I am honoured to stand before you as Chairman of the Alpha Omega Dental Society London. I joined the London chapter as a student in my final year of King’s College Dental Hospital in 1986 and have been a member ever since.
Before entering general dental practice I was a Restorative house officer at University College Dental Hospital and I then undertook extended postgraduate education at the Eastman Dental Institute Centre of Excellence University College London where I was awarded a distinction for the four-year Diploma in Implant Dentistry, winning the overall prize for Outstanding Achievement in the year group.
I also hold a Certificate in Restorative Dentistry and a Certificate in Surgical and Prosthetic Implantology from the Eastman Dental Institute as well as a Diploma in General Dental Practice from the Royal College of Surgeons. I have been a course mentor for dentists studying for the DGDP. I have been in general dental practice for 37 years in East Finchley and have really enjoyed the continuity of looking after three generations in my local community.
I have vivid memories of being approached in the dental school to join this fabulous society and of attending an introductory meeting with Geoffrey Lesser. He was doubly qualified and divided his time between ENT practice and dentistry.
The society’s values of fraternalism, charity and education were highlighted and I am extremely pleased to be able to carry the ethos forwards. I would like to thank Jayne Cooper for chairing Alpha Omega this year and her dedicated and professional input to the society. She was full of boundless enthusiasm and contributed a huge amount of her time most especially with Young Alpha Omega in spite of having a busy and full time position as a specialist orthodontist.
I would also like to thank the whole committee for supporting me in producing this program especially Diana Spencer and Eddie Scher. Over the years I have valued immensely the knowledge I have gained from the evening meetings and also the friendships and camaraderie, which have developed during the pre-meeting gatherings. I am a great believer in postgraduate education and have always strived to improve my knowledge. I feel that this has enriched my career, my job satisfaction and benefited my patients.
I am proud to carry the baton forwards on the extremely successful Young Dentist Alpha Omega programme we run which supports our young members in their first years as Students and qualified dentists and I am reminded of the support I gained in my early years.
I am excited that the chapter with its amazing committee have put together a really great program. I would like to encourage each and every one of you to support the program, enjoy the evening meetings, bring colleagues and friends with you and help us support each other and the charities we support.
This year’s program consists of six face-to-face meetings and two zoom meetings. I am extremely grateful to the highly distinguished lecturers who have given up their time freely to bring us the advances and developments in their specialist fields.
We start the year’s program with Dr Linda Greenwell presenting the latest aesthetic contemporary restorative strategies for treating advanced tooth wear including the latest digital planning workflows.
Professor Mike Lewis will present a lecture on oral mucosal conditions and the causes of orofacial pain. The lecture will include a self-assessed interactive quiz style.
Dr. Pessia Friedman-Rubin will talk to us on Zoom from Israel on bruxism stress facial pain, diagnosis and the latest treatment modalities.
Professor Jon Suzuki (on Zoom from America) will update us on the implications of bisphosphonate therapy, osteochemonecrosis of the jaw and strategies to minimise risks during dental procedures.
Dr John Milne, past senior dental advisor to the CQC, will help us to prepare for a CQC inspection, show us examples of good and poor practice and help us understand the need for a team approach to good compliance.
Dr Jimmy Makdissi will lecture on the principles of CBCT, current applications to general dental practice, legal responsibilities and training requirements.
Professor Eddie Scher and Mr Brian Mathews will demonstrate how meticulous treatment planning, digital diagnostic wax ups and tools will enable patients to consent to sophisticated implant treatment plans. Their patients confided in them that the treatment had changed their lives!
The chairman always has the final word and I will round off the season with a lecture on clinical dental photography. Equipment selection, settings, tricks and tips and how to have fun with your camera inside and outside of the surgery.
Welcoming new members
At Alpha Omega we welcome new members of any background and from all areas of dentistry; whether at the start, middle or the latter parts of your career. Through our ethos you will find like minded dentists to discuss issues or bounce ideas with. Enjoy great speakers who have a wealth of experience. Get your CPD in a way that you’ll get so much more from than a podcast and webinars. If you’d like to discuss membership give me a call, send me an email or just sign up on the website. You can even just come along to one of our lectures, there’s no need to book beforehand.
All of our lecturers have given up their time freely with no honorarium. All of the income we make from our membership is given to the Alpha Omega London Chapter Charitable trust which helps us disperse funds to a number of great causes.
