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-- Protective eyewear for racquetball, basketball, tennis, and a
myriad of sports, on average costs less than $20. More than 200,000 oral
injuries are prevented by mouth guard use. commercially
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"I am pleased to have him on our team, and am confident he will be
an asset to our customers and to the company. Previously, he was Vice President,
BioSurgery US and Vice President , Sales for Fusion Medical Technologies, a
division of Baxter Healthcare, and Vice President, Sales + Marketing for
Cardiac Pathways Corporation.newscom. teeth, cush-
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-- Mouth guards range in price from $5.
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Adjustable for different sports.

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Because it does not rely on the use of metal or ceramic brackets and wires,
Invisalign significantly reduces the aesthetic and other limitations
associated with braces.
To learn more about Invisalign or to find a certified Invisalign doctor in
your area, please visit http://www. Ethos Communication, Inc.

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Ellis was Vice President, Sales
for privately-held BARRx Medical. Marine Corps. Without your mouth you couldn't:

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Orthodontics is a specialty which deals with the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of dental and facial irregularities caused by crooked, crowded or protruding teeth, or poorly aligned jaws.

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Ellis has joined the Company as Vice President,
North American Sales, effective immediately.
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removable appliances that gently move teeth to a desired final position., Don 't take your mouth for
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clearance to market Invisalign in 1998.
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Ellis has held sales and marketing
leadership positions in the medical device field, and has a proven track
record of consistent revenue growth, strategic product launches, and
successful direct and distribution sales channels.
Align Technology designs, manufactures and markets Invisalign, a
proprietary method for treating malocclusion, or the misalignment of teeth.00.00.

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Mouth Injuries Can Cost You More Than a Tooth

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-- Rehabilitation costs for a single knocked out tooth can surpass
the price of a custom-made mouth guard by 20 times.

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basketball, baseball, volleyball , ice and field hockey, softball, and soccer.

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Ellis will report directly to
Align President and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas M. Prescott, and will be
responsible for developing new and existing customer relationships and for
scaling Align's North American sales organization. Sing your favorite song

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7. When taking part in sporting activities , not
just in April but year-round, these three dental specialties encourage
adults and children alike to wear a mouth guard so that they can continue
to whistle, smile, sing .

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-- Football helmets generally cost less than $60.

Faceguards save face for Little Leaguers

A study published in the February 2003 Journal of the American Medical
Association showed that players who used faceguards -- devices made of plastic
or metal that attached to baseball helmets -- were 35 percent less likely to
suffer facial injuries than non-users.

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Type Description Pros Cons

Custom- Dental professional Most pro- More expen-
made makes impression tection + sive than
of entire set of teeth, comfort.

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Prescott. Earlier in his career Mr. Ellis held national
sales positions of increasing scope and responsibility at Fusion Medical
Technologies and Eli Lilly MDD/Guidant Corporation.00, low-end bought in the
store, to $150.

-- Helmets for downhill skiing average $70. Centers for Disease Control estimates that universal helmet
use could:
-- Save one life each day.

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-- This year about 5 million teeth will be knocked out of U.

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(Nasdaq: ALGN), the inventor of Invisalign (R), a proprietary method of
straightening teeth without wires and brackets, announced today that medical
device industry veteran Dan S.S.

A consumer's guide for selecting the right mouth guard

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Association of
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the American Association of Orthodontists
advocate the use of mouth guards for children and adults when cycling, in-line
skating, skateboarding or playing any sport with the potential for facial
injuries.

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For more than twenty years, Mr.braces.

April is National Facial Protection Month.net reports that sixty percent of organized sports-related
injuries occur during practice rather than during games.
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"Throughout his career , Dan Ellis has demonstrated the passion, leadership
and commitment necessary to drive a world-class sales organization and to help
meet and exceed high expectations for corporate revenue and growth ," said Mr.

About Align Technology, Inc. Invisalign is appropriate for treating adults and
older teens.00.

-- Bicycle-related head injuries account for more than 150,000 emergency
department visits annually.

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Ellis graduated with a BS in Business Administration from Oregon State
University, and subsequently served five years in the U. Whistle

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Mouth guards are a good idea all year long.
Safety precautions are always necessary!

Helmets help players live to play another day
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-- Prevent one head injury every four minutes.

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In recognition of the fifth annual "April is National Facial Protection
Month," the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry , American Association
of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and American Association of
Orthodontists offer this lighthearted reminder of the fun you might miss
if you injured your mouth.S.

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For further information on facial protection, contact the American
Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons at 847/678-6200 and visit the
following Web sites: http://www . prolonged use.

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-- Bicycle helmets' average cost is $25. youth
while they play sports.
The chart below offers assistance in deciding which type of mouth guard to
purchase.