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Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano Named “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers for Tenth Consecutive Year


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Elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea, member at Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP

We feel privileged to be ranked as superior among the nation’s leading firms and will continue to honor that ranking as we move into another year. Our firm is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards, both in our practice of the law and in the treatment toward our clients and peers.

The law firm of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP has been selected by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for inclusion in their 2019 “Best Law Firms” in the fields of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates for the New York metropolitan region. This marks the tenth consecutive year that the firm, with offices in White Plains and Somers, N.Y., has been recognized for its professional excellence.

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano concentrates its practice on elder law planning, asset protection planning, wills, trusts & estates, Medicaid applications (home care and nursing home), guardianships, and special needs planning. The firm has also attained Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating, AV Preeminent, for superior ethical standards and legal ability.

The 2020 “Best Law Firm” rankings feature law firms that have demonstrated consistently impressive performance ratings by clients and peers. The process addresses expertise, responsiveness, in-depth understanding of business, integrity, cost-effectiveness, civility, and positive referrals. The rankings showcase more than 13,000 law firms in 120 practice areas.

“We feel privileged to be ranked as superior among the nation’s leading firms and will continue to honor that ranking as we move into another year,” said member Anthony J. Enea. “Our firm is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards, both in our practice of the law and in the treatment toward our clients and peers.”

The “Best Law Firm” distinction follows Anthony J. Enea’s recent Best Lawyers accolade, presented by The Best Lawyers of America for his dedication in protecting the rights of seniors, the disabled and their families. Mr. Enea and fellow member Sara E. Meyers were also selected by their peers for inclusion in New York Metro Super Lawyers 2019 in the field of Elder Law, with Mr. Enea further being recognized as a “Top 25” attorney in Westchester County.

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP is located at 245 Main Street in White Plains, N.Y. with additional offices in Somers, N.Y. Elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea can be reached at 914-948-1500 or a.enea@esslawfirm.com. For the latest news, visit Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP online at http://www.esslawfirm.com.

About Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP

Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP is an AV preeminent rated elder law firm with offices in White Plains and Somers, N.Y. The practice concentrates on Elder Law; Medicaid Planning; Nursing Home and Home Care Applications; Wills, Trusts and Estates; Guardianships; Estate Litigation; Supplemental Needs Trusts; and Special Needs Planning. Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP serves Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, the Bronx, Manhattan, Long Island and Queens and is committed to providing the highest quality legal services to seniors, the disabled and their families. Visit the firm online at http://www.esslawfirm.com.

About “Best Law Firms”

The U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking, a law firm must have at least one lawyer listed in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© list for that particular location and specialty. 

About U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is a multi‐platform publisher of news and analysis, which includes the digital‐only U.S. News Weekly magazine, http://www.usnews.com and http://www.rankingsandreviews.com. Focusing on Health, Personal Finance, Education, Travel, Cars and Public Service/Opinion, U.S. News has earned a reputation as the leading provider of service news and information that improves the quality of life of its readers. U.S. News & World Report’s signature franchise includes its News You Can Use® brand of journalism and its annual “Best” series of consumer Web guides and publications that include rankings of colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, mutual funds, health plans and more. 

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Western Pennsylvania & Ohio Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Offers Dental Implants and More at New Steubenville, OH Location


Dr. Steven Krakora, Oral Surgeon serving Steubenville, OH and Washington, PA

Dr. Steven Krakora, Esteemed Oral Surgeon, Opens New Practice in Steubenville, OH

I really can’t emphasize enough how much this All-on-4 procedure changed every aspect of my life, especially my health.

Oral surgeons, Drs. Steven Krakora and Brandon Humberger, announce the opening of their second practice in Steubenville, OH. At this new location, the doctors offer All-on-4® full arch dental implants, wisdom teeth extractions, and bone grafting. Their practice, Western Pennsylvania & Ohio Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, is one of only a few practices in the area that offer these services, let alone at the level of expertise that these oral surgeons provide.

Oral surgeons undergo extensive training in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. This education gives an oral surgeon more precision and detail when it comes to treatments such as tooth extractions and dental implant placement. Plus, their education and experience keeps them better equipped to resolve any issues that may arise during treatments.