In the UK we support oral health programs for the special care residents at Norwood formally Ravenswood and the Tree House School, the National Centre of Autism.
In Israel we support the Dental Schools and Hospitals providing equipment and facilities to enhance patient care outcomes as well as undergraduate, postgraduate and specialty training at the Hadassah and Tel Aviv Dental Schools and the Rambam Medical Centre.
In our commitment to Tikun Olam, (improving and repairing our ailing world), I reflect on the challenging and difficult times we are experiencing both in Israel and in the UK. We can all contribute by working together with kindness and care to teach ourselves and our community to share our knowledge and support anyone in our profession who need our advice, knowledge and friendship.
I am really looking forward to welcoming you all to this program.
Kind regards
Dr Kevin Silver Chairman
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Executive Council 2024/2025
“These are the people who, behind the scenes, make Alpha Omega London Group tick”
Student Liaison & Young AO Co-ordinator Ella Levene
Past Chair advisor Richard Horwitz
Past Chair advisor Jonathan Lack
Past Chair advisor Aron Marcus
Past Chair advisor Stephen Handelsman
Member at large
Nina Tetra (International Board of Director AO)
Lecture Programme 2024/2025
The Modern Approach: Innovation in Dentistry
Evening Lectures: BDA London
64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS
(All lectures are free for fully paid up members of Alpha Omega)
Date
Name
Thurs 19 September 2024 Dr Linda Greenwall
Thurs 21 November 2024
Topics
Contemporary Aesthetic and Restorative Strategies for Treating Patients with Advanced Tooth Wear
Professor Michael Lewis So Just How Good is Your Oral Medicine?
Thurs 12 December 2024 Dr Pessia Rubin Bruxism and Stress
Thurs 16 January 2025
Professor Jon B Suzuki
Thurs 6 February 2025 Dr John Milne
Thurs 6 March 2025 Dr Jimmy Makdissi
Thurs 3 April 2025
Osteoporosis, Bisphosphonates and the Impact on Dentistry
The CQC - How it Operates and Hints and Tips for the Whole Dental Team
CBCT in Dental Practice
Professor Eddie Scher and Bryan Matthews Changing Lives
Thurs 15 May 2025 Dr Kevin Silver
Registration from 6.30pm. Lecture from 7.15pm (Online lectures begin at 7.30pm). Evening lectures free for members only. Non members/ guest fee £60.00.
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Clinical Dental Photography... Tips, Tricks and Common Sense Advice
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Course Date
Venue
PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED
Thursday 19 September 2024
Course overview
BDA London, 64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS (Refreshments from 6.30pm. Lecture from 7.15pm).
We are seeing an increasing amount of patients seeking treatment for tooth surface loss. This lecture will feature new contemporary strategies to help these patients from a minimal invasive to more comprehensive treatments. We will highlight the use of the digital work flow from scanning, to wax ups, to mock ups for patients and how to plan the increase in the vertical dimension. Bonding techniques using onlays, inlays and Zirconia will be discussed.
Learning outcomes
• Treatment planning strategies and the digital work flow
• Zirconia as a restorative dental material and Bonding techniques for Zirconia and lithium disilcate
• To learn the skills for selecting the different options for inlays, onlays, crowns, porcelain and cement selection
Educational aims and objectives
• How to select the perfect shade and communicate to the laboratory
• To consider the natural dentition in treating patients with tooth wear, evaluation, assessment and monitoring with diet modification
• Treating erosive class 5 lesions, NCCLs in a simple way with Resin modified Glass Ionomers- Step by Step technique
• Treatment planning, digital scanning and digital wax ups with stents and shade selection
• Inlay onlay design and digital manufacture using Emax vs LiSi vs Zirconia and bonding and cementation techniques
Mike Lewis is Emeritus Professor of Oral Medicine at Cardiff University. He has held a number of senior professional positions including, President of the British Society for Oral Medicine, President of the British Society for Oral & Dental Research, Dean of the Dental Faculty of the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow and Dean of the School Dentistry at Cardiff University.
Academically, Mike has published over 200 scientific articles and delivered more than 700 invited lectures worldwide. He is the author of best-selling textbooks on the subjects of Oral Medicine and Oral Microbiology.
