(StatePoint) Choosing a dentist can be daunting. How do you know if your dentist is up-to-date with the latest technologies? That he or she has been keeping up on the latest in care? That equipment is clean? And that the billing process will be a smooth one? 

(NewsUSA) - For those who have never consulted a dentist about treatments for sleep apnea and snoring, it may be time to make an appointment. Dental sleep medicine is a growing segment of dentistry that focuses on managing snoring and sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy -- an effective alternative to the standard treatment of the disease, the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine and mask. Oral appliance therapy uses a "mouth guard-like" device, worn during sleep, to maintain an open, unobstructed airway.

Queens College’s 88th commencement will be held on the Flushing campus quad at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 31 with more than 2,500 degrees to be handed out.

The graduation speaker will be Howie Rose, the radio voice of the Mets and the TV announcer for the Islanders. A 1977 graduate of Queens College, Rose was born in Brooklyn but grew up in Bayside, where he attended Benjamin Cardozo High School.

The crunch of biting into a ripe apple, the sweet buttery taste of corn on the cob, the chewy goodness of juicy steak — these are all sensations that some older adults can no longer enjoy as the result of tooth loss.

Some 27 percent of people over the age of 65 have no remaining teeth, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The average person in that age group, however, has about 19 pearly whites left.

Seeing a dentist is more than just a pain in the mouth for some. Hearing the bad news that a tooth has to be pulled out or having to pay a high out-of-pocket expense turn many people off from even visiting one to get their teeth checked. CitiDental, an emergency and general dental practice in Ozone Park, is hoping to change that image.

Eli Schmidt, the general manager of CitiDental, took the assignment after he replaced the previous management a year ago. He set out to tweak all the wrongs, including pricing and customer service.

Most people will tell you that the first thing they notice when meeting new people is their smile. Not only is it a visual symbol our personality, but strong teeth are also important for the chewing and enjoyment of food.

At Hollywood Smile Dental in Rego Park, Dr. Yefim Khanimov and his staff specialize in making their clients look and feel their best, offering a myriad of services to meet any need.

   When songwriters Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote “June is Bustin’ Out All Over,” could they possibly have foreseen what’s happening in Jackson Heights?

   Thanks to a special month-long celebration called June in Jackson Heights, residents and visitors to the neighborhood are in for a wide variety of treats, ranging from theater and dance performances to art exhibitions, walking tours, and, of course, lots of food, glorious food.

   “Don’t be afraid of the dentist,” said Dr. Shilpa Trivedi, senior doctor of Flushing’s Preferred Dental Care.

   For most patients and most dental offices, that’s a tough sell. But not at Preferred Dental, conveniently located across the street from Flushing Hospital, where the latest technology and a caring staff combine to make a visit to the dentist as pleasant and painless as possible.

   “Don’t be afraid of the dentist,” said Dr. Shilpa Trivedi, senior doctor of Flushing’s Preferred Dental Care.

   For most patients and most dental offices, that’s a tough sell. But not at Preferred Dental, conveniently located across the street from Flushing Hospital, where the latest technology and a caring staff combine to make a visit to the dentist as pleasant and painless as possible.

Three men from Kew Gardens and Forest Hills were indicted last week for their alleged role in a multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme run out of dental clinics in Jamaica, Brooklyn and the Bronx.

Forest Park Dental, located in Glendale, was honored to take part in a dental humanitarian mission to help the people of Barahona, Dominican Republic. This mission lasted four days and took place on July 16 – July 19, 2009.

Dr. Dolores Tiangco doesn’t think of her work as a job, and she doesn’t want you to either. She’s a dentist, a profession that strikes fear in the hearts and mouths of many. But things are different in her office at 87-08 Justice Ave., Suite 20, in Elmhurst.

Queens residents can now find their “dream smiles” in Woodside.

Queens residents can now find their “dream smiles” in Woodside.

Recent cases of bogus dentists and physicians practicing in Queens send a shudder through us all. And anyone who’s ever built a house or undertaken renovations knows too well how expensive, time-consuming, and heartbreaking badly executed work can be.

From the bright, colorful set reminiscent of Jackson Heights to the hyper caricatures of residents from cultures far and wide, “Queens Boulevard” (the musical) embodies the borough in its style and substance.

Dr. Dolores Tiangco doesn’t think of her work as a job, and she doesn’t want you to either.

“Don’t be afraid of the dentist,” says Dr. Shilpa Trivedi, senior doctor of Flushing’s Preferred Dental Care.

Queens Hospital Center’s new six story ambulatory care pavilion will make health care in the borough more accessible, convenient and comprehensive. That’s according to the medical professionals, politicians and community leaders at the center’s Friday ribbon cutting ceremony in Jamaica.

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Dr. Dolores Tiangco doesn’t think of her work as a job, and she doesn’t want you to either.

Do you live in Queens and plan on having a baby in a couple of years? Want to know how pesticides in food and chemicals in plastics could affect your child’s health? What about lead paint or mold? And how might genetics, physical activity and your own exposure to environmental factors influence this equation?