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Cannabis in Dentistry: Perspectives

on Cannabis Then and Now Robin A. Ely MD

H I G H L I G H T S

May’s Lecture 1-2

President’s

Message 4

Updated Meeting

Schedule 4

News and

Announcements 6

Bike Ride 7

Golf Outing 8

Hebrew Home 9

Convention 2018 10-11

WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER

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All lectures and events brought to you by our Gold Sponsors:

John Hasenberg of The Hasenberg Hartsock Group, HIOSSEN, and Sandy Spring Bank

Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity is designated as an Approved

PACE Program Provider by the Academy

of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this

program provider are accepted by the AGD

for Fellowship/Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval

does not imply acceptance by a state or

provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. The current term of

approval extends from 2/1/2016 to

1/31/19. Provider ID# 218948.

Teaching Method: Lecture

Intended Audience: Dentists

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations for non AO members will be

accepted up to 3 days before the date of the course, without

penalty. After that, no refund will be given.

Cost for non-members: 50$

Course Description: This course will discuss brief historical overview of

cannabis as medicine and varied other uses. The current legal status in

USA and abroad. In addition to dental considerations.

Speaker Bio and Course Objectives listed on the following page.

Tuesday, May 15th 5:00-5:30 PM: Networking / Open Bar

6:00-6:30 PM: Networking

6:30-8:00 PM: Lecture

4935 Bar and Kitchen

4935 Cordell Avenue

Bethesda, MD 20814

Course Contact: Jennifer Tipograph 240 388 0641 [email protected]

CE Hours: 2.0 Course Code: 340

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C A P I T O L A L U M N O T E S

Robin A. Ely MD

Course Description:

Intro- how did I get here and why am I here? ( my opening moment

and how what I have learned impels me to teach)

Brief historical overview of cannabis as medicine and varied other uses

Breakthrough Israel based research Prof. Mechoulam et al-THC, CBD,

Endocannabinoid regulating system

Current legal status in USA and abroad

Dental considerations- what do dentists see in their practices, clinical

applications within the scope of dentistry

Learning Objectives:

To gain a perspective of the use of cannabis as medicine throughout

ancient and recorded history, the 70 years of US driven prohibition, and

current world wide tides bringing cannabis into the forefront.

To learn about the ubiquitous Endocannabinoid regulating system of

the body- as evidenced by anandamide and 2 AG and corresponding CB1,

CB2, other receptors in CNS and entire body.

To learn about basic science and clinical research currently on-going in

many countries

To learn about Cannabis in Dental, cranial research and possible clini-

cal uses

Bio:

Dr. Robin A. Ely is a graduate of Georgetown University Medical School in

1977 and completed her family medicine residency at the Prince George's

Hospital and Medical Center of Cheverly, Maryland, 1981. She established a

solo practice in Integrative Medicine for Family Practice. In 1983, she

helped facilitate the development and world wide approval of an enzyme re-

placement drug for Gaucher Disease and was a founding member, President

and Medical Director of the National Gaucher Foundation. From 2004 -2015

she was involved in energy healing technologies.

From 2015 to the present, she has been a board member and clinical advisor

to iCann, Israel Cannabis and is a certifying cannabis physician in the state

of Maryland. She is also licensed in New York State. She is currently in-

volved in cannabis product development and analysis as well as both profes-

sional and lay education. She is also involved in continuing clinical and edu-

cational efforts on behalf of those afflicted with Gaucher Disease.

Speaker Biography and Course Objectives

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Jennifer B Tipograph,

DDS

President

President’s Message - Jennifer B Tipograph , DDS As we come to a close on the current year, I am

happy with the progress we have made as an organiza-

tion and I look forward to what the future holds. Our

membership numbers are strong and will continue to

grow. We have already started to plan the continuing

education program and social calendar for next year.

The prospective board for the 2018 to 2019 year is

looking good and we will vote at the next general

meeting.

The last year has had its highs and lows. I am forever

thankful that Alpha Omega is in my life and I am very

grateful for the relationships I have made. Thank you to

everyone that helped make my role as President go so

smoothly. I have really enjoyed serving as a leader to

this amazing group of highly skilled and respected in-

dividuals. Here is to more great times ahead!

Best,

Jennifer B. Tipograph

2017-2018 Alpha Omega Alumni D.C. Chapter Presi-

dent

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News and Announcements

*Send Photos/updates of your milestone events to our Editor:

Brandon Berman - [email protected]

SAVE THE DATES

1. AO golf outing—May 30th, Woodmont CC, see flyer

2. Installation: Pinstripes (Pike and Rose—North Bethesda)

on Sunday June 3 at 11:00 am. See flyer

3. AO Pool Party, August TBD—stay tuned

Please visit AO.org for current nationwide information including access to AO

NOW publication.

Member of

the Month

Allen A.

