Importance of Oral Cancer Screening & Early Detection

In the United States an estimated 36,450 new cases of cancer of the oral cavity are diagnosed annually.  Nearly 7,880 people die of cancer of the oral cavity each year. As a Falls Church VA Dentist, Dr. Qureshi stresses the importance of oral cancer screening to his patients. Risk Factors Traditional risk factors for oral cancer include tobacco and alcohol use.  High-risk sites in the oral cavity that have a higher rate of malignant transformation include the tongue and floor of the mouth.  Cancer of the gingival (gum tissue) is less common. Symptoms Oral cancer can present with many different symptoms.  Often, a non-healing ulcer (wound), whether or not it is painful, is the first presenting symptom. Other symptoms that should raise suspicion of an oral...

Impact of Changes to Google Analytics

Impact of Changes to Google Analytics

For web site owners and managers who have become accustomed to the detailed and insightful data provided from Google Analytics, the recent change on the sharing of keywords organically searched by site visitors could have a much higher impact than Google leads on.  Already we have seen a significant portion of organic search traffic among multiple web sites being shown as “(not provided)” in Google Analytics, and without that data, online marketers lose some key insight on search trends and on their ability to tailor their site content to highly trafficked keyphrases. An alarming trend and disappointing from an SEO standpoint, but as it is a free tool, hard to argue. http://analytics.blogspot.com/2011/10/making-search-more-secure-accessing.html How will this...

Learn about the Benefits of Dental Implants

For people who hide their smile due to having broken, inflected or damaged teeth, dental implants can potentially provide people with a solution to help them again to have that healthy bright smile. A great smile will improve your quality of life, the way you look, talk and of course, smile. As a leading Chicago Implant Dentist, Dr. Anil Agarwal with Winterset Dental Care, serving the greater Chicago, Illinois area for over 25 years, discusses solutions and provides the latest in dental implant treatments and technology. His award winning implant dentistry has made his practice a leading one for both the  Chicago and Orland Park areas. About The Author Dr. Anil Agarwal is an award winning Prosthodontist in Orland Park, Illinois. Connect with him on...

Relax with Sedation Dentistry – Alexandria Virginia Sedation Dentist

Haven’t been to the dentist in years?  Have a fear of or anxiety at the dentist?  Have trouble getting numb? If any of the above applies to you, or if you would like assistance in being able to relax through your dental appointment, sedation dentistry could be an option for you. Dr. Qureshi, as a leading sedation dentist in Alexandria, Virginia, understands that some patients experience anxiety or discomfort during their dental appointments. Sedation dentistry with help to lessen any pain and anxiety you may have during your dental appointment with Dr. Qureshi....

Looking for a top cosmetic dentist in Fairfax?

Cosmetic Dentistry today can help you find the beautiful bright smile that you want and deserve. Dr. Kelliher, an award winning cosmetic dentist in Fairfax Virginia, with the Metropolitan Dental Centre, can offer options to reveal your smile. Learn more about what smile makeovers, Invisalign and dental veneers with Dr. Kelliher can do for you. You will be very pleased with the results.