American Association of Physician Specialties, Inc. (AAPS) Officers Set for 2010-11.

The contest to see who is The Most Interesting Dental Patient in the World is over. The votes are tallied. And after viewing and voting on the most creative and authentic videos submitted by contestants, Dr. Mark Sweeney, a cosmetic dentist in Austin, is naming the lucky winner of up to $15,000 in free cosmetic dental work. January 30, 2010 -- Last October, Dr. Mark Sweeney with Austin Dental Spa, a practice offering cosmetic dentistry in Austin, started an online contest to see who is the Most Interesting Dental Patient in the World.

Denver’s Nose Doc, Dr. Jeffrey Raval, to present a new Rhinoplasty “nose job” technique to fellow surgeons at annual meeting of American Academy of Plastic Surgery Denver, Colo. January 29, 2010 -- Jeffrey Raval, MD, FACS, of Denver will present a new Rhinoplasty technique using DermaMatrix as the ideal graft material to fellow surgeons attending the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Plastic Surgery to be held in Orlando, Fla. on Jan. 30, 2010.

Dr. Brett Magnuson, a cosmetic dentist in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is celebrating his 30th year of bringing healthier teeth and beautiful smiles to the region.We benefit people through patient care and education while supporting the community in which we live and work. We foster teamwork through innovation, personal responsibility, trust, and communication between our doctors, dental team, and patients.I just fell in love with the town, the community, and the people.From the moment you enter our facility, you will notice the difference.

The American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) will host an unrivaled educational event at its 30th Annual Conference, Laser 2010, Phoenix, Arizona, on April 14-18, 2010 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel and Phoenix Convention Center. The conference attracts more than 2,000 scientists, clinicians, allied health professionals, industry executives and others involved in laser and light technology.

ACUTE Innovations® LLC is announcing the issuance of another patent on its innovative RibLoc® Rib Fracture Plating System. The system has redefined the way rib fractures are treated. Hillsboro, OR January 27, 2010 -- ACUTE Innovations® LLC is announcing the issuance of another patent on its innovative RibLoc® Rib Fracture Plating System. The system has redefined the way rib fractures are treated. The RibLoc system was awarded U.S. Patent No. 7,635,365 on Dec. 22, 2009.

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media sites allow us to stay more connected than ever before. As their popularity continues to grow, a cosmetic dentist in Beverly Hills has started to use these websites to reach out to patients and provide them with information and resources about his practice and treatments. Beverly Hills, CA January 27, 2010 -- In only a few short years, social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter have become some of the most popular websites on the Internet.

Facebook and other types of social media have made it easier to stay connected more easily than ever before. Chrysalis Cosmetics, a practice offering plastic surgery in Sacramento and surrounding areas, has established a Facebook page to reach out to former, current, and prospective patients.'Our patients’' needs are very important to us. One of the most important things that we can do is communicate effectively and openly to meet those needs.

Facebook and other social networking sites have redefined the ways in which people interact with each other. A Phoenix plastic surgery practice has begun to use Facebook to connect with patients and to help establish a comprehensive online presence. Phoenix, AZ January 27, 2010 -- For more than 20 years, Dr. Steven Turkeltaub has performed state-of-the-art procedures at his practice, the Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Renowned author, chef and TV personality to perform cooking demonstration Crystal Lake January 21, 2010 -- The 4th Annual Centegra Health Strong Woman Event will take place Thursday, Feb. 18 to provide women of all ages with a day to take time for themselves in honor of a healthier lifestyle. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn.

eMindful, the leading Internet pioneer offering live, interactive online classroom courses in mindfulness, yoga, and qigong skills, is pleased to announce our newest program: Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management (MBCPM) beginning Thursday, February 8th. This course is offered in collaboration with author, and internationally recognized leader in the field of pain management, Dr. Jackie Gardner-Nix, a Chronic Pain Consultant at the Pain Clinics of two major teaching hospitals, and an assistant professor at University of Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Emanuel Sergi combines the most advanced treatment options with an eye toward aesthetics, limiting visible scarring and focusing on the health and beauty of patients’ feet. Staten Island, NY January 20, 2010 -- Park Avenue Podiatric Care has opened a new office in Staten Island, offering comprehensive foot care with a focus on cosmetic foot surgery. Located at 1500 Victory Boulevard, the new office will be headed by Dr. Emanuel Sergi.

