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There is no mystery to success of local writer Les Roberts: Rick Haase

One of RH’s favorite writers will make an appearance at 7 p.m. July 27 at the Parma Heights library, 6206 Pearl Road.

Mystery novelist Les Roberts will speak in the Greenbrier Commons complex. RH has been a major fan of Roberts and his work for hmmm-hmmm years.

First, he’s an exceptional writer. Second, he has used Cleveland as the setting for many of his works, especially his 14 novels based on the Slovenian character Milan Jacovich (pronounced YOCK-o-vitch), and anyone who knows RH knows how proud he is of Cleveland.

Roberts has also worked in show biz, which RH loves as well, having worked in Hollywood as a television producer (more on that in a moment). After serving as Sun News’ resident gossip columnist for six years (1989-94), RH has, in some ways, had a similar path when it comes to interviewing celebrities. I’ve been privileged in my career to meet and interview hundreds of stars, and many of them the biggest names in the business.

Here’s another bit of trivia you probably don’t know: Roberts gave yours truly his one and only literary claim to fame. RH rated a mention on page two of his book “Lake Effect” years ago while working in my full-time gossip columnist role.

Roberts was born and raised in Chicago. His father was a dentist and his mother a homemaker. This rather ordinary beginning led to a most extraordinary life — as author of 23 novels, close to a dozen short stories, eight screenplays and countless newspaper articles and reviews.

Roberts took a winding road to his final destination of Cleveland, which he refers to as his spiritual home. Although he was already writing at age 6, he began his career as an actor in Chicago and by doing summer stock in Taos, N.M. He then moved on to New York, where his writing began to overtake his acting career. He wrote for such classics as “Candid Camera” and “The Jackie Gleason Show.”

His next stop was Hollywood — or “The Hollywood Squares,” to be more specific. Roberts was the first producer of this still-popular game show and had the opportunity to rub elbows with the likes of the late Paul Lynde and Buddy Hackett. During his 24 years in Hollywood, he wrote and/or produced more than 1,250 hours of network and syndicated television, including work on “The Lucy Show,” “The Andy Griffith Show,” and “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”, to name just a few.

The Way Cleveland Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Avoid Pain ...

There are several major advantages of sleep or sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry offers a pleasant and anxiety-free alternative for those of us who do not wish to be conscious during an upcoming procedure.

There are a multitude of sedation methods that your dentist commonly uses. Nitrous oxide, general anesthetics, and IV are just some of your options. Sometimes, you might want to have many procedures performed in one visit, and sleep dentistry can perfectly accommodate this. Some people totally avoid dental visits because of anxiety, and their oral hygiene often suffers. Sleep or sedation dentistry offers a safe environment and is well worth discussing with your dentist if you feel like you may be a good candidate.

Sometimes when people fear some specific part of a dental visit, sedation dentistry helps them avoid it. Some of the common fears many of us have are swallowing equipment, gagging, or being in intolerable pain. When your dentist sedates you, you will know nothing of the treatment, meaning that there is no need to worry yourself silly for weeks before your appointment. Every member of staff at the dentist’s office understands the fear people overcome to get to their appointments, and every effort will be made to cater to your preferences and relieve some of your anxiety.

Who are the best candidates?

Sedation dentistry is a fantastic option for the majority of anxious patients. However, if it is the dentist as a human being you are fearful of, or you dislike the idea of losing control, there may be other ways of dealing with your anxiety. Some patients find it reassuring to speak with the dentist about the procedure, and others prefer to take a friend along to hold their hand throughout the treatment. You can also decide on designated ‘stop’ signals with your dentist in case the pain or anxiety becomes overwhelming during the procedure itself. If you have certain physical health problems which make anesthetics difficult for you, there are a number of other options you can consider.

What kinds of sleep dentistry can I choose from?

Every dentist is totally different in the services and options the practice offers. However, most practices offer laughing gas, or nitrous oxide. This gas reduces your inhibitions, alleviates your pain, and elevates your mood as you receive treatment. It is the perfect solution if your anxiety is minor. The intravenous method of sleep dentistry is becoming increasingly common and means you feel absolutely no pain. You will not be aware of the procedure, and will need to be driven home to rest. Depending on the type of IV, an anesthesiologist may need to be contracted to administer it. The last common type of sedation is taken orally. Usually your dentist will give you pills to take and will wait until you are asleep to begin the procedure. IV is instant, but oral sedation might take several minutes to take effect.

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