Beginning Our 2nd Century Of Dedication
to Professionalism, Fraternalism and Judaism!
 Alpha Omega is the oldest international dental organization and was founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1907 by a group of dental students originally to fight discrimination in dental schools. Today, with our headquarters relocated to Glen Rock, NJ, it is primarily an educational and philanthropic organization. There are chapters and members in cities and dental schools in the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Israel, South Africa and Australia/New Zealand. Alpha Omega represents about 6,000 active dentists worldwide.
Alpha Omega is responsible for the formation of both dental schools in Israel; The Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dentistry and the Tel Aviv University Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine. The Alpha Omega Foundation was also responsible for dispersing almost $250,000 this past year for projects in Israel and worldwide.
Lectures, seminars and study groups are promoted by local chapters for member continuing education and similar programs are available from chapters in all parts of the world. Alpha Omega recently was the co-sponsor of an educational project in Hungary. The goals of this program were to improve the community dental health awareness of dental educators in Hungary and to field-test home-care instructional classes for the public schools. This was similar to a project done several years ago in Morocco. Presidential Message>>> |
European Regency Meets
The 2009 European Regency Conference was held from June 17-20th in Baden Baden Germany. Thanks to Ady Palti and Phillipe Levy, the co-marshals of this event, the program was a huge success. All of the International Officers, many of the Board Members, and many chapter presidents attended the meeting.
The event began on Wednesday evening with a reception and dinner with the Mayor of Baden Baden. On Thursday morning the Mayor of Baden Baden welcomed everyone for the start of the continuing education program. Continuing education programs were held on Thursday and Friday with internationally reknown speakers. |
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Frater Bernard Metrick Named "Chevalier" in the Legion of Honor
 Dr. Bernard E. Metrick will be receiving a special award from the French Consul General (click here to view letter). He was named a "Chevalier" in the Legion of Honor for his efforts on behalf of the United States' during WWII in liberating France. It is the highest civilian award given by France. Attached, is the letter he received from the French Ambassador. On May 27th., he will be awarded his medal in Florida.
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Alpha Omegans Participate In Special Smiles Program
It was a beautiful day in Chicago, May 6, 2009, when the Illinois Chapter of Alpha Omega participated in the 16th annual Special Olympics Special
Smiles program. Seventy-five volunteers performed 285 oral screenings and oral hygiene instructions for the athletes. International President Dan Uditsky has participated in many of the past years' programs stated; "this program is very worthwhile for both the volunteer dentist and the special athlete... it gives me a wonderful feeling to have Alpha Omega be a part of this program. " This program was founded by Steve Perlman, a member of our fraternity and Eunice Shriver, a founder of the Special Olympics. |
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New York Area Chapters Host Steve Anderson
On Thursday evening, April 30, 2009, AO leaders from the Queens/ Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and New York (Manhattan) chapters spent a casual, lovely evening with Steve Anderson (President of Total Patient Services, and a Corporate Member of the AO Board of Directors) at a landmark NY restaurant, the Parkside in Corona. Members had the opportunity and privilege of spending some quality time with this internationally recognized practice management expert. |
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New York Regencies Meet to Discuss 'Action Plan'
 On Sunday March 1st, Fraters from both Regencies 3 and 22 met to discuss an "action plan" for Alpha Omega in the New York metropolitan area. A great breakfast meeting was organized by Regency 3 Co-Regent Andrew Rutman, and the more than 25 fraters who "braved" the weather from as far away as more than 30 miles, was indicative of the powerful emotional attachment that our fraters have for Alpha Omega.
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