ZocDoc.com and Dr. Mishaan are offering kids a way to save their teeth and go home with a bag of goodies - a Candy “Buyback” program with New York City dentists in their network. ZocDoc’s goal is to collect a ton of candy, saving New York City kids from consuming more than 500,000 grams of sugar.

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 30, 2008 — Between the cool costumes, the pumpkin-carving and the trick-or-treating, there are lots of reasons for kids to love Halloween. But with every sugar-filled bag comes an abundance of candy that most kids can’t - or shouldn’t - finish.ZocDoc.com, New York’s most innovative tool for instantly booking doctor and dentist appointments online, is offering kids a way to save their teeth and go home with a bag of goodies - a Candy “Buyback” program with participating dentists in their network.

ZocDoc has signed up 10 Manhattan dentist offices to participate, making it the largest candy buyback ever in New York City. Participating dentists will offer a cash reward of $1 for every pound of candy that young trick-or-treaters bring in. For a list of participating offices, visit www.ZocDoc.com.

“We’re trying to establish a world candy buyback record,” says ZocDoc COO and co-founder Oliver Kharraz, MD. “Our goal is to collect one ton of Halloween candy, which will spare New York City kids more than 500,000 grams of sugar.”

Dr. Daniell Mishaan DMD of Midtown Dental Group, one of the participating dentists, believes the candy buyback is a great way to promote good oral hygiene while reducing sugar intake that typically skyrockets around Halloween. “I get so much satisfaction seeing my young patients excited about healthy teeth and it is extremely encouraging to join ZocDoc’s campaign for healthy dental habits,” says Dr. Mishaan.

“There is only so much restraint Moms and Dads can put on their children when they are having so much fun during Halloween,” adds Dr. Mishaan. “But when kids haul in bags with more than 100 pieces of candy in them, we have to find ways to educate them, and their parents, about the health consequences of eating that much candy.”

Dr. Mishaan’s philosophy was reinforced in a recent study by KidsHealth, which interviewed 1,200 trick-or-treaters about their Halloween candy intake. According to the study, 60% said parents should monitor their children’s candy-eating, although 50% said they have no limits whatsoever on them.

For ZocDoc, this year’s “Candy Buy Back” is one rewarding piece of their comprehensive approach to improving the quality of health care for New Yorkers. Patients can instantly find dentists near them and book appointments online. In addition to the convenience of booking appointments online, ZocDoc complements its service with a variety of pro-active, pro-wellness features that keep busy New York families on top of their medical needs.

Founded in April 2007, ZocDoc’s mission is to use the Web to make healthcare simple. ZocDoc helps patients find dentists and doctors in their neighborhood, sort by their insurance, judge their quality by patient reviews and ratings and book appointments online 24/7. ZocDoc helps doctors easily reach prospective patients and fill open appointments. Investors in the company include Khosla Ventures, Bezos Expeditions (the personal investment company of Jeff Bezos), and Marc Benioff. For more information, visit ZocDoc.com.

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The Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), Teri Jon, and The Midtown Dental Group have come together in support of Face To Face, the national domestic violence project. These three groups have joined together to fight against prejudice and violence in the world through a program named Face to Face which offers free consultations and reconstructive surgeries to battered and abused women all over the United States and abroad. New York, NY (PRWEB) July 29, 2008 — Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and Rickie Freeman, owner and designer of Teri Jon, have come together in support of Face To Face, the national domestic violence project. These two groups have joined together to fight against prejudice and violence in the world. Rickie Freeman, along with her friends and colleagues at Teri Jon are proud to support Face to Face, a project founded by the AAFPRS. Face to Face is a program which offers free consultations and reconstructive surgeries to battered and abused women all over the United States and abroad. Face to Face also sends respected surgeons to volunteer in developing countries. These surgeons travel all over the globe to help treat facial deformities in young children which are caused either by complications at birth or by early trauma. An event in support of these practices was held at the showroom at the Teri Jon headquarters in New York City and was attended by surgeons who take part in this program and their families, along with media representatives and select others. The event took place on July 15, 2008 and included a fashion show, luncheon, and a sale to benefit the cause. Another institution which came out in support of this worthy cause was The Midtown Dental Group, a New York City Dental Practice located on 37th street between 7th and 8th avenues. Dr. Daniell Mishaan, founder and owner of the practice, not only attended the function to show his support but donated his time and talent to the cause as well. Following in the generous footsteps of the AAFPRS, Dr. Mishaan has offered free full dental consultations to battered and abused women.

