demonstrates Intel’s commitment to its customers and the reseller channel.


BEAVERTON, Ore. (PRWEB)

CTL announced today that the company’s President, Erik Stromquist, has been named the Vice President of the Intel U.S. Channel Board of Advisors.

The Intel Technology Provider designation identifies preferred providers of Intel technology-based solutions. Having access to exclusive resources and information this helps them recommend and implement high-quality solutions that are essential to customer success.

“I’m honored to be selected in a leadership role on Intel’s Board of Advisors,” says Erik Stromquist. “The BOA is a great sounding board to provide market feedback, identify new market trends, and represent a voice for the channel. The BOA demonstrates Intel’s commitment to its customers and the reseller channel.”

About CTL

CTL has been manufacturing high-quality Chromebooks, Laptops, Desktop PCs, Monitors and Servers since 1989. CTL’s ruggedized Chromebooks for Education, Chromebox’s, and Chromebook Tablets have received accolades from noted tech publications like PC Magazine and CNet. CTL’s Manufacturing, Sales and Support teams are all located in the United States and Europe. CTL is a Google Education Premier Partner and an Intel Technology Program Platinum Partner. For more information about CTL®, please visit http://www.ctl.net.

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Technology: Electronics

Trade Facilities Services Offers Comprehensive Electrical Testing to its Customers to Avoid Penalties

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The electrical testing by Trade Facilities Services starts from £90 and one can contact them to get EICR testing or landlord EICR reports based on their requirements.


LONDON (PRWEB)

Trade Facilities Services is the leading electrical safety certificate provider in London and Essex area. They provide all kind of electrical safety certificates after thorough electric testing and fixing by their qualified electricians. To avoid any regulatory penalties, they are offering electrical testing to meet supervisory standards.

According to UK law, it’s a compulsion for landlords or owner of an HMO or commercial property to get electrical certificate in order to lease out their property. Getting electrical certificate is necessary for all the landlords and failing to get implies to the penalty of £5,000 or imprisonment of six-months. Trade Facilities Services electrically test domestic and commercial properties. The authorised electricians carry electrical testing to check any possible major security risk that may occur due to ill-working of any electrical appliances. They carry both Fixed Wire Testing and Portable Appliance Testing (PAT).

To protect buildings and assets from fire and electric shocks, electric testing identifies any potential risks and electricians takes necessary safeguarding actions. Periodic electric testing by Trade Facilities Services electricians provides –

  • Detection of electrical circuits in case of overloading.

  • Information about any possible electrical shock risk and fire hazards.

  • Identification of any defective electrical circuits.

  • Highlighting the lack of earthing and bonding.

Trade Facilities Services electricians are certified electric technicians; they check the premises on condition of the electrical appliances against the UK standard for the safety of electrical installations, BS 7671 – Requirements for Electrical Installations (IET Wiring Regulations). In the UK, in case of insurance companies, it is obligatory for all the clients to get electric testing within a time limit else the insurance of their insured property gets invalid.

After electric testing, the technician issues a report called EICR – Electrical Installation Condition Report that states the condition of electrical appliances covering every aspect of regulatory standards. This ensures that the safety measures have been taken and the property is electrically safe. Thus, there will be no chance of getting penalised.

The electrical testing by Trade Facilities Services starts from £90 and one can contact them to get EICR testing or landlord EICR reports based on their requirements. To get detailed information electrical testing, one can visit the official or contact their sales line at – 0203 637 1446.

About the company:

Trade Facilities Services is an electrical testing company that provides (EICR) Electrical installation condition reports. These are otherwise known as Electrical Certificates, Electrical Installation Certificates and Electrical Reports. Trade Facilities Services covers London and Essex and provides all electrical testing in these areas. These include Fire alarms emergency lighting and PAT Testing. All Electricians are registered with NAPIT or the NICEIC and are fully insured and qualified. Trade Facilities Services works on both Domestic and Commercial properties and covers all landlord electrical certification requirements. All EICR reports can be delivered on the day if required and appointments generally only require 24 hours’ notice.

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Regular Checkups and Good Dental Hygiene Habits can Keep Candy from Causing Scary Cavities Year-Round, says Elegant Dentistry

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Vigilant dental hygiene habits can make the difference when even grownups may inevitably indulge in that second cup of sugary coffee or midnight ice cream snack.


MARINA DEL RAY, Calif. (PRWEB)

October 29 article on WFLA offers the post-holiday suggestion that eating post-Halloween candy – or candy at any time when more than usual is being consumed – is best done near other meal times, as this is when saliva production is at its peak. In doing so, the sugars and acids found in candy are more likely to be neutralized, significantly reducing the chances of developing cavities and other dental ailments. Of course, the article also points out that one night of candy binging probably will not ruin teeth, but constant snacking can be a serious threat. Marina del Rey-based dental center Elegant Dentistry says that individuals should always try to limit their consumption of sugary or acidic foods and beverages, but that vigilant dental hygiene habits can make the difference when even grownups may inevitably indulge in that second cup of sugary coffee or midnight ice cream snack.

