Why She Was Nominated:

Dr. Berson followed in the footsteps of her father and grandfather by becoming a dentist. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics and a board-certified endodontist—one of only a few women in her region to be so certified. Her husband, Dr. Chad Rebhun, is also a dentist—one of 11 in their family.

Why She Became a Dentist:

“I grew up going to my dad’s dental office in Philadelphia. During his breaks, he would take me out for donuts and then to get my nails done. I thought being a dentist was awesome! I later learned that beyond donuts and manicures, dentistry was an incredible opportunity to help people. My dad opened my eyes to this wonderful chance to combine my love of art and entrepreneurship with an ability to take people’s pain away.”

Most Memorable Patient:

“While I was in residency in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I had a patient come in for a root canal. He casually asked me if I happened to know a Dr. Frank Berson from Newton, Massachusetts. I responded, ‘Of course I do—that’s my grandfather!’ It was remarkable to treat the same patient that my Pop Pop had treated 40 years earlier.”

Exciting New Trend:

“Dynamic 3D-guided endodontics. We’ve known for a while now that 3D imaging has an incredible ability to help us diagnose and treat teeth endodontically. It’s astonishing to see what we can do with its assistance.”

Something People Don’t Know:

“I’m an avid self-taught baker. I bake elaborate custom cakes, and I even baked my own four-tier wedding cake.”