June 2006 Newsletter
What´s New at Savon
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This is the first issue of our on line newsletter. In the future we will be adding one new page per month. We will do our best to keep these newsletters not only entertaining but informative.
In every newsletter you will find a secret word or phrase. When you locate the word or phrase, copy the entire paragraph and paste it into an email along with your Savon membership ID number and your name.
Send the email to customerservice@savondentalplan.com. The emails will be printed and the winning entry will be drawn on the 15th of the following month. All entries must be received by the 10th of the month (July 10th for Junes newsletter, etc.). The winning entry will receive a check from Savon for $25.00. Only one entry per family is allowed and you may only win once per 12 months. The secret phrase for June is good dental hygiene.
Quote of the Month: "Savings… It's not a matter of chance, it's a matter of choice"
Savon Makes Its' Move Nationwide:
In September of 2005 we started recruiting dentists on a nationwide scale. Our goal is to have Network Preferred Providers in every state by the end of 2007.
As of this news letter we have a very strong Network Preferred Provider base in the following areas:
- Arizona
- Southern California
- New York Metro Area
- Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio Texas
- Las Vegas Nevada
This is not a complete listing of where we have Network Preferred Providers, it is just where we have the most. Some of the other states that we have a presence in are: Ohio, Florida, Washington, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Oregon, Virginia, New Jersey and Maryland. We will keep you informed as we add more dentists and you can always check our provider listing by clicking on the "Find a Provider" on the menu.
Savon to roll out FREE Prescription Discount Card:
We are only days away from rolling out our new prescription discount card. This card is FREE TO ALL MEMBERS and gives you a 10 to 65% discount on your prescriptions. The card will be sent out with every new membership and renewal packet. If you are not up for renewal yet you can download the card by clicking this link. This is a discount card and not insurance so you have no claim forms or paperwork to fill out. Simply present your card when you pay for your prescription and you will get your discount right on the spot.
Savon says good-bye as CEO Retires:
On June 1st Savon bid a fond farewell as CEO Gordon Parker retired. Gordon has been the CEO of Savon since 1992 and handled the marketing department. Although he is no longer the CEO, Gordon will still have a part-time involvement with the marketing. From all of us at Savon, good luck and happy retirement, Gordon.
Savon welcomes Dr. Cohen as Director of Provider Relations:
Savon would like to introduce you to our new Director of Provider Relations, Dr. Bruce M. Cohen. Dr. Cohen recently retired after 30 years of dental practice. Dr. Cohen's responsibilities with Savon will include: Provider Relations across the United States, Member/Provider dispute resolution, Provider Credentialing and Provider Recruitment. Dr. Cohen's primary focus for the members of Savon is to insure that every member understands the importance of and has access to good dental hygiene. We feel that Dr. Cohen is going to be a very valuable asset to the company and are happy to welcome him. If you have an issue that you would like to discuss with Dr. Cohen, you may call the Customer Care Center or email him directly. A direct email link can be found on the contact us page.
Cohen’s Corner – Straight talk from the Doctor:
Why do I need a Periodontal Examination?
One of the biggest questions we get asked from our members is what is a periodontal examination and why do I need it? Periodontal disease is the dental term for bone loss around the tooth structure that holds the tooth in place as you chew. When bone loss around the tooth reaches a critical point, the tooth starts moving as you chew. This movement for the most part leads to a continual breakdown of the supporting bone structure around the tooth. Unchecked, this bone loss process can lead to the eventual loss of the tooth.
A periodontal examination is done by the dentist, or hygienist, in the following manner. First radiographs (x-rays) are taken of the teeth and supporting bone structure. Next a probing is done in the mouth in which the practioner takes six (6) measurements around each tooth. These probing measurements are the distance between the top of the gingiva (gums) and the top of the bone that holds the tooth in place. A normal healthy distance, which is measured in millimeters, is 2-3 millimeters. Anything greater than 3 millimeters can indicate gingivitis; this is an inflammation of the gingival (gum) tissue, all the way to full blown periodontal disease, which is bone loss around the tooth to the point at which the tooth needs to be extracted.
Being that periodontal disease is one of the most prevalent diseases known to man, the standard of care in the dental office is to always evaluate the periodontal(supporting structures around the teeth) health of the patient before any dental reconstructive work is done.
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To summarize, if you have any dental work done except for emergency procedures, before treating a periodontal problem, you could be wasting your time and money.
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