Cosmetic Dentistry News
Fish Oil May Help Periodontal Disease
San Diego, CA — Periodontitis, inflammation of the tissue surrounding the teeth, affects more than half of adults and is linked to an increased risk of stroke and other heart problems. To evaluate whether fish oil supplementation could be an adjunct therapy for periodontitis, Dr. Alison Coates from the University of South Australia and colleagues [...]
Study Links Dental X-rays to Common Brain Tumor
Boston, MA – Meningioma, the most common primary brain tumor in the United States, accounts for about 33 percent of all primary brain tumors. The most consistently identified environmental risk factor for meningioma is exposure to ionizing radiation. In the largest study of its kind, researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Yale University School [...]
Swedish Researchers Find New Method for Stronger Dental Implants
Millions of people have bad teeth replaced with implants. Often following the procedure, they are unable to chew food for up to six months, until the implant has become fixated in the bone. Now, for the first time, a drug coating that has been tested on humans allows titanium screws to adhere to the bone [...]
Spinbrush Poses Hazard
When using your electric toothbrush, you don’t expect parts of the device to pop off and chip your tooth, fly into your eyes or get stuck in your throat. But that’s exactly what has happened to some users of the battery-powered Arm & Hammer Spinbrush—or the Crest Spinbrush, as it was called before 2009. “It’s [...]
Golden Globe Award Celebrities Get Fresh Breath with TheraBreath®
This year at the Golden Globe Awards TheraBreath® was proud to take part in Connected’s Celebrity Gifting Suite at Ben Kitay Studios in Hollywood. Each Celebrity received a TheraBreath® gift bag with TheraBreath Oral Rinse, TheraBreath Toothpaste and TheraBreath Mouth Wetting Lozenges. Celebrities and TheraBreath® at the Golden Globe Awards Throughout the event, many celebrities [...]
Can Porcelain Veneers Help Create Fuller Lips?
At his center for cosmetic dentistry in New York, Dr. Michael Kosdon says porcelain dental veneers have grown significantly in popularity over the past few years as more and more patients begin to see the benefits that an improved smile can offer to both confidence and appearance. While the American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) reports [...]
Start Your New Year with a More Beautiful Smile
Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist, Dr. Kevin Sands, has been offering a broad range of cosmetic dentistry treatments at his practice for years. Without fail, people make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, quit smoking or exercise more. Why not make this the year that you finally get a more beautiful smile? Dr. Sands, cosmetic dentist [...]
Lexicomp and DoseSpot Partner to Offer Industry’s First Integrated ePrescribing Solution for Dental Professionals
Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, announced today that Lexicomp has partnered with DoseSpot to deliver an integrated eprescribing tool for the dental office. In response to the growing trend of electronic prescribing in dental offices, this product offering combines eprescribing capabilities with direct access to Lexicomp [...]
A Healthy Smile Can Improve Overall Health
According to a study presented at the recent annual meeting of the American Heart Association (AHA) and conducted by cardiology fellow Zu-Yin Chen, MD of the Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, regular professional scaling and cleaning from a dentist can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The study shows that people who [...]
Keys to a Successful Smile Makeover
According to a recent study by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), cosmetic dental procedures have increased substantially over the past five years. Teeth whitening has grown over 300% since 2006, while porcelain veneers have increased by 200% and direct bonding by 100%. Cosmetic dentist Dr. Joel Singer says that patients looking for cosmetic [...]
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Two Juveniles Apprehended in Arkansas with Car Stolen from Purcellville
A vehicle reported stolen from Deerbrook Lane in Purcellville on May 13th was recovered by police in Arkansas and two 17-year-olds are facing charges. The two, a male from Stafford, VA and a female from Spotsylvania County, are currently in custody in Arkansas and are being held at a Juvenile Detention Center. Juvenile petitions are [...]
Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad Holds Spaghetti Dinner
Join PVRS in our 1st annual EMS week Spaghetti Dinner. Medic 608, Nick Croce, has agreed to make his famous homemade spaghetti sauce.. You don’t want to miss this! Purcellville Volunteer Rescue Squad 500 North Maple Avenue, Purcellville, VA 20132 Saturday, May 19, 2012 5:00pm until 8:00pm Adults & Children over 3yrs = $10 Children [...]
Minchew Celebrates Re-opening of Renovated Purcellville DMV
Delegate Randy Minchew recently celebrated and delivered remarks at the grand re-opening of the newly-renovated Purcellville DMV Select on Wednesday, April 25. Delegate Minchew has long been committed to helping provide better government services for less. He stated: “The three key nouns to a productive government are – accountability, efficiency and integrity. Providing this type [...]
JobFest Will Showcase Local Employment Opportunities
Purcellville, VA. April 3, 2012 – The Town of Purcellville is hosting a free JOBfest on Wednesday, April 11, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way in Purcellville, Virginia. Fifteen employers, including businesses new to Purcellville and existing businesses, are registered with a wide variety of vacancies such [...]
Rain Barrel Workshop Planned in Purcellville
The Loudoun Soil & Water Conservation District in cooperation with the Town of Purcellville will conduct a workshop on the utilization of rain barrels to provide non-potable water for lawns, plants, and washing cars and outdoor equipment. The workshop will be held on Saturday, May 5 from 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at Fireman’s Field [...]
Sheriff to Hold First Meeting with Western Loudoun Residents in Purcellville
Loudoun County Sheriff Michael L. Chapman will hold the first in a series of informal meetings with county residents on March 15th at 10AM at the Purcellville Family Restaurant located at 110 West Main Street at 10AM. Live from Loudoun from 92.5 WINC-FM will also be broadcasting from the restaurant. Members of the Western Loudoun [...]
Services Scheduled to Honor Captain Michael Quin
Captain Michael Quin, USMC, of Purcellville Virginia, lost his life in the crash of his UH-1 “Huey” Helicopter on Feb 22nd 2012. We invite the citizens of Purcellville and all of Loudoun County to join us in honoring Capt. Michael Quin upon his return on Monday March 12th. The time of his exact arrival in [...]
Purcellville Police Report – 2/19/2011- 2/23/2011
02/19/2012 Overnight Wintergreen Dr/Wooden Bridge Dr. Larceny from Vehicle Several unlocked vehicles were entered and property was stolen from one of the vehicles overnight. Minor damage was found on another vehicle. Investigation is ongoing. 02/21/2012 11:40 p.m. 1000 blk E. Main St. Possession of Marijuana An officer observed a male and a female sitting in [...]
Purcellville Police Report for 2/7/2012 – 2/11/2012
02/07/2012 8:00 p.m. 125 Hirst Rd. Child Neglect The Police Dept. received a complaint about possible child abuse / neglect. The incident is under investigation with the assistance of the Loudoun County Child Protective Services. 02/09/2012 3:15 p.m. 700 blk. E. Main St. Disorderly Conduct The two parties got into an argument over a parking [...]
Purcellville Hires New Police Officer
The Purcellville Police Department will welcome a new police officer, Carrie B. Tinker of Ashburn, Virginia to the force. Carrie will be sworn in by Loudoun County Clerk of the Court Gary Clemons at the Purcellville Town Hall 221 S. Nursery Avenue, Purcellville, Virginia. Carrie is 29 years old, married and has three children. Carrie [...]