Drs. Krakora and Humberger offer their expertise in oral surgery, paired with the most advanced treatment options, to give patients comfortable, long lasting results. One cutting-edge treatment that these doctors offer is the All-on-4 full arch dental implant solution. With All-on-4, the oral surgeons strategically place four implants within a patient’s jawbone. The doctor then fixes a full arch of new, teeth to these implants. The final prosthetic not only looks like a natural arch of teeth, but functions like one as well.

The All-on-4 solution restores patient oral health, which effects a patient’s overall health. With All-on-4 dental implants, patients can eat all of the foods they love again. The implants also stimulate the jawbone, so patients do not experience more bone loss after the treatment. Plus, the All-on-4 procedure only takes a few hours, allowing patients to leave the same day with a full prosthetic arch.

Drs. Krakora and Humberger understand that a caring surgical team paired with surgical expertise promotes the best results for their patients. They also emphasize how new teeth creates new lives for their patients. This was the case with Michael, an All-on-4 patient of Dr. Krakora’s. “I could see my health deteriorating, simply because my teeth weren’t working,” Michael explains. “I really can’t emphasize enough how much this All-on-4 procedure changed every aspect of my life, especially my health.”

Those looking for expert dental implant solutions, wisdom tooth extractions, or bone grafting in the Steubenville area can connect with Drs. Krakora and Humberger for a consultation. In addition to their new Steubenville, OH location, these skilled oral surgeons also practice in Washington, PA. To schedule an appointment, visit http://www.westernpaoms.com, or call 740-264-5300 for the Steubenville, OH office or 724-223-0579 for the Washington, PA office.

About the Oral Surgeons

Western Pennsylvania & Ohio Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery restore smiles and lives of patients in Washington, PA and Steubenville, OH. With over 15 years of experience, board-certified oral surgeon, Dr. Steven Krakora, is the head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Washington Hospital. He is a member of many prestigious organizations, including the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, the American Dental Association, and the Pennsylvania Dental Association, and he has been published in major medical journals. Dr. Brandon Humberger received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where he received the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Radiology Award. He is now a Clinical Assistant Professor of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. The staff at Western Pennsylvania & Ohio Valley Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is dedicated to changing lives by changing smiles, and pride themselves on ensuring that patients receive constant care throughout every stage of their treatment. The practice has offices in two locations, with one in Washington, PA and one in Steubenville, OH. To learn more about Drs. Krakora and Humberger and the services they offer, visit http://www.westernpaoms.com, or call 724-223-0579 for the Washington, PA office or 740-264-5300 for the Steubenville, OH office.

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Are They A Fad or Do They Have Staying Power


“First and foremost taste is king when considering entering the plant-based foods category,” says Darren Seifer, NPD food and beverage industry analyst.

The rapid growth of plant-based foods at retail and on restaurant menus has many in the food and foodservice industries questioning if the interest in plant-based food is a passing fad or a long-term trend. A new study by The NPD Group addresses this question and finds that the answer depends on the consumer and their reasons for consuming plant-based foods in the first place.

Millennials, born 1981-1996, are the top consumers of plant-based meat alternatives, finds the NPD study, The Future of Plant-based Snapshot. This generational group has adopted plant-based meat alternatives as a way to indulge sensibly while addressing their long-term health goals and animal treatment concerns. Gen Xers, born 1965-1980, are also a core consumer group of plant-based meat alternatives, and because many in this group are parents of Gen Zs, born 1997 to present, they’ve raised their Gen Z children on plant-based beverages and foods. Boomers are decelerating their consumption of plant-based meat alternatives but are the top consumers of plant-based dairy alternatives.

Since the core consumer groups for plant-based dairy and meat alternatives are younger, NPD forecasts that plant-based foods, to varying degrees, do have staying power. NPD’s study also finds that plant-based food consumption is not about rejecting traditional protein sources as about 90 percent of plant-based users are neither vegetarian nor vegan, noting that consumers want options.

