Ocala Periodontics & Dental Implants –
Our goal here at Ocala Periodontics & Dental Implants is to keep our patients and staff as safe as possible. We have always gone above and beyond in the realm of infection control, and the current pandemic reinforces our goal to keep on pushing forward. When you visit our office, whether it is for the first time, or you are returning to see us again, you will notice a few of the protections we have in place to keep everyone safe.
– We are implementing a new policy regarding patient appointments. All patients are advised to call or text our office to let us know you have arrived. We will call or text you back when we are ready to bring you back into the treatment room. The goal of this policy is to minimize contact between patients in the waiting area.
– We ask that all patients come to the appointment alone if possible. If somebody must come with you, they are required to either wait in the treatment room or in the car.
– Our waiting area now has limited seating, set six feet apart. We also have had glass barriers installed at the check-in and check-out areas, as well as increased the length of appointment times to minimize the number of patients in our office at any one time.
– We have moved to online patient registration (contact us), although a physical form is still available if needed.
– We will be completing a COVID-19 screening, including questions related to recent travel and symptoms. We will also be completing temperature and oxygen saturation checks on every patient.
– We have used a medical grade 6-stage air filtration system from Surgically Clean Air for the past two years. As part of its multi-filtration system, these devices utilize UV-C light, which is known to kill active virus particles. We now have units from Surgically Clean Air in all treatment rooms to quickly turn over the air between patients. These units have hands free operation to prevent cross contamination. Read more at https://surgicallycleanair.com/jade/
– We are using High Volume Evacuation (HVE) for all aerosol generating procedures. HVE has been shown to remove more than 90% of aerosol particles from the air.
– For anyone who has been to our office before, the Urgent Care Clinic on the first floor near the main entrance of our building is closed until further notice.
We thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to call or text us at (352) 229-8686, or email us at office@ocalaperio.com
Baked spaghetti squash
Plain yogurt
Cinnamon
Stevia or honey
Combine in food processor
Chop apples and cook in lots of water with cinnamon and stevia or honey. Place in food processor or mash. Leftovers can be stored in glass jar in the fridge.
Can of chickpeas
1 Tbsp of Tahini
Garlic
Lemon
Cumin
Combine in food processor.
4 tablespoons unsalted butter or Olive Oil
2 medium yellow onions, chopped
1 Vegetable bouillon cube ( I prefer the Rapunzel Vegetable and Herbs brand)
1 tablespoon curry powder, plus a bit more for serving
1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped
1-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes (about 2 small), peeled and chopped
8 cups ( 2 cartons) chicken or vegetable broth broth
1 sweet apple peeled and chopped
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
Ground black pepper to taste
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, add bouillon cube, and sauté about 10 minutes. Do not brown. Add the curry powder and cook a minute more.
Add the carrots, sweet potatoes, chicken broth and salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until vegetables are very tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in the apples and honey. Using a blender or food processor, puree the soup until smooth and creamy. Use blender in batches. Be sure to leave the hole in the lid open, and cover with a kitchen towel, to allow the steam to escape. Season to taste with salt, pepper. Note: As the soup sits, it will thicken up so you may need to add a bit of water to thin it out.
2 Tablespoons of butter or olive oil
1 butternut squash, halved
1 Small Onion, chopped
3 Cloves of Garlic, chopped
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 celery stalks, cut into big chunks
2 carrots, cut into 3 parts
1 vegetable bouillon cube ( I prefer the Rapunzel Vegetable and Herbs brand)
1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 Tablespoon of Thyme
Set oven to 425 degrees. Place halved butternut squash face down, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast butternut squash for 45 minutes, or until it is soft.
Melt butter or add olive oil to the pot. Cook onion and garlic, vegetable bouillon cube, and add salt and pepper. Add chicken or vegetable broth, add potatoes, celery, and carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 40 minutes or until all veggies are tender. Once the butternut squash is ready, remove the seeds and remove the skin,and then add to the soup. Water may be added if the soup is too thick or all vegetables are not covered. Once everything is tender, remove from heat, and place in blender or food processor. This is why it doesn’t really matter how you chopped your vegetables, because it is going in the food processor anyways ? Taste for seasoning, add salt if necessary.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 Vegetable bouillon cube ( I prefer the Rapunzel Vegetable and Herbs brand)
1 pound carrots, peeled, 1/2-inch dice
1 large onion, 1/2-inch dice
4 celery sticks, 1/2-inch dice
3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (or 6 small), 1/2-inch dice
3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme (substitute: 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
salt to taste
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, add oil. Add carrots, onions, celery, bouillon cube and 1/2 teaspoon of salt; cook 10 minutes until softened.
Add potatoes and garlic halves; cook 5 minutes.
Pour in chicken stock then add bay leaves and thyme. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 minutes until potatoes can be pierced with a fork.
Remove bay leaves and thyme stems then puree soup using an immersion blender, stand blender or food mill.
Taste for seasoning, add salt if necessary.
2 Tablespoons of butter or olive oil
1 butternut squash, halved
1 Small Onion, chopped
3 Cloves of Garlic, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 celery stalks, cut into big chunks
2 carrots, cut into 3 parts
1 vegetable bouillon cube ( I prefer the Rapunzel Vegetable and Herbs brand)
1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 Tablespoon of Thyme
Set oven to 425 degrees. Place halved butternut squash face down, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast butternut squash for 45 minutes, or until it is soft.
Melt butter or add olive oil to the pot. Cook onion and garlic, vegetable bouillon cube, and add salt and pepper. Add chicken or vegetable broth, potatoes, celery, and carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 40 minutes or until all veggies are tender. Once the butternut squash is ready, remove the seeds and remove the skin,and then add to the soup. Water may be added if the soup is too thick or all vegetables are not covered. Once everything is tender, remove from heat, and place in blender or food processor. This is why it doesn’t really matter how you chopped your vegetables, because it is going in the food processor anyways. Taste for seasoning, add salt if necessary.
2 tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil
1 onion-diced
4 garlic cloves-chopped
3 chopped carrots
3 chopped celery sticks
1 tablespoon of Cumin
1/2 tablespoon of Cinnamon
1 Vegetable bouillon cube ( I prefer the Rapunzel Vegetable and Herbs brand)
1 carton(32 oz) of vegetable broth or chicken broth
12 oz diced tomatoes ( I prefer to use my own tomatoes and put in the food processor)
2 cups of red lentils
Turn heat on medium, add olive or coconut oil. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté. Add salt and pepper, and continue to stir. Add chopped carrots and celery, along with the bouillon cube. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth, more salt and pepper, cumin, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, and add the 2 cups of red lentils. If it looks like more water needs to be added, just add two cups of water. Once it’s been brought to a boil, let simmer on low for 45 minutes to an hour. Taste for seasoning, add salt if necessary.
Place in food processor if needed or wanted for a nice, smooth soup.
2 tablespoons of olive oil or coconut oil
1 onion-diced
4 garlic cloves-chopped
3 chopped carrots
3 chopped celery sticks
1 tablespoon of Thyme
1 Vegetable bouillon cube ( I prefer the Rapunzel Vegetable and Herbs brand)
1 carton (32 oz) of vegetable broth or chicken broth
2 cups of red lentils
Turn heat on medium, add olive or coconut oil. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté. Add salt and pepper, and continue to stir. Add chopped carrots and celery, along with the boullion cube. Sauté for about 5 minutes. Add vegetable broth, more salt and pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil, and add the 2 cups of red lentils. If it looks like more water needs to be added, just add two cups of water. Once it’s been brought to a boil, let simmer on low for 45 minutes to an hour.
Place in food processor if needed or wanted for a nice, smooth soup!