Enspire News

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight, Thursday, February 16th, at 7:00 pm to share insights and training tips for runners and a healthy lifestyle.  As a supporter of Champions for Charity, we are excited to sponsor the upcoming Big House, Big Heart.  Join us and to get ready to run!

February is Kids Oral Health Month.  Kids in for a visit in February will get a special tooth fairy toothbrush along with a medal for all our heroes!

Our theme for February is Heroes and we’d love to share stories.  We know many children in our practice are accomplishing amazing milestones and we’d like to hear about you!   Is there someone you admire, your hero?  Send  stories to Jackie@enspiredental.com

We start with a feature on THE KITE NETWORK, a non-profit support organization founded by our patients Lisa and Jeff Pitts along with The Rivards, directors of the organization and also patients. The Kite Network is committed to providing peer support for any loss and is dedicated to developing peer counselors for all grief journeys.

Join us on February 16th for a special event at Enspire.  As a supporter of Champions for Charity ,  Enspire will host a Runners Clinic where guest speakers will offer tips to runners and non-runners.  Dr. Farah will also discuss his book “Let’s Pick It Up A Bit” , about running and leading a healthy lifestyle.

Click here to RSVP, only 50 spots available!

The staff at Enspire Dental is proud to provide expert dental care in a comfortable and inviting office.  Many aspects of our practice focus on energy efficiency.

Energy saving lighting throughout the practice

• Digital x-rays – reduce radiation and eliminate processing chemicals
• Digital impressions – eliminate impression materials and transportation to the dental laboratory
• Sterilization Procedures (steam dry requires less chemicals)
• Utility equipment eliminates water consumption and uses 50% less electricity.
• In-house water purification system eliminates the need for delivery of distilled water for use in our equipment.
• We recycle paper, plastic, cardboard.
• We continue our move toward a paperless practice

Our goal is to continually update our practice to provide the highest quality services in an eco-friendly environment.

Congratulations to Matt, our  newest winner in the Cavity Free Club.  Be sure to drop your name in the entry box one your next visit!

Enspire Dental will again be supporting the Ann Arbor Summer Festival this year and celebrating our patient appreciation event at a tent party.

Early excitement!  Voting is now taking place for  ”Pick A Flick”, movies to show at the festival.  Answer This! is one of the selections – you can vote at

http://www.annarborsummerfestival.org/index.php/aasf/pages/get_involved/pick-a-flick/

Dr. Farah commissioned the sculpture “Let’s Pick It Up A Bit”, designed by Gretchen Goss and Mark Hartung, to celebrate all those who vie for a healthy lifestyle through running or other forms of fitness.

Gretchen Goss is Professor and Chair of the Material Culture Environment at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Her work has been supported by Ohio Arts Council and included in exhibits nationally and internationally. In 2003 she was co-curator for Metalsmith Magazine’s Exhibition in Print titled, “Enameling; a current perspective”. She was curator for three subsequent exhibits and has been a visiting artist, lecturer, and taught numerous workshops on enameling nationally and in the UK. Her BFA and MFA degrees are from Kent State University in Jewelry and Enameling respectively.

Mark Hartung received his BFA from Kent State University in1982. Glass was the main focus of his studies at that time. After graduating he moved to Ann Arbor Michigan where he developed a glass blowing studio and began a business with his wife/studio partner. Together they designed and manufactured hand blown art glass which included vases, bowls, perfume bottles, etc.

After seven successful years of running the business Mark had the opportunity to travel to San Diego and enroll in a Jewelry/Metals class at San Diego State University while Gretchen taught in the Enamel department. Upon returning to Ohio, Mark began to focus on a completely different body of work. He began working with metal which includes copper and steel and other materials such as wood, found objects, prisma color pencils and patinas.

Mark has been able to continue to develop his work while working full time jobs and with the help of funding he has received through the Ohio Arts Council.

Dr. Farah commissioned the sculpture “Let’s Pick It Up A Bit”, designed by Gretchen Goss and Mark Hartung, to celebrate all those who vie for a healthy lifestyle through running or other forms of fitness.

Gretchen Goss is Professor and Chair of the Material Culture Environment at the Cleveland Institute of Art. Her work has been supported by Ohio Arts Council and included in exhibits nationally and internationally. In 2003 she was co-curator for Metalsmith Magazine’s Exhibition in Print titled, “Enameling; a current perspective”. She was curator for three subsequent exhibits and has been a visiting artist, lecturer, and taught numerous workshops on enameling nationally and in the UK. Her BFA and MFA degrees are from Kent State University in Jewelry and Enameling respectively.

Mark Hartung received his BFA from Kent State University in1982. Glass was the main focus of his studies at that time. After graduating he moved to Ann Arbor Michigan where he developed a glass blowing studio and began a business with his wife/studio partner. Together they designed and manufactured hand blown art glass which included vases, bowls, perfume bottles, etc.

After seven successful years of running the business Mark had the opportunity to travel to San Diego and enroll in a Jewelry/Metals class at San Diego State University while Gretchen taught in the Enamel department. Upon returning to Ohio, Mark began to focus on a completely different body of work. He began working with metal which includes copper and steel and other materials such as wood, found objects, prisma color pencils and patinas.

Mark has been able to continue to develop his work while working full time jobs and with the help of funding he has received through the Ohio Arts Council.

Join Enspire Dental and Rockin’ for the Hungry in supporting Food Gatherers!  Bring your non-perishable food or cash donations to Enspire Dental from December 1st through the 9th and ENSPIRE will match the donation to Food Gatherers!  

