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September & October Newsletter
What´s New at Savon
Quote Of The Month: “Society is like a stew. If you don´t stir it up every once in a while then a layer of scum floats to the top.” (Edward Abbey, American author and essayist, 1927–1989)
Congratulations To:
J. Engle of Peoria, Arizona and B. Whitney of Goodyear, Arizona Winners of our August early payment drawings for 1 free additional year of membership.
J. Bechtold of Sun City West, Arizona and C Anderson of Sun City, Arizona Winners of our September early payment drawings for 1 free additional year of membership.
Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone that entered the drawing.
To your health:
Flu Shots
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Influenza season is approaching and you know what that means! It´s time to get a flu shot!
Flu vaccinations are the BEST way to protect yourself against influenza. There are two types of vaccinations:
- The “flu shot” – is a vaccine containing the killed virus. It´s given with a needle in the arm and is approved for people 6 months old and older.
- The nasal-spray vaccine- is a vaccine made with a live, weakened virus. Only healthy people ages 2-49 years old who are not pregnant are recommended to try this. A great alternative if you have a needle phobia.
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You should get your flu vaccination as early as September as the flu season peaks around January. Did you know that flu vaccinations are not for everyone? People who have any of the following circumstances should consult a physician BEFORE getting vaccinated:
- Allergy to chicken eggs
- Previous reaction to influenza vaccine
- If you developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome after getting a vaccine
- Children under 6 months of age
- If you have an illness with a fever
Some side effects you can expect from a flu vaccination are fever, aches, and/or soreness, redness and swelling where the shot was given. Side effects, in most cases, are mild and only last for a couple of days.
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.
In the Kitchen With Chef Tommy:
Reese´s Peanut Butter Cup Halloween Burger
This recipe was taken from – Crenn Recipes
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Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 Reese´s Peanut Butter Cups
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup chopped pickles
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
Preheat grill to medium–high heat.
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into patties
Season patties with salt and pepper.
Grill patties for 4–5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a slice of cheddar cheese and allow it to melt.
While patties are cooking, heat peanut butter in the microwave until melted.
Spread melted peanut butter on the bottom half of each hamburger bun.
Place a Reese´s Peanut Butter Cup on top of the peanut butter on each bun.
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, and chopped pickles to create a special sauce.
Place a cooked patty with melted cheese on top of each Reese´s Peanut Butter Cup on the buns.
Top each patty with a dollop of special sauce.
Place the top half of the bun on each burger and serve hot.
Enjoy your spooky and delicious Reese´s Peanut Butter Cup Halloween Burger!
Enjoy! And remember, if it looks and smells good, eat it!!
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Majestic Dentistry |
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Our spotlight for September & October goes to the city of Anthem, Arizona and shines on Dr. Holly & Dr. Gardner at Majestic Dentistry.
The Majestic team has been providing excellent service to our members for many years now and they love meeting new families and giving them more reasons to smile!
The friendly and compassionate team is always looking forward to getting to know thier patients on a personal level and providing the service and treatment they deserve.
“When a field of science is constantly changing and advancing, practices in that field must change to keep up–to–date with it. Our practice, Majestic Dentistry, is no exception. We use leading–edge technology and equipment to ensure high quality dental service for our patients.”
Your oral health is important to them, so be assured that they will always work toward finding the best dental solution for you!
The practice is located at 42104 N. Venture Dr Ste B134 Anthem, AZ 85086. The phone number is 623-551-6300. We also invite you to visit them on the web.
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Say thank you to your dental office for the excellent manner in which you are treated by nominating your dentist!
Fun Facts:
Crazy, Zany Facts We Bet You Didn´t Know
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- Ravens know when someone is spying on them.
- There is only one walled city in North America.
- The first email was sent by Ray Tomlinson to himself in 1971.
- You are 13.8 percent more likely to die on your birthday.
- Mosquitoes are attracted to people who just ate bananas.
- More Monopoly money is printed in a year, than real money throughout the world.
- Space travel makes mice run in loops.
- Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backward.
- The average American produces 4.5 pounds of trash per day.
- Almonds are members of the peach family.
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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!!
