Alpha Omega is the oldest international dental organization. It was founded in 1907 in Baltimore, MD by a group of Jewish dental students originally in order to fight discrimination in the dental schools. Today, our international headquarters is in Rockville, MD, and Alpha Omega is primarily an educational and philanthropic organization that is strong and vital with members throughout the world. Alumni chapters can be found in the United States, Canada, England, Italy, France, Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and Israel. Wherever you travel throughout the world, you will always be welcome.
The mission of Alpha Omega is reaching out to the needs of dental health, education, research and care throughout the world. This is encompassed by the global oral health initiative known as GOHI. Alpha Omega is about what we represent in our dental schools, in our community and throughout the world.
UCLA’s Alpha Omega chapter strives to focus on the three tenants of community, mentorship, and professionalism. Our fraternity holds volunteer opportunities throughout the year that provide oral health education to underserved community groups, as well as those most at risk for oral disease. We also pride ourselves on our chapter’s commitment to mentorship. AO holds multiple pre-clinical tutorials for 1st and 2nd year members each quarter to help students excel in their lab courses. UCLA AO continues mentorship by pairing student members with alumni members who can help guide them towards their goals after dental school. Additionally, professionalism is a quality we hold high among our fraternity members. We provide multiple networking opportunities for members through events with faculty as well as opportunities to attend regional meetings with dentists in the LA area.
Make sure to check out the updated and rebranded AO Mission, Vision, and Values. The process included due diligence of working with a strategic consultant who facilitated the conversations that engaged members to share how they view AO now and in the future. AO is very proud of its history and the future direction for our members.
UCLA Alpha Omega welcomes all new members as well as any ideas they have for our chapter!
