All I want for Christmas is...... An iPod Touch!!!

Northview Dental Associates is giving away an iPod Touch for Christmas!  All you have to do is refer your friends and family to Northview! 

The person you refer must come in and complete an appointment to qualify.  Your name will be entered into the drawing for each person you refer.  The people you refer will be entered to win as well.

In addition to being entered to win the iPod Touch, you will also get a $25.00 gift card to Target for each person/family you refer, as a gift from us to say thank you for your referrals!

So lets recap this, you could win an iPod Touch and you WILL GET a $25.00 GIFT CARD for TARGET, for referring friends and family to your friends and family at Northview Dental Associates!!!

The winner of the iPod Touch will be announced December 23rd!

To Brine or Not to Brine?

I have heard that brining your turkey is the only way to go!  Whatever the cooking method you choose, brining makes the turkey stay extra juicy and moist!  Below is an easy brining recipe I am going to try this Thanksgiving.  Hopefully it is delicious, you should try it too!

Turkey Brine Recipe
1 gallon water, divided
1 cup kosher salt
2 cups sugar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sage
2 tablespoons thyme
2 tablespoons rosemary
1 tablespoon pepper
4 cups ice

Directions:
Bring 4 cups of water to a simmering boil.  Add salt and sugar.  Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.  Turn off the heat.  Stir in 8 cups cold water, apple cider vinegar, sage, thyme, rosemary, pepper, and ice.  The brine is ready to be used.
Rinse the outside and inside of a thawed turkey.  Using paper towels, pat the turkey dry.  Complete submerge the turkey in a large soup pot bigger than the bird and cover with a lid.  Allow the turkey to marinate for at least 12 hours and up to 2 days.  Rinse turkey and pat dry before adding additional seasoning, butter, or oil in preparation for roasting.
*It’s important to reiterate not to use a self basting, pre-seasoned, or kosher turkey.  Otherwise the turkey will be too salty.  Happy Thanksgiving!

http://savorysweetlife.com/2010/11/how-to-brine-a-turkey/

TGIF TRIVIA WINNER!!!

Northview Dental Associates gave away a 21lb. Butterball Turkey for our weekly TGIF TRIVIA!!!  The trivia question was, "What great American Statesman thought the turkey was so American it should have been chosen as our National symbol, rather than the eagle?"  The answer was....  Benjamin Franklin!!  Our winner who answered the question correctly and was put into a drawing was:  Ryan Budge!!
Congratulations Ryan!  We hope you and your family enjoy the delicious turkey this Thanksgiving! 
(Pictures will be posted later, there is a gitch with posting pictures at this time).

Past, Present, and Future

Northview Dental Associates was founded by Dr. J. Reed Mackley, in 1962.  Dr. J. Reed Mackley has provided many of the original insights to practice growth strategy and management models we use today.  He valued his patients and treated them like close friends and family, as we still do today!   Northview has grown dramatically over the past 48 years, now with eight fabulous doctors.  Each doctor brings something great to the Northview Dental team.  We are so proud of our team and we look forward to the future growth with our patients at Northview Dental.
Now is your chance to give a shout-out.  What do you like best about your dentist at Northview?

Dinner and a Movie Contest

Would you like to win dinner and a movie (for 2) on us?  All you have to do is send me your email address, with your name at marketing@northviewdental.com to enter!  Winner will be announced November 1st, 2010.  Good luck!

Services Provided at Northview Dental Associates

• Sedation Dentistry
• Implant Dentistry
• Digital X-Rays
• Invisalign
• Smile Makeovers
• Comfortable, No Drill Dentistry
• Laser Technologies
• Dentures
• One Hour Whitening
• Snore Therapy
• Porcelain Veneers
• Porcelain Crowns
• TMJ Therapies
• Tooth Colored Fillings
• Implant Retained Dentures
• Athletic Sports Guards

Welcome!

Welcome to Northview Dental Associates' first blog!  We will be posting educational info, trivia, success stories, promotions and much more!  So please feel free to comment on our posts and ask any questions you might have. 
As always, thank you for being a part of the Northview Dental family!