Company expands upon its extensive medical device training and education programs by offering faculty development and device training for physicians. San Francisco, Calif. January 19, 2010 -- Perceptum Group, LLC announces its faculty development and device training for physicians service offering. The Perceptum team has delivered over 1,500 physician training courses to over 14,000 physicians across all surgical specialties.

Company to distribute their original and HD versions of the system through their own brand Lake Zurich, IL January 18, 2010 -- VizVOCUS is now distributing their popular “plug and play” medical camera featured on the Discovery Channel and Dental Economics Magazine through their own brand, VizVocus Technologies, Inc.

DRE — a premier medical and surgical equipment supplier — now offers the DRE Velocity EKG, a portable PC-based EKG/ECG system that provides powerful data and analysis functions. January 14, 2010 -- DRE, Inc. — recently named a Fast 50 Company by Business First of Louisville —offers the DRE Velocity EKG, a 12-channel PC-based EKG system that provides impressive cost savings throughout the life of the device.

The most powerful earthquake to strike Haiti in more than 200 years has left parts of the impoverished Caribbean nation in ruins, destroying buildings and burying people in the rubble. Mercy Ships is mobilizing to address both medical and non-medical relief.We were in contact with our partners on the ground in Haiti within 2 hours after the earthquake had occurred. Our Disaster Relief Mercy Team’s response is mobilizing to address both medical and non-medical relief.

Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery, located in Beverly Hills, has developed a program of procedures designed to help mothers of brides and grooms look and feel their best on their child's special day. Beverly Hills, CA January 11, 2010 -- Rodeo Drive Plastic Surgery has gained notoriety with its Rodeo Drive Mommy Makeover. In that combination procedure, the surgeons do a tummy tuck often with liposuction and a breast lift or augmentation. This allows moms to get their pre-baby bodies back.

D'Ambrosio Eye Care, Inc. with offices in Lancaster, Gardner and Acton is pleased to announce that Bin (Benjamin) Wu, M.D. has joined the Ophthalmology staff at their practice. Lancaster, Massachusetts January 11, 2010 -- D'Ambrosio Eye Care, Inc. with offices in Lancaster, Gardner and Acton is pleased to announce that Bin (Benjamin) Wu, M.D. has joined the Ophthalmology staff at their practice.

The Harley Medical Group, the UK's largest cosmetic surgery provider, reveals the non-surgical cosmetic surgery market has seen continued growth in 2009. London, UK January 9, 2010 -- Figures released by The Harley Medical Group, the UK's largest cosmetic surgery provider, reveals the non-surgical cosmetic surgery market has seen continued growth in 2009, with dermal fillers and chemical peels driving the increase by 26% and 306% respectively.

Dr. Alan Faulkner with Aloha Laser Vision, a practice offering LASIK in Honolulu, Hawaii and surrounding areas, is embracing a new technology that may be the most innovative and safest way of preparing the eyes for LASIK surgery.We believe that laser vision correction enriched with the IFS™ Laser is one of the most important advances in technology today. Because of its unique safety profile, we have invested in this technology, just like we did with IntraLase®, in order to maintain our commitment to excellence in patient care.

New Social Network Patient Share links patients to others who have faced same health condition. Patients can share valuable treatment experiences with each other in their race to find cures and effective treatments. January 6, 2010 -- Medical decisions are among the most important decisions we face. They can also be among the most unsettling. For that reason, Patient Share has been created – a new networking platform where patients can seek the information they need from those with first-hand experience.