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Need expensive dentistry but cannot afford it?
Esthetic Professionals: Valley's best kept secret!
By Jonathon Freeman-Anderson

Esthetic Professionals is the "best kept secret in the Valley," according to Dr. Bruce J. Crispin, highly accredited dentist, founder, and director of Esthetic Professionals; the complete dental education center. Within the dentist community, there is no other education center with this many accredited dentists by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. If seeking to further one's dental education beyond the formal training or to receive unprecedented, quality, comprehensive dental care as a patient, Esthetic Professionals is definitively one of the most substantial, beautiful dental locations in the Valley. Located at 18981 Ventura Blvd. Suite 300, between Tampa and Reseda Blvd. on the North side of the street, Esthetic Professionals provides a state-of-the-art facility with 20 dental suites set up to provide comprehensive dental care and education.

30 years ago, Dr. Crispin noted that the restorative dentistry field needed a change and that the formal education system is simply not adequately preparing today's dentists to face the demand and forward development of tomorrow's dental needs. So, in 1997, Esthetic Professionals was established to help facilitate practicing dentists who wish to become "contemporary restorative dentists." Beyond the clean, gorgeous, high tech facility, the dental education program stays focused with a limited resident population to provide the best education simultaneously with the patient's best care. With a limited student body population of contemporary restorative dentist protégés and the benefit having a decent, flexible cost for education, this creates an amazing opportunity and value for both the dentist and patient.

"I teach dentists to be the best that they can be," said Dr. Crispin who retired from UCLA, after 23 years, to be free to provide quality dentistry education. "The programs are for the really committed dentist that wants to learn and make the transition into a practice that is both profitable and enjoyable."

Including a spacious lobby, laboratory, and classroom facilities, Valley Scene Magazine would like to assure that their readers would be hard-pressed to find a better value on post-graduate dental education or work. To become a patient, the Esthetic Professionals are looking for individuals with extensive crowns or bridgework, esthetic dentistry, veneers, and fillings, or relief from dental related pain. The prices are about 50-60% less than typical charges in private practices and all treatment is done by California licensed dentists attending Academic programs supervised by the highly skilled faculty treat patients.

"Success in the eyes of our patients is largely dependant upon the end product created by the laboratory." Dr. Crispin believes that future success in the dental field requires consistency in quality with the minimal amount of time spent by the patient in a chair. As well as being a highly accredited dentist, Dr. Crispin is a Board Certified Fixed Prosthodontist. This means that he is an expert in esthetic and reconstructive dentistry and has made it his life mission to surround himself with other experts who can help patients suffering from comprehensive dental care needs. Dr. Crispin said, "After years of development, I am finally ready to stake my reputation on Esthetic Professionals Dental Laboratory. Assisting dentists to become better, happier, and more productive is the ultimate mission of Esthetic Professionals."

Esthetic Professionals began with a Dr. Crispin's dream to create a phenomenal, distinct, and excellent dental facility. The focus of this education center is one-on-one training in a completely professional environment with a clinical emphasis. The developing dental market demands a facility of this caliber, experience, and potential for the advancement of dental professionals, but especially southern California dentists. The Valley is a beautiful place to live with gorgeous people and pristine teeth. This facility is perfectly located considering the proximity to the planet's entertainment megaphone that is Hollywood. Every medium, walk-of-life, and exceptional individual that may be the next big thing requires a shiny, pearly smile.

Furthering its growth, Esthetic Professionals establishes, supports, and remains connected through its laboratory and clinical training with assistance to-and-from alumni. Dr. Crispin is proud to say, "Over the last 10 years, Esthetic Professionals has evolved from a 1000 square foot facility with two employees into a 16,000 square foot facility with 20 employees, and over 12 faculty members." Go to estheticprofessionals.com for a comprehensive virtual tour, break down of the entire facility, and familiarize yourself with, truly, the best-kept secret that Valleyites teeth need to see, if they haven't already. For a free consultation to become a patient of the education center or a private patient of Dr. Bruce or Dr. Kristi Crispin, call (818) 758-3557. For all inquiries or information call 1 877-EP4DDS-1 (374-3371).