“First and foremost taste is king when considering entering the plant-based foods category,” says Darren Seifer, NPD food and beverage industry analyst. “Attributes such as health and convenience go far to drive consumption, but if the flavor profile falls below consumers’ expectations, then the product will likely have a short run. Whether it’s marketing a plant-based burger that reproduces the meat-eating experience or a dairy alternative that has the taste and texture of milk, consumers now have substitution without sacrifice.”

For more on plant-based foods, check out this video: Plant-Based Alternatives are Going Mainstream

About The NPD Group

NPD offers data, industry expertise, and prescriptive analytics to help our clients grow their businesses in a changing world. Over 2000 companies worldwide rely on us to help them measure, predict, and improve performance across all channels, including brick-and-mortar and e-commerce. We have offices in 27 cities worldwide, with operations spanning the Americas, Europe, and APAC. Practice areas include apparel, appliances, automotive, beauty, books, B2B technology, consumer technology, e-commerce, fashion accessories, food consumption, foodservice, footwear, home, juvenile products, media entertainment, mobile, office supplies, retail, sports, toys, travel retail, games, and watches / jewelry. For more information, visit npd.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdgroup.

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Renal Support Network’s KidneyTalk™ Magazine, Celebrating 15 years in Publication


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RSN Founder and President Lori Hartwell said, “Being a kidney disease survivor since the age of two in 1968, I launched this publication fifteen years ago, knowing how essential learning from ones’ peers is to being able to survive and thrive with this disease.”

Renal Support Network’s (RSN) bi-annual magazine celebrates its fifteenth year with a new name and a new look. First published in 2004 as Live&Give it is now called KidneyTalk™ Magazine. RSN is the leader in engaging people who have kidney disease with the most prolific library of patient experiences.

This publication provides people who have kidney disease with hope, education, encouragement and strategies to navigate this illness. Many of the articles are written by people who have firsthand knowledge of what it’s like to manage kidney disease and succeed. In addition, professional guest authors provide their expertise.

RSN Founder and President Lori Hartwell said, “Being a kidney disease survivor since the age of two in 1968, I launched this publication fifteen years ago, knowing how essential learning from ones’ peers is to being able to survive and thrive with this disease. An illness is too demanding when you don’t have hope! “

The content RSN creates educates readers about anything and everything a person may experience from being diagnosed, dialysis, and to receiving a kidney transplant. Many articles in the magazine are timeless, inspirational and readers say their copies of the magazine are collected, re-read and shared with friends and family. The printed publication currently reaches over 35,000 readers per issue with an increasing number of online readers looking for answers every day.”

KidneyTalk™ magazine is mailed twice a year to Renal Support Network members including patients, family members, healthcare professionals and to dialysis and transplant facilities throughout the United States at no charge. Digital issues and downloadable PDFs of the current and previous issues are available on online.

Visit RSNhope.org to learn more about RSN’s many patient-centered programs. Never miss an issue and sign up to subscribe to the electronic and printed copy.

About the Renal Support Network:

The Renal Support Network (RSN) is a nonprofit patient-run organization that provides nonmedical services to those affected by chronic kidney disease. RSN strives to help patients (dialysis, kidney transplant, and newly diagnosed patients) develop their personal coping skills, special talents, and employability by educating and empowering them to take control of the course and management of their disease. RSN was founded by Lori Hartwell who is a kidney disease survivor since 1968.

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Kyowa Hakko USA Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation at Supply Side West


Kyowa Hakko USA, a subsidiary of Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd. and a world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of international pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products, took to the exhibition floor at this year’s Supply Side West trade show in Las Vegas Oct 17 & 18, joining over 1,300 other dietary supplement, food, beverage, personal care, sports nutrition and processing innovation suppliers in the space.

Kyowa Hakko’s exhibit was buzzing with excitement this year as New York Times best-selling author Max Lugavere was at the booth on Thursday to continue his educational series with Kyowa Hakko’s branded brain health ingredient, Cognizin® Citicoline. Lugavere hosted a Genius Foods book signing while providing additional education to interested show-goers on the brain health benefits of citicoline and Kyowa’s efforts in providing a researched-backed supplement ingredient that can help increase levels of citicoline in the body, while supporting focus and attention*.

