What is the difference in the two procedures? There are basically two laser refractive procedures to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism. The average...
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Sponsored by the Washington State Dental Association (WSDA), the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference (PNDC) offers two days of continuing dental education with over 50 nationally-renowned speakers...
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With over 11,600 attendees at the 2009 conference, the Pacific Dental Conference is one of the largest dental conferences in North America.
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In reports of two new studies, researchers led by Johns Hopkins say they have identified the mechanisms rooted in two anatomical brain abnormalities that may explain the onset of schizophrenia and...
In reports of two new studies, researchers led by Johns Hopkins say they have identified the mechanisms rooted in two anatomical brain abnormalities that may explain the onset of schizophrenia and...
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Why PRK? I came to a laser clinic for LASIK and they told me that I needed PRK

What is the difference in the two procedures? There are basically two laser refractive procedures to correct myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness) and astigmatism.

The average corneal thickness in a Caucasian is 543 microns (1/2 mm), it is less in Blacks (520 microns) and even less in Asians (490-510 microns).

PRK with Olympic Gold Medal Winner Ashleigh McIvor

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PRK is a form of outpatient corneal surgery in which a surgeon removes the front surface of the cornea (the epithelium). Epithelium can be removed with the laser itself, and can be scraped with surgical instruments, or it can be removed with a brush that looks like a small circular sander. Or it can be wiped off after alcohol has been applied to the epithelium to loosen it up.

Golf is a Good Investment for Your Health

Golf can be a good investment for your health, according to a new study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. The death rate for golfers is 40 per cent lower than for other people of the same sex, age and socioeconomic status, which correspond to a 5 year increase in life expectancy. Golfers with a low handicap are the safest.

Pacific Northwest Dental Conference

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We recently covered the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference which is held at The Washington State Convention & Trade Center in downtown Seattle, Washington. This prime location which provides a true convenience to the culture of the Pacific Northwest and is the perfect environment for exhibitors and attendees to come together.

Pacific Northwest Dental Conference

Sponsored by the Washington State Dental Association (WSDA), the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference (PNDC) offers two days of continuing dental education with over 50 nationally-renowned speakers and a dental trade show of more than 350 exhibits. With over 8,000 attendees, the PNDC is the largest gathering of dental professionals in Washington.

Speakers at the dental conference lecture on topics such as medications for dental patients, anesthesia for dental procedures, surgery and the dental patient, and the latest improvement in dental technology.

State of the Art Orthodontics...Excellent Results!

Welcome to Fresh Smile Orthodontics, an avant-garde orthodontic practice, with special emphasis on Invisalign® and clear braces treatment, with 2 offices in the lower mainland - Downtown Vancouver and West Vancouver.

Our patients experience the highest quality professional treatment from our Board Certified Specialist in Orthodontics and our extensive expertise in creating beautiful smiles and white teeth using the most modern aesthetic techniques and cosmetic dentistry.

Invisalign Braces

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Invisalign (sometimes referred to as clear braces) is a method of orthodontic therapy promoted as an "invisible" way of straightening teeth without using traditional braces. It instead uses a series of clear custom-fabricated aligners designed to gradually and sequentially move teeth to their desired positions.

Invisalign is suitable for both adults and teens, to address issues such as: crowding, widely spaced teeth, overbite, underbite and crossbite. Treatment time is comparable, or often shorter than treatment with traditional braces.

Digital Dentistry - The Latest in Dental Implant Technology

CEREC is a dental restoration product that allows a dental practitioner to produce an indirect ceramic dental restoration using a variety of computer assisted technologies, including 3D photography and CAD/CAM. With CEREC, teeth can be restored in a single sitting with the patient, rather than the multiple sittings required with earlier techniques. Additionally, with the latest software and hardware updates, crowns, veneers, onlays and inlays can be prepared, using different types of ceramic material.

Soft Lift Treatment

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As you age, levels of natural hyaluronic acid in the skin decrease with time, sun exposure and other environmental factors. In fact, one can define aging skin as the loss of hyaluronic acid. The result? Lines, furrows and wrinkles. Dermal fillers such as Juvederm can correct wrinkles, improve lip definition, and address the signs of aging from the inside out.