Here´s Your Answer
Questions From Our Members
E. Fedderton of [City & State withheld at members request] asks:
“I am a Savon member and I live in a rural area of my state. Why are prices higher in my area than in urban areas???”
Savon’s Answer
The Rural fee schedule is applicable in any area with a population of less than 100,000 and at least 50 miles away from the center of an Urban area. An Urban area is defined as any Metropolitan area with a population greater than 100,000.
With the cost of living statistically being higher in rural areas, the costs for dental treatments, dental supplies and laboratory fees are naturally higher as well. The fee schedules for the rural areas reflect these costs for each area and your Savon Dental Plan Rural Fee is then discounted off the average fee for these procedures.
Many people who reside in rural areas that are within a reasonable driving distance from urban/metro areas often opt to have their least expensive dental treatments done by their rural dentists and commute into the larger cities to have their more extensive treatments done at the urban fee schedule rates. Should you have any questions regarding the fee schedules, or need a suggestion for a provider in a nearby Urban area, please contact our Customer Care Team for assistance
Tooth Talk With Tommy The Wisdom Tooth
Hair–Raising Enamel Repair Treatment May Shake Up Dentistry
A Direct Reprint Of An Article By Melissa Busch of DrBicuspid.com
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Scientists at King´s College London (KCL) discovered that keratin –– a protein found in human hair, nails, and wool –– may protect and repair tooth enamel, which may be groundbreaking in the field of regenerative dentistry.
Keratin, a fibrous protein that contributes to healthy hair, skin, and nails, produces a protective shell that imitates the structure and function of natural enamel. Researchers hope to make a toothpaste or a gel infused with it available to the public in the next few years, according to university news published on August 13.
“Keratin offers a transformative alternative to current dental treatments,” Sara Gamea, PhD, a university researcher and first author of the study, said. “Not only is it sustainably sourced from biological waste materials like hair and skin, it also eliminates the need for traditional plastic resins, commonly used in restorative dentistry, which are toxic and less durable. Keratin also looks much more natural than these treatments, as it can more closely match the colour of the original tooth.”
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In addition to being in the human body, keratin is found in the wool of sheep and the horns of rhinoceroses. Also, keratin is commonly used in products, including wound–healing applications and hair–smoothing treatments.
To examine the protein´s effect on teeth, the researchers extracted keratin from wool. When it was applied to tooth surfaces and encountered the minerals found in saliva, it formed an organized, crystal–like scaffold that emulated the structure and function of enamel.– As time went on, the structure continued to attract calcium and phosphate ions, which led to the formation of a protective enamel–like shell around the tooth, according to the news.
Though fluoride toothpaste helps prevent tooth decay and slow enamel erosion, keratin–based treatments stopped it completely by creating a dense mineral layer that protects the tooth and closes exposed nerve channels that cause sensitivity, according to the researchers.
The researchers are now exploring pathways for keratin–based enamel regeneration to be delivered via toothpaste or as a professionally applied gel varnish for more targeted repair. These products could be available to the public within the next two to three years, according to the news article.
“We are entering an exciting era where biotechnology allows us to not just treat symptoms but restore biological function using the body´s own materials,” Dr. Sherif Elsharkawy, senior author and a consultant in prosthodontics at KCL, said in the article. “With further development and the right industry partnerships, we may soon be growing stronger, healthier smiles from something as simple as a haircut.”
Until next time; brush, floss and keep smiling!
The above material is provided as an information service and is not intended as medical advice.
News You Can Use:
Give The Gift That Keeps On Giving:
With the holidays fast approaching you may find yourself looking for a meaningful, practical and unique gift for a friend or a loved one.
A practical solution to that quandary is to purchase them a gift of membership in Savon Dental Plan year.
If you purchase a gift plan for someone, Savon will:
- Waive the $20.00 processing fee for that plan
- Send you a full color gift certificate for you to give to the recipient
- Activate the plan either on a set date or at the recipient's request
- Extend your plan by 2 months as a Thank You!
In these hard economic times a Savon Dental Plan gift certificate is truly a gift worth giving!!! Call 602.841.3494 and order yours today!
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