On the same day, Kyowa Hakko also held an intense, interactive ‘Tap to Win’ Tap Test competition at their booth, drawing a crowd of intrigued industry professionals to test how many ‘taps’ they could achieve in 20 seconds. The Cognizin® branded “Tap to Win” gaming app was inspired by a recent study that used the Finger Tap Test to reveal that supplementing with Cognizin® Citicoline over a 30-day period supported improved attentional abilities, psychomotor speed and inhibition levels in healthy adolescent males (McGlade, et al., 2015). The competition was fierce as the top three winners, which ranked from 201 taps, 199 taps, and 187 taps, excitedly took home prizes such as an Apple Watch, Air Pods and a $100 Apple gift certificate.

A champagne toast and celebratory cupcakes wrapped up an exciting day.

On Friday, Elyse Lovett, MS, MBA, Senior Marketing Manager at Kyowa Hakko U.S.A. Inc, gave an informative presentation on ‘Innovation Fueling the Nootropics Market: Cognizin® Citicoline Leading the Way’ which included cognitive health trends and emerging consumer categories.

Lovett commented, “We were so excited to celebrate and recognize Kyowa Hakko USA’s innovative accomplishments over the past 50 years. As we embark on the next 50, we look forward to continuing our advancements in improving health with our clinically-studied ingredients for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products worldwide.”

As industry leaders in innovative, branded health ingredients, Kyowa Hakko showcased their other novel branded ingredients Setria® Glutathione and Sustamine® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine at the booth. Setria® Glutathione, a branded form of glutathione, is clinically studied to neutralize free radicals and support detoxification, immunity, and skin brightening*. Sustamine® L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine is a branded, unique combination of L-Glutamine and L-Alanyl, and is clinically tested to support exercise performance, improve hydration over water alone, and support the integrity of the GI tract*.

Media interested in setting up an interview with a representative from Kyowa Hakko USA please contact Sara White at sara@adinnyc.com or 212-693-2150.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

McGlade, E., Agoston, A. M., Dimuzio, J., Kizaki, M., Nakazaki, E., Kamiya, T., & Yurgelun-Todd, D. (2015). The Effect of Citicoline Supplementation on Motor Speed and Attention in Adolescent Males. Journal of Attention Disorders,23(2), 121-134. doi:10.1177/1087054715593633

About Kyowa Hakko USA

Kyowa Hakko USA is the North & South American office for Kyowa Hakko Bio Co. Ltd., an international health ingredients manufacturer and world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and food products. For more information visit Kyowa-USA.com.

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Belle Meade Family Dentistry Restores Smiles with Bone Grafts and Dental Implants in Nashville, TN


Drs. James Pace Jr., James Pace Sr., and Temp Sullivan, Dentists in Nashville, TN

Belle Meade Family Dentistry Improves Dental Implant Candidacy in Nashville, TN

With dental implants, patients can experience a more natural quality of life as implants feel, look and function just like real teeth.

Patients seeking dental implants in Nashville, TN can improve their candidacy for the treatment with a bone graft at Belle Meade Family Dentistry with or without a referral. A bone graft is a dental treatment that rebuilds deteriorated jawbone, restores jawbone density and volume and in most cases, allows patients to qualify for life-changing dental implants. Belle Meade Family Dentistry offers modern bone grafting care as part of a comprehensive treatment plan to restore patients’ oral health and overall quality of life.

Patients who qualify for a bone graft, experience jawbone deterioration often caused by tooth loss, oral damage or disease. When the jaw bone deteriorates, there is less bone structure to support teeth, which can cause remaining teeth to begin to shift or fall out. Additionally, jawbone loss alters a patient’s facial appearance, causing an aged, sunken-in look. Without this bone, dental implants, the most preferred tooth replacement solution available today, cannot be placed.