Mike is a Member of the General Dental Council and was recently awarded the John Tomes Medal by the British Dental Association for outstanding service to the dental profession. SO JUST HOW GOOD
Learning outcomes
• Have an appreciation of their knowledge of those mucosal conditions and forms of orofacial pain that are seen frequently in primary dental care
• Discuss the presenting clinical features and symptoms of a range of oral medicine conditions
• Apply knowledge of oral disease and orofacial pain to enhance patient management and ultimately improve clinical outcome
Course Date
Venue
GDC development outcomeS: C, D
IS YOUR ORAL MEDICINE?
Thursday 21 November 2024
Course overview
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BDA London, 64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS (Refreshments from 6.30pm. Lecture from 7.15pm).
This lecture will present a range of oral mucosal conditions and causes of orofacial pain that are seen frequently in primary dental care. The material will be delivered in a self-assessed interactive quiz style that will allow participants to gain an appreciation of their knowledge in oral medicine. A contemporary awareness of mucosal disease and facial pain will enhance clinical practice.
Educational aims and objectives
• The aim of the presentation is to provide attendees with an overview of those conditions that fall within the specialty of oral medicine in such a way that enhanced knowledge will result in improved clinical skills for patient management
DRPESSIA FR I EDMAN-RUBIN Profile
Dr. Pessia Friedman-Rubin is a graduate of Tel Aviv University School of Dentistry. She holds a senior staff position in facial and jaw pain, coordinates the “Physiology of Occlusion” field, and consults at the facial pain clinic.
Dr. Friedman-Rubin teaches about functional disorders in the chewing system and serves as the deputy coordinator of the masticatory system unit for oral rehabilitation. Her extensive publications cover functional disorders, dental sleep medicine, and teeth grinding. She also holds the Regent position at the International College of Dentists (District 9, Europe).
Additionally, Dr. Friedman-Rubin manages facial and jaw pain and dental sleep medicine at “Clalit Smile,” the largest national teeth treatments provider, as well as in a private clinic.
COURSE DATE
Thursday 12 December 2024
VENUE
BRUXISM AND STRESS
Lecture by Zoom, starting at 7.30pm.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Discover the evolving concept of bruxism: Is there a connection between stress, global events (like COVID-19), and bruxism?
Could bruxism serve as a warning sign or even have advantages? We will delve into diagnosing bruxism during wakefulness and sleep and identifying cases that require treatment. As dental professionals, which cases warrant referral to specialists? Explore new tools and diagnostics in this dynamic field!
EDUCATIONAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
• Updated definition of bruxism
Learning outcomes
• Over the last decade, our understanding of bruxism has transformed significantly.
• The focus has shifted from merely treating tooth wear to considering bruxism as a multifaceted phenomenon.
• Highlight the connection between stress, global events (such as COVID-19), and bruxism
• Investigate potential advantages or normalcy of bruxism as a muscular activity
• Provide guidelines for diagnosing bruxism during wakefulness and sleep
• Clarify when treatment is necessary and when referral to other specialists is appropriate
• New diagnostic tools and criteria allow us to differentiate between pathological cases requiring intervention and normal, adaptive muscle activity.
• Treatment approaches have adapted accordingly, emphasising patient education, stress management, and personalised care. GDC development outcomeS:
Profile
Dr. Jon Suzuki holds Clinical Professorships at the University of Maryland, the University of Washington and Nova Southeastern University.
Dr. Suzuki is Professor Emeritus of Microbiology and Immunology (School of Medicine) and Professor Emeritus of Periodontology and Oral Implantology (School of Dentistry) at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. USA. He served as Chairman and Director of Graduate Periodontology and Oral Implantology, and Associate Dean for Graduate Education at Temple University.
Dr. Suzuki received his D.D.S. from Loyola University of Chicago and Ph.D. in Microbiology from the Illinois Institute of Technology. He completed an N.I.H. Fellowship in Immunology at the University of Washington, and a Clinical Certificate in Periodontics at the University of Maryland.
Dr. Suzuki is currently a Special Government Agent with the Food and Drug Administration Dental Products Advisory Panel, Silver Spring, MD. and holds this position until 2025.
Dr. Suzuki has published over 250 papers, chapters, and symposia, 250 abstracts, and 1 textbook in Medical Technology.
OSTEOPOROSIS, BISPHOSPHONATES AND THE IMPACT ON DENTISTRY
Learning outcomes
COURSE DATE
• Gaining insights into potential complications of treating patients on these family of drugs
• How to minimise risk
Thursday January 16 2025
VENUE
• Have strategies to diagnose and treat osteonecrosis
A, B, D
GDC development outcomeS:
Lecture by Zoom, starting at 7.30pm.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Bisphosphonates are often prescribed to manage bone-related conditions such as osteoporosis.
