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.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB)
November 01, 2019

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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Drs. Joel Rosenlicht and Ryaz Ansari Customize Oral Surgery in West Hartford, CT

The most important part about being an oral surgeon is the dramatic change you can make on people’s lives.

West Hartford, CT (PRWEB)
November 01, 2019

Patients in need of advanced or complex oral surgery in West Hartford, CT and surrounding areas can receive customized treatments from Drs. Joel Rosenlicht and Ryaz Ansari of JawFixers. Full mouth reconstruction is often recommended when patients require multiple treatments or advanced oral surgery, such as dental implant treatment, to restore function to their mouth. As oral surgeons, Drs. Rosenlicht and Ansari offer leading care backed by years of education and experience paired with cutting-edge technology.

“The most important part about being an oral surgeon is the dramatic change you can make on people’s lives, especially when you are able to do something you feel only you can do,” says Dr. Ansari. “That goes for complex cases, which are often rare circumstances. You take all your knowledge and put it together to offer the patient truly unique treatment. When that succeeds, that is what being an oral surgeon is all about.”

Full mouth reconstruction is a treatment plan used in oral surgery that combines multiple oral and maxillofacial procedures together to produce a desired outcome. At JawFixers, that treatment plan is uniquely designed for each patient after a comprehensive consultation and exam. This team utilizes advanced technology, modern dental techniques and sedation dentistry to give patients a plan that targets their concerns specifically. Common treatments used in full mouth reconstruction oral surgery include:

• Dental implants
• Bone grafts and sinus lifts
• Corrective jaw surgery
• Tooth extractions
• Guided tissue regeneration

Patients who need complex oral surgery often experience tooth loss, jaw pain, facial trauma, extensive tooth decay, and widespread bone loss throughout their jaw. These factors are all taken into consideration when creating a full mouth reconstruction treatment plan. Drs. Rosenlicht and Ansari use i-CAT® 3D cone beam CT imaging to capture detailed images of a patient’s mouth in order to fully understand the extent of the patient’s needs. When a patient requires dental implants, they use X-Guide™, a guided dental implant technology that assists the oral surgeons in placing the implant in the most accurate location of the jaw for long-lasting stability. Drs. Rosenlicht and Ansari also care about patient comfort, offering sedation dentistry to help ease anxiety and block sensations of pain.

Once completed, full mouth reconstruction can restore a patient’s ability to speak, eat, breathe and resume normal oral function without pain or struggle. For those who have experienced severe oral and facial trauma as a result of an accident, the treatments can restore a sense of normalcy to their lives. Treatments such as dental implants can often serve multiple purposes, like preventing further bone loss, improving confidence and allowing patients to eat a wide variety of food again.

Those interested in learning more about full mouth reconstruction, or who would like a customized treatment plan for their oral surgery needs, are invited to contact JawFixers by calling 860-649-2272 for their Manchester, CT office or 860-232-4606 for their West Hartford, CT location. Appointments can also be made on the website, http://www.jawfixers.com.

About the Oral Surgeons

The board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeons at JawFixers are skilled specialists offering leading-edge and minimally invasive care at their two practice locations in Manchester, CT and West Hartford, CT. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Joel Rosenlicht is an esteemed author and lecturer and has developed techniques to further his field. Dr. Ryaz Ansari brings a passion for technology and oral surgery with extensive experience in implant therapy and dentoalveolar surgery. Using advanced imaging, Yomi® robotic-assisted technology and EXPAREL® for opioid-free pain management, this team strives to provide the best care and experience possible for their patients. To learn more about this practice, Drs. Rosenlicht and Ansari or their services, visit http://www.jawfixers.com or call 860-649-2272 for their Manchester, CT office or 860-232-4606 for their West Hartford, CT practice.

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Drs. Kenneth and Jonathan Nash Relieve Dental Anxiety in Vicksburg, MS

When we offer sedation, we are monitoring everything. It is very safe and, for patients, they get the benefit of getting a lot of work done in a short amount of time.

