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◄ Back to What´s New At Savon - Monthly Newsletter Home Page April 2023 NewsletterWhat´s New at Savon
Quote Of The Month: “The first day of spring was once the time for taking the young virgins into the fields, there in dalliance to set an example in fertility for nature to follow. Now we just set the clocks an hour ahead and change the oil in the crankcase.” (E.B. White - American Writer - 1899-1985) Congratulations To: To Your Health With Jourdin Hendershot: Adult Eating Disorders
If you are struggling with or think you have an eating disorder, please seek medical help immediately. There is no shame in getting the help that you need, and it could lead to a longer, healthier life. *Eating disorders CAN BE BEATEN! If you have questions you would like to discuss with Jourdin, feel free to drop her an email by clicking here. Grandma´s Kitchen With Grandma C.: Cold Italian Spaghetti Salad
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions to an al dente stage. Rinse in cool water, drain well and transfer to large mixing bowl. Prepare the Good Seasons Italian dressing according to package directions. Add the salad dressing, McCormick‘s Salad Supreme seasoning and parmesan cheese to the spaghetti and stir until mixed. Next add the bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, black olives and pepperoni. Salt and pepper to taste, ( I find that this recipe needs minimal salt). Toss until all ingredients are coated and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Give it one more toss before serving! Enjoy! And remember, if it looks and smells good, eat it!! If you have a recipe that you would like to share with Grandma C., drop her an email by clicking here.
Crazy, Zany Facts We Bet You Didn´t Know
Dental Talk - A Member Blog Forum:
These are just a few of the topics. Our blog site contains many other interesting topics. Please join us!! Questions From Our MembersE. Lopez of El Paso, Texas asks:“What is Savon Dental Plan‘s Cancellation Policy?” Savon’s AnswerSavon Dental Plan members agree to adhere to a one (1) year commitment, that is non-cancelable and non-refundable, however:**excerpt from our web site** You may terminate this agreement and your membership at any time by calling us at the toll free number on your membership card or in writing at P.O. Box 54277, Phoenix, AZ 85078, however Savon Dental Plan® has a “No Refund” policy except in the following states. MD, ND, OK, SC, SD,TX, AR and TN residents only: Within the first 30 days of the effective date of this agreement, you may return your membership material and cancel your plan for a full refund of your membership fees. All fees are considered earned upon receipt and no refund will be considered except as stated above. Please Note: If you are unhappy with the Network Preferred Provider that you have chosen, or you disagree with the treatment plan that has been presented to you, you may select another provider or contact our Customer Care Center for assistance in obtaining a second opinion. Dissatisfaction with the provider is not a consideration for refund. Tooth Talk With Tommy The Wisdom Tooth Obesity, Not Ancestry, May Be Linked To Dental DevelopmentA direct reprint of an article by Melissa Busch of drbicuspid.com
To compare the correlation between body mass index and ancestry and the timing of dental development, the researchers conducted a retrospective cross–sectional chart review using panoramic x–rays of 281 children between the ages of 6 and 12 who visited the University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry. Of the children, 47 were African American or Black, 29 were white, non–Hispanic; 191 were white, Hispanic; and 14 were Asian. Of the patients, 153 were boys and 128 were girls. The charts also contained the children‘s age, height, weight, and ancestry, the authors wrote. Tooth development was assessed using the Demirjian method, which is a standard tool for dental age estimation. Chronological age was subtracted from estimated dental age to determine the relative timing of dental development. The height and weight, which were recorded within six months of the x–ray, were used to calculate body mass index, according to the study. Overweight and obese children had statistically significantly advanced tooth development (p < 0.001). Compared to normal–weight subjects, on average, the dental development of overweight children was overestimated by 5.76 months, and it was 5.97 months for obese children, the authors wrote. Neither accelerated nor delayed timing of development was found among African American, Euro–American, Hispanic, and Asian patients (p = 0.15), they noted. The study had several limitations, including that race and ethnicity were not always self–reported by the patients. Some patients had their initial intake forms, which included questions about race and ethnicity, filled in by front office staff at a pediatric dentistry department, they wrote. Nevertheless, additional research is needed to confirm the lack of association between the timing of tooth development and ancestry when controlling for body mass index in bigger samples with stronger demographic data, they wrote. “The result that BMI, but not ancestry, appears to influence timing of dental development (or is associated with it, potentially through a shared variable such as socioeconomic status) has implications for timing of orthodontic treatment and forensic age estimation,” Nicholas and colleagues concluded. Until next time; brush, floss and keep smiling! New Schedule Of Benefits Goes Into Effect 04/21/2023 And Is Available For Download NowWe have completed the process of examining the Schedule of Benefits and the new Schedule of Benefits is available on our website now.The last update to the Schedule of Benefits was September of 2021. We worked very hard to keep the fees that you pay for dental care as low as possible and we are confident that the plan has stayed true to our mission statement; “To provide quality and timely dental care at a price that is fair and reasonable to the member and the dentist.” You may download the new Schedule Of Benefits for your state by following this link or by visiting the members page at www.MYSdp.com. The next examination of the Schedule of Benefits will be in the fall of 2025. Thank you for your continued trust in Savon Dental Plan and rest assured that we will continue to work hard to protect that trust. |
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