Floss.com Adds Bad Breath Specialist and Laser Dentistry Expert To Its Team of Professionals

Garden City, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 1999--Floss.com, a leading consumer dental site, recently announced the addition of Dr. Kenneth Hollins, laser dentistry specialist and Carol Meyer, R.D.H. to its distinguished team of experts.

Dr. Hollins graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1977, where he received his BS degree in Biology. In 1981, he received his DDS degree with high honors from the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Hollins has been involved in dental research since 1975, with papers published in both State and National dental journals. A busy lecturing schedule followed, bringing Dr. Hollins across the country as he instructed other dentists in the use of newly developed cosmetic veneering techniques and equipment.

In 1977, Dr. Hollins received his Category II Dental Laser Certification from the Academy of Laser Dentistry, and began to host learning seminars for other dentists who were interested in the latest developments in laser technology. Radio and television appearances have helped to bring much of this information directly to the public as he demonstrated the use of the different dental lasers in his office.

Carol Meyer, R.D.H., is an entrepreneurial Registered Dental Hygienist and Image Consultant with more than 25 years of expert experience helping people from all walks of life present their best to the world. She is Founder and President of PBC - Personal Breath Consultants™, Inc., the first firm to specialize in halitosis management and image consulting services, products and workshops.

In 1994 Carol created the PBC Breath Makeover, a unique image program that has captured international media attention. She has been featured in numerous publications such as The LA Times, The Post, The Daily News, Newsday, The New York Observer, Wall Street Journal, Selling magazine and Body by Jake magazine. She has been a guest on radio and TV programs including CNBC, ABC, BBC and was featured on CNN's Business Unusual & Fox & Friends.

On August 6, 1997, Carol inaugurated National Fresh Breath Day, a nationwide celebration of a healthy smile and fresh breath, to coincide with National Smile Month.

"We are very honored to have the expertise of these two distinguished people at Floss.com. Their knowledge and experience are a great asset to the Company", says Dr. Peter Vastardis, CEO of Floss.com.

About Floss.com

Floss.com is a New York based oral health care internet site focusing on providing comprehensive and up-to-date dental information and access to dental products and services for the general consumer. With the availability to contact a team of dental specialists, Floss.com has resulted in a rich and trusted environment where visitors' personal questions and concerns take center stage and where education on the importance of good oral health is top priority. For more information, visit Floss.com's Web site at www.floss.com