The best solution to bone loss is a bone graft, which can restore bone volume, renew a natural-looking facial appearance and help patients qualify for the placement of dental implants. At Belle Meade Family Dentistry, the practice incorporates bone grafting into their treatment plans for replacing teeth. The practice begins with a cone beam CT scan of the mouth and jaw to capture detailed images of the bone volume, tooth location and position of nerves. This scan is then used to help plan where the bone graft will need to be performed and where to position the dental implants. The graft material is composed of bone granules that are packed around the bone recession and protected to heal. After healing for several weeks to a few months, dental implants will have sufficient bone support to be placed.

Belle Meade Family Dentistry offers advanced tooth restoration solutions depending on each patient’s needs. For those with individual missing teeth, single dental implants can be placed and restored. Patients who are missing most or all of their teeth can benefit from All-on-4® full mouth dental implants, which utilizes as few as four implants to support a lifelike bridge of teeth. The practice also features teeth-in-a-day dental implant solutions, which allows them to create natural, long-term crowns that can be affixed to dental implants the same day surgery takes place. With dental implants, patients can experience a more natural quality of life as implants feel, look and function just like real teeth.

Patients in need of a bone graft to qualify for dental implants are encouraged to contact Belle Meade Family Dentistry by calling 615-298-2030 or visiting the website http://www.bellemeadedental.com to schedule a consultation.

About the Dentists

Belle Meade Family Dentistry serves the Nashville, TN area with full-service family dentistry, for 35 years running. Dr. James Pace Sr. has served as a Chairman of the Nashville Dental Society and as a delegate to the Tennessee Dental Association. He was a 2015 Patient’s Choice Award Winner, has consistently received recognition by the Tennessee Dental Association for his hours of continuing education, and has led and participated in multiple dental and medical mission trips to the Dominican Republic. Dr. Temp Sullivan earned his fellow in laser dentistry at World Clinical Laser Institute and serves as a delegate for the Tennessee Dental Association and as a member of the Peer Review committee for TennCare. Dr. James Pace Jr. received the 2011 Tennessee Dental Association’s Ace Award. The team at Belle Meade Family Dentistry strives to provide the finest quality dental care for patients in a warm, caring, and clean environment. They execute the most advanced dental care with every service, including teeth-in-a-day dental implants, Invisalign®, the Pinhole® Surgical Technique and laser dentistry. To learn more about the dentists at Belle Meade Family Dentistry and the services they offer visit http://www.bellemeadedental.com or call 615-298-2030.

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The New K9 From SWAGTRON Is A Kick Scooter For Adults


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The SWAGTRON K9 is a kick scooter for adults.

Built for big kids, the K9 features height adjustable handlebars designed to fit riders up to 6 foot, 5 inches and a maximum rider weight of 220 pounds.

SWAGTRON, a brand known for its affordable electric scooters, ditches the motor and battery in favor of human power in its latest offering. The K9 is a non-powered kick scooter for grown-ups, designed to be lightweight, durable and portable.

Built for big kids, the SWAGTRON K9 features height adjustable handlebars designed to fit riders up to 6 foot, 5 inches and a maximum rider weight of 220 pounds.

With an 8-inch rear wheel and oversized 9.8-inch front wheel rolling on precision ABEC-9 bearings, the K9 adult kick scooter is built to cover some serious ground, uneven as it may be.

It features a quick-fold one-finger trigger and at only 12.7 pounds, is the most portable in SWAGTRON’s lineup.

The SWAGTRON K9 kick scooter for adults retails for $110 and is available for an introductory price of $99.99 at SWAGTRON.com, Amazon and other fine retailers.

K9 FEATURS + SPECS

  • Aluminum frame
  • Quick-folding one-finger design
  • Adjustable handlebar height
  • 9.8-inch front wheel / 8-inch rear wheel
  • Brakes: Rear friction/heel
  • Max rider weight: 220 pounds
  • Product weight: 14.4 pounds
  • Color: Black
  • MSRP: $110 ($99.99 introductory)

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ABOUT SWAGTRON

SWAGTRON is the industry leader in light electric vehicles, having evolved as the forefront brand in its category. SWAGTRON was celebrated for being one of the first brands of electric rideables on the scene to offer UL certification for electrical and charging safety. SWAGTRON continues to expand and improve its line of innovative rideable products to make micro mobility solutions accessible to everyone. Learn more at Swagtron.com.

