A cosmetic surgeon has specialized schooling in addition to the training a general surgeon completes. Likewise, a true cosmetic dentist has completed rigorous courses in addition to dental school. Teeth whitening, crowns, porcelain veneers, and dental bonding are some of the common cosmetic dentistry procedures in the White Plains, New York area. Of course, many…
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Bacteria in Brains Suggest Alzheimer’s-Gum Disease Link
Article from Bloomberg July 29, 2013 Bacteria linked to gum disease traveled to the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that dental hygiene plays a role in the development of the memory-robbing illness, British researchers said. Signs of the bacterium, known as Porphyromonas gingivalis, were found in four out of 10 samples of brain…
Empire State Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Recent Conference
Dr. Ira Handschuh acting with the other board members seen below at a sold out conference featuring Mr Steve Anderson one of cosmetic dentistry’s hottest lecturers. Over 200 doctors attended this conference that Dr. Handschuh was instrumental in organizing.The ESACD has become one of the most recognized and highly regarded cosmetic dental affiliate organizations in…
Bleachorexia: When Teeth Are Never White Enough
Written by COURTNEY HUTCHISON, ABC News Medical Unit The American obsession with dental hygiene has taken an ironic turn over the past decade. In an attempt to have the bright, white, healthy-looking smile of the stars, many consumers are bleaching their teeth into oblivion. Dentists call this addiction to whitening “bleachorexia,” calling the overbleachers “bleach…
Dr Handschuh’s patient to have Bravo Network show
Congrat’s to my patient Jene Luciani who had more than 200 people (myself included!!!) come out for the event which celebrated the e – reader version of her book, THE BRA BOOK. The party was filmed by bravo network for a new show that will air sometime this coming summer.
Free care at Westchesters premier dental office!
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Patients from all over the world appreciate the clean modern and paint free care at Westchesters premier dental office Dr Ira Handschuhs Dental design Center!!!! No this is not my new satellite office,and no this is not the new way we are caring for all out patients at The Dental Design Center. It is one…
Thank you for my BEAUTIFUL TEETH! They are truly SPECTACULAR!
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Dear Ira, Thank you!!! Thank you!!! Thank you for my BEAUTIFUL TEETH!!! They are truly SPECTACULAR!!! People continually compliment me on how stunning they look. They are the perfect shape and color, they look very natural. As you can remember I was very apprehensive in the beginning and had a lot of concerns because any…
IMPORTANT DENTAL FACTS FROM DR IRA HANDSCHUH
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DENTAL X RAYS- Everyone is concerned about radiation exposure .I am especially concerned about providing my patients with the best quality,comprehensive care available while protecting you with the finest equipment ,state of the art technology and minimizing radiation exposure. Some important facts follow * Many oral diseases cant be detected on a basis of a…
Free Screenings During Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness
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The Dental Design Center of White Plains, NY to Offer Free Screenings During Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week April 12,13,14,15 2010 By: Ira J Handschuh DDS (914) 683-5898 Just because you can’t feel it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Ask the more than 35,000 Americans who were diagnosed with cancers of the head…
Some more New Years Thoughts and Reflections
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The past year has been a bit like riding a roller coaster.We have gone through some weeks in both my New York City and White Plains offices of greater patient activity,and some slower weeks as well. The economic down tern has proven some very important points about the foundation of my dental practice and about…