I have found that there is nothing more meaningful than being able to use your talents to help out those who are most in need

The Midtown Dental Group provides a full range of dental services with a focus on the convenience of the patient. Having assembled a team of professionals to provide expert dentistry, plastic surgery and orthodontics in one unbeatable location, The Midtown Dental Group is one of the best NYC Dental Offices. With the addition of free services for battered women, Dr. Mishaan and his top New York City Dental Surgeons are also considered to be among the most active humanitarian dentists in New York. “I have found that there is nothing more meaningful than being able to use your talents to help out those who are most in need”, said Dr. Mishaan. By restoring self image and personal strength, this partnership of hope and kindness has helped restore the shattered lives of these women. Through the help of so many compassionate people and institutions, the passionate fight against domestic violence has never been stronger. The Dental Aesthetics and Facial Group is one of the finest dental practices in Midtown Manhattan of New York City. Their office is located at 241 West 37th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues. They can be reached at (212) 730-4440 or at their website http://www.midtowndentalgroup.com

The talk of Midtown Manhattan is Dental Aesthetics and Facial Group (www.midtowndentalgroup.com), combining convenience with the highest-quality oral healthcare, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery services.

(PRWEB) May 20, 2008 — Are you looking for a New York City Dentist? If you live or work near the Garment Center, you’ll love the dental location on West 37th Street, where patients can meet with the new team of professionals to assess dental needs and receive treatments in a boutique setting. A new patient, Michael Salem commented, “This is a world-class professional New York City dental office with the benefit of convenience in a luxurious setting that can only be described as gorgeous mod meets baroque décor.”

Dr. Daniell Mishaan has brought his experience from an elite New York dental practice on Central Park South and Madison Avenue to the Fashion District, providing a full range of services with a focus on the convenience of the patient. A graduate of New York University and the University of Pennsylvania Dental School, Dr. Mishaan comments that “my philosophy is that illnesses and medications can impact your dental health, so I hope you rest assure I will carefully and thoroughly review your full medical history.”

Dr. Mishaan has assembled a team of professionals to provide dentistry, plastic surgery and orthodontics in one unbeatable location.

Dr. Joseph Wolf is our plastic surgeon, specializing in subtle changes that improve his patients’ overall appearance while leaving beholders wondering what has changed. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Queens College and graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Wolf served as chief resident of the Department of Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, and has since performed wonders at the Albany Medical Center’s Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His many case reports have been accepted for publication and presentation. While his facial surgery work nicely complements the dental practice, the full range of aesthetic enhancements is available, from brow- and cheek-lifts to liposuction and Botox cosmetics.

Team member Dr. June Lehv, a New York Orthodontist provides the orthodontic expertise to our practice, ready to improve your smile by correcting overbites, underbites, crossbites, or spacing and crowding problems with clear or metal braces or Invisalign.

Dr. Lehv, a widely published researcher, is a graduate of Columbia University and the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, where she was the valedictorian of her graduating class.

And because the office appreciates the value of your workday hours, new patients are seen on time. The goal of the Dental Aesthetic and Facial Group office is to make sure that patients are never kept waiting. Sunday hours are also available. The Dental Aesthetics and Facial Group is are to having the best NYC Dental Office as well as a healthier, happier dental patients. Call 212-730-4440 for an appointment today.

The Dental Aesthetics and Facial Group (www.midtowndentalgroup.com) is one of the finest dental practices in Midtown Manhattan of New YOrk City. Their office is located at 241 West 37th Street, between 7th and 8th Avenues. They can be reached at (212) 730-4440, by email at info @ midtowndentalgroup.com, or at their website http://www.midtowndentalgroup.com.

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