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Media Contact: Don Stefanovich | DonS@Zake.com

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Dr. Amir HagShenas Provides Comfortable, Clear Braces to San Jose, CA with Invisalign® Clear Aligners


Dr. Amir HagShenas, Dentist in San Jose, CA

Dr. Amir HagShenas Provides Invisalign® Clear Braces to San Jose, CA

The aligners are molded to achieve gentle, firm movement, and provide just enough force to realign the teeth.

Dr. Amir HagShenas of Silicon Valley Smile Solutions welcomes adolescents and adults correct crooked smiles with Invisalign® clear aligners. For many individuals seeking straighter teeth, clear braces offer an ideal way to discreetly receive orthodontic treatment. At Silicon Valley Smile Solutions, Dr. HagShenas and his team strive to offer the most advanced orthodontic solutions, tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Having properly aligned, more aesthetically pleasing teeth is important to many. Studies show that 81 percent of individuals feel as if their smile looks unattractive in images. Those who choose to straighten crooked teeth with an orthodontic treatment such as clear braces report greatly improved confidence.

Dr. HagShenas’ Invisalign patients can expect to wear customized clear aligners over their teeth for 20 to 22 hours per day. The aligners are molded to achieve gentle, firm movement, and provide just enough force to realign the teeth. About every two weeks, patients remove their current aligner to replace it with a new one. By the end of the treatment, their teeth have shifted into the desired straightened position.

Typically, Invisalign achieves results faster and more comfortably than traditional bracketed braces. Additionally, patients can remove the aligners to eat and perform oral hygiene routines. Teenagers and adults, especially professionals and athletes, appreciate the low-profile of clear braces. Although retainers must be worn after undergoing Invisalign treatment, the use of retainers is relegated to evenings and overnight.

Dr. HagShenas strives to provide the highest level of care for his San Jose patients in every procedure. In addition to Invisalign, Dr. HagShenas provides other cutting-edge treatments including dental implants and full arch dental implant treatments.

Those in San Jose, CA interested in finding out if Invisalign is right for their needs are invited to make a consultative appointment with Dr. HagShenas by calling 408-377-5134 or visiting http://www.svsmilesolutions.com.

About the Dentist

Silicon Valley Smile Solutions offers full-service dentistry in San Jose, CA. Dr. Amir HagShenas has been practicing dentistry for nearly 30 years. Dr. HagShenas received his doctorate in dental surgery degree from the University of Minnesota, where he has since been honored with the Irwin A. Epstein Award for Excellence in Endodontics, among other numerous accomplishments. Every year, Dr. HagShenas completes many hours of continuing education in implant and surgical dentistry, far above the requirements mandated by the Dental State Board of California. His motive: “I am committed to help my patients to receive the very best in dentistry.” Dr. HagShenas and his team at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions are dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest dental technologies in order to provide the highest quality of care for patients undergoing treatments like full arch dental implants. Skilled in numerous areas of dental treatments, Dr. HagShenas is particularly passionate about providing long-lasting, full arch dental implant treatments that are, in many cases, available in just one office visit. It is Dr. HagShenas’ goal to form lasting connections with every patient built on trust, partnership, and compassion. To learn more about Dr. HagShenas and the services offered at Silicon Valley Smile Solutions visit http://www.svsmilesolutions.com or call 408-377-5134 to schedule a consultation.

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Novogradac Expands Florida Presence, Partner Michael Curto Brings Audit and Consulting Experience


“My partners and I are excited Michael has joined the firm as we expand our capacity to serve our clients in Florida, and throughout the rest of the country,” said Michael J. Novogradac, managing partner of Novogradac.

Novogradac is pleased to announce that Michael Curto, CPA, has joined Novogradac as a partner in the firm’s newly opened metro Fort Lauderdale, Fla., office. Curto has more than 20 years of experience providing auditing and consulting services to a wide range of privately held, nonprofit and publicly traded companies.

