Press Releases by Industry

2009-02-05 | You have probably heard about Invisalign, the new alternative to traditional orthodontic treatment, but you probably don't understand what it is exactly. Here are a few questions and answers to help you better understand about this exciting new treatment option.

2009-02-04 | Your teeth aren't quite what you want them to be. Your smile is discolored, or you have chips or cracks in your teeth, or small misalignments that make you uncomfortable. So what comes next?

2009-02-04 | When we visit a doctor, we expect to receive the best treatment and care available. But what happens when the medical professionals we trust fail to notice or diagnose a serious medical condition that can or does result in death?

2009-02-04 | Wrongful death can be the result of a wide range of events or accidents. The most common causes of wrongful deaths include automobile accidents, medical malpractice and construction or job-related accidents.

2009-02-03 | Dr. Michael Hrankowski, Edmonds Woodway Dental Care, will offer free dental treatment during a "Day of Caring" from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on February 28. Treatment is offered on a first come, first served basis. There is a limited of one procedure that can be accomplished in one appointment per person.

2009-02-02 | CPAP saves lives and has long been the gold standard of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. Gurnee dentist, Dr Ira L Shapira is improving lives and marriages in Illinois by treating Sleep Apnea and Snoring. www.ihatecpap.com helps patients across the United States find Sleep Apnea Dentists.

2009-02-01 | Erb's palsy is a preventable birth defect that affects the shoulder, arm and hand. It is one of several possible brachial plexus injuries caused by shoulder dystocia during childbirth; it is usually preventable.

2009-02-01 | Most people are aware that metal dental fillings contain mercury. The mercury in fillings is an amalgam, or blend, of silver, copper and mercury that has been in use for over 150 years. A debate, known as the Mercury Controversy, has raged in the dental community.

2009-02-01 | It is truly amazing how intricate the human body is and how one area can so drastically affect another area in the body. This includes the effect of proper jaw alignment on the body.

2009-02-01 | For many people in today's world, headaches and neck pain are a daily occurrence. We often attribute the pain to the stress we are under or how busy we are. The pain is often overlooked and not diagnose. Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from symptoms of TMD?

2009-02-01 | Has your self confidence plummeted due to a yellow smile? With the numerous teeth whitening options modern, cosmetic dentistry provides, nobody should have to hide their smile on dates, in business meetings or during a stroll down the street.

2009-02-01 | The key to long-term survival from treatment of mesothelioma is early diagnosis, which enables the greatest potential for success from standard therapies. Standard therapies include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

2009-02-01 | If the thought of sitting in a dentist's chair evokes strong feelings of anxiety and actual fear, you are not alone. The truth is most people don't actually enjoy visiting the dentist, but regular dental cleanings and occasional dental work is vital to good oral health.

2009-02-01 | Unfortunately, symptoms of serious medical conditions such as cancer and heart attacks can be misdiagnosed, leading to grave consequences.

2009-02-01 | Spina Bifida is a birth defect that is caused by a partially formed spinal cord. Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect. Neural tube defects are birth defects that can range from minor to severe impairment.

2009-02-01 | We are told by proponents of capitalism that people are inherently self-serving, even selfish, and this is true to some extent, it is only a half-truth at best.

2009-02-01 | Simple blood tests (on the order of those that are still required in some states) can detect whether a person is a carrier for the genetic defect responsible for the disorder, which will hopefully encourage carriers to refrain from breeding or even abort potentially defective fetuses.

2009-02-01 | Often, patients who might value improving their smile aren't aware that there is an alternative to the metal braces that would detract from their appearance. Thankfully, a modern alternative to traditional braces exists that is nearly invisible to the human eye.

2009-01-27 | Repetitive surges and drops in blood pressure and blood flow in the brain might make people with sleep apnea more prone to have a stroke and die in their sleep, according to a new study December 2008 issue of the Journal of Applied Physiology. Does a major flaw exist in sleep research?

2009-01-27 | Oral Appliances and dental sleep medicine are growing in popularity compared to CPAP. CPAP and oral appliances are now considered first line treatments of sleep apnea and surgery is a secondary therapy. Too many patients do not like use their CPAP machines on a regular basis