Norman Jewett recommends services and facilities to people temporarily living in and around Sarasota. His work is part of a concierge service he owns and operates that caters to out-of-towners in the area for the season or on vacation. Norman’s service finds hotels and restaurants for clients, locates area health care providers and makes arrangements for activities, including procuring […]
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Venetian Dental: Your 24/7 Lifeline for Dental Emergencies
When Tooth Pain Strikes, Trust in the Expertise and Compassion of Dr. Alexander GaukhmanBy Patti DiPanfilo | on October 06, 2023
Advanced Dental Solutions: Implant-Secured Dentures for Improved Stability
The Aesthetic Quality of Dentures Crafted at Park Avenue DentistryBy Patti DiPanfilo | on October 02, 2023
Despite holding down several jobs, John Alden never had much money while attending college. During his final semester, after his financial situation turned dire, John applied for and accepted a ground job with a major airline. “I worked ground jobs for the airline for several years,” the 80-year-old native of Medina, Ohio, remembers. “But eventually, I was promoted into their […]
Choosing the Right Dental Solution: Crowns and Partials vs. Dental Implants
Delve into the decision-making process that led Dale to opt for crowns and partials, saving time, teeth, and costs compared to dental implantsBy Roy Cummings | on September 13, 2023
The first person you’re likely to see when you walk into HCA Florida Atlantis Orthopedics is Dale Jones, a self-described “multitasker” whose job is to keep the practice running smoothly and ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner. “I work the front desk, so I check patients in and out, answer the phone and make sure the doctors’ […]
Advanced Dentistry: Solvay Ultaire™ AKP Partial Dentures at Blossom Dental
Learn how CAD/CAM technology and Ultaire™ AKP revolutionized dental partials for superior aesthetics and comfort.By Patti DiPanfilo | on September 06, 2023
Prior to moving to Florida a few years ago, Roberta* spent a decade working for the Social Security Administration in her native Maine. Her job was to help people get disability claims that had previously been denied. “Once a person’s claim is denied, they go through a three-step process to get their claim reviewed and approved,” Roberta describes. “The first […]
Smile Reimagined: Melody’s Dental Transformation with Dr. Huda Aljonaidy
Learn how meticulous planning, dental implants, Invisalign, and artistic expertise combined to create a stunning smile for Melody, leaving her confident and proudBy Patti DiPanfilo | on August 15, 2023
Melody Beers has always felt an earnest desire to help others. That feeling motivated her to pursue a career as a licensed practical nurse directly out of high school. For 29 years, she cared for patients in various capacities, including postoperative and home health. But five years ago, while Melody was living and working in rural South Central Pennsylvania, a […]
Venetian Dental Transforms Russell Stevens’ Smile with Implant Dentures
Learn how Dr. Gaukhman and Venetian Dental provided Russell Stevens with beautifully aligned and comfortable teeth using implant denture technologyBy Patti DiPanfilo | on August 11, 2023
Wyoming native Russell Stevens relocated to Atlanta with his mother when he was 12 years old. Russell was always good with his hands, and he put that talent to good use, fashioning a lengthy career in the construction industry. “I was a general contractor in Atlanta for almost 30 years. I had my own business for 30-plus years,” Russell […]
Bringing Back Smiles, How Dental Implants Improve Lives
Implant-secured prosthetic provides gag-free replacement for mismatched upper dentureBy Roy Cummings | on August 01, 2023
More than 24 million packages are delivered to American homes and businesses by UPS each day. Not all those packages make it to their destination on the first, second or third try. When they don’t, Barbara Reutzel goes to work.For 25 years, Barbara has helped find homes for lost parcels shipped through UPS.“I call them misfits,” Barbara says. “They’re usually […]
It’s All Relative
Implants and crowns become family affairs at this dental practiceBy Patti DiPanfilo | on July 18, 2023
Rick and Janet Villarreal believe in love at first sight because they experienced the phenomenon a little more than 20 years ago. “We literally bumped into each other one day, and when we did, sparks flew – in a good way,” Janet confirms. “We liked each other instantly.” Their mutual affinity was sparked in part because they took similar life […]
Need A Deeper Dental Dive?
Longtime specialist delivers on distress calls sparked by painful complex casesBy Roy Cummings | on July 18, 2023
From anywhere in Florida, it will take you the better part of two days to fly to the western Pacific microstate of Palau. But avid scuba divers such as Andora Strieter will tell you that the payoff is well worth the exhausting investment in travel time. “Palau is the most beautiful place I’ve ever been to, and I didn’t even […]
The Truth About Dental Implants
Longtime provider with a new practice explains: Oral and general health determine candidacyBy Roy Cummings | on July 03, 2023
A lot of the furniture in the home of Dr. Patrick Williams, the founder of Tradition Dental Group and the new owner of Tradition Dental in Port St. Lucie, was built by the doctor by hand. “That’s my outlet,” Dr. Williams explains. “It’s one of the ways in which I tap into my creative side. “I love building something out […]