“My partners and I are excited Michael has joined the firm as we expand our capacity to serve our clients in Florida, and throughout the rest of the country,” said Michael J. Novogradac, managing partner of Novogradac. “Michael’s vast experience serving clients in many industries, including real estate, manufacturing and distribution, health care, insurance, professional service and employee benefit plans, makes Michael a valuable asset to our clients and to everyone at the firm.”

Throughout his career, Curto has provided oversight and review of assurance engagements, as well as guidance on complex accounting issues. Before joining Novogradac, Curto was a partner at a national accounting firm for more than eight years, where he oversaw assurance and consulting engagements, as well as provided quality control review. He graduated from Bentley University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is licensed in Florida as a certified public accountant.

“Novogradac is a national firm with a diverse clientele, and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work with my new partners and firm employees and serving Novogradac’s clients in Florida and throughout the country,” said Curto.

About Novogradac

Novogradac recently celebrated its 30th year in business, having opened in 1989 and has grown to more than 600 employees and partners with offices in more than 25 cities. Tax, audit and consulting specialty practice areas for Novogradac include affordable housing, opportunity zones, community development, historic rehabilitation and renewable energy.

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The Dental Studio of Midland Welcomes Dr. Mallory Layman to their Midland, TX Practice


Dr. Mallory Layman, Dentist in Midland TX

Dentist Dr. Mallory Layman Joins the Dental Studio of Midland in Midland, TX

I’m grateful to become part of this team and to get to change lives like Drs. Thompson and Green have already been doing.

Drs. Tye Thompson and Jordon Green of The Dental Studio of Midland welcome new dentist, Dr. Mallory Layman to their team. A recent graduate of the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston, Dr. Layman is a fresh new addition to the practice, and is excited to dive into restorative treatments, cosmetic dentistry, and her passion for dentistry as a whole.

The Dental Studio of Midland offers state-of-the-art cosmetic dentistry treatments, including aesthetic crown lengthening, porcelain veneers, full mouth reconstruction, and Invisalign® orthodontics. With each of these treatments, the Midland, TX dentists transform patients’ smiles, not only improving the aesthetics of each smile, but also helping patients experience an increase in self-confidence, an improved diet, and better oral and overall health.

Through Invisalign, the dentists can straighten crooked teeth discreetly, helping patients improve their bite and reduce headaches caused by crooked teeth. With a full mouth reconstruction, each patient receives a custom treatment plan that combines multiple treatments into one cohesive and minimally invasive approach. Each full mouth reconstruction helps patients restore the entire mouth back to a beautiful and healthy state and may include anything from dental implants to teeth whitening.

Dr. Layman is thrilled to join a practice that has a reputation of serving the Midland, TX community with comfortable, considerate, and cutting-edge care. “I’m excited to start what I’ve been working so hard towards,” says Dr. Layman. “I’m grateful to become part of this team and to get to change lives like Drs. Thompson and Green have already been doing.”

Those interested in receiving cutting-edge general and cosmetic dentistry from a team of passionate and caring dentists in Midland, TX can connect with Drs. Thompson, Green, and Layman. To schedule an appointment at The Dental Studio of Midland, visit http://www.midlanddentalstudio.com or call 432-687-0629.

About the Dentists

The Dental Studio of Midland offers comprehensive and caring dental care to patients in Midland, TX. Committed to serving custom care that patients truly need, Drs. Tye Thompson and Jordon Green build relationships with each patient in order to understand their unique needs and goals. Both Drs. Thompson and Green completed dental training at the prestigious University of the Pacific and continue to expand their knowledge in dentistry by attending multiple continuing education courses. The Dental Studio of Midland is equipped with advanced dental technology to provide patients with the highest standard of care. Drs. Thompson and Green offer laser dentistry, Invisalign®, full mouth reconstruction, and sedation dentistry. The Dental Studio of Midland team is dedicated to providing the most efficient, least painful procedures for patients, and offer minimally invasive surgery whenever possible. To learn more about Drs. Thompson and Green and the services offered at The Dental Studio of Midland, call 432-687-0629 or visit http://www.midlanddentalstudio.com.

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