To encourage patients to continue to improve their oral health, Dr. Scott Hayhurst, Boise, ID dentist, is excited to offer three specials for his patients with their new patient exams. Patients can choose from two whitening options or a free electric toothbrush. By offering these specials, Dr. Hayhurst hopes to improve his patients' self-esteem by providing them with a brighter, whiter smile. "It is my goal to change and brighten the smiles of all of my patients. By offering these specials with each new patient exam, I hope that my patients will take the next step ...

Leading Flint dentist, Dr. Scott Pelok, is pleased to announce the creation of Facebook for Pelok Dental in order to stay connected with existing and potential patients. With the introduction of these social media channels, patients can now access more personalized information, as well as learn more about other patient's' experiences with Dr. Pelok and his staff of dental professionals at Pelok Dental. "These days patients are using the Internet for daily information, including sharing resources and interacting with other patients on social media websites. By building ...

With new patient paperwork now available online, Dr. Ali Etessam, dentist in Naples, create more one-on-one time with their patients. Naples Dental Art Center offers new patients the opportunity to fill out their new patient paper work before their first dental appointment with Dr. Etessam and his staff. Prior to their first visit, patients can easily access the new patient forms. These forms help to streamline paperwork and ensure ample amount of appointment time for the patient and dentist. With the addition of the new patient forms, patients are able to download, ...

Dr. Bruce Roach, Waterford family dentist, and the staff at Dental 1 are happy to be providing online appointment scheduling for their patients. On the practice's comprehensive dental website, there is an easy-to-use online appointment request form that allows his patients to schedule an appointment without ever having to pick up the phone. "I am very happy that we are able to offer this service to our patients. We always try to be as patient friendly as possible and this is a good example of that. I hope that many of our current and new patients will take advantage ...

Dr. Robert Penterson, Midlothian, VA dentist, and his associates are happy to offer a comprehensive website where patients can make online appointments plus more. Patients can find information on anything from cosmetic dentistry to dental product reviews. "I am very glad that our practice is able to provide this service to our patients. We always strive to be as patient friendly as possible and our website helps us achieve this. Online appointment making is especially convenient for people who cannot call during normal business hours because of work or school. ...

Dr. Laila Rizvi, Orlando dentist, is pleased to be able to offer the Fast Check In service to her patients. Upon arrival, patients are able to enter their personal information and medical history directly into a computer as opposed to filling out long, tedious forms by hand. Patients are seated in a private room so no one else can see their personal information. This process allows for more one-on-one time with the doctor, because patient forms are filled out in a more efficient manner. "At My Dental Care Center, we value our patient's time and are always trying ...

Dr. Ronald Olszewski, Grand Rapids dentist, is excited that his practice is offering online, downloadable forms for new patients. Dr. Olszewski hopes that being able to access the forms online will create more time for quality appointments. He invites potential patients to visit his practice's website to download and fill out patient forms prior to their first visit. "If our patients are fully prepared for their first visit, we are able to dedicate more one-on-one time with them. This allows us to offer the best care possible. We strive to provide the best in quality ...

Dr. Jack Massarsky, dentist in Hyannis, is happy to offer an educational library and videos via his comprehensive website. The library and videos are allowing patients to access reliable dental information around the clock. Dental topics include tooth decay, whitening, and dental implants in Cape Cod. "I am hopeful that many of our patients will use this information to their advantage. When patients come into our office, we want them to be informed about their dental health. The more they know, the more likely they are to take good care of their teeth. I encourage ...

While most patients utilize their smartphones and tablet devices for all of their daily needs, it was important for Dr. Frank Maratta, New Haven dentist, to offer a resource that was available around the clock, from anywhere. To help improve his patients' knowledge of important dental health care information and increase accessibility to his office, Dr. Maratta, Prosthodontist in New Haven, is proud to announce the availability of his practice's mobile website. With a mobile website, patients can now easily access the information they need without the wait and frustration ...

Recognized as the best dentist in Lafayette, Dr. Fatima Beheshti makes visiting her office for dental procedures easier than ever with her website's new online appointment requesting feature. The ability to request appointments online has allowed the practice to offer more convenient and easy ways for patients to receive care from Dr. Fatima Beheshti. Patients can now request an appointment with Dr. Beheshti via the practice's innovative website. The new appointment tool is easy to use. Simply by visiting the practice's website, patients can fill out the brief request ...

Dr. Rani Seeth, Bolingbrook dentist, invites patients to join her new social media channel - Google+. In addition to current social media accounts - Facebook and Twitter - Google+ is now available for patients to join, explore, and further communicate with Dr. Rani Seeth of Bolingbrook Dental Care. "With recent updates and advancements in social media, Twitter and Google+ has added company pages, following in Facebook's footsteps. These advancements have made it easier for me to reach my patients and provide them with important information regarding dental health ...

Author J.R. Worthington today announced his best-selling ebook Worthington Knights, "Curse of The Emeralds" is the first book-to-video game project on the popular crowd funding site Kickstarter. Now through April 5, 2013, pledges are being accepted on the Worthington Knights Kickstarter project page, with the minimum pledge $1 and up, and a total pledge goal of $10,000. The author plans to turn his popular fiction book about five teenagers brought together by five emeralds and the challenges they face into an action-packed video game for PC. The RPG game will ...