Professor Dr. Jon Suzuki will cover the challenges and considerations when treating patients with osteoporosis and bisphosphonate therapy helping us gain insights into potential complications, such as medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) and learn strategies to minimise risks during dental procedures.
The seminar will provide valuable knowledge to enhance patient care and collaboration with healthcare providers managing osteoporosis.
EDUCATIONAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
• Know the oral and IV bisphosphonates commonly used to treat osteoporosis
• Know the diagnosis ofosteonecrosis of the jaw
• Know classification, diagnostic criteria, and risk factors for osteoporosis
• Know current management of osteonecrosis of the jaw
Profile
John qualified as a dentist from Leeds in 1980 and has worked mostly in general dental practice throughout his career. He has been involved with the politics of dentistry at both local and national level serving as LDC secretary for many years and more recently as Chair.
At national level John has been a member of the General Dental Practice Committee of the BDA and was Chair from 2009-2015. Dr Milne was the past Senior National Dental Advisor to the CQC working across the whole organisation to raise the profile of oral health alongside the regulation of dentistry.
John was awarded MBE in the Queens Birthday Honours in 2015 and was BDA President 2023-24.
Course Date
Thursday 6 February 2025
Venue
BDA London, 64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS (Refreshments from 6.30pm. Lecture from 7.15pm).
Course overview
• The role of the CQC
THE CQC - HOW IT OPERATES AND HINTS AND TIPS FOR THE WHOLE DENTAL TEAM
• How the CQC regulates dentistry
• Hints and tips for the dental team
• Discussion and questions
Educational aims and objectives
Learning outcomes
• Understand CQC Quality statements that apply in dentistry
• How to prepare for a CQC inspection
• Understand and discuss examples of both good and poor practice
• Understand the need for a team approach in compliance
• To raise awareness of the role of the CQC
• To raise awareness of how CQC regulates dentistry
GDC development outcomeS: A, C, D
Profile
Dr Makdissi joined the Institute of Dentistry, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, in 2004 as a Clinical Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology. He directs the Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology programme of the undergraduate BDS curriculum.
He completed his specialist training at Guy’s Hospital and obtained the Diploma of Dental Radiology from the Royal College of Radiologists. He has served on the Education Committee of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
He has also served as the Dental Tutor for the London Deanery at Barts Health, the Faculty Tutor at the Royal College of Surgeons and as the President of the Metropolitan Branch of the British Dental Association. In addition, he is the founder of the Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Interpretation Masterclass providing UK-based CBCT hands-on training along with a collection of e-learning modules.
CBCT IN DENTAL PRACTICE
Learning outcomes
• Understand what CBCT scans are and their role in diagnosis and treatment planning
Course Date
Thursday 6 March 2025
Venue
• Recognise normal anatomy of the teeth and supporting structures
• Recognise the more common imaging artefacts
• Understand who should provide a radiological report
• Be clear why guidelines are important and have an understanding of a dentist’s legal and ethical responsibilities in their various roles of being referrer, practitioner and operator
GDC development outcomeS: C, D
Course overview
BDA London, 64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS (Refreshments from 6.30pm. Lecture from 7.15pm).
This lecture will give the participant an increased awareness of how the principles of Cone Beam CT relate to dental practice.
Educational aims and objectives
• Discuss the principles of CBCT
• Recognise the optimisation of CBCT radiation dose
• Recognise the optimisation of image quality
• Explore the balance between dose and image quality
• Discuss the current applications of CBCT in general practice
• Identify the various legal positions of responsibility relating to the use of CBCT
• Demonstrate awareness of the current training requirements to refer, perform and read a CBCT scan
Professor E ddieScher
Profile
Graduated from University College Hospital, London, UK in 1973. He is Registered Specialist in Oral Surgery and Prosthodontics. Visiting Clinical Professor at the Prosthodontics and Implant Department, Temple University, Philadelphia, USA, and visiting Professor at University College Cork Dental School.
Honorary Senior Lecturer in Dental Implantology, School of Health Care Professions, University of Salford, UK. and lecturer at the Eastman Dental Institute.