Then listen to 107.1 on 
December 9th between 3-4 pm
when  Dr. Anderson presents a check to 
Rockin’ for the Hungry!

ENSPIRE Dental wishes all our families a peaceful thanksgiving weekend.

Patients are welcome to enjoy cookies and punch in our office from Benny’s Bakery in Saline!

Enspire Dental was happy to support Performance Network and Food Gatherers during our recent candy buy back.  Our younger patients enjoyed short performances from Performance Network, and Food Gatherers picked up over 100 pounds of Candy!

Next month we will again be supporting Food Gatherers in a community challenge with Rockin’ for the Hungry!  Look for details soon!

Thanks to all who participated in our Candy Buy Back. We have 110 pounds of candy to donate to Food Gatherers! Many also enjoyed the short children’s performances by Performance Network. Congratulations to Madison in our WII giveaway!

The day after Halloween be treated to a healthy smile goody bag and

Chilldren’s Performances from Performance Network

Congratulations to Kim Hartung, winner of our Hollywood giveaway basket at the Big House, Big Heart Expo!  Kim is the lucky winner of dinner at Palio’s, spa services at Fran Coy Salon and Jessica’s Apothecary before enjoying tickets to the movie Answer This!

Thanks to all the Enspire staff who volunteered at the Big House Big Heart race last weekend in support of Champions for Charity.  Enspire would also like to thank community partners who contributed to our Hollywood Gift Basket!

Enspire is proud of the all wonderful kids taking care of their healthy smiles!  This month we congratulate Owen for keeping a cavity free smile!

Congratulations Owen!

Congratulations to Luke, our latest winner in the Cavity Free Club!    Be sure to enter your name at your next visit!

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Ann Arbor –  October 21-28, Michigan Theatet

Royal Oak – October 13-21

Novi – October 14

Traverse City – October 14

Grand  Rapids – October 14-21

Cleveland –  November 4-11

Concord, NH-  October 21-27

Stop by the office to enter your name in our daily drawings for FREE tickets to the Ann Arbor showing!

Visit our Patient Information Center to hear about treatment options for healthy smiles!  We’ve added the Healthy Smile page to our website too!

According to the Michigan Dental Association, children lose 51 million school hours a year due to dental emergencies.  What can you do to assure the best oral health for your children?

• Get a dental checkup, making sure preventive measures are in place
• Limit soda pop consumption – lots of sugar!
• Wear a mouth guard.  Enspire is a authorized provider of Under Armour mouthguards
• Pack healthy school snacks.  Chewy fruity snacks often get stuck in the teeth.

Healthy snack ideas:

• Celery and flavored cream cheese

• Fresh fruit

Carrot sticks and ranch dip

• Tortilla wraps

• Yogurt – drinkable yogurt drinks are great!

• Crackers and cheese

• Pretzels

Enspire offers extensive services and support for optimal oral health for you and your family.  Check our Patient Education Center on our website for oral health updates!

Be sure to “Like” us on Facebook to get all the latest news.

Are you ready for the Fall?  It will be here before you know it and we have lots of services  for your healthy smile.   Playing sports?  Check out the many options we have with Under Armour protective mouth wear.

Interested in a whiter smile?  Enspire offers many services for both in-house and take home whitening options.

New to town?  Call Enspire for a new patient welcome kit and be assured your oral health is our top priority.

For all your dental needs, call Enspire at 734-665-6777.

Be sure to like us on Facebook for updates to our Patient Information Center.

In partnership with Champions for Charity, Enspire Dental recently supported the Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K on the 4th of July!  Look for Enspire at future race events sponsored by Champions for Charity!

Thank you to all who joined us last Friday night at the Top of the Park for our annual patient appreciation.  We had over 450 guests, enjoyed delicious food from Simply Scrumptious and desserts from Benny’s Bakery and Ben & Jerry’s. There is still over a week to enjoy activities at Top of the Park! Hope to see you there!

Enspire TOP Docs

Congratulations to our most recent winner in the Cavity Free Club!

We’ve heard from many, hopefully you are one of them!  If you haven’t called yet, please call by Monday,  June 20th to let us know if  you will be joining us for our Annual Patient Appreciation event!

Cheers to Norah, this month’s winner in the Cavity Free Club!

No cavities?  Be sure to enter your name at your next hygiene appointment for the next drawing !

Join us on June 24, 2011 at 6:30 for Food and Fun at the Top of the Park Tent Party.

RSVP by Monday, June 20th, 2011 to info@enspiredental.com

Be sure to join Enspire Dental in supporting Young People’s Theater performance of Beauty and The Beast. Performances are Friday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m., May 21 at 1:00 and 7:00 and May 22 at 2:00 p.m.

Enspire Dental is now an authorized provider of Under Armour Performance Mouthwear™.  Click here for more details and information.

Lots of activities coming up at Enspire!  April is oral cancer awareness month, make an appointment for your free screening!  May we are celebrating Moms and beautiful smiles! Call about the whitening special during the month of May; $235.00 for a take home treatment (normally $470.00) or $415.00 for an in-office whitening treatment (normally $650.00).    Save June 24th for Enspire’s annual Top of the Park celebration!  This year Enspire will be offering free tickets to Main Stage events such as Pink Martini, Capital Steps, K.D. Lang and tom tom!

Check our new Patient Education Center of the website for more information!

Dr. Santine Anderson was recently interviewed  on the Lucy Ann Lance Show by Think Local, Think First.  Listen to her interview here