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2019 CFLD Beijing Marathon – A Gift of Celebration


The cool autumn morning of November 3rd, at 7:30, in Tiananmen Square, one of the largest public squares in the world, echoed the starting signal of the top marathon event in China.

This year, the organizers received over 160,000 applications for the event, 30,000 runners from around the world eventually took part in the race.

At the end of this much anticipated running event, Mathew Kipkoech Kisorio from Kenya was the first broke through the finishing line, took this year’s champion title in men’s category with the time of 2:07:06; Solomon Kirwa Yego and Emmanuel Rutto Naibei following through with times of 2:09:45 and 2:10:15, taking the 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

In women’s category, Sutume Asefa Kebede from Ethiopia won the first place in 2:23:31; Li Zhi Xuan came in 2nd in 2:29:06, and Mulu Seboka Seyfu finished in 3rd in 2:29:09.

To ensure yet another memorable racing experience for all who participated, and in celebration of the nation’s 70th Birthday, organizers provided runners with plenty of supplies to power them throughout the race, including over 400,000 bottles of water, plus energy drinks, energy bars, bananas, cakes, milk and snacks along the racing routes. There were medical stations every 2.5km after the initial 5km mark, and first aid volunteers every 100 meters; 20 ambulances and more than 300 medical personnel were on standby.

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New Podcast Sponsored by Asymmetrex Increases Awareness to the Need for Stem Cell Dose in Stem Cell Treatments


Asymmetrex Sponsors Podcast on “Counting Stem Cells for a New Era of Medicine”

Dose is essential for stem cell medicine as well.

In October, Massachusetts stem cell biotechnology company Asymmetrex launched a new podcast to provide information to patients about a poorly disclosed deficiency in stem cell treatments. Throughout stem cell medical practice, stem cell treatments are given without knowing the dose of the treating stem cells. This problem affects all patients receiving stem cell treatments, including patients receiving approved treatments in routine clinical practice, patients volunteering for experimental treatments in FDA-authorized clinical trials, and patients obtaining unapproved treatments in private stem cell clinics.

The costs and dangers of unknown stem cell dose in treatments are significant. Stem cell clinical trials cannot be interpreted without knowing the treatment dose, leading to huge wastes of both federal and private clinical research dollars. In the case of manufactured stem cells, many treatments may contain very few or no stem cells at all. It is impossible for doctors to improve treatments without knowing the stem cell dose. Stem cell donors for approved treatments like blood stem cell transplantation are scarce. Knowing the stem cell dose would allow doctors to know when a treatment sample has enough stem cells to treat more than one patient; or when it does not have enough to treat even a single patient. In the second case, not knowing the stem cell dose can result in the death of children treated for leukemia when unknowingly they receive an umbilical cord blood transplant with too few blood stem cells to save them.

Earlier this year, the FDA recognized the pressing need for stem cell dose in stem cell medicine. The agency’s Standards Coordinating Body for Regenerative Medicine (SCB) listed stem cell dose determination as a priority for needed standards for stem cell medicine. Dose is a fundamental principle for the discovery, development, and administration of quality medicines. Asymmetrex Director James L. Sherley, M.D., Ph.D., who is featured in the new podcast, says that, “Dose is essential for stem cell medicine as well. The new podcast has the goal of informing the end users of stem cell treatments: the patients, their doctors, their families, and their advocates, including the FDA. When the people most impacted by these treatments understand that knowing the dose of stem cells is just as important as knowing the dose of their other medicines, they will be empowered to demand this essential certification of the integrity of their stem cell treatments.”

The first episode of the podcast, “Counting Stem Cells For A New Era Of Medicine,” aired online on October 17. The third episode of the biweekly, 6-episode series is scheduled for airing November 12. Each episode features an interview of Asymmetrex Director Sherley by podcast producer Jordan Rich. Mr. Rich guides Dr. Sherley through a discussion of questions that reveal the current challenges that Asymmetrex is addressing to achieve full adoption of stem cell dose as a routine practice in stem cell medicine. The series also highlights other significant applications for stem cell counting in drug development and environmental health science. In conjunction with this educational effort, the company is also sponsoring a study on its website to evaluate the current state of public, academic, and industry knowledge of coming changes in stem cell medicine related to the adoption of stem cell dose.