Fellow and Diplomate of the ICOI, and was a Director on its Board. He is also a founder member and past President of the Association of Dental Implantology, UK, and served most recently as its scientific chairman 2011 - 2013. Honorary life member of the A.D.I. He is the Director of the Osseointegrated Year Course (now in its 30th year), and is the Editor in Chief of Implant Dentistry Today.
Scientific Chairman of Alpha Omega UK.
He has been on the Advisory Board at Tel Aviv Dental School since 2012; and he was appointed a Governor of Tel Aviv University in 2016
Course Date
Thursday 3 April 2025
Venue
Course overview
CHANGING
BDA London, 64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS (Refreshments from 6.30pm. Lecture from 7.15pm).
We will cover our treatment planning and how decisions were made.
This lecture will look at 3 patients (in the last 2 years) who at the end of their treatment confided in me that I had changed their lives!
We will cover in detail how the very latest digital tools allow us to replace the diagnostic wax-up but still are really accurate in real time. I always have before and after models made up so the patient can approve and give consent to very sophisticated treatment plans. My technician colleague Bryan Matthews will demonstrate and explain the giant leap forward this is! He will show how we can be certain that this is as accurate as the old diagnostic wax-up.
Profile
Bryan Matthews is a seasoned dental technician and entrepreneur with a background in both dental technology and IT. He graduated with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Dental Technology from Durban University of Technology, South Africa, in 1997. After initially working as a dental technician and expanding his skills in IT studies, Bryan immigrated to the UK in 2001. In the UK, Bryan continued his career in dental technology, eventually transitioning to freelance work, where his expertise and dedication led him to supporting various dental labs around London with their more complex cases. Recognising the potential for growth in digital dental technology, Bryan established Tusk Dental Technologies. Under his leadership, Tusk has expanded into a nationally recognised dental lab, known for its early adoption and innovative approach to digital dental solutions built on the solid foundation of sound restorative principles. Throughout this period Bryan has been involved in educating fellow technicians through technical training, acted in KOL roles and performed advisory work for industry leading technology and material manufacturers.
DentalTechnician and entrepreneur
CHANGING LIVES
Recently, Bryan’s company partnered with the prominent European lab company, Corus, marking a significant milestone in his career and the growth of Tusk Dental Technologies. Bryan’s journey reflects his commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of dental technology.
Educational aims and objectives
Delegates will understand:
• how important treatment planning is!
• how important it is for the patient to be able to see the end result before we start
• how this digital software works and how accurate it is
• how important it is to gain medico-legal consent from the patient.
• how your laboratory technician is really your true partner in dentistry and I always tell my patients and delegates on my courses that it is the Technician who makes me look good
Learning outcomes
• Understanding my views on treatment planning
• Understanding how important it is to obtain medico-legal consent
• Understanding how useful and time/money saving is this type of software
• Understanding how important the technician is in digital dentistry
Profile
Qualified from London’s Kings College School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1987 and went on to become the Restorative House Surgeon at University College Hospital. He joined the team at Cavendish House Dental Practice in 1988 and takes great pleasure in looking after three generations of patients.
He studied implants extensively at the Eastman Dental Institute Centre of Excellence University College London and was awarded a distinction for the four-year Diploma in Implant Dentistry, winning the overall prize for Outstanding Achievement in his year group.
He holds a Certificate in Restorative Dentistry and a Certificate in Surgical and Prosthetic Implantology from the Eastman Dental Institute as well as a Diploma in General Dental Practice from the Royal College of Surgeons.
Course Date
He is passionate about dental photography and in helping others get the best out of their cameras. He has a keen interest in wildlife photography and loves exploring and capturing images.
Thursday 15 May 2025
Venue
BDA London, 64 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 8YS (Refreshments from 6.30pm. Lecture from 7.15pm).
Course overview
CLINICAL DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY... TIPS, TRICKS AND COMMON SENSE ADVICE
There is an increasing need to take high quality photographs for recordkeeping, marketing, communication, treatment planning, exams, patient education and communication. We will cover equipment selection, techniques, settings workflow, tricks and tips and problems solving.