Vicksburg, MS (PRWEB)
November 01, 2019

Drs. Kenneth and Jonathan Nash offer soothing sedation dentistry to counter dental anxiety for their Vicksburg, MS patients, helping them receive the dental care they need. Patient comfort during dental procedures is a top priority for the dentists at Nash Family Dentistry. This practice creates a relaxing environment and offers a variety of sedation options that help ease anxiety and block sensations of discomfort during treatments.

Dental sedation is often used to help patients with dental anxiety receive the care they need without fears or discomfort. Nash Family Dentistry offers both oral and nitrous oxide sedation as conscious sedation options. These forms of sedation help patients relax, yet still stay awake during the procedures.

“When we offer sedation, we are monitoring everything,” Dr. Kenneth Nash explains. “It is very safe and, for patients, they get the benefit of getting a lot of work done in a short amount of time.”

Sedation dentistry is a very safe technique that is used frequently at Nash Family Dentistry. Patients are closely monitored during sedation, watching pulse, heart rate and blood pressure for safety. When anxiety and fear is no longer a concern, patients are able to receive more dental care in a shorter amount of time. This means treatments can often be completed during one appointment rather than being separated into multiple appointments.

In addition to sedation dentistry, Nash Family Dentistry also offers minimally invasive and comfortable dental care with the help of laser dentistry and ClearCorrect orthodontics. Laser dentistry takes the scalpels and sutures out of dentistry, able to perform dental care with just laser light. ClearCorrect orthodontics offers tooth alignment with gentle clear aligners that are both removable and virtually invisible in the smile. The practice also prides itself on patient communication and calls every patient after their appointment, no matter how small the treatment, to make sure they are still comfortable and not experiencing any problems.

Those interested in learning more about the practice, or who want to experience the benefits of sedation dentistry to help ease dental anxiety, are encouraged to call Nash Family Dentistry at 601-634-1812 or schedule a consultation online at http://www.vicksburgdentist.com.

About the Dentists

Nash Family Dentistry is a general practice offering personalized dental care for patients in Vicksburg, MS. Dr. Kenneth Nash, Dr. Jonathan Nash and their team provide patients with the latest in dental technology in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Drs. Nash offer a variety of services including laser dentistry, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry services, among others. To learn more about the services offered at Nash Family Dentistry please visit the website at http://www.vicksburgdentist.com or call 601-634-1812 to schedule an appointment.

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Emergency Dentist, Dr. Gary Ashton, Provides Around-the-Clock Care in Leesburg, VA

Cardinal Park Dental Care, in some cases, can even extract a tooth and place a dental implant in the same day.

Leesburg, VA (PRWEB)
November 01, 2019

Drs. Gary Ashton, Hugo Manrique, Christine Han and Nassir Barekzi of Cardinal Park Family Dental Care provide patients with the advantage of receiving immediate, around-the-clock treatment from an emergency dentist in Leesburg, VA. This enables individuals experiencing sudden changes in their oral health to get the compassionate care they need to minimize long-term problems associated with allowing dental emergencies to continue undiagnosed and untreated.

Emergencies and accidents involving the mouth can happen at any time. One of the most common complaints that causes people to seek the help of an emergency dentist is serious tooth pain that occurs without warning or accompanies a traumatic event. Tooth pain indicates a problem and should be taken seriously to avoid further complications. Other common reasons patients come for emergency dentistry services at Cardinal Park Family Dental Care include sports injuries and broken teeth.

The team at Cardinal Park Family Dental Care follows a practice of conservative health care and treatment whenever possible. This philosophy involves saving and restoring natural teeth whenever feasible. However, in some cases, tooth extraction may be necessary to permanently relieve tooth pain and properly manage teeth that are too decayed or damaged to contribute to oral health and hygiene.