About Asymmetrex

Asymmetrex, LLC is a Massachusetts life sciences company with a focus on developing technologies to advance stem cell medicine. Asymmetrex’s founder and director, James L. Sherley, M.D., Ph.D. is an internationally recognized expert on the unique properties of adult tissue stem cells. The company’s patent portfolio contains biotechnologies that solve the two main technical problems – production and quantification – that have stood in the way of successful commercialization of human adult tissue stem cells for regenerative medicine and drug development. In addition, the portfolio includes novel technologies for isolating cancer stem cells and producing induced pluripotent stem cells for disease research purposes. Asymmetrex markets the first technology for determination of the dose and quality of tissue stem cell preparations (the “AlphaSTEM Test™”) for use in stem cell transplantation therapies and pre-clinical drug evaluations.

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Genomenon Accelerates Rare and Genetic Disease Research with Mastermind v2.0


Mastermind Genomic Search Engine, version 2.0

“This new functionality will be invaluable in our ongoing work to diagnose and treat babies with rare diseases.” Shareef Nahas, Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine.

Genomenon® announced the release of Mastermind® version 2.0 today. The Genomic Search Engine now includes the ability to search the entirety of the genomic literature by phenotypes (symptoms). This new functionality will further accelerate diagnosis of patients with genetic and rare diseases.

Patients, particularly those with rare diseases, don’t always have a name for their condition. This makes it very difficult to diagnose and treat their disease. The ability to search the genetic literature by symptoms (following the Human Phenotype Ontology, or HPO) helps clinicians narrow their diagnosis to the appropriate disease and treatment.

Genomenon’s Mastermind Genomic Search Engine is the world’s largest and most complete source of genomic evidence. Doctors and researchers use Mastermind to find the scientific evidence relevant to their patients’ DNA profile for diagnostic and therapeutic recommendations. The new release of Mastermind includes a more streamlined search function to help doctors more quickly scour through the millions of research articles to find cases that match their patients’ genomic profile and symptoms.

The ability to search by phenotype was the top feature requested by the children’s hospitals and genetic testing labs that use Mastermind for variant interpretation. A preview of the new version was well received at the American Society for Human Genetics annual meeting in October.

“We are world-renowned for the speed of our WGS (whole genome sequencing) interpretations, and using Mastermind has been a crucial step in accelerating our progress.” said Shareef Nahas, Senior Director of Clinical Operations for Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine. “This new functionality will be invaluable in our ongoing work to diagnose and treat babies with rare diseases.”

“The ability to search by phenotype gives Mastermind users even more power to discover which genes in a patient’s DNA are most likely to be relevant based on empirical data in the medical literature.” Said Dr. Mark Kiel, co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Genomenon.

About Genomenon

Genomenon connects patient DNA with the billions of dollars spent on research to help doctors diagnose and cure cancer patients and babies with rare diseases. Our flagship product, the Mastermind Genomic Search Engine is used by hundreds of genetic labs worldwide to accelerate diagnosis, increase diagnostic yield and assure repeatability in reporting genetic testing results. We license our Mastermind Curated Genomic Datasets to pharmaceutical and bio-pharma companies to inform precision medicine development, deliver genomic biomarkers for clinical trial target selection, and support CDx regulatory submissions with empirical evidence.

For more information, visit Genomenon.com.

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Weight Loss Surgery Improves Health, Quality of Life while Highlighting Need for Better Understanding of Obesity, says West Medical


Obesity remains a serious health and quality of life problem that is extremely hard to conquer without assistance.

