Local Dentist Offers Extreme Smile Makeovers; Mark Birnbach, DMD, of bouldersmiles offers Clinically Proven Cosmetic Dental Care in Boulder/Denver.

Lifestyle Editors/Health/Medical Writers

BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2003

The hit television show, Extreme Makeovers, which airs on ABC, has created a national sensation among viewers eager to undergo life-changing transformations of their own. But it may surprise many of them to discover that they can dramatically enhance their appearance and change their life with a simple smile makeover. Such smile makeovers are available here in the Denver and Boulder areas at the practice of Dr. Mark Birnbach, DMD, of bouldersmiles.

That's the message viewers of the August episodes of Extreme Makeovers are likely to see as the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), a world-renowned post-graduate teaching center, launches a national campaign promoting the cosmetic dentistry skills of its distinguished graduates. The commercial, which will air during the Extreme Makeovers segments, highlights the possibilities offered by cosmetic dentistry, and includes a toll-free number to call for more information. If you live in Denver or Boulder, you will likely be referred to Dr. Birnbach, an LVI-trained dentist. On a daily basis, Dr. Birnbach provides his patients the same type of smile makeovers seen on television.

"People who want to change their appearance should consider the possibilities of today's cosmetic dentistry," Dr. Birnbach says. "A smile makeover can greatly enhance a person's image, taking years off their appearance and boosting self-confidence. A consultation is the best way to determine which cosmetic dental procedure is the right choice."

As an LVI graduate and clinical instructor, Dr. Birnbach has participated in advanced cosmetic education courses and can provide patients with dental care that not only maintains the health of their teeth, but that can also have a dramatic affect on their overall appearance. The progressive techniques practiced by Dr. Birnbach, such as using a metal-free material called IPS Empress(R), have elevated the standards for cosmetic and restorative dental care.

Dr. Birnbach founded Boulder-based bouldersmiles, his dental practice specializing in cosmetic dentistry. He has extensive training and experience, both in the U.S. and in Europe, and teaches cosmetic dentistry at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. As a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD), Birnbach has provided cosmetic dentistry for participants in their "Give Back A Smile" program for victims of domestic abuse. Birnbach has been named "Clinician of the Year" three times by the Boulder Dental Study Club. More information can be accessed through www.bouldersmiles.com.

Note to Editors: The second week of August is National Smile Week. It takes 43 muscles to frown, but only 17 to smile. That makes it 2.5 times easier to smile. If you are interested in a cosmetic dentistry and/or a makeover story, please call Dr. Birnbach at 303-443-4417.