Patients who require a tooth extraction may also choose to replace the missing tooth with a dental implant. Dental implants are the only tooth replacement option that replicates the function and appearance of natural teeth and offers long-term reliability. Cardinal Park Dental Care, in some cases, can even extract a tooth and place a dental implant in the same day.

Individuals who require treatment in the day or evening hours from an emergency dentist in Leesburg, VA are invited to call Cardinal Park Family Dental Care at 703-779-2296. Cardinal Park Family Dental Care has received the honor of being the “Best of Loudoun” in dentistry for seven years in a row.

About the Dentists

Cardinal Park Family Dental Care has been serving the Loudoun County area with trusted dental care for over 20 years. Offering honest and comprehensive care, this team of dentists provides custom treatment plans and services, including single and full arch dental implants, Invisalign®, sleep apnea relief and cosmetic dentistry. Bringing training from prestigious organizations like the American Dental Association, The Dawson Academy and the Engel Implant Institute, this team of leading-edge clinicians stay on the frontline of modern and minimally invasive dentistry. To learn more about this team, the services they offer or their technologically advanced practice, visit http://www.cardinalparkfamilydental.com or call 703-779-2296.

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Clinch Memorial Hospital, Homerville, GA

“These leaders are just a small view of the amazingly talented, dedicated and passionate people who lead rural hospitals tirelessly across the state.”

CUMMING, Ga. (PRWEB)
November 01, 2019

HomeTown Health, LLC held its 20th Annual Fall Conference at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia, October 22-25th with over 200 hospital members and business partners in attendance. The Fall Conference includes breakout sessions and presentations from industry experts, established public figures and healthcare leaders on a local and state level. Additionally, it is a time where HomeTown Health recognizes key employees for their success at their facility during the previous year.

Clinch Memorial Hospital in Homerville, Georgia was named the 2019 HomeTown Health Hospital of the Year. Clinch Memorial Hospital was chosen for providing exemplary leadership by adopting “best practices” for rural hospital improvement, and making a commitment to staff education, advocating to state policymakers while emphasizing technological advances and superior patient care.

Crystal Wells, Administrator at Grady General Hospital, was recognized as the recipient of the 2019 Hospital Leader of the Year, recognized for exemplary leadership and dedication to advancement of stability, cooperative approach and dedication to excellence in services at her facility in Cairo, Georgia.

Jan Hamrick, Dodge County Hospital, received the 2019 CFO of the Year award for her commitment to excellence in all things under her sphere of influence at Dodge County.

Shannon Dukes of Warm Springs Medical Center was announced as the 2019 Business Office Manager of the Year, “chosen for outstanding leadership in sharing best practices in the business office and for her commitment to excellence and revenue cycle improvement.”

Bob Kepshire, CNO/Administrator at University Hospital McDuffie, was recognized as the 2019 Nurse Executive of the Year, for providing exceptional leadership by adopting “Best Practices” for rural hospital improvement, for her well-established commitment to staff education and leadership development, and his dedication to superior patient care while emphasizing technological advances at his facility.

Kerry Dunning, of Kerry Dunning LLC, was awarded the 2019 Business Partner of the Year. “This coveted award is presented each year by HomeTown Health to one of 60 Business partners who exhibit extraordinary support and dedication to HomeTown Health hospitals, commitment to excellence, exceptional customer service, and for their tireless efforts in helping rural hospitals survive,” said HomeTown’s CEO Jimmy Lewis.

In addition to the awards presented, HomeTown Health recognized the graduates of its 2019 Leadership Development Program. The HomeTown Health Leadership Development program is designed to better equip the rural hospital industry with leadership to transform into tomorrow’s health care delivery system. Each year, hospitals nominate outstanding leaders from within their organizations for this intensive study and professional development program focused on providing them with skills and information to better serve their hospital in the future.