An October 2 article on Wicked Local Framingham reported on the story of a woman who underwent a successful weight loss surgery nearly 20 years ago; she lost over 100 pounds and has remained petite ever since. Nevertheless, she says she still bears traces of the years of schoolyard bullying and adult fat-shaming she endured prior to her procedure. Southern California healthcare group West Medical says that obesity is a complicated issue many people who do not struggle with weight problems may have difficulty understanding. The healthcare clinic adds that everyone deserves to both be treated with respect and to feel confident in their own body, no matter their size. At the same time, obesity remains a serious health and quality of life problem that is extremely hard to conquer without assistance. Fortunately, for those looking to slim down significantly, weight loss surgery can help patients defeat obesity once and for all.

Most people – particularly those who engage in fat-shaming – misunderstand how intractable severe obesity is as a condition, says West Medical. The reason is that nature is committed to keeping people at their current weight – whatever that is. The clinic notes people with weight issues tend to produce more of certain hormones that give them larger appetites than thinner people. The weight loss center says that, when people begin to eat less as they attempt to lose weight, the body reacts as if a food shortage may be imminent and produces even more of the hormone; it only gets worse for as long as the patient is able to continue losing weight.

Procedures like a gastric sleeve, says the clinic, reliably solve the weight loss conundrum as they remove the majority of the stomach. A smaller stomach, says the clinic, makes overeating uncomfortable, reducing the appetite. It also appears that permanently removing 75%-85% of the stomach restricts the production of hunger hormones, so the urges that make patients want to overeat in the first place are greatly reduced. Defeating obesity with a sleeve surgery, says West Medical, is far less difficult.

The Southern California clinic comments that people who are not regarded as severely obese may not qualify for weight loss surgeries, but there are an increasing number of powerful nonsurgical options. West Medical now offers a leading-edge procedure known medically as the endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG). Also called an accordion procedure, an ESG sews accordion-like folds into the stomach, which result in a smaller capacity and a smaller appetite, West Medical says. It adds that also offers all of the most popular gastric balloon procedures. As the name implies, these procedures reduce the stomach’s capacity for approximately six months by placing a balloon-like sphere in the stomach, significantly reducing the appetite and giving weight loss efforts a significant jumpstart.

Readers interested in learning more about West Medical and its weight loss services can call their offices at (855) 678-4778 or visit the clinic’s website at http://www.westmedical.com/.

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month


The National Lung Cancer Roundtable (NLCRT) has expanded its portal of resources to help Americans fight lung cancer. Efrén J. Flores, Staff Radiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, teamed with the American College of Radiology (ACR) and YourUpdateTV to discuss the initiative during National Lung Cancer Awareness month.

A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/Bpb0qu7V5mA

This year more than 220,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer. More than 140,000 will die of the disease — more than will die from breast, colon and prostate cancer combined. Please know that:


  • Anyone can get lung cancer. 65% of people newly diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked or are former smokers. 20% have no history of tobacco use at all.
  • If you smoke, talk to your doctor to get support to stop smoking. Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer.
  • Lung cancer was once considered a terminal diagnosis, but today new treatments are improving survival for many patients.
  • If you are a current or former smoker – ages 55-to-80 – talk to your health care provider about getting an annual lung cancer screening exam. This low-dose C-T or “CAT” scan is the only test proven to significantly reduce lung cancer deaths and is covered by Medicare and private insurance for those who qualify.

For more information, visit the National Lung Cancer Roundtable website at NLCRT.org.

About Efrén J. Flores, MD:

Efrén J. Flores, MD is a graduate of the University of Puerto Rico Medical School. He trained in radiology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, where he currently serves as board-certified staff radiologist in Thoracic and Emergency radiology since 2011. Dr. Flores interest in patient outreach and advocacy led him to focus his research on identifying social determinants of health impacting access to radiology among underrepresented minorities, and develop and implement low-cost programs to bridge he healthcare disparities gap. Dr. Flores research has led him to scientific presentations at national meetings and has also published in this subject. In recognition of Dr. Flores work in this area, he was appointed Director for Community Health Improvement in the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Radiology in 2016. Dr. Flores also serves in the Radiology Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

About YourUpdateTV:

YourUpdateTV is a social media video portal for organizations to share their content, produced by award-winning video communications firm, D S Simon Media (http://www.dssimon.com). It includes separate channels for Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Media and Entertainment, Money and Finance, Social Responsibility, Sports and Technology.

