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!

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.

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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
Brian Shuman DMD

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Thank you,

Brian, Paul, Matt, Holly and the whole gang at Associates in Periodontics

The Community Health Center of Burlington, a Federally Qualified Health Center, provides an incredibly valuable service to the residents in our area. The Center is able to offer a wide range of medical and dental care to anyone in need. These services are made possible by an extraordinary staff, residents and volunteers.

In particular, the dental residents have shown a dedication to excellence by expanding their education and undertaking an additional year of training. They are serving Chittenden County by seeing patients in the Dental Center and Fletcher Allen Hospital. Their commitment greatly increases access to care in our area.

Dr. Matthew Kolesar, a member of Associates in Periodontics, has volunteered time for the last 3 years to the Dental Residency Program. His goal has been to expand the education and services at the Dental Center and to improve the oral health in our community by providing guidance to the residents in periodontal treatment planning.

We are delighted to let you know that Dr. Paul A. Levi, Jr. is the recipient of the prestigious Yankee Dental 2012 Congress Clinician of the Year Award.

For the past 20 years, he has volunteered his time at the annual Congress to teach participants at his standing-room-only seminars. Along with caring for his patients at Associates in Periodontics, Dr. Levi also teaches periodontics at Tufts’ and Harvard’s Schools of Dental Medicine and continues to speak at dental conferences worldwide. Additionally, with his love of teaching, he has mentored many dental students, starting with those currently in dental schools to those who have gone on to successful careers in a variety of dental fields.

Her colleagues are what she describes as an “interesting and varied bunch coming from all walks of life.” She added the “clinicians are open to new ideas and new products, constantly trying new equipment and lasers, as we want the most effective, efficient, economical treatment for our patients.”

She describes her patients as “extremely caring and loyal.” When she had her children, her patients became her extended family, sharing stories of child rearing and encouraging her through the process.

When she’s not at work, she devotes much of her time to the Continuing Education Committee for the VT State Dental Society. She also enjoys watercolor painting and playing soccer.

Where did the time go?
I am often asked, as we’ve reconnected with our patients, “How does everyone feel?” An excellent and heartfelt question that honestly, I had not yet had the time to even think about. Now, as I reflect back, I have the answer. It feels like we ran an endless marathon with our eyes constantly focused straight down at the ground, observing every crack and nuance in the road, never for even a minute veering off course. Ever determined to make it to the finish line while striving for a personal best record time. Having not looked up for so very long, we are suddenly shaken and startled as we break through the tape, cross the finish line and realize that the race is finally over.

Where did the time go?
Feeling physically exhausted, looking slightly pale (a classic Vermont look) with black rings under our eyes, yet emotionally elated beyond the wildest imagination. With deep contemplation of what we have accomplished and a realization of the goal that has been attained, a blanket of great warmth, and quiet satisfaction envelops our being. We can’t help but smile a gigantic smile. We did it! And when I say “we,” I mean the entire AIP staff and their families, the wonderfully supportive Vermont dental community, our loyal caring patients, the gang at ICV construction, Tyler Scott Architects, Henry Schein Corp and so many others who were there for us when we needed them. We did it! A new family that ran the race and produced a personal best. Now, it’s our opening days. The schedule is full. Patients need our attention (this is why we did this!), X-rays to read, treatments to plan, problems to solve, docs to call… Ahh, this is the life we had forgotten. We have returned to our “normal” and somehow, magically, it feels as if nothing had ever happened.

Where did the time go?

How can it possibly get any better?
Just a quote from my heart… This entire staff is outstanding in every way! Their patients come first and they have amazing team effort. I feel so blessed and thankful and truly enjoy my visits!”
★★★★★ (Judy’s Book review, Joanne B., January 25, 2012)

Visiting our office on a regular basis can help prevent gum disease or at least catch it in its early stages. And because people with dental insurance are more likely to visit their dentist when they should, a healthy mouth begins with a visit to Associates in Periodontics. In observance of Heart Month, it’s also important to know your numbers: blood pressure (less than 120/80), cholesterol (less than 200) and BMI (less than 25). If you have any questions about heart health, or about your treatment, please give us a call today.

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Thank you,

The team at Associates in Periodontics