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Dr. Farley voted Top Cosmetic Dentist in Annapolis
In June 2008, Dr. Farley was voted Top Cosmetic Dentist in Annapolis by a vote of Maryland dental professionals, and will be included in the inaugural list of topDentists. Because topDentists is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey in which hundreds of dentists and specialists throughout Maryland cast thousands of "votes" on the abilities of other dentists and specialists, and because listings cannot be purchased (and no payment is required to be listed), inclusion in topDentists is considered a singular honor.
Dr. Farley will be featured in What's Up? Annapolis' October 2008 Top Dentist issue.
Visit www.usatopdentists.com for more information.
Renovation Complete!!
If you’ve visited our office lately, you may have noticed some big changes that have taken place over the past few months. As of February 2007 we began operating out of a newly updated and renovated office providing more comfort to our patients. A few upgrades we have made include:
A Kodak Digital X-ray System offering less radiation than traditional X-rays for the continued health & safety of our patients.
Two additional dental treatment suites featuring state-of-the-art ergonomic dental chairs for patients who have to endure longer appointments.
Flat screen monitors in each dental suite.
Intra-Oral cameras allowing the doctor to properly diagnose and educate patients on the state of their oral health.
Warm aromatherapy neck pillows which will be ready and waiting to make each visit to our office a treat!
We look forward to unveiling our new look to our patients, and we thank all of you for your patience during the progress of our renovation. If you haven’t seen our new office, stop by for a quick tour. We look forward to seeing you!
Welcome Dr. Kathryn Ehmann!
We would like to welcome the newest addition to our dental team, Dr. Kathryn Ehmann!
She is a graduate of Cornell University and in a somewhat non-traditional path, spent 2 years in the Peace Corps in Senegal (West Africa) before graduating magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo Dental School in upstate New York. She then spent 3 years in the Navy completing a hospital based general practice residency at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, then a year on the USS Enterprise, and finally a year at the Naval Branch Dental Clinic in Norfolk, VA. Although appreciating her military service, Dr. Ehmann is glad to be reunited with her family and excited to join Dr. Farley’s practice.
Dr. Ehmann is a member of the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry
Dr. Farley attends the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta, Georgia
In April 2007, Dr. Kathy Farley attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s (AACD) 23rd Annual Scientific Session, Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry 2007, in Atlanta, Georgia. The AACD is the world’s largest international dental organization dedicated to advancing excellence in cosmetic dentistry, of which Dr. Farley is a sustaining member. Members of the AACD include cosmetic and reconstructive dentists, dental laboratory technicians, dental hygienists, dental assistants, educators, researchers and students.
“Public awareness of the benefits of cosmetic dentistry has increased tremendously in recent years. Thanks to clinical advancements in our in our field, enhancing a person’s smile through cosmetic dentistry is more achievable than ever before,” said AACD member cosmetic dentist Dr. Kathy Farley.
To learn more about the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, please click here!
Update from the American Heart Association
According to the American Dental Association, the American Heart Association (AHA) recommended that patients with certain heart conditions take antibiotics shortly before dental treatment for decades. This was done with the belief that antibiotics would prevent infective endocarditis (IE), previously referred to as bacterial endocarditis. The AHA’s latest guidelines were published in its scientific journal, Circulation, in April 2007 and there is good news: the AHA recommends that most of these patients no longer need short-term antibiotics as a preventive measure before their dental treatment.
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Research Links Oral and Systemic Health
According to the American Dental Association, new research links oral health to your overall health. Researchers have found that periodontitis (the advanced form of gum disease that can cause tooth loss) is associated with other health problems such as cardiovascular disease, stroke and bacterial pneumonia. Likewise, pregnant women who have periodontitis may be at increased risk for delivering pre-term and/or low birth weight babies.
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Annual Children’s Dental Day
On Friday, March 9, 2007 we held our 11th Annual Children’s Dental Day. Started in 1997, Children’s Dental Day provides children under the age of twelve, who otherwise would not be able to afford dental care, the opportunity to receive cleanings and exams in our office free of charge.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to change the state of dental health in our community’s children by calling attention to the oral health epidemic. We are so grateful to those who have donated their time, products and efforts into making this a fun and educational event for children!
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