New York – For the first time since its inception in 1868, the New York State Dental Association, which represents more than 13,000 dentists in New York, has named an Orthodox woman as its president.
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Dr. Deborah Weisfuse, who runs a cosmetic dentistry practice with her husband Robert Lipner in midtown Manhattan, is the first woman to become president of the one hundred and forty two year old association of professional dentists.
“It is an extremely significant to be named the first woman president of the NYSDA,” Dr. Weisfuse told VIN News. “Just to be nominated for this position from New York County, an area with so many top notch dentists is an enormous honor. This is an incredible growth opportunity and I am very excited about this tremendous opportunity.”
As the representative of the state with the second largest number of member dentists within the American Dental Association, Dr. Weisfuse hopes to use her newfound appointment to enable change within the world of dentistry.
“There are 1,556 dental students in New York State and I have recreated a student organized dentistry interface to keep them better informed about organized dentistry,” explained Dr. Weisfuse. “I am also planning on helping dentists through an era of change within the field, helping our membership adapt to today’s cutting edge technology by entering the world of electronic health records and prescriptions.”
Residents of Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Dr. Weisfuse and her husband have two children and two grandchildren and have been members of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun for over thirty years.
“Robert and Debra are extremely fine people and are woven into the fabric of our community,” said Rabbi Elie Weinstock, associate rabbi and director of Education and Outreach at Kehilath Jeshurun. “They are both respected and respectful and are the embodiment of the term ‘mentshluchkeit’.”
Dr. Weisfuse has served in several capacities at the NYSDA for the past several years, has received numerous fellowships from prestigious dental schools and has been heavily involved with both Dental Volunteers for Israel and American Friends of Dental Volunteers for Israel.
Great news. Mazel tov.
Mazel Tov!
Now THAT really gives me something to smile about! By the way, does anyone know which tooth whiteners are safest? Coffee and tea have left their mark, and my teeth need a little jazzing up. Any ideas?
Beautiful Kidush Hashem!
It is so interesting to me, that when someone creates a real Kiddush Hashem – people on this website RECOGNIZE IT. There is no dispute. Kol Hakavod all around.
this is a nice piece of news, but i fail to see exactly what the kiddush hashem is. could someone please explain. thank you
Good to hear simple plain positive news finally instead of all this internet, molester, stamar fights stuff.
I am # 10 .
It is not also a Kiddush Hashem when we Jews get along? This appointment is something we can ALL be proud of across the spectrum of frumkeit.
#9’s comment seemed to challenge that by questioning the Kiddush Hashem aspect. Too often do the various threads deteriorate into mud slinging venom of Jew against Jew. This is wrong. Discussion is good. Venom is bad. I have read some comments on this website that have been shocking. So, when we can be united, I think that’s a good thing. Kiddush Hashem.
maybe she will help dental students avoid taking exams on shaabos.I heard that it is a big problem.