Richmond, Virginia (PRWEB) January 12, 2012

For people whose last dental appointment is only a dim memory, there are three great reasons to make a resolution now to visit their dentist in 2012, according to Dr. Charles W. Martin of the Richmond Smile Center. They include:

1.    Better Smile

2.    Better Breath

3.    Better Health

Typically we get a lot of calls at the first of the year from people who say This is the year Im going to do something about my teeth, says Dr. Martin. What most of them are talking about is improving the appearance of their teeth and their smile. What they dont realize are the physical health benefits that also go along with good dental health.

The good news is that todays dentistry can result in smile improvement almost immediately. So what should the savvy dental consumer even one who hasnt been to a dental office in years expect when he or she finally makes that appointment?

Patients who havent seen a dentist in a long time should plan to discuss their dental history and the kind of treatment theyre seeking. Then theyre ready for a complete dental workup, diagnosis and treatment plan.

When a patient who has neglected their teeth comes in, we first do an interview to find out exactly what has brought them to our office, Dr. Martin says. Typically theres an impending event like a reunion, a wedding or a graduation where they want to look their best or theyre newly single and are self-conscious about meeting people. It usually takes a significant life event for people to take a good look at their teeth and decide its time to take action. It can also be a dental problem that brings people to a dentist a toothache, broken tooth, swelling in the mouth or bad breath that cant be controlled with over the counter treatments.

In a diagnostic visit, a patient should expect their dentist and hygienist to do a clinical exam that includes not just a look in the mouth, but x-rays, photographs, molds of the teeth and a record of their bite. The dentist should also check for gum disease and oral cancer. During a first visit they may take the patients blood pressure along with a complete medical history. The importance of this exam is to assess where a patient is right now and what treatments will help them meet their dental health goals.

The importance of a smile is known and accepted for those in the public eye such as political candidates, but its equally important for teachers, students, customer service employees, retail clerks just about anyone in any profession can enhance their approachability and appearance with an attractive smile.

Think about the people you meet who never smile, says Dr. Martin. How do they make you feel? Typically people who are unhappy with the way their teeth look will keep a stern look on their face. They may put a hand over their mouth before speaking or look away from you when they talk. Whats even sadder are the people I see who have, for some time, refused to leave their home because of the appearance of their teeth.

Ironically health issues arent usually what finally drive the reluctant patient to the dentists office, but frequently people find that getting their teeth taken care of properly they are able to reach other goals like losing weight because they can now chew firmer foods and eat a healthier, lower calorie diet, says Dr. Martin. Gum disease has been linked to many serious illnesses like diabetes, stroke and heart attack even cancer. Getting a patients mouth healthy can help them improve their physical health.

Many people are blind to how their teeth really look until something in their life causes them to take a close look at their appearance, Dr. Martin adds. Maybe theyve lost out on a big promotion at work or have lost a job and need to go job hunting and want to look their best. Often for these patients, a bad dental experience in the past has frightened them away from the dental chair. Whatever the reason, visiting a dentists office for a complete diagnosis and treatment plan can improve more than just your smile.

Dr. Charles W. Martin is the founder of the Richmond Smile Center, a technologically advanced dental practice that delivers dental implant surgery, dental sedation, cosmetic dentistry and complex care dentistry. The center is renowned for its smile makeovers. Dr. Martin, a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, is a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry, Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry and has taught at Georgetown University and the Medical College of Virginia. He is also the author of Dont Sugar Coat It: The Story of Diabetes and Dentistry, Are Your Teeth Killing You and This Wont Hurt a Bit! The Smart Consumers Guide to Dentistry. For more information about The Richmond Smile Center, visit his website at http://www.richmondsmilecenter.com.

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(PRWEB) January 03, 2012

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Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) December 30, 2011

Prophecy Healthcare® added new assessments to their already robust online Clinical Assessments library giving clients access to exam content linked directly to specific job functions and requirements of Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) / Scrub Techs. Assisting with hiring and retaining the most qualified personnel for healthcare positions directly correlates to improving the quality of patient care.

The CST assessments were developed by conducting a formal job analysis and test plan development with a panel of subject matter experts (SMEs) with over 130 years of combined experience in this specialty. The job analysis, held in Dallas, Texas at a large medical facility, consisted of identifying the critical job duties, knowledges, skills, and abilities of the certified surgical technologist/scrub tech. The SMEs provided specific ratings and metrics that then allowed Prophecys Clinical Team to create the foundation for the test plan development. The SME’s spent two days creating test items. An additional day consisted of performing a comprehensive review to determine which items met all the stringent requirements for being included in the final test plan.