Robinson

Dental School: The University of Michigan, School of Dentistry

Residency: Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Years in Practice: 9

Type of dentist: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon In AO since: November 2017

What AO means to me: An excellent opportunity to learn from esteemed colleagues while sharing in fellowship, camaraderie, and friendship with a tremendous group of dentists. I am proud to be a mem-ber of this outstanding organization Areas of special interest in dentistry: Oral surgery, implantology, bone grafting, TMJ, pathology, orthog-nathic surgery, surgical management of sleep apnea, anesthesia and facial cosmetic surgery Favorite vacation: Trinidad and Tobago Area of interest outside of dentistry or something people would like to know about me: I’m an avid sports fan

especially baseball, football and all college sports (Go Blue!). I also love to cook!

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Please join the Alpha Omega sport enthusiasts for a

morning of exercise. We will meet on

Sunday morning, May 20, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. at the

parking lot of the Garrett Park MARC train

station. At 8:45 , promptly, bikers will head north on

the Rock Creek trail towards Lake Needwood, for a

round trip ride of 14 miles. Those who want to go

further will have an easy path to extend their

ride. Those wanting to walk, can easily walk in the

area

We have a group reservation at 10:45 at the Black Mar-

ket Bistro. Unfortunately, the group is limited to 12

diners. More can be seated at the restaurant on a first

come, first served basis..

Contact Jeffrey Cross, [email protected] for

further details and confirmation of attendance.

mailto:[email protected]

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e-mail- [email protected]

Hello Everyone, I am here to tell you about a wonderful legacy and a watershed moment to benefit our

community. I have a busy schedule, but I have volunteered one half day a month at the Hebrew Home

of Greater Washington for the last 20 years.

The Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, in existence since 1930’s first on Spring Road in DC then

moved to the Rockville Campus had two dental clinics built with contributions from the Rothstein family

in 1967. Alpha Omega, founded in Baltimore in 1907 and The Maimonides Dental Society founded in

1945 have been forces for healing and professionalism. Its members have contributed to the well-being

of others and promoted access to oral health care for all… have volunteered dental services pro bono at

the Hebrew Home since the 1940’s for residents of all races, religions and national origins. We are a

highly trusted and highly talented network. Our strength is in our numbers and our values ….to help our

friends, relatives and former leaders of our community now residents of the Hebrew Home of Greater

Washington, keep their teeth healthy, chew comfortably with their smiles intact. They are so grateful.

After 10 years of working with the State of Maryland, we now have a letter from the Maryland State

Board of Dental Examiners authorizing and allowing DC and Virginia licensed dentists …to apply and be

granted a Volunteer Maryland License to practice dentistry PRO BONO at the Hebrew Home. This also

applies to retired dentists less than two years retired.

You can now add your name to the list with Ben Williamowsky, Sonny Shulman and Bud Rothstein

and all of us that came after to maintain our 70 year commitment to the 550 residents of the Hebrew

Home of Greater Washington.

The panel has members of all specialties providing dentistry to residents. We also provide continuing

education classes conducted by our panel members for the nursing staff on daily dental care.

Between 2009 and 2013, our panel members negotiated, designed and had built two state of the art

dental clinics, nicer than any dental office in Washington, with all digital dental records, digital

panoramic, ergonomic dental delivery, piezo-electric scalers and specialized wheel chair lifts in each

clinic. You have to see it to believe it. We want to welcome our newest member Dr. Sarit Kaplan.

You also get 8 CE credits toward your license renewal for volunteering. Bob Shub, Roy Eskow, Adam

Frieder, Jen Tipograph, Steve Keller and Len Goldman will guide you through the credentialing process.

EVERYONE IN THIS ROOM SHOULD HAVE THEIR NAME ON THE SIGN UP SHEET AND

FEEL PROUD TO DO IT.

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Classifieds Are you looking to hire a new associate, assistant, or staff member?

Equipment to sell or buy? Whatever your needs, please submit your classi-

fied ad by emailing it to our editor!

*Send your Classifieds ads to our editor:

Brandon Berman - [email protected]

Dr Samer Alayan is a 41 year old Syrian dentist in search of work as

a hygienist, chair side assistant or lab tech. He can understand

English but speaks with an accent.

Please contact Bracha Laster at [email protected] if you

need more information.

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Adam Frieder

President

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Phyllis

Blum

To show that you care, send anALPHA

OMEGA TRIBUTE FUND CARD.It is a tax-

deductible DONATIONthat, through the AO

Foundation,benefits charitable causes, includ-

ingthe Israeli dental schools & our ownHebrew

Home.

There is a minimum $10 donation per

card.GOLD cards are $36 & PLATINUM cards

are$100. Special insert cards are includedfor

larger donations & an * next to theDonors' name

denotes the larger donation.THANK YOU notes

sent are a minimum $36 Gold card dona-

tion.Those on 'automatic send' get the following-

bulk rate: 6 cards for $36 and cards may bepur-

chased in bulk to write & send yourself.Please

CALL with information about AO Member-

seven if you are not sending as card.

