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From Associates in Periodontics, The concern over pink slimeMay 17th, 2012
Pink slime, often referred to as lean finely textured beef or boneless lean beef trimmings, is an inexpensive meat filler used in beef based products. Dr. Brian Shuman recently read an article about local supermarkets and grocery stores who may be carrying this product in their meat aisle and wanted to pass it along. You can find the article at this link. We hope you’re looking forward to a wonderful, safe and healthy summer! Celebrating Earth Day by Doing Our Part in the New Office SpaceApril 27th, 2012
We are living in an age with a renewed commitment to conservation. In Vermont, we see ourselves leading the way when it comes to conservation and being green. We are frequently reminded to recycle, reduce, and reuse. One of the “silver linings” from the aftermath of the fire that destroyed our 247 Pearl street location on Sept 5th is the opportunity to move forward with constructing a larger green footprint at Associates in Periodontics. The rebuilding phase allows us two opportunities to accomplish this goal. The first is in the construction of our temporary space. Associates in Periodontics is now 100% digitalized, which means we can operate without the use of large amounts of paper and printing materials. The information in our office can be sent and processed digitally, rather than by snail mail, which is also greener and more efficient. Plumbing is all low flow and flush. Most lighting including the overhead patient lights are low energy LED. Even the Dyson hand dryer in the wash room saves paper and uses minimal energy. We are taking many steps to be a “greener” dental office, making us better for the planet and more convenient for you. The second green opportunity will be during the construction of our new building at 247 Pearl Street, which by the way should begin around May 1st. We will duplicate the interior of our current temporary space plus add solar panels and a honey bee apiary on the roof top. We also plan to incorporate the latest green construction techniques, water conservation, and HVAC systems. We would love to hear suggestions on how you minimize your impact on the environment so that we may incorporate them into our current space and into the new building plans. Leave me a comment below or post on our Facebook page! We also welcome your feedback on our Google Places page! If I use fluoride toothpaste and the water in my area is fluoridated, do I still need additional fluoride?April 18th, 2012
Cities, including Burlington, have been adding fluoride to the water since 1964. Since that time, fluoridation has dramatically improved the oral health of tens of millions of Americans. Community water fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure to prevent tooth decay. Despite that fact, a small very vocal group in Burlington and some other communities continue to lobby for removal from our water supply. The Vermont Board of Health, the Vermont State Dental Society and even Senator Bernie Sanders are all in favor of continuing to fluoridate the water for its great dental health benefit. Of course, using toothpaste with the ADA Seal of Approval is a good source of fluoride, but optimal levels of absorption can only be achieved if you use it as directed: brushing twice a day for two to three minutes each time. At our office, you can receive professionally applied topical fluoride during your next dental hygiene visit. This is extremely important for people who are at a higher risk for tooth or root decay such as those who have had periodontal care. If you have any questions regarding fluoride, please feel free to ask at your next appointment or email me directly at keepyourteeth@hotmail.com. We look forward to seeing you again. Please remember we are now located at 1775 Williston Road next to the key bank building at the airport intersection. Brian Share your feedback with Associates in Periodontics!April 2nd, 2012Please help us celebrate our reopening with a new Google review. Google no longer carries the beautiful reviews you may have written earlier. Thanks for following the link below.
Just select the “Write a Review” button above to write a review on our South Burlington office’s Google Place Page. Thank you, Brian, Paul, Matt, Holly and the whole gang at Associates in Periodontics |
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