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◄ Back to What´s New At Savon - Monthly Newsletter Home Page December 2020 NewsletterWhat´s New at Savon
Quote Of The Month: “In the old days, it was not called the Holiday Season; the Christians called it ‘Christmas’ and went to church; the Jews called it ‘Hanukkah’ and went to synagogue; the atheists went to parties and drank. People passing each other on the street would say ‘Merry Christmas!’ or ‘Happy Hanukkah!’ or (to the atheists) ‘Look out for the wall!’” (Dave Barry - American Author 1947 - Present) Congratulations To: To Your Health With Jourdin Hendershot: Holiday Travel
If you are unable to postpone your holiday travel, please stay safe and practice these precautions set out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
Happy Holidays! 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.: Apple/Cinnamon Roll Cobbler
Bake 25 minutes or until cinnamon rolls are cooked through and browned slightly. Drizzle the icing (from the cinnamon roll tube) over the top of the cobbler. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or Cool WhipTM. 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.
Fun Facts About Christmas 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. Hearing of Dallas, Texas asks:“Why does the fee schedule say the price of my crown is one thing, but the doctor charged me more? Aren´t the doctors supposed to charge according to the schedule?” Savon’s AnswerYes, all Savon Preferred Providers are contracted to the Savon Fee Schedule. Sometimes, especially with crown and bridge work, dental offices bundle the crown and the lab fees into one price, which would make your crown appear higher than what the fee schedule allows.All of our fee schedules have sub codes (which appear as a letter a,b,c, or d) next to any procedure where the crown, bridge, denture, or partial have allowable lab fees that can be charged by the dentist. These fees vary depending on what type of restoration you are having done. We recommend that you verify with the dental office what type of crown, bridge, denture, partial, etc. you are having done and what is the lab charges on top of that. If for any reason the math still doesn´t add up, do not hesitate to contact our Customer Care Team for assistance. Tooth Talk With Tommy The Wisdom Tooth Do you know which dental habit may limit the spread of COVID–19?A Reprint of an article by Melissa Busch, DrBicuspid.com assistant editor
Global efforts to contain SARS–CoV–2, the virus that causes COVID–19, include maintaining good hygiene, keeping a safe distance from others, and sanitizing surfaces. Preliminary research has suggested that the mouth is a robust site for infection and transmission of the virus, and other evidence has indicated that maintaining good oral hygiene also may stop the spread. Here, researchers aimed to determine whether misuse of dental hygiene would facilitate the spread of COVID–19 among people living together. Approximately 300 people living in Spain were sent an online questionnaire in April 2020, approximately four weeks after the country was locked down due to the pandemic. All respondents lived with and shared a bathroom with another person. Approximately 170 people were cross–infected from housemates, the researchers found. Routines that may matter most Approximately 34% of all participants reported that they brushed their teeth two or more times daily, about 20% flossed every day, about 15% used a daily rinse, and about 17% brushed their tongue every day. Tongue brushing was used more among those without transmission of the disease to other members of their households. Of those in the cross–infected group, 127 shared toothbrush containers and 43 did not. In the group with no cross–infection, 65 shared brush containers and 67 didn´t. Only a small segment of both groups disinfected their brushes with bleach daily. A total of 276 participants didn´t disinfect their brushes. Of the 25 people who sanitized their brushes, about one–third still became infected with the novel coronavirus. In addition, about 5% of the cross–infected group (eight people) shared their toothbrush with someone they lived with. Of those who didn´t get infected, only one shared a toothbrush. The study had some limitations, according to the authors. For example, the data were self–reported, and the aerosol and surface viability of SARS–CoV–2 at the participants´ homes could not be measured due to lockdowns. Encourage good habits Nevertheless, dentists should encourage patients to maintain good oral hygiene, including flossing and tongue brushing, and to avoid actions like toothbrush sharing or storing brushes with others. “The use of inappropriate measures in the dental environment could contribute to the indirect transmission of COVID–19 between cohabitants,” they wrote. Until next time; brush, floss and keep smiling! Happy Holidays And Other InformationAs we usher out 2020 and welcome 2021 with renewed hope and optimism, we want to thank every member for their continued trust in Savon Dental Plan. It is only through your valued business that we have been able to survive.We have watched so many businesses close for good as a result of this pandemic and we know that we are truly blessed to still be here providing the best savings in dental care in the country. Many of you have asked why we have done away with the hard plastic membership cards. The main reason was a cost cutting effort. This measure has made it possible for us to hold the price of membership steady through these troubled times. Some members have tried to laminate their new ID card only to find that it turned black and with embarrassment in their voice called and asked for a new card. For those of you that want to laminate their card, Walmart sells card size non–heat laminating pouches that will work just fine. From all of us at Savon, stay safe, stay healthy, keep smiling and remember that we are here to serve you! No matter how you say it Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Kwanzaa, Yuletide Greetings, Happy Holidays, Joyeux Noêl, Feliz Navidad, Seasons Greetings or any of many ways, we wish you health, joy and peace during this season. |
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