The 2019 Leadership Graduates who are members of healthcare/hospital teams are:

Tonya Chitwood, Associate CNO/Director of Quality and Compliance, Stephens County Hospital

Randy Crawford, CEO, Appling Hospital

John Graham, CFO, Appling Hospital

Angie King, Senior Director of Medical Outreach Services/Rehab, Stephens County Hospital

Katrina Martin, Business Office Manager, Effingham Health System

Megan Randall, Director of Ancillary Services, Monroe County Hospital

Nancy Seymour, Director, Marketing and Public Relations, Foundation Director, Elbert Memorial Hospital

Lorraine Smith, CEO, Monroe County Hospital

In addition to hospital participants, a limited number of best practice Business Partners are given the opportunity to nominate a member of their team into the Leadership Program. 2019 Graduates who are members of Business Partner teams are:

Connie Alexander, Controller/Financial Analyst, HealtHIE GA

Christopher Jones, Consulting Team Leader, Secure Records Solutions

Thomas Stair, Wellcare

Likewise, Terry Edwards, Learning & Development Specialist, HomeTown Health, also completed the 2019 Leadership Program this year.

About HomeTown Health:

HomeTown Health, LLC, celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, serves more than 70 hospitals throughout the Southeastern United States. HomeTown Health, LLC offers advocacy, education, business partner service indexing, industry conferences, and strategic support to its member hospitals as well as expansive grant-based resources through key partnerships with the Department of Public Health and Department of Community Health in many states. HomeTown Health’s mission is to do everything legally, morally and ethically possible to promote, sustain and maintain rural healthcare in the communities which its member facilities serve. Learn more at http://www.hometownhealthonline.com and more about its online education at http://www.hthu.net. Additional photos of awards winners are available on the HomeTown Health Facebook page.

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With the information presented in the submission and video, hopefully, my knowledge will assist fellow surgeons in enhancing their approach to access the nose safely for open rhinoplasty and will greatly benefit their patients, says Dr. Joseph Rousso

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

Dr. Joseph Rousso’s upcoming article titled, “The Belt and Suspenders Approach to Open Rhinoplasty,” will be published as material in the global online textbook, accompanied by video footage of the procedure. This article focuses on the open approach to rhinoplasty, providing principles and the safest techniques to access the nose and achieve consistent and gratifying results. As a celebrated NYC facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Rousso joins a world-class group of surgeons, presenting their insights as content contributors for the online textbook. These prominent practitioners of the art of rhinoplasty share their knowledge and opinions based on years of experience. The intended audience for RhinoplastyArchive.com is rhinoplasty surgeons from all over the world, with various levels of experience. Surgeons use this online textbook as a resource to pursue the study of rhinoplasty and help to refine their own methods.

“With the information presented in the submission and video, hopefully, my knowledge will assist fellow surgeons in enhancing their approach to access the nose safely for open rhinoplasty and will greatly benefit their patients,” says Dr. Joseph Rousso

About Dr. Joseph J. Rousso

Dr. Rousso completed a surgical internship at the Beth Israel Medical Center, followed by a highly-coveted residency at the prestigious New York Eye & Ear Infirmary in otolaryngology- head and neck Surgery. He was then one of a handful of surgeons selected to be a fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) program. Dr. Rousso received further facial plastic surgery training through the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the New York Center for Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery. Dr. Rousso is qualified to perform all aspects of facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. His primary specialties include cosmetic surgery of the aging face, minimally invasive facelift procedures, Mohs/cancer reconstruction of the face, head and neck, cleft lip and palate repair, traumatic injury/plastic closures, corrective speech surgery, otoplasty (ear pinning) and reconstruction of congenital ear deformities, functional and cosmetic rhinoplasty and all aspects of minimally invasive facial rejuvenation, including injectables. Dr. Rousso practices medicine at two offices in Manhattan, the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai as well as Mount Sinai Doctors East 85th Street.

If you would like to get more information about the elite credentials or services of Dr. Joseph Rousso, please visit http://www.facialplasticsurgery-nyc.com or call (212) 381-6110.

