Lawrenceville Dentist to Deliver Presentation on Connection Between Dentistry and Women's Overall Health

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ--(Marketwire - Feb 26, 2013) - Dr. Maria Rhode, a New Jersey cosmetic dentist, works with Drs. David I. Schor and Vivien Mesina at their private practice, Imagine Advanced Dental Arts. Together, they strive to provide a dental experience that centers on the comfort and well-being of their patients. As part of this mission, Dr. Maria Rhode will deliver a presentation at Lawrenceville's Project Freedom Community Center on One Freedom Blvd. in Lawrenceville, NJ to educate women on modern practices in dentistry.

Dr. Rhode's presentation, titled "Modern Dentistry and Women's Health," is scheduled for February 27, 2013 and sponsored by Heart to Hearts, Inc. A nonprofit women's wellness organization, Heart to Hearts, Inc. regularly runs medical seminars to educate women and their families about important issues that affect their health and happiness. The organization's goal is to empower women "to make positive changes in their lives that will result in healthy lifestyles for them and their families."

According to Dr. Rhode, her presentation will focus on the relationship between oral health and a woman's overall well-being. The president and founder of Heart to Hearts, Inc., Terry Tucker, invited Dr. Rhode to speak to an audience of women on a variety of topics as they pertain to dentistry:

• Different stages of life: puberty, menses, pregnancy, menopause
• Likely disorders: Thyroid imbalances, Osteoporosis, Burning Mouth Syndrome, Cancers
• Homeopathy's place
• Recommended vitamins and minerals
• Diet
• BOTOX® and Cosmetic fillers to maintain a youthful look without surgery

"There are so many demands on women presently and it is important that women stay healthy for as long as they can," says Dr. Rhode.

In giving her talk, Dr. Rhode hopes to help women make informed healthcare and lifestyle decisions. The organization offers classes and services including educational seminars, massage therapy, and individual consultations with healthcare professionals.

At Imagine Advanced Dental Arts, Dr. Rhode teaches her New Jersey cosmetic dentistry patients that before any aesthetic concerns can be addressed, they must maintain healthy teeth and gums. With her upcoming presentation, Dr. Rhode hopes to educate her audience on the importance of oral health and how maintaining dental hygiene yields health benefits for the entire body.

About Maria Rhode, DMD
 Dr. Maria Rhode earned her dental degree from Temple University School of Dentistry. In addition to being an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, she has received honors in the fields of esthetics, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry and surgery. Dr. Rhode is extensively trained in procedures including CEREC® restorations and Six Month Smiles®. She is available for interview upon request.