Composiflex, a global supplier of highly-engineered composite products, has successfully manufactured parabolic dish antennas that operate at Ka band. The company has launched production processes to produce Ka and other band antenna products and will be showcasing these products at Satellite 2013 in Washington D.C. March 19th at booth #9103. Improvements in mold tolerance plus an ability to control process variation have been instrumental in developing and tuning processes for these demanding high-frequency applications. Both solid and segmented dish styles will be ...

National City has been getting more overnight visitors and has surpassed its goal for the first year of a three-year plan established by the Tourism and Marketing District, according to Jacqueline L. Reynoso, president of the National City Chamber of Commerce, which oversees the district. When the Tourism Marketing District was formed in February of last year, the city expected to collect $150,000 in additional transient occupancy tax to fund the TMD and it surpassed that goal by almost 17 percent as a direct result of more hotel stays in National City. The extra funds ...

During a traffic stop, it is not rare for police officers to ask permission to search through the vehicle of the person they pulled over. While, in many circumstances, officers are required to get a search warrant or make an arrest before they can search a vehicle, this requirement is waived if the driver consents to the search. Consenting to a search can be a risky move. A woman in Madison County, Illinois learned this lesson the hard way this winter, after she was caught with approximately $1.6 million in cash in her vehicle. According police reports, an Illinois ...

When an elderly family member can no longer adequately care for themselves, the often tough choice is made for them to become a resident of a nursing home. And while most people would like to believe elderly nursing home residents always receive exceptional care - especially given the potential vulnerability of some older members of our society - nursing home neglect and abuse continues to occur. In order to help families make the best possible decision when placing elderly family members in nursing homes, U.S. News recently collected ratings for almost every nursing ...

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a decision regarding one of the two drug-sniffing dog cases heard in oral arguments earlier this term. The judges' decision was unanimous, and Justice Elena Kagan wrote the majority opinion. The case, Florida v. Harris, questioned whether a police officer had probable cause to search a car after a drug-sniffing dog alerted to the presence of drugs. The question hinged on the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which provides that "the right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against ...

Recently, the Governors Highway Safety Association released a report regarding the number of teenage drivers who were killed in motor vehicle accidents during the first half of 2012. According to the report, the number of 16- and 17-year old driver fatalities rose during the first six months of 2012, the first increase seen in that demographic since 2002. From January through June 2012, 240 teenage drivers aged 16 and 17 died in auto accidents -- a 19 percent increase from the same period the year prior. In 2011, there were 202 16- and 17-year-old driver fatalities during ...

Over the past decade, cell phones have become essential tools for people in nearly every walk of life. Although these devices offer many advantages, they have also contributed to the emergence of distracted driving as a threat on our nation's highways. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,092 people were killed and an additional 419,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in 2010, the last year for which statistics are available. Overall, distracted driver related car crashes accounted for approximately 18 ...

Even the happiest couples can experience problems in their marriages. Small arguments can turn into resentment, and couples may decide that they no longer want to stay together. While it can be emotionally difficult to make the decision to move on, sometimes it is best thing to do. Many people are not that familiar with what happens during a divorce. Some couples may be able to work together to resolve all of their issues, including any division of property and debts that the couple may have accumulated during the marriage. Oregon, like many other states, distributes ...

The first quarter of the year is a good time for business owners to review their employee handbooks. Yearly reviews and updates will make sure that a company's handbook takes into consideration updates in the law and continues to limit liability. Topics to consider for 2013 include the use of criminal background checks to screen potential candidates and social media policies. An employment law attorney can provide counsel and review a current handbook to make sure these issues are adequately addressed. This article will summarize some of the reasons why these topics ...

Spinal cord injuries are a significant problem in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 200,000 in the U.S. are currently living with a spinal cord injury. Each year, anywhere from 12,000 to 20,000 new patients are reported. Experts estimate that the lifetime medical costs associated with a spinal cord injury can run anywhere from $500,000 to $3 million, depending on the severity of the injury. Spinal cord injuries are serious because they can lead to permanent neurological impairments in any body system controlled by the ...

Since 2006, Nevada law enforcement officials and the Nevada Department of Transportation have focused on reducing the number of fatalities caused by motor vehicle accidents in the state. The ultimate goal -- outlined after auto accident fatalities and injuries reached record highs in 2006 -- is to try to eliminate motor vehicle fatalities on Nevada roads. Unfortunately, the data from 2012 has revealed that the number of traffic fatalities in Nevada actually rose during the past year. According to the Nevada Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety, ...

In 2010, Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, commonly known as the Affordable Care Act. One of the provisions of this wide-sweeping piece of legislation was the Physician Payment Sunshine Act, a law requiring public disclosure of payments physicians receive from companies. In February 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency in charge of carrying out the law's requirements, announced the final rule for implementing the Act. Mandatory disclosures The Physician Payment Sunshine Act obligates manufacturers ...

The baby boomers are not so young any more. In fact, some are already in retirement and legions of them are on their way to the golden years. As a generation that experienced monumental social changes related to gender, including expanded roles, professional opportunity, independence and economic advantages for some women, it's not really surprising that they are divorcing at a higher rate later in life. Both men and women may work, accumulate wealth and assets, maintain their health longer and have their own ideas of what they want in life, including whether they are ...