Dear Friends,

As we close another successful fiscal year, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your generosity, your partnership, and your belief in the mission of the Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation.

This past year reminded us that when we come together with a shared purpose, we can make a meaningful difference. We continued to support programs that improve lives through education, humanitarian relief, mental health services, and access to quality dental care.

One of our most meaningful accomplishments was launching Renewing Minds, Restoring Hope, providing vital psychological support to Israeli dental students, faculty, and professionals as they navigate the ongoing effects of war and trauma.

We also helped advance the rebuilding of the dental clinic in Kibbutz Be'eri, bringing hope and essential dental services back to a community deeply affected by the events of October 7.

Our commitment to education remains at the heart of everything we do. Through the Allen Finkelstein Scholarship Program, we recognized outstanding dental students in the United States and Israel while continuing to support research, educational innovation, and international collaboration that will strengthen our profession for years to come.

None of this would be possible without you.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our Board, volunteers, chapters, and partners, the Foundation awarded more than $178,000 in grants this year.

At the same time, we continued to strengthen the Foundation's financial position, with assets now exceeding $2.5 million, ensuring that we remain a strong and sustainable resource for the future.

While we are proud of what we have accomplished together, our work is far from finished.

The needs continue to evolve, and so must we. In the coming year, we will continue investing in programs that heal, educate, and inspire while expanding opportunities to make an even greater impact throughout Israel, North America, and beyond.

Thank you for being part of this remarkable journey. Your generosity and commitment allow us to transform compassion into action and hope into lasting change. Together, we are strengthening our profession, supporting those in need, and building a legacy that will benefit generations to come.

In appreciation,
 

Marc Rothman

Chair

Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation 

In conversation with Moment Editor Sarah Breger, Dr. Laurie Gordon-Shaw and Dr. Michael Spektor share the extraordinary story of Israel's dental community following the October 7 attacks.

Discover how dentists became an indispensable part of the forensic effort to identify victims after October 7, the invisible wounds they continue to carry, and how the Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation's Renewing Minds, Restoring Hope initiative is helping forensic dental teams, dental professionals, and students heal through specialized trauma counseling and PTSD therapy.

Missed the live conversation on June 16? Click the arrow on the right to watch the recording.

Sample of what you will see on the website.

Supporting the AO US Dental Foundation through your donor-advised fund is now faster and easier than ever. With DAF Direct, you can recommend a grant directly from our website in just a few clicks.

Simply choose your provider — limited to Fidelity Charitable®, DAFgiving360® formerly Schwab Charitable, or the BNY Mellon Charitable Gift Fund® — enter your gift details, and complete your recommendation securely through your DAF provider.

You may also wish to explore opening a charitable donor-advised fund with the AO US Dental Foundation. Establishing a DAF with us is a meaningful way to support the causes you care about while creating lasting impact through Alpha Omega’s philanthropic work.

To learn more about the advantages of holding a donor-advised fund with the Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation, contact Laura Kolton at 610-215-7580 or click here to send an email. 

Mazal Tov to Amy Altman and Dr. Fred Simon
on the birth of their grandson, Grant Altman Jouard.

Mazal Tov to Dr. Jane and Alex Brodsky on the
birth of their granddaughter, Neta. Proud parents
Shiri Brodsky and Leron Gil.

Jason Auerbach
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Jonathan Mangot
General Dentistry 

Gabriel Strauss
Periodontics

Peter Auster
General Dentistry 

Yair Whiteman
Prosthodontics

Stuart Feurstein
General Dentistry

Keith Hope
Endodontics

Justin Kolnick
Endodontics

Leonard Kobrin
 Prosthodontics

Allison Rifkin
General Dentistry

On behalf of the Alpha Omega US Dental Foundation, we express our deepest gratitude
for the unwavering support and generous gifts.

Thank you, donors!

Below is a list of gifts received by the AO US Dental Foundation for June 2026.

Renewing Minds, Restoring Hope

First Signs of Hope: $1,250 - $3,749

Supporting three treatments – a strong start on the journey to recovery

Beacon of Hope: $7,501 - $10,000

Supporting seven individuals through comprehensive treatment - Illuminating the path forward

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

Tribute Donation

In memory of Robert Bookman

Gold

In honor of Amy Altman and Fred Simon on the birth of
their grandson, Grant Altman Jouard

Silver

In honor of Laurie Gordon Shaw and Michael Spektor, benefiting Renewing Minds, Restoring Hope

Platinum

In honor of Paul Etsekson's 70th Birthday, benefiting Renewing Minds, Restoring Hope

Gold

 Silver: up to $36.00 | Gold: $72.00 | Platinum: $180.00

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