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Conversations about Mental Health in the Legal Profession


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Erasing the Stigma

“I am excited that MLA has provided me with the ability to dig into deep and compelling issues around mental health in our profession,” said Mark. “Only through dialogue and awareness can we create safe-places where people can ask for help without fear of being labeled or stigmatized.”

Major, Lindsey & Africa (MLA), the world’s leading legal search firm, has launched a new podcast, Erasing the Stigma: Conversations about Mental Health in the Legal Profession. In each episode of the podcast, Mark Yacano, Global Practice Leader for MLA’s Managed Legal Services team, engages in thought-provoking dialogues with legal, mental health and wellness experts discussing the state of mental health and well-being in the profession and exploring the opportunities that exist to destigmatize the challenges and build awareness. The series will release a new episode every two weeks.

The first episode features Patrick Krill of Krill Strategies. An internationally known expert on mental health and substance abuse issues in the legal profession, Patrick and Mark chat about the ABA/Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s study on substance use and mental health, its findings and the state of mental health in the industry.

“I am excited that MLA has provided me with the ability to dig into deep and compelling issues around mental health in our profession,” said Mark. “Only through dialogue and awareness can we create safe-places where people can ask for help without fear of being labeled or stigmatized.”

Fans of the podcast can email Heather Travaglini at htravaglini@mlaglobal.com to provide feedback and suggest topics as well as future guests.

To listen to the podcast, visit MLAGlobal.com as well as SoundCloud, Google Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn and Blubrry.

About Major, Lindsey & Africa

Founded in 1982, Major, Lindsey & Africa is the largest and most experienced legal search firm in the world. With more than 25 offices worldwide, Major, Lindsey & Africa has earned recognition for its track record of successful general counsel, corporate counsel, partner, associate, and law firm management placements. The firm also provides law firms and companies with highly specialized legal professionals on project, interim and temporary-to-permanent hire basis. Combining local market knowledge and a global recruiting network, Major, Lindsey & Africa recruiters are dedicated to understanding and meeting client and candidate needs while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and confidentiality. The firm considers every search a diversity search and has been committed to diversity in the law since its inception. Major, Lindsey & Africa is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions.

To learn more about Major, Lindsey & Africa, visit http://www.mlaglobal.com.

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Focal Healthcare’s Fusion Bx 2.0 Targeted Prostate Biopsy Solution Receives CE Mark


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Fusion Bx 2.0

Now urologists throughout the EU will have access to our Fusion Bx – providing them with a targeted biopsy system that is accurate, and simple to learn and use.

Focal Healthcare, an innovator of image-guided prostate cancer technology, announced it has received CE Mark for its Fusion Bx 2.0 prostate fusion biopsy solution. By combining information from multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) with a semi-robotic arm and user-friendly interface, the Fusion Bx 2.0 will give urologists across Europe the ability to perform targeted transrectal and transperineal prostate biopsies.

Earlier this year, both the European Association of Urology (EAU) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) released updated guidelines that recommend the use of mpMRI prior to biopsy, followed by a targeted biopsy when the MRI is positive. This diagnostic pathway reduces the number of biopsies while increasing the likelihood of finding significant cancers. These recommendations highlight the important role played by MRI/Ultrasound fusion technology and the need for an accurate and accessible device such as the Fusion Bx 2.0.

“We are excited to receive the CE Mark as it greatly expands the market for our Fusion Bx,” said Chicuong La, CEO of Focal Healthcare. “The results from last year’s PRECISION trial has changed the way in which prostate cancer is being diagnosed in Europe. Now urologists throughout the EU will have access to our Fusion Bx – providing them with a targeted biopsy system that is accurate, and simple to learn and use. This will make it easier for clinics and hospitals of all sizes to adopt the new guidelines.”

