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.

Click here to RSVP, only 50 spots available!

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.

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!

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

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