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Chest X-ray in a 24-year-old man with a history of e-cigarette use

We encourage the medical imaging community to produce scientific evidence and medical knowledge to help advance our collective understanding of the effects of e-cigarette use on the lungs and other organ systems.

OAK BROOK, Ill. (PRWEB)
October 31, 2019

Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging has published a special report on lung injury resulting from the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), or “vaping.” Authors Suhny Abbara, M.D., FACR, MSCCT and Fernando Uliana Kay, M.D., Ph.D., from the Department of Radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, aim to raise awareness among radiologists and other medical professionals on how to identify e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injury (EVALI).

“Radiologists will continue to play an important role in recognizing this emerging entity,” said Dr. Abbara, who is also the editor of Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging. “We encourage the medical imaging community to produce scientific evidence and medical knowledge to help advance our collective understanding of the effects of e-cigarette use on the lungs and other organ systems.”

E-cigarettes act by delivering nicotine, flavorings and other additives in aerosol form. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 9 million adults in the U.S. use e-cigarettes, and vaping has become especially popular among teens. The 2018 National Youth Tobacco Survey reported that in 2018 more than 3.6 million middle and high school students were using e-cigarettes.

The CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and state and local health departments have started an investigation into the recent outbreak of lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarettes. As of October 22, 2019, 1,604 cases have been reported from 49 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and one U.S. territory. Thirty-four cases have resulted in death. However, these numbers likely underestimate the true incidence and prevalence of disease due to lack of recognition and reporting of vaping-associated lung injury.

In the special report, Drs. Abbara and Kay summarize recent cases from the literature and illustrate some of the radiographic and CT findings of lung injury with a clinical case of a 24-year-old male patient with past medical history of asthma, who presented with shortness of breath, productive cough, chest pain and fever for one week. The patient reported current daily use of e-cigarettes (with tobacco) and marijuana, without substantial change in recent vaping habits. He had high white cell and platelet counts. His chest X-ray showed ground-glass and reticular, or netlike, opacities in both lungs.

CT findings included ground glass opacities and pulmonary consolidation with relative subpleural sparing. Histologic specimens obtained from the right lower lobe at biopsy were suggestive of lipoid pneumonia. The patient was given steroids with a presumptive diagnosis of lung injury associated with e-cigarette use.

“The diagnosis of lung injury due to e-cigarette use should be a differential possibility in patients presenting with bilateral lung opacities on radiographs or ground-glass opacities on chest CT images and exposure to e-cigarette products within 90 days of the presentation,” Dr. Abbara said.

The epidemiologic case definition of lung injury associated with e-cigarette use for surveillance purposes includes the presence of all the following criteria: use of e-cigarette or dabbing (butane hash oils) within 90 days before symptom onset, presence of pulmonary opacities on chest radiographs or ground-glass opacities on chest CT images, absence of pulmonary infection at initial workup, and no evidence of alternative plausible diagnoses.

The report outlines that research into vaping-associated lung injury should be approached as a team effort by members of multiple specialties, including pathologists, epidemiologists, pulmonologists and emergency physicians, but highlights the critical role of radiologists.

“It is crucial that radiologists drive some of the research initiatives to better understand the mechanisms of disease presentation, facilitating the diagnosis and management of these patients,” Dr. Abbara said.

“Electronic Cigarette or Vaping-associated Lung Injury (EVALI): The Tip of the Iceberg.”

Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging is edited by Suhny Abbara, M.D., University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, and owned and published by the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. (https://pubs.rsna.org/cardiothoracic-imaging)

RSNA is an association of over 53,400 radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists promoting excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research and technologic innovation. The Society is based in Oak Brook, Ill. (RSNA.org)

For patient-friendly information on chest X-ray and CT, visit RadiologyInfo.org.

For the latest information from the CDC on vaping-associated lung injury, visit https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/severe-lung-disease.html.

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