Dr. George Duello grew up in St. Charles, where his grandfather, Dr. George Gross, was a dentist for 30 years. Following in his footsteps, Dr. Duello graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry in 1979, where he also received his master’s degree in oral biology and certificate in periodontology in 1981. After serving as Chief of Periodontics for two years for the U.S. Air Force at McDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla., Dr. Duello returned to St. Louis, where he has been in private practice for 25 years.

Sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin when planning a home renovation. Careful consideration of design elements and lifestyle needs will help create a plan that will add value to a house, whether you’re getting ready to sell or stay for years to come.

Investing in new windows and doors is a sure-fire way to save on energy costs, as well as increase your home’s value.

Indoors or out, there’s something about being surrounded by beauty that is truly inspiring. Here’s a sampling of what’s on view at area museums this fall:

Enterprise Trust Company, a division of Enterprise Financial Services Corp., has named STEPHEN MIDDENDORF VP and senior portfolio manager.

St. Louis City Circuit Court Judge MICHAEL CALVIN has joined Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP.

An assistant of Sir Paul McCartney recently called local designer David Deatherage to discuss purchasing a vintage desk--  the desk that was featured on the cover of LN’s Fall 2012 Elegant Living edition.

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THOMAS CLEMENS of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, the Hempstead Financial Group has been named the 2009 Notre Dame Alumnus of the Year by the St. Louis Notre Dame Alumni Club.

People make an effort to hide their tears, while some offer to wipe others’ tears away. But for our eyes, a constant supply of tears is needed to see clearly and comfortably.

Next stop, Clayton! STL Culinary Tours has added Clayton to its growing list of neighborhood-centric foodie excursions. On Saturday, March 9, the company will conduct a tour of some of Clayton's finest eateries. The tour will start at Bar Les Freres and will traverse the neighborhood, stopping at Extra Virgin, Oceano Bistro, Little Country Gentlemen and end up at I Fratellini. For more info and to purchase tickets, go online at StlCulinaryTours.com.

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world, and more than 22 million Americans have them, according to the National Institutes of Health. Vision decreases as the lens at the front of the eye becomes clouded. But there is good news.