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Quote of the month: A word to the wise ain' t necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice. (Bill Cosby 1937 - present)
Savon Golf Classic Follow-up
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What a Hit!
Savon‘s Second Annual Charity Golf Classic was held on Saturday, April 25th and was a HUGE success!
This event was held to benefit the Salvation Army‘s Inner City Youth Programs, and with the help of our sponsors, our donators, players, and volunteers, together we raised $2,500!
Representatives from the Salvation Army who attended the tournament were extremely impressed with the turnout and were glad to see everyone having so much fun for their benefit.
Thank you to all of our players and volunteers, without you, this event wouldn‘t have been possible! We are looking forward to seeing each of you again next year!
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Savon Now Offers It's Members Cruise Perks!
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Book Your Cruise Vacation With Savon!
That's Right! Let Savon Take the Hassle Out of Your Vacation Planning For You!
Savon Dental Plan and Cruise One have partnered up to offer our members Cruise Perks, the best discounts available on cruising packages!
Members, family and friends can save from 10% to 60% on leading cruise lines like Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Cunard, NCL, Princess, Carnival and Holland America. And because we've teamed up with one of the world's largest seller of cruises, you'll receive outstanding savings - often well below what cruise lines charge clients on a direct basis! So what are you waiting for??
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Contact Savon's Cruise Specialist, Lance Donovan, and mention you saw our newsletter to see what kind of amazing vacation you can book today!
Make your dream vacation a reality by contacting Lance Donovan today at (623) 451-7830.
Chairside Chat with Dawn Lawler:
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What? X-rays again?
Hello everyone! I‘d like to take a moment to introduce myself! I‘m Dawn Lawler, Savon Dental Plan‘s resident Dental Consultant. I have over 17 years experience in the dental industry, with over 12 years of chairside and operatory experience. I have an unyielding passion for dentistry that fuels my career and satisfies my purpose in the dental field. With that said, please have a seat and let‘s chat!
This month‘s topic is by far one of the most frequently asked questions I have encountered. “Do I need x-rays every time I come in for a check up?” My response, “Depends”. Bear with me here and I‘ll explain.
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In most cases a dentist will require that every patient, regardless of the state of their dental health, undergo a complete set of x-rays or a panoramic x-ray once every 3 to 5 years. Patients with relatively healthy teeth and gums are usually x-rayed with supplemental films (i.e., bitewing and/or periapicle x-rays) minimally, once a year in between complete sets. Patients who are prone to gum disease, bone loss, multiple caries (cavities), or have specific teeth and restorations the dentist may be watching, may be x-rayed on a more frequent basis coinciding with their 3,4, or 6 month check ups.
So you may not need films every visit, but know that they will be coming. Although they may be dreaded, these films help your dentist keep tabs on your dental needs and help you maintain your dental health! Remember that your dental health starts with YOU!
If you have a particular topic that you would like her to discuss, please drop her an email by clicking here.
Congratulations to G. Westbury of Chino Valley, AZ Winner of our April drawing for 1 free additional year of membership.
Mr. Westbury was the winner of April drawing for 1 year of membership for free.
Congratulations to V. Roberts of Phoenix, AZ Winner of our May drawing for 1 free additional year of membership.
Ms. Roberts was the winner of May drawing for 1 year of membership for free.
Congratulations to our winner and thank you to everyone that entered the drawing.
To your health:
"Swine" Flu
With all the media coverage on the H1N1 (Swine) Flu virus, we at Savon thought it would be a great time to offer information about the virus to you and your family. All information supplied can be found on the CDC (Center for Disease Control) web site or follow the links below.
The CDC has determined the H1N1 (Swine) virus as “a flu like virus that is spread by human to human contact.” This virus is NOT contracted by the consumption of pork or food. Symptoms of the virus include but are not limited to: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue and in some cases diarrhea and vomiting. It‘s recommended that if you show persistent signs of any of these symptoms that you contact your family physician for proper diagnosis and treatment.
The CDC also offers these helpful tips to avoid catching the virus.
- Make sure you cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when sneezing and coughing and discard the tissue immediately after.
- Wash hands with soap and water, especially after sneezing and coughing, or contact with another sick person.
- Use of alcohol based hand sanitizer also cut down the amount of germs spread in person to person contact.
- Attempt to avoid contact with people who show signs of the virus or have been diagnosed with the virus.
You can find more valuable information about the H1N1 flu virus at Center for Disease Control and helpful Q&A's about this virus
Here‘s to a happy and healthy summer!
The above health material is provided as an information service. It should not be used for diagnostic purposes nor is it intended to take the place of the important relationship between you and your doctor.
A question from a member:
Question:
How do I know, for sure, that I‘m getting my Savon discount?
Savon's Answer:
Savon provides every member with a copy of our Schedule of Fees and Benefits. This fee schedule is the same exact one that your dentist charges by. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen, which is why it‘s important to check your dental charges against your fee schedule. If you think you have been over charged, call Savon immediately and we will help you sort it out.
If you have an old fee schedule or don‘t have a copy at all, simply call us at 1-800-809-3494 and we‘ll mail you one, or you can visit our website for the most current copy. If you are having trouble understanding the fee schedule, feel free to contact us and a representative will assist you.
News You Can Use: News From Inside Your Dental Plan
Going on vacation? You may be able to take your dental plan with you!
That‘s right! Savon‘s Basic Plan is now available in 18 states! The fee schedules for these states will vary, but the good news is it‘s still the great 50% savings you‘re used to!
Savon now has Network Preferred Providers in:
| • Arizona |
• California |
• Florida |
• Georgia |
• Illinois |
• Maryland |
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| • Nevada |
• New Jersey |
• New Mexico |
• New York |
• Ohio |
• Oregon |
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| • Pennsylvania |
• Texas |
• Utah |
• Virginia |
• Washington |
• West Virginia |
If you travel to any of these states and find that there are no dentists in the near area, ask about upgrading to our Plus Plan which gives you access to 20,000 EXTRA dentist‘s nation-wide! 1-800-809-3494
Dental Fun Facts
- 90% of Americans work for small businesses
- If pure sodium is dropped into water it will immediately explode
- Cats can hear ultra sound
- “Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in “mt”
- “I am.” is the second shortest complete sentence in the English language
- On average, a person eats up to 8 spiders in a lifetime while they sleep
- When you lick a stamp, you‘re consuming 1/10 of a calorie
- 1 in 2000 babies are born with a visible tooth
- In general, men can read smaller print than women, and women can hear better than men
- There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar
Come back for more in next months issue!
Dental Talk - a member blog forum
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Come blog with us! Dental Talk with Savon is a fun forum to post your interesting topics! Your comments are welcome, it‘s free to use and no membership is required.
Some of the topics include:
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These are just a few of the topics. Our blog site contains many other interesting topics. Please join us!!
Straight off the press:
You can SAVON your printing bill!
Savon Q Print a “cost per job system” that customizes your bill to match what you need printed.
It‘s time that you STOP PAYING for someone else‘s printing!
Pay only for what YOU order.
Call Clayton III for your quote today!
Office: 602-841-3494
Cell: 602-488-4500
Email: Qprint@savondentalplan.com
ZIP Code Changes May Affect Your Area
Beginning July 1, 2009, various ZIP codes in Queen Creek, Pinal County, Maricopa County, as well as some other unincorporated areas, will be changing. Many ZIP codes beginning with 852 will change to 851. You may find an article with information about these changes on their website.
If this change affects you, please contact our office at 1-800-809-3494 to update your contact information. These changes may also be emailed to our Customer Care Center
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