CONTACT Phyllis Blum at 301-762-6832 or

e-mail [email protected]

THOSE CARDS SENT AFTER April 26th

WILL APPEAR IN THE NEXT ISSUE.

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Special Thanks to Phyllis Blum who works so dili-

gently organizing and maintaining the Tribute Card Program!

Leslie & Rustin Levy

Helene & Richard Meltzer

Jennifer & Israel Puterman

Nancy & Jay Samuels

Dini & Bob Sanker

Stacy & David Schlactus

Lily & Neil Starr

Joanne & David Schneider

Jennifer & Andrew Schwartz

Nancy & Jeff Balter

Sheila & Fred Stempler

Fred Simon

Joan & Michael Stern

Wendi Levine & Hall Sisson

Linda & Dennis Winson

Brenda & Tom Sokoly

Mickie Greenberg, grandmother of Fraters

Adam & Caroline Eskow & family

Alpha Omega Fraternity

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Sharon Brown & Michael Pollowitz

Batia & Jeff Cross & Ariel Cross

Stan Dorrow

Adam Frieder

Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg

Sheri & Alan Heller

Sara & Michael Landy

Wendi Levine & Hall Sisson

Amparo & Rich Levy




Nancy & Jay Samuels


Joanne & David Schneider


Fred Simon

Lily & Neil Starr


Ben Williamowsky

Abraham Mazin, father of Mark Mazin

Fred Simon & Pam Carman

IN MEMORY OF:

Jerome Sandler father of Harlene Sandler, DDS

& Family

Phyllis & Sam Blum

Parents of Dr Barbara Blaustein

Richard Meltzer

Mickie Greenberg, mother of Julie (Frater Roy)

& family


Phyllis & Sam Blum

Jennifer & Stuart Tipograph

Rachel & Scott Berman


Jeff & Batia & Ariela Cross

Stan Dorrow

Suzanne & Andy Lasky

Adam Frieder

Sherri Greenbaum


Sheri & Alan Heller

Sara &Michael Landy

Amparo & Rich Levy

tel:301-762-6832


Phyllis

Blum

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Special Thanks to Phyllis Blum who works so diligently organizing and maintaining the Tribute Card

Program!

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

Julian Schneider, son of Frater David & Joanne

Schneider on his Fulbright Scholarship to study

law at University of Kent in Canterbury, UK


Phyllis & Sam Blum


Batia & Jeff Cross

Stan Dorrow

Adam Frieder

Sherri Greenbaum


Sheri & Alan Heller

Sara & Michael Landy

Amparo & Rich Levy




Nancy & Jay Samuels

Dini & Bob Sanker




Jennifer & Stuart Tipograph

GOLD CARDS TO:

Joanne & Frater David Schneider in honor

of their son Julian being awarded a Fulbright

Scholarship to study law at University of Kent

in Canterbury, UK

Ben Williamowsky

Julie Eskow & family in memory of Mickie

Greenberg, mother, grandmother & great

grandmother

Ben Williamowsky

Morris Antonelli

Ellie & Steve Kahan

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Check out the DC Chapter Website for up to date meeting in-

formation, Flyers, newsletters, photos and more! Brought to you

by our personal Web Guru, Fred Simon.

http://www.alphaomegawashingtondc.org

Don’t forget about the International website www.ao.org

You can also interact with members from all over the world by

“liking” the International facebook page!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/alphaomegadental/

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2017 Officers—Thank You

President

Jennifer Tipograph

President-Elect

Jeff Cross

Treasurer

Fred Simon

Editor

Brandon Berman

Secretary

Tassos Sfondouris

Sgt-at-Arms

Michael Stern

Historians

Ron Levine and Sam Blum

Members at Large

Rustin Levy

Alan Heller

Thomas Sokoloy

Bart Santos

Stanley Dorrow

Chapter Deputy

Michael Pollowitz

2017-2018 Alumni Chapter Officers


President:: Jennifer Tipograph O: 301-770-2270 [email protected]

President Elect: Jeff Cross H: 301-662-0300 [email protected]

Editor: Brandon Berman C: 301-910-1455 [email protected]

Secretary: Tassos Sfondouris O: 301-652-2300 [email protected]

Chapter Deputy: Michael Pollowitz O: 202-244-4477 [email protected]

Sgt-at-arms: Mike Stern O: 301-948-8512 [email protected]

Treasurer: Fred Simon O: 301-984-3800 [email protected]

Historian: Ron Levine O: 301-530-3717 [email protected]

Members at Large: Rustin Levy, Alan Heller, Thomas Sokoloy, Bart Santos, Stanley Dorrow

Sherril Siegel Memorial Fund Trustees

Neil Starr O:202-293-7177 [email protected]

Steven Guttenberg O: 202-466-3323 [email protected]

Editor:

Brandon Berman, DDS

C-301-910-1455

[email protected]

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