Washington, D.C, March 2004-Recognizing the need for state-of-the art emergency dental services, the special needs of chemotherapy patients and the need for other dental services, George Washington University Hospital has granted full hospital privileges to Dr. Lawrence Singer, D.M.D March 2004. Receiving hospital privileges will enable Dr. Singer to provide oral medicine and oral health services to hospital patients and his own ambulatory patients.

Dr. Lawrence Singer focuses on advanced and cosmetic dentistry, comprehensive orthodontics, fixed and functional appliances, full mouth rehabilitation, and aesthetic all-porcelain restorations. Dr. Singer earned his Doctor of Medical Dentistry at The School of Dental Medicine and The Wharton School, from the University of
Pennsylvania, and his Bachelor of Science, Economics and Human Resource Management from Vanderbilt University.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Singer is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, instructing Doctoral Candidates in all aspects of restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He also has prepared articles on oral healthcare economics for the Swedish Government at the Karolinska Institute, Sweden. "Dr. Singer
will work with plastic surgeons to provide emergency services as well as provide services for any of his patients with special and challenging dental needs," said Michael DeVallance, Business Director.

For instance, Dr. Singer, a cancer survivor, employs innovative treatments for patients with xerostoma undergoing such treatments as chemotherapy. "Cancer treatment causes most patients to experience a drop in saliva production," said Dr. Singer. "This can cause moderate to severe decay and gum problems. Our techniques address those issues. " Another benefit of hospital privileges is that patients now have the option of being under full anesthesia while undergoing their dental procedures, in the hospital's operating room. This is a great
benefit both for dental "phobias" and for patients undergoing complicated procedures. DC Smiles is located at 2111 Phelps Place NW, in Dupont Circle, less that one mile from the hospital. Dr. Singer's office offers a relaxed and casual experience complete with "Disco and Tango" there certified pet therapy Jack Russell's. Visit www.dcsmiles.com http://www.dcsmiles.com or more information.

George Washington University Hospital is located in Foggy Bottom at 900 23rd Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Phone 202-715-4000 or visit www.gwhospital.com for more information about GW Hospital.