As a result, Prophecy’s new CST assessment covers the most important knowledge domains for this specialty including but not limited to, pre-operative preparation, intra-operative procedures, post-operative procedures, equipment and sterilization, and anatomy and physiology. This exam became available for all clients on December 1, 2011.

Another assessment due to be released in early 2012, is an updated dysrhythmia interpretation exam. Step one of the validation process, the job analysis workshop, was completed in late November 2011 and included a SME panel with over 100 years of nursing experience. The release of the new dysrhythmia interpretation assessment will include an assessment of the test taker’s ability to accurately measure the ECG tracings on the cardiac strips, in addition to assessing their ability to accurately interpret the cardiac rhythm. The assessment will cover Sinus rhythms, Atrial rhythms, Ventricular rhythms, Paced rhythms, Junctional rhythms, and Heart blocks.

Based upon client feedback, Prophecy foresees these assessments being particularly helpful for nursing educators when developing educational plans for their nursing staff, based upon the test results of each individual.

About Prophecy Healthcare® – Originally founded in 2004 as NurseTesting.com, Prophecy Healthcare got its start as the first online Pre-Employment Testing Company exclusive to the Healthcare Industry. Initially focusing solely on clinical assessments measuring clinical competencies, efforts to exceed industry expectations led to isolating critical competencies missed in traditional testing initiatives, such as stress tolerance, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. The Prophecy approach offers the ability to find candidates with the clinical hard skills, personality attributes, and desired soft skills to match each organization. For more information about Prophecy, visit http://www.prophecyhealth.com or call 336.802.1070

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Seoul, South Korea (PRWEB) December 21, 2011

innodis, a leading app development company based in Korea, released a new edition of their popular app game Defen-G Astro called Defen-G Astro White. This special edition version of the game is completely redesigned with Christmas and holiday-style graphics, and features exclusive giveaways once certain stages are completed. The game takes place in a town covered in heavy snow, complete with a Christmas Tree, Santa Clause, and Rudolf.

innodis says the intent behind the game is to celebrate the holidays.

We want to give users a dose of holiday cheer, says the Defen-G Astro Marketing Team. Whether thats to pass their semester exam, to get a certain job, or for love and friendship.

In keeping with the Christmas spirit, the game can be downloaded for free here.

Along with the new edition, innodis has also released an artistic infographic called Blizzard of Defen-G Astro that breaks down the details of the Defen-G games. The infographic describes the plot, characters, statistics, and more information about Defen-G.

To support their fan base, Defen-G has a Facebook page and YouTube Channel which they update regularly.

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Lake Oswego, Oregon (PRWEB) December 18, 2011

At Home Veterinary Services has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angies List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nations leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers.

We are so pleased to have earned the award as it represents our ongoing commitment to provide professional care and a personal experience for pets and owners in their homes, said Louise Mesher, DVM, owner and principal veterinarian of At Home Veterinary Services.

Only a fraction of the businesses rated on Angies List can claim the sterling service record of being a Super Service Award winner because we set a high bar, said Angies List Founder Angie Hicks. The fact that At Home Veterinary Services can claim Super Service Award status speaks volumes about its dedication to consumers.

Angies List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their clients and abiding by Angies List operational guidelines.

Ratings are updated daily on Angies List, but members can find the 2011 Super Service Award logo next to business names in search results on AngiesList.com.

About Angies List

Angies List collects consumer reviews on local contractors and doctors in more than 500 service categories. Currently, more than 2 million consumers across the U.S. rely on Angies List to help them make the best hiring decisions. Members get unlimited access to local ratings via Internet or phone, exclusive discounts, the Angies List magazine and help from the Angies List complaint resolution service. Take a quick tour of Angies List and view the latest Angies List news.

About At Home Veterinary Services

At Home Veterinary Services provides compassionate in home care for dogs and cats in the comfort of their home. Services provided include exams, medical care, preventative care (vaccines, etc), palliative and hospice care, and in home euthanasia.

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Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) December 14, 2011

A study conducted by Harris Interactive indicated that 90 percent of adults experience stress or anxiety during the holidays, right at years end when pressures are building for most businesses.

To help manage that stress, Cheetah Learning has announced its theme for December is Reduce Workplace Conflict.

As part of that effort, Cheetah is offering a free Negotiation Tip Sheet, available by filling out a form at http://www.CheetahLearning.com. Other free offerings include: PMP Exam Prep SmartStart Guide, PMP Practice Exam, 2 PDU Skills Assessment Course, and the Getting Started with PM Guide, along with great deals on Professional Development Units (PDUs).