Focal Healthcare’s Fusion Bx 2.0 provides urologists with the ability to perform both transrectal and transperineal biopsies using a simple and intuitive interface. Fusion Bx 2.0 features:


  • A semi-robotic arm that keeps the probe steady to ensure consistent pressure on the prostate, limiting movement and deformation, thereby leading to increased accuracy
  • A 3D model that allows the urologist to visualize the prostate and MRI targets in real-time to guide the biopsy needle to the regions of interest
  • Automatic motion compensation which adjusts for patient movement to maintain image registration, allowing procedures to continue uninterrupted
  • A step-by-step guided workflow combined with semi-automatic segmentation that enables urologists to perform procedures in less time and with minimal training

Fusion Bx 2.0 will be available to European physicians through distribution. Fusion Bx 2.0 is also cleared for sale in Canada, USA and Taiwan. For more information, contact Focal Healthcare at sales@focalhealthcare.com.

About Focal Healthcare Inc.

Focal Healthcare is a Canadian-based medical device company committed to improving the lives of prostate cancer patients and their families through technical innovation. By developing imaging tools that emphasize accuracy, efficiency and accessibility, Focal Healthcare strives to advance prostate cancer diagnosis and management in clinics and hospitals of all sizes. Focal Healthcare designs and manufactures all its products at its headquarters in Toronto, Canada.

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The World’s First Waterproof Personal Utility Case With Qi Wireless Charging


Pelican Introduces GO™ G40 Charge Case: The World’s First Waterproof Personal Utility Case with QI Wireless Charging

With its rugged case and reliable QI-certified wireless charging, it is blazing a new and uniquely beneficial category of carry solutions for those who work in extreme weather or work conditions, enjoy outdoor adventures, or just lounge by the pool.

Pelican Products, Inc., the industry leader in rugged, protective cases, is proud to introduce the world’s first personal utility case with QI-Certified wireless charging: the Pelican Go™ G40 Charge Case (MSRP: $99.95). As the latest product in Pelican’s popular portfolio of Personal Utility Cases (PUC), the Pelican Go™ G40 Charge Case is designed for anyone who works or plays around water, dust, snow, or dirt. It not only protects phones, but now can charge them simultaneously.

Noted Bob Shortt, President of Pelican Products’ Consumer Division: “We have taken our new Personal Utility Case Series to a new level with the Pelican Go™ G40 Charge Case. It delivers lifetime durability and convenience to a new generation of outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers. With its rugged case and reliable QI-certified wireless charging, it is blazing a new and uniquely beneficial category of carry solutions for those who work in extreme weather or work conditions, enjoy outdoor adventures, or just lounge by the pool.”    

Designed to be carried on its own or neatly kept inside a backpack, the Pelican Go™ G40 Charge Case offers uncompromised protection in a unique waterproof and dust-proof design. The easy-to-carry Pelican Go™ G40 Charge Case’s elite built-in 10,000 mAh (milli-amp hours) allows users to charge their phones up to 4x. The battery conveniently charges a smartphone while it rests comfortably on the removable battery pack tray. One fully charged tray provides four full charges to a phone, equivalent to up to 48 hours of additional smartphone power. The tray fits phone sizes up to the iPhone® 11 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy® Note 9. Once disconnected from charging devices, the battery automatically turns off within 45 seconds. A USB port allows for charging for non-Qi-enabled devices. For wired charging, a cable is fed through the corner pass-through for convenience. A flexible elastic strap lets users easily secure their smartphone while in transit.

The Pelican Go™ G40 Charge Case’s durable exterior features an abrasion resistant texture, a rubberized bumper, and an easy to carry handle. Its IP67 rating means that it not only floats but can be submerged for 30 minutes in up to three feet of water. The integrated single-hinged latch is easy to open, and the case protects even the smallest valuables. Measuring 7.0″ (L) x 3.5″ (W) x 1.6″ (D) internally, the Pelican Go™ G40 Charge Case also features cord management options.