Back to the Gym Plastic Surgery
By Staff Writer

In the past, people undergoing plastic surgery were routinely told to refrain from all buy light daily activities for six to eight weeks. At Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery (RDPS) that just opened an office in Westlake, the philosophy is that plastic surgery should be integrated with a happy and even improved lifestyle.

Many of the patients coming into the posh center for tummy tucks, liposuction, breast augmentation and other procedures lead very active lifestyles. Some people express concerns that having plastic surgery will keep them from working out and going to the gym for many weeks and months following their procedure.

To address these issues and make plastic surgery the most rewarding experience possible, the Los Angeles plastic surgery center developed its unique and innovative "Back to the Gym Program." By working closely with their patients, RDPS often can get its patients back to exercising shortly after surgery - while maintaining safety and assuring that they stay on course to have the best possible result from their procedure.

Our Back to the Gym Program involves several steps:

During the initial consultation, the plastic surgeon reviews the patient's medical history. If there is a medical reason or indication, the office arranges evaluation by a primary care physician or, if indicated, by a specialist. They review the patient's standard exercise regimen in detail.

Once the decision is made as to which cosmetic surgery procedure will done, RDPS begins planning what sorts of exercises are safe and when the patient might begin them.

Depending on the procedure, RDPS arranges for patients to obtain specialized garments to protect the areas of the body we worked on.

During and after surgery, RDPS implements its Minimal Pain Program, which helps patients feel less discomfort following their procedure so they can return to normal light activities more quickly.

We see patients several days after surgery, before they begin to work out. During this visit, the surgeon confirms that recovery is going as expected.

The plastic surgeon then discuss very specifically what sorts of exercises they can begin doing and when. He explains warning signs to watch out for, and should lead to stopping activities. RDPS arranges for the plastic surgeon to speak with the patient's personal trainer, if they use one. If the patient desires, RDPS has trainers it works with and can arrange for patients to exercise with these professionals after surgery.

The plastic surgeons maintains close contact with the patient , both by phone and frequent office visits, to make certain that physical activities continue to go smoothly without slowing overall recovery.

There will of course be limitations to the types and intensity of exercises patients can do and when they can start doing them. And if they feel any warning signs of overexertion they must stop what they are doing immediately. The Back to the Gym Program requires good communication and frequent visits to the RDPS office. But the RDPS team finds this extra effort on its part and the patient's improves the overall plastic surgery experience for many patients.

Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery is accredited by AAAHC and Medicare and the full-sized operating rooms and recovery suites are equipped with the latest equipment and fully staffed at all times to provide the best patient care possible. "We designed our center to combine the convenience of storefront shopping with what I call the Four Seasons treatment." Founder and medical director Dr. Lloyd Krieger concludes. "Because cosmetic surgery is elective, people are looking for a first-class experience, and that's what we offer at our center."

Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery in Westlake is located at: 696 Hampshire Road, Suite 110,
Westlake Village, CA 91361
(805) 381-5533
www.rodeodriveplasticsurgery.com

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Periodontal Disease (Gum Disease)

It Affects More Than Your Mouth

You can have periodontal disease and not even know it. Symptoms include swollen gums, gums that bleed when you brush or floss, loose teeth, receding gum line and halitosis, but sometimes there aren't any symptoms at all.

Recent studies have proven a link between periodontal disease and serious health issues. Studies have shown that periodontal disease can lead to an increased risk of:

• Heart disease
• Stroke
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Certain cancers, including pancreatic cancer
• Complications in controlling blood sugar levels in diabetes
• Premature birth
• Low birth-weight babies and more
  

Periodontal disease is treatable, and in many cases, reversible. With modern technology and advanced periodontal therapy, including dental lasers, ultrasonic scalers and antibiotics, treatment is more gentle, comfortable and effective than ever before.

(Call for a FREE Period-ontal Screening) 818-758-3557

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