Educational aims and objectives
• Techniques
• Workflow
• Tricks and tips
• Fixing problems
• Presentation
• Backing up
Learning outcomes
• To be cognisant with types of cameras available and the accessories
• To gain confidence and speed in taking picture records
• To be able to incorporate good quality photographic skills in everyday practice
• To understand equipment selection basic and advanced setting
GDC development outcomeS: A, C, D
REPORT OF THE ALPHA OMEGA LONDON CHARITABLE TRUST 2023 - 2024
Sadly, this has been a year like no other. We wish friends, family and colleagues in Israel well under difficult circumstances and sincerely hope that we shall see the release of all hostages and an end to the conflict soonest. In light of these challenges, the Trustees have needed to meet regularly over the past 12 months and have supported dental students on campus as well as challenges of anti-semitism amongst colleagues. Funds have also been directed toward the delivery of emergency patient care where possible. It has been refreshing to see how Alpha Omega’s charitable foundations have worked so effectively across the globe with one project encouraging contributions toward the purchase of an ambulance for Magen David Adom. Let us all hope that we shall hear more positive news soonest.
In recent years, we have supported the Tel Aviv Dental School in their purchase of a cone beam scanner for patients of the School and those referred from further afield. The scanner is now embedded as an integral part of undergraduate and postgraduate education with allied research in periodontology, endodontics, oral medicine, oral surgery and biomechanics. Future research into the application of artificial intelligence in maxillofacial radiology is being explored. We have also supported the
Oral Pathology Laboratory with the purchase of an incubator. The Trustees have reached out to the Dean, Professor Rachel Sarig, to explore new projects.
After many years of collaboration with the Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, the Trust is delighted to be working with the Dean, Professor Avi Zini. In recent years, we have assisted with the purchase of sterilisation cassettes and contributed toward the establishment of a Digital Laboratory to support dental education and patient care which was opened in September 2023. Dedication of the Student’s Study Centre within the Institute of Biomedical and Oral Research at the Hadassah School of Dental Medicine has needed to be delayed due to the conflict. Also at Hadassah, the Ino Sciaky Prize for Oral Medicine was this year awarded to two recipients who needed to interrupt and return to their training following service in the IDF. Dr Ido Fayer and Dr Daniel Yagudaev both received a Certificate and £250.
Following extensive discussions with Professor Eli Machtei, Head of the Graduate Dental School at the Rambam Medical Centre in Haifa, and more recently Professor Dror Aizenbud, the Trust have provided £3,910 to part fund the purchase of an endodontic microscope required to support postgraduate training and specialist care in endodontics.
The Alpha Omega London Charitable Trust has also supported the following projects over the past year:
£3,000
Volunteers of Israel Various: new chair (part), compressors (part), worktops £5,680
David Adom
blood service centre refurb and ambulance (part) £7,088
The Trust continues to offer awards to support the education and research of undergraduate students and postgraduate specialist trainees. A single request of £673 for conference support and presentation was granted.
Royalties from the latest edition of the ‘Tooth Wear’ book, edited by Professor Andrew Eder and Dr Maurice Faigenblum and published by the BDJ and Springer Nature, will continue to be split between the BDA Benevolent Fund and the Alpha Omega Charitable Trust. Since publication of this latest edition in 2022, the Trust has received £340.
The Trustees are progressing a review of the Trust deeds and related documentation to ensure that the Trust remains compliant with regard to latest guidance and legislation. This governance review should be complete later this year.
Following a superb programme delivered by the Alpha Omega London Dental Society and with the support of Henry Schein and other colleagues in the dental trade, the Trust has received £16,400 in support of its charitable activities despite significant global challenges over the past 12 months.
£4,809
Special thanks are extended to Dr Jayne Cooper as Chair of Council, together with all the Council members, for yet another excellent clinical programme this year and for all their efforts on behalf of our members despite the challenges above. Finally, I wish to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of our Trustees and the many friends and colleagues who give so freely of their time on behalf of the Alpha Omega London Dental Society and Charitable Trust.
Trust Council 2024/2025
Professor Andrew Eder (Chair of Trustees)
Dr Mervyn Druian (Trustee & Past AO President)
Dr Stephen Handelsman (Trustee & Secretary)
Dr Aron Marcus (Trustee)
Dr Eddie Scher (Trustee)
Dr David Selouk (Treasurer)
Dr John Wolffe (Trustee & Past AO President)
Dr Kevin Silver (Chair AO London)
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Membership Form and Direct Debit
Alpha Omega would like to encourage and welcome all new members of the dental profession. Each year, we have several lectures for which CPD points can be claimed. To attend lectures as a non-member incurs a cost of £60.00. Membership would include all these lectures. In addition, there is access to various events and courses via the international body.
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