Like all Pelican products, the Pelican Go™ G40 Charge Case is forged using more than 40 years of experience building industry-leading protective cases for sensitive camera equipment and other professional gear. The Pelican Go™ G40 Charge Case is backed by Pelican’s legendary lifetime guarantee: You break it, we replace it…forever.

The Pelican Go™ G40 Charge Case can be purchased on Pelican.com, Amazon.com, and other select retailers. It is available in Anthracite/Dark Gray.

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Pelican Products, Inc. is a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, a private equity investment firm based in New York and San Francisco.

About Pelican Products, Inc.

Pelican Products, Inc. is the global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance protective cases, temperature controlled packaging solutions, advanced portable lighting systems and rugged gear for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts. Their products are used by professionals in the most demanding markets including fire safety, law enforcement, defense / military, aerospace, entertainment, industrial and in numerous outdoor markets. Pelican™ products are designed and built to last a lifetime. The company operates in 26 countries, with 24 international sales offices and six manufacturing facilities around the globe. In Europe, the company does business under the name Peli Products, S.LU. For more information, visit http://www.pelican.com or http://www.behrmancap.com.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple, Inc. Samsung and Galaxy Note are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Qi is a trademark of the Wireless Power Consortium. All other trademarks are registered and/or unregistered trademarks of Pelican Products, Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries

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Dr. Lauren Kopp Celebrates One Year of Providing Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry to Seattle, WA at LeCuyer & Amato Dentistry


Dr. Lauren Kopp, Restorative Dentist in Seattle, WA

Dr. Lauren Kopp Celebrates One Year of Providing Restorative Dentistry to Seattle, WA

The patients at this practice have been coming here for 20-30 years. It shows how happy they are and how much they trust us.

Dr. Lauren Kopp celebrates one year at LeCuyer & Amato Dentistry, providing state-of-the-art cosmetic and restorative dentistry to Seattle, WA, including porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, dental implants, and the Bioclear Matrix. Receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Washington, Dr. Kopp is passionate about serving her Seattle community with empathy and precision in order to give them the best possible results. Highly experienced cosmetic dentists, Drs. Chris LeCuyer and Paul Amato are grateful to have Dr. Kopp on their team.

Admiring the impact that Drs. LeCuyer and Amato have had on Seattle with regards to cosmetic and restorative dentistry treatments, Dr. Kopp is thrilled to be a part of their practice. “I really enjoy the patients that I’ve met here,” says Dr. Kopp. “The patients at this practice have been coming here for 20-30 years. It shows how happy they are and how much they trust us. There is something really nice about having lifelong patients.”

Dr. Kopp values continuing education and has participated in cosmetic and restorative dentistry courses provided by both Invisalign® and the Academy of General Dentistry. Certified in Invisalign and BOTOX®, her favorite aspect of her career is the aesthetic dentistry services she can provide. “It’s pretty rewarding,” Dr. Kopp explains. “The patient can see the difference. It’s a lot of fun having that aesthetic aspect as part of a patient’s treatment.”

In her spare time, Dr. Kopp volunteers with the Medical Teams International Mobile Dental Program. Understanding that untreated dental problems can lead to pain, difficulty eating, and debilitating health conditions, this organization provides free dental care and education to those that need it most. The Mobile Dental Program travels in a bus to bring free cleanings, fillings, and tooth extractions to local churches, community centers, and homeless shelters.

Always at the forefront of technology, LeCuyer & Amato Dentistry offers advanced cosmetic and restorative dentistry to Seattle, WA, including Invisalign, the Bioclear Matrix, dental implants, and porcelain veneers. With porcelain veneers, patients can fully customize their smile through an evaluation stage. During porcelain veneer treatment, the cosmetic dentist prepares the teeth then places provisionals, allowing the patient to evaluate both the aesthetics and function of their new teeth. Once a patient is satisfied, the dentists send the final design to an expert milling lab that will fabricate the permanent restorations.

Individuals looking for cosmetic or restorative dentistry in Seattle, WA, including smile makeovers, Invisalign treatment, and porcelain veneers, are invited to connect with the cosmetic dentists at LeCuyer & Amato Dentistry. To schedule a cosmetic dentistry consultation, call the office at 206-626-5400 or visit their website at http://www.lecuyeramato.com.

