Periodontal disease is the most common cause of tooth loss among adults, affecting three out of four Americans. More than that, this chronic inflammatory disease has also been linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and kidney diseases. So how can you protect your oral health as you age and help safeguard against these health conditions? A visit to the state-of-the-art Orlando Periodontics office in East Orlando may be the answer. Dr. Michael Connor and his staff use photos, models and interactive presentations to help patients understand every aspect of their periodontal... Read more
Neighborhood Watch groups have been receiving extra attention lately due to the Trayvon Martin case unfolding in Sanford. In East Orlando, however, Neighborhood Watch coordinators stress that they are the eyes and ears of the community and their efforts do, in fact, provide for a safer neighborhood. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, a Neighborhood Watch program should assist in removing the three aspects that lead to neighborhood crime: desire, ability and opportunity. A good program will involve inform quality home security techniques and plenty of neighborhood participation. Joe... Read more
Luckily, most of us are not regularly in situations where filing a police report is necessary. Because of this, the process can seem daunting and intimidating when the occasion arises. That’s why we’ve put together a few tips from our local police forces to help guide you along. For instance, did you know that you can file police reports online? On both the Orange County Sheriff’s Office website the City of Orlando Police Department website, respectively, a checklist is provided for you to follow to fill out a police report online. In order to file online you must be 18 years... Read more
On April 3 Jim Gray was voted by residents of District 1 in the City of Orlando to step up as commissioner for the area. Gray won by an overwhelming amount - 1,529 votes out of the 2,927 who voted, or by 54.7 percent. Newly elected City of Orlando Commissioner for District 1, Jim Gray, won the April 3 election by 54.7 percent. The election for District 1 Commissioner was in response to Phil Diamond, the previous District 1 Commissioner, choosing to run for Mayor. Four candidates - Randy Ross, Jim Gray, Chase Smith and Stephen Rayle - entered the race to see who would fill the remaining two years... Read more
Founded in March 2011, Orlando Dental & Implant Studio in Lee Vista/Lake Nona has quickly made a name for itself as a tight-knit, family-owned general dentistry practice that puts the patient first and the environment a very close second. The result is a state-of-the-art business serving as a shining example of how several small changes can add up to a big difference in terms of patient satisfaction and environmental impact. Charles Cuprill, D.M.D., received his dental implant fellowship training from the prestigious Brookedale University Hospital in New York. Several years ago Charles Cuprill,... Read more
