Archive for April, 2010

Dentist Directory Adds New International Markets

Friday, April 30th, 2010

The Consumer Guide to Dentistry Dentist Directory has expanded its International coverage with the addition of three Latin American markets. Dentists from Tijuana and Cancun, Mexico, and San Jose, Costa Rica, are the most recent additions to the growing directory. Prospective dental patients within these markets can connect with dentists for a variety of popular treatments like dental crowns, Lumineer veneers, TMJ treatment, etc. Also, patients interested in travel or “destination” dentistry may consider heading south of the border for affordable treatment offered in the most relaxing of settings. However, keep in mind that dental insurance may not provide out-of-country coverage.

New Articles Added to Dentistry Site

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Articles educating consumers about ClearCorrect, Mechanical Toothbrushes and Buying Mechanical Toothbrushes have been added to Consumer Guide to Dentistry, supplementing the site’s 100 plus pages of comprehensive, dentist-reviewed content. The ClearCorrect article introduces consumers to the relatively new orthodontic appliance that is similar in design and effect to Invisalign. Prospective orthodontic patients can evaluate the pros and cons of ClearCorrect treatment, and compare its cost with the cost of braces. The mechanical toothbrush articles are featured in the dental health section of Consumer Guide to Dentistry with popular articles that include dental sealants, fluoride and xylitol information.

Expansion of Liposuction Information

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

New techniques for liposuction surgery are developing at a rapid pace.  Advancements in laser and ultrasound technology provide for new and less invasive ways to eliminate fat. Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery has expanded its section about liposuction to include an article on laser liposuction. This article complements other information in the section related to standard liposuction, tumescent liposuction and the cost of liposuction surgery. In the coming months, a number of additional articles will appear in this section, including information about Zerona and water-assisted liposuction.

Bariatric Surgery Traffic Increases in Q1

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Traffic to Consumer Guide to Bariatric Surgery continued its upward climb in Q1, demonstrating a 110 percent increase over the number of unique visitors in Q1 2009. Weight loss surgery, gastric bypass surgery and lap band surgery continue as top search terms for the site. Consumer interest in the cost for the various bariatric surgery procedures also remains strong with the pages about the cost of lap band surgery and cost of gastric bypass surgery being among the most heavily visited in Q1.

Ceatus Introduces Refractive Surgeon Video Directory at ASCRS

Friday, April 9th, 2010

Ceatus Media Group will introduce at ASCSRS in Boston a refractive surgeon video directory. The directory will be part of Refractive Surgery News, a comprehensive Internet resource about new developments in refractive surgery technology, including information about cataract surgery, presbyopia, and LASIK. Each video will provide background promotional information about the practice and surgeon and will be submitted to YouTube with optimization for the surgeon and/or practice name. Refractive Surgery News video directory is expected to attract a high number of prospective refractive surgery patients to its participating surgeons.

Q1 Plastic Surgery Traffic Way Up

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

During the first quarter of 2010, the number of visitors to Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery surged dramatically,  increasing 45 percent compared to Q1 2009 (789,267 in Q1 2010 vs 545,572 in Q1 2009). The sections about breast surgery, including topics such as breast augmentation with  implants, breast lift and breast reduction,  continue to be the most popular, accounting for more than a third of the page views by website visitors. Other new articles about topics such as Botox Vs Dysport and Latisse treatment also garnered significant traffic.