About the Dentists

LeCuyer & Amato Dentistry has brought industry leading cosmetic dentistry treatments to Seattle, WA for over 30 years. Dr. Paul Amato is passionate about his community and offers pro bono dental care through organizations like Jewish Family Services and the King County Dental Society. He actively attends continuing education courses to remain on the leading edge of his field, and has advanced training certifications from prestigious institutions including the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and the Kois Center. Dr. Chris LeCuyer has over 30 years of experience in cosmetic dentistry and has lent his expertise to the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. Dr. Lauren Kopp received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington and regularly participates in continuing education courses to gain skills that will improve her patients’ health. These esteemed cosmetic dentists offer the most advanced treatments including the Bioclear Matrix, Invisalign®, and full arch dental implants. The team at LeCuyer & Amato Dentistry is committed to maintaining a standard of excellence in everything they do, providing the highest quality of care and precise results. To learn more about LeCuyer & Amato Dentistry and the industry leading cosmetic dentistry services they offer, visit their website at http://www.lecuyeramato.com, or call the office at 206-626-5400.

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Sedation Dentistry of Charleston Provides Virtually Painless Dentistry to Charleston, SC with IV Sedation


Dr. Robert Carimi, Sedation Dentist in Charleston, SC

Dr. Robert Carimi Provides Virtually Painless Dentistry through IV Sedation in Charleston, SC

IV sedation offers complete relaxation, helping patients feel as though they slept through the entire visit.

Dr. Robert Carimi of Sedation Dentistry of Charleston helps ease patient dental anxiety and achieve nearly painless dentistry through IV sedation. Because administration requires additional training, many general dentists do not become certified to offer sedation dentistry. However, Dr. Carimi has undergone extensive hospital training to receive the certification needed to administer IV sedation at his Charleston, SC practice. Additionally, he and his team regularly attend continuing education courses to stay at the leading edge of sedation dentistry.

Dental anxiety causes millions of Americans to avoid visits to the dentist, often for years at a time. Dental anxiety can arise from a variety of concerns, including worries of pain or a negative previous dental experience. IV sedation provides significant relief for patients who experience dental anxiety.

Delivered directly into the bloodstream, IV sedation works quickly. It leaves patients with little to no memory of the procedure, allowing patients to experience virtually painless dentistry. Because it is administered intravenously, Dr. Carimi can administer other medication through the IV as well when needed. IV sedation offers complete relaxation, helping patients feel as though they slept through the entire visit. After IV sedation, patients will require a ride home to ensure their complete safety.

Dr. Carimi works carefully with every patient to confirm that they are suitable for IV sedation before moving forward. If IV sedation is not the best option, he offers additional sedation dentistry options such as oral sedation and nitrous oxide.

Those looking to experience painless dentistry in Charleston, SC or surrounding areas are welcome to contact Sedation Dentistry of Charleston. To schedule an IV sedation appointment with Dr. Carimi, visit http://www.sedationdentistrycharleston.com or call the office at 843-471-1677.

About the Dentist

Sedation Dentistry of Charleston offers trusted, comprehensive dental care from one convenient location in Charleston, SC. Dr. Robert Carimi earned his dental degree from the University of Tennessee and has been practicing dentistry for over a decade. A member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Dr. Carimi engages in ongoing continuing education to provide patients with the latest advances in dentistry including modern dental implant solutions, custom crowns and bridges and transformative Digital Smile Design technology. The team at Sedation Dentistry of Charleston strives to ease all patients who suffer from dental anxiety, and takes pride in offering an inviting, comfortable environment for every treatment. Sedation Dentistry of Charleston offers IV sedation in-house as well as complimentary nitrous oxide to all new patients. To learn more about Dr. Carimi and the services offered at Sedation Dentistry of Charleston visit http://www.sedationdentistrycharleston.com or call 843-471-1677.

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