The Negotiation Tip Sheet uses easy-to-understand theatrical terminology such as Cast of Characters, Set the Stage and Know the Plot to convey its points, not an altogether surprising decision since Shakespeare wrote: All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.

Its all part of The Cheetah Way, Project Management done correctly, an effort to make businesses more productive and efficient. Among its key thoughts, Kick off a project the right way from the beginning.

Fitting right in with that approach is Cheetah Negotiations, How to Get What You Want, Fast, published by MAKLAF Press, ISBN-10: 0-9761749-2-8, and available at http://www.cheetahstore.com. The authors are Michelle LaBrosse and Linda Lansky.

LaBrosse is CEO and founder of Cheetah, Project Management Institutes 2008 Provider of the Year. LaBrosse was also named one of the top 25 most influential woman in Project Management worldwide by the Project Management Institute.

The book is one of the core teaching tools in Cheetahs course Effective Negotiations Skills for Project Managers. Among its learning objectives:

Know your innate negotiating strengths and how to leverage those based on the strengths and weaknesses of those with whom you’re negotiating.

Know how to set the stage for a successful negotiation.

Be able to navigate through the twists in turns common in many negotiations to bring it to a successful resolution.

Understand the contractual elements used to solidify agreements arrived at in negotiations.

Additional information, covering a wide variety of topics, including the reduction of workplace conflict, can found at:

Blog.CheetahLearning.com Daily Tips, Tools and Deals

Twitter.com/MichelleCheetah Tweets from CEO & Founder Michelle LaBrosse

CheetahLearning.com/press.asp#KHN Current and archived Know How Network columns

For more information about Cheetah Learning and its various training offerings, call toll free in the U.S. at (888) 659-2013. Outside the U.S., call (602) 220-1263.

ABOUT: Cheetah Learning is a Project Management Institute Registered Education Provider and is International Association of Continuing Education and Training Certified. Cheetah was awarded the Project Management Institute Professional Development Provider of the Year for 2008 for the significant contribution it made to the field of project management with its accelerated approach to teaching and doing project management.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 12, 2011

zumBrunnen, Inc., an independent building consulting firm, is proud to recognize Thomas M. Maher, P.E., LEED® Green Associate, for earning the Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®) designation. The CEM designation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated high levels of experience, competence, proficiency and ethical fitness in the energy management profession. The CEM designation is regarded as the most recognized and respected certification available in the field of energy management.

As a firm of independent building consultants, we recognize the importance of energy conservation and smart energy management to maximize resources, said Maher. We look forward to developing new energy-related services for our clients to help them operate more efficiently. The CEM designation will also allow us to pursue new clients and opportunities where the credential is a requirement for doing business. The CEM designation provides assurance to our clients we are competent and qualified to assist with their energy management issues.

Maher joined zumBrunnen in 2005, and he is a Senior Project Manager with the firm. His depth of experience includes over 30 years of professional work in the industry. Maher holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Delaware State University. He is certified as a LEED® Green Associate from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), and he is also recognized as a Certified Level I Thermographer.

As a CEM candidate, Maher met the following qualification criteria: a 4-year degree in engineering or architecture or Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) and 3+ years of experience in energy engineering or energy management. (The prerequisites to qualify for the certification process take into account a diversity of education and professional experience and are outlined on the application form.) In addition to meeting the board-approved list of pre-qualifications of field experience and prior educational achievements, Maher also successfully passed the CEM exam.

About the Certified Energy Manager® (CEM®) Credential:

Since its inception in 1981, the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) credential has become widely accepted and used as a measure of professional accomplishment within the energy management field. It has gained industry-wide use as the standard for qualifying energy professionals both in the United States and abroad. Individuals granted the use of the CEM designation have distinguished themselves as earning the highest level of competency in energy management.

Testing is administered through the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), a non-profit professional association established in 1977. AEE offers programs, seminars, conferences, books, tradeshows and expositions, job listings and certification programs. With over 32 years of being a voice and resource for the energy industry, AEE is a growing membership organization serving the commercial, industrial, institutional and government marketplace. For more information about the AEE and the CEM program, please visit http://www.aeecenter.org/certification/cem.

About zumBrunnen, Inc.:

zumBrunnen, Inc. was founded in 1989. The Atlanta-based firm specializes in construction consulting, property condition assessments, facility condition assessments, long-range capital reserve study planning and thermal imaging services for a diverse list of national clients. The firm is also recognized for their proprietary FacilityForecast® Software System, a unique facilities condition assessment and budgeting tool designed to forecast and manage long-term capital replacement expenses and to provide custom reserve funding plans designed to their client’s business model.