The dental center says that with so many world-class restaurants and dessert specialty shops in and around Los Angeles, it can be challenging to avoid food and drinks that are harmful to teeth. However, the clinic notes that by maintaining proper dental hygiene habits and not skipping appointments for preventive general dentistry, patients are far less likely to develop dental ailments. One of the worst things a person can do to their teeth, the clinic adds, is to eat or drink something sugary or acidic right before falling asleep, without taking care of their teeth first. The clinic explains that this allows those sugars and acids to go virtually unchecked throughout the night where they can maximize their potential damage.

Elegant Dentistry also notes that knowing how to brush properly can be just as important: most patients are unaware that they should wait between 15 and 30 minutes after eating, or drinking something acidic, for the enamel on their teeth to re-mineralize before brushing. Brushing before this period can actually damage teeth. The dental center says that patients should also floss in between their teeth to remove plaque and bits of food from hard to reach places. Finally, a mouth rinse further removes any remaining food particles while sanitizing a person’s mouth, the center notes.

With all of that in mind, the clinic notes that great dental habits must also include professional assistance from time to time. Even the most vigilant among us can suffer from a multitude of dental ailments; so visiting a dentist for checkups is of prime importance. Elegant Dentistry notes that a professionally trained dentist can spot ailments before they start, even before they start causing problems for the patient. Visiting the dentist for a regular checkup can go a long way towards safeguarding a patient’s clean and healthy smile.

Readers can find out more about all of Elegant Dentistry’s services by visiting their website at https://elegantdentistry.net/ or by calling (310) 827-2792.

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Industry: Healthcare

Benefits Science Technologies Founder Dimitris Bertsimas Awarded the INFORMS President’s Award and Prestigious John von Neumann Theory Prize.

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BOSTON (PRWEB)

Dr. Dimitris Bertsimas, Boeing Professor and co-director of the Operations Research Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and co-founder and Chief Scientist at Benefits Science Technologies (BST), has been recognized by INFORMS, the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancements in operations research, and analytics to improve operational processes, decision-making, and outcomes.

Dr. Bertsimas received two honors from INFORMS, the President’s Award and the John von Neumann Theory Prize, for his work in the development of optimal classification (OCT) and regression (ORT) trees for prediction and prescription with and without hyperplanes. These advancements in the science are driving the next generation of machine learning methods to provide state of the art performance in predicting future risk.

Applied to the healthcare decision space through the BST platform, this enables consultants and employers to model “what if” scenarios for plan configuration, including stop-loss and supplemental plan design, and deliver timely, customized business intelligence, tailored to the specific healthcare needs of the group, empowering decision-makers to maximize every healthcare dollar.

“The two Informs awards are the latest recognition of Dimitris’ lifelong pursuit of applying advanced analytics to better the world,” said Stephen Sofoul, MBA, CEO & President. “His industry-leading work in the areas of predictive and robust analytics is the driving force behind BST’s unique capabilities in health plan optimization, disease prediction, risk scoring, underwriting, re-tiering, and reporting. We are proud to call him a friend and partner. Congratulations Dimitris!”

About Benefits Science Technologies

Founded in 2012, BST is recognized as a world-leading research and applied science team, applying advanced analytics and Robust Optimization to complex health insurance decisions, providing data analytics software/analysis to employers and consultants to help manage the risk of self-funded health plans.

BST’s team of 7 Ph.Ds. combine world-class technical knowledge and practical financial experience to improve the connection to data, empower optimal decisions to control costs, and improve quality of care for plan members. One of the powerful and unique features of the platform lies in its ability to provide prescriptive recommendations. BST’s Health Plan Optimizer designs optimal health plan configurations while obeying overall premium, business quality, and other plan owner-specified criteria. BST is headquartered in Boston, MA, with offices in Atlanta, GA, and Houston, TX.

About the INFORMS President’s Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize and thereby encourage, important contributions to the welfare of society by members of our profession at the local, national, or global level. Achievements suitable for this recognition may be in technical or scientific education or in paid or voluntary consulting or management (commercial, academic, governmental, or nonprofit). The accomplishments honored need not have been documented by personal execution of formal or informal OR/MS studies, but could have been reflected in support or promotion of OR/MS efforts. The award is given each year at the National meeting if there is a suitable recipient. The award is a framed certificate with a brief citation.

About the John von Neumann Theory Prize

The John von Neumann Theory Prize is awarded annually to a scholar (or scholars in the case of joint work) who has made fundamental, sustained contributions to theory in operations research and the management sciences. The award is given each year at the INFORMS Annual Meeting if there is a suitable recipient. Although the Prize is normally given to a single individual, in the case of accumulated joint work, the recipients can be multiple individuals.

The Prize is awarded for a body of work, typically published over a period of several years. Although recent work should not be excluded, the Prize typically reflects contributions that have stood the test of time. The criteria for the Prize are broad and include significance, innovation, depth, and scientific excellence.

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