Ask The Orthodontist
Career Day
I presented last week for a middle school career day,
as I do for numerous and all middle schools that ask.
I thought it would be a good idea to write about
orthodontics as a career, so kids that don't have a
career day can benefit.
Boudrie Austin of Berkley are happy
to announce the birth of their
daughter, Minneapolis Boudrie
Koffron. Big brother Blue B. Austin
welcomed his sister home with hugs
and kisses. Sharing in their joy are
grandparents Paulette and Bob
Koffron of Farmington Hills, Sherry
Boudrie and William Austin of
Monroe. Proud great-grandparents
are Marion and Jay Grant of
Southfield.
Dec. 20
Tory and Randy Boyer of Glenview,
Ill., announce with love the birth of
their daughter, Samantha Jo.
Welcoming Samantha home is her
big sister Alexandra. Proud grand-
parents are Ronny and Ken Boyer of
West Bloomfield and Michelle and
Stephen Zucker of Winnetka, Ill.
Also sharing in their joy are great-
grandparents Sally Lieberman, Mary
and Hyman Boyer and Naomi and
Herbert Young.
Dec. 20
Laura (Rubenstein) and Frank
Borschke of Rochester Hills joyfully
announce the birth of their son,
Ethan Andre4. Ethan was welcomed
home by big brother Ben, 4 1 /2 , and
big sister Aubrey, 2. Very proud
grandparents are Barbara and Ralph
Rubenstein of Huntington Woods
and Judy and Frank Borschke of
Troy. Ethan is named in loving
memory of his maternal great-
grandfather Eiser Rubinstein.
Dec. 15
Drs. Jill Barnholtz-Sloan and
Andrew Sloan of Tampa, Fla., wel-
come with much love their daugh-
ter, Charlotte Amanda. Sharing in
their joy are grandparents Sheila and
Richard Sloan of Bloomfield Hills
and Barbara and Martin Barnholtz
of St. Louis, Mo., and great-grand-
mother Sylvia Starman of West
Bloomfield. Charlotte is named in
loving memory of her maternal
great-grandmother Lottie Barnholtz.
Oct. 18
Debbie (Oleinick) and Jeremy
Sheppe of Houston, Texas,
announce the birth of their daugh-
ter, Sophie Perla Sheppe.
Welcoming her home are sister
Samantha and brother Ben. Sharing
in their excitement are delighted
grandparents Arnold and Sandy
Oleinick of Southfield and Margaret
Sheppe of Rye Brook, N.Y.
Oct. 18
Mark and Elana (Burnstein)
Weisberg of Bloomfield Hills proud-
ly announce the arrival of their
fourth daughter,
Elianna Rose.
Sharing in the
excitement of her
arrival are big sis-
ters Ashley, 16;
Chloe, 13; and
Gavrielle, 6. Proud
nana and papa are
Judy and Norman
Burnstein of West
Bloomfield. Elianna is named in
loving memory of her great-grand-
mother Elsie Block and grandfather
Robert Weisberg.
Oct. 4
Andrea (Rautbort) and Drew
Saperstein of West Bloomfield
announce with much love the birth
of their daughter, Jessica Rautbort
Saperstein (Chava Yael). Welcoming
her home is excited big sister Sarah,
2. Sharing in their happiness are
proud grandparents Leba and
Sanford Rautbort of West
Bloomfield, Diane and Stuart
Mittenthal of Palm Beach Gardens,
Fla., and Linda and Melvyn
Saperstein of Bloomfield Township.
Thrilled great-grandparents are
Edythe Cutler of West Bloomfield
and Katie Lipshaw of Southfield.
Jessica is named in loving memory
of her paternal grandfather Jack
Lieber and her maternal great-aunt
Eve Rosenberg.
Orthodontics is one of the most enjoyable and
rewarding jobs. I use the word, job, but more
appropriately, I should say opportunity to make a
Nelson Hersh DDS, MS
difference. Orthodontists do not just straighten
Licensed Specialist
teeth, we change the way people feel about
themselves and give them more confidence and
self esteem. Having an opportunity to enhance someone's life is a true
delight.
You work with primarily kids under the age of 17 but 15% of practices are
adults who never had the opportunity to have straight teeth as children. It
is said children are our future so an orthodontist has the chance to be a
part of a better future.
The job outlook for orthodontics is excellent. The average age of an
orthodontist in Michigan is in the middle 50s, so the potential is great.
The pay is good and gives an opportunity to give back to society in the
form of any charity of your choice if you choose.
Orthodontists usually own their businesses, so there are benefits such as
making your own hours, your own business decisions and creating an
office environment that is enjoyable. You have the chance to work with a
professional staff that has common goals and is well trained and skilled.
Most important, it is fun. If I hit the lotto today, I'd be at the office
tomorrow and would change very little. Perhaps the average age of an
orthodontist is higher than most professionals because we enjoy it so much
that we don't want to give it up.
Nelson (Nick) Hersh
DDS, MS
Licensed Specialist
248.926.4100
Lakes Medical Center
on the West Bloomfield/Commerce Border
Craig Singer M.D.
Certified Mohel IMO
Traditional bris entrusted to
the hands of a pediatrician.
home: 248-626-6868
pager: 248-317-0417
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website
www.brismd.com
CANTOR SAMUEL
Scholarship Grants Set
Scholarship grants to students planning
to go on educational programs for a
year to Israel will be offered by the
Zionist Organization of America-
Michigan Region Scholarship
Committee, co-chaired by Beverly
Baker and Tobi Schlussel.
Applications are available at the ZOA
office, 6735 Telegraph, Suite 350, in
Bloomfield Township.
Applicants are required to submit
with their application an essay on
"What Israel and Zionism Mean to Me"
and a recommendation letter from a
teacher or rabbi. Primary consideration
will be given to students with Zionist
motivation and ideals. Application and
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For information, call the ZOA office,
(248) 282-0088, or e-mail
zoa@estart.com.
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