The firm has completed notable projects in a variety of market sectors including senior living, healthcare, multi-family, educational, institutional, mixed use, retail, office, warehouse, industrial, hospitality and public assembly. The firm is a member of LeadingAge and is active in various state chapters of the association. The firm is also involved with the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA), Coalition for Leadership in Aging Services (CLAS), Life Services Network (LSN), Association of Professional Reserve Analysts (APRA), Community Associations Institute (CAI) and various state chapters, North Carolina Association of Independent Schools (NCAIS) and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). For more information about zumBrunnen, please visit http://www.zumBrunnen.com.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 06, 2011

Online Insurance Marketplace, the premiere site to get quotes for no medical exams life insurance, announced today an increase in the search for keyword, “no exam life insurance quotes.” The company keeps track of searchable keywords related to the site, and this term has had a 10% increase in searches on the Internet in the last two quarters. This has, in turn, showed an increase in clients who are looking for term life insurance no medical exam. People can get much cheaper rates by buying no medical exam term life insurance, because they will not be charged a higher rate based on their health status. Individuals interested in no exam life insurance, can visit the page, fill out their information, and compare online quotes from various life insurance companies.

“When we can see an increase in the search for a keyword, it makes us very excited,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director for the Link Building Company. “This means that people out there are educating themselves about the importance of life insurance, and taking action.”

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 06, 2011

Online Insurance Marketplace, the premiere site to get quotes for no medical exams life insurance, announced today an increase in the search for keyword, “no exam life insurance quotes.” The company keeps track of searchable keywords related to the site, and this term has had a 10% increase in searches on the Internet in the last two quarters. This has, in turn, showed an increase in clients who are looking for term life insurance no medical exam. People can get much cheaper rates by buying no medical exam term life insurance, because they will not be charged a higher rate based on their health status. Individuals interested in no exam life insurance, can visit the page, fill out their information, and compare online quotes from various life insurance companies.

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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) November 30, 2011

Two of the top 10 skills that employers in the IT industry are looking for are directly related to cloud computing. The Art of Services newly expanded Cloud Computing Complete eLearning Bundle helps IT professionals become certified experts in cloud computing, opening up the possibilities for promotions and new and better jobs.

According to Indeed, a job-finding search engine that analyzed millions of job postings for keywords, the top ten skills employers are looking for are all related to software development, cloud computing platforms, mobile development and social media.

Most of these job skill keywords exploded in popularity in 2010 and continued their fast growth this year. PaaS (Platform as a Service) came in at number nine this year. PaaS is a development platform for which the development tool itself is hosted in the cloud and accessed through a browser. The number six keyword is Puppet, which is a software tool used in cloud computing.

According to Indeed, other top keywords include social media, Hadoop, mobile apps, iOS and HTML5.

The Art of Service Cloud Computing Certification Pathway consists of several levels, starting at the Foundation level. The foundation course, also available on the iPad, includes all the basics required to understand cloud computing services and also the major service management processes. A much more intensive option is the Cloud Computing Certification Complete eLearning Bundle, which includes the certification kits (including e-learning programs and e-books), exam preparation e-learning program and associated exam vouchers for cloud computing. The bundle covers foundation, virtualization, SaaS and web applications, PaaS platform and storage management and managing services in the cloud.

The Art of Service is committed to life-long learning for IT professionals and has a comprehensive offering of education solutions geared toward the busy IT professional. The company is built upon a strong belief that quality IT education should be available to all career driven IT Professionals, irrespective of their current job title, budget and geographical location.

AOS instructors are experienced in classroom-style delivery, boardroom-style executive coaching, on-the-job training and online virtual support for remote students.

The Art of Service has been educating 16,000 students from 150 countries in its eLearning portal just this year alone.

The AOS team has nearly 30 years of experience in educating IT professionals, with expertise including:

IT Service Management with ITIL ?
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About The Art of Service

As a cutting-edge IT service framework company, The Art of Service is leading the way in providing high end, client-focused books, toolkits and online and classroom education programs. The company is one of the most trusted sources globally for the career-driven IT professional. For more information, visit http://www.theartofservice.com.

About the Founder

Ivanka Menken is the founder and CEO of The Art of Service. Menken has spearheaded the company’s Cloud Computing Certification Scheme that is becoming the industry benchmark.

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