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A Century of Impact.

A Future of Hope.

115+

TWO

60M+

Years of Service

World Class Dental
Schools Founded

Distributed Worldwide

From building institutions to responding in moments of crisis, Alpha Omega has created lasting change across generations.

A Century of Measurable Impact

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Founding of Israel's First Dental School

The Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine.

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1964
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Launching the Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation

Formed the Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation by Alpha Omega members to expand the Society’s philanthropic impact. The Foundation became the charitable giving arm of the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity.

1969
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Retraining Russian Dentists

Launched a global initiative to retrain Russian dentists emigrating from the Soviet Union through educational programs in Israel to continue their careers and integrate into new communities.

1970
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Launching a Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation Program

Established following the Yom Kippur War in 1973, Alpha Omega members began training Israeli maxillofacial teams and dentists at Sloan Kettering Hospital and MD Anderson Clinic in the United States to help rehabilitate wounded Israeli soldiers.

1973
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Building Israel's Second Dental School

The Maurice and Garbeilla Goldschlager School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University.

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1978
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Expanding Global Care and Training

Launched a dental peace corps in Israel, funded a mobile clinic in Morocco, created a student internship program, and supported the Rambam Maxillofacial Clinic in Haifa.

1980's
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Caring for Children

Established an oral health screening and referral program for Ethiopian immigrants to Israel.

1992
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The “Adopt-A-Soviet Dentist” Program

Raised nearly $500,000 in urgently needed funds to help retrain 350 immigrant dentists from the former Soviet Union and supported their successful integration into Israeli society.

1993
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Student Chai Society

Established to increase awareness of the students and their chapters to the needs of the Foundation and their grants.

1995
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Advancing Collaboration Across the Middle East

Endowed the The D. Walter Cohen, DDS Middle East Center for Dental Education at Hebrew University to promote peace through dental education, collaborative research, and cross-cultural partnership.

1997
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Expanding Alpha Omega's Philanthropic Reach

Distributed $100,000–$150,000 annually in the early 2000's to support dental education, healthcare, humanitarian programs, and leadership scholarships. Beneficiaries included Israeli dental schools, Rambam Medical Center, Dental Volunteers Israel, Beit Issie Shapiro, Save a Child’s Heart, Jewish Homes in Los Angeles and Washington, DC, and numerous community organizations in Israel and North America.

2000's
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The Alpha Omega Centennial Fund

Created the Alpha Omega Centennial Fund five years prior to commemorating 100 years of Alpha Omega. The goal was to raise the Foundation corpus to further its commitment to leadership, philanthropy, education, and service by supporting initiatives that strengthen the future of the dental profession and the global Jewish community.

2002
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Smiles Against Terror Program

Launched program in Israel during a period of heightened conflict, specifically the Second Lebanon War, to provide free dental care to individuals who have had more than 60% disability from the war.

2006
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Promoting Peace Through Education

Championed the Tree of Peace program with the first sculpture installed at Hebrew University, reflecting Alpha Omega's belief in education, cultural exchange, and mutual respect.

2007
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Haiti Relief Program

Responsed to the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake, focused on restoring access to emergency dental and oral healthcare for affected communities. Alpha Omega supported the delivery of dental supplies, clinical care, and rebuilding efforts aimed at strengthening Haiti’s long-term oral health infrastructure.

2010
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Forming of the Alpha Omega Alliance

Unified and coordinated the worldwide philanthropic efforts for Canada, United Kingdom, Unites States, Israel, as well as chapters in countries without formal foundations through the formation of  The Alpha Omega Alliance of Charitable Organizations .

2011
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The Future is Now

Raised $3 million to save Tel Aviv Dental School by establishing the Rothstein/Williamowsky Post-graduate dental clinics at with a focus on training students in the care of those with special needs.

2012
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Vocational Training for Young Adults With Disabilities

AKIM Israel, Hebrew University—Hadassah, Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation, and Henry Schein Cares launched a program to train young adults with developmental disabilities to work as supportive personnel in dental offices.

2013
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The Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program

Partnered with Henry Schein, Inc., to create the Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program which, over the past ten years, has provided over $5 million in donated oral care across twenty-three North American cities, offering Holocaust
survivors the ability to eat pain-free and smile with dignity.

2014
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D. Walter Cohen Alpha Omega Ambassadorship to Israel

Facilitated educational visits for selected third- and fourth-year dental students to explore the impact of Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation support across Israel’s dental schools, clinics, and private practices.

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2016
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Peace Begins with a Smile

Supported the efforts of of Alpha Omega Member Dr. Alejandro Roisentul and Ziv Medical Center in providing free care to Syrians injured in the ongoing civil war and to expand services to the communities of Northern Israel.

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2017
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COVID-19 Dental School Scholarships

Created a fund to provide critical, need-based tuition assistance to dental students at Tel Aviv Univeristy School of Dental Medicine impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021
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Supporting Inclusive Dental Care

Funded a radiology room and panoramic X-ray machine designed specifically for patients with disabilities at the Robert I. Schattner Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities at the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine.

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2023
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Emergency Dental Relief Clinics

Established dental care facilities in the Dead Sea region to provide treatment for displaced residents of the Gaza envelope following October 7.

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2023
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Dental Volunteers for Israel: Trudi Birger Dental Clinic

Initiated a matching gift campaign in partnership with Dr. Jonathan Sherman, for a new dental chair in honor Alan J. Sherman.

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2023
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Magen David Adom Emergency Vehicles

Led an international campaign to purchase two ambulances for Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical and blood services organization in response to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

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2024
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New Center for Continuing Education at Rambam's School of Graduate Dentistry

Funded a state-of-the-art continuing education initiative at Rambam to provide advanced dental training and showcase the latest innovations in science and technology. 

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2024
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The Dr. Allen Finkelstein Scholarship Endowment

Raised over $450,000 to establish an annual scholarship to support future dental leaders.

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2024
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Rebuilding Kibbutz Be'eri

Led an international campaign to rebuild and equip the dental/medical center at Kibbutz Be’eri.

2025
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Renewing Minds, Restoring Hope

Launched program providing therapy and mental health support for Israel’s dental community suffering from post traumatic stress disorder being involved in forensic identification in the wake of October 7.

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Today

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