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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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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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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.
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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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English but speaks with an accent.
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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
Leslie & Rustin Levy
Helene & Richard Meltzer
Jennifer & Israel Puterman
Nancy & Jay Samuels
Stacy & David Schlactus
Joanne & David Schneider
Jennifer & Andrew Schwartz
Fred Simon
Lily & Neil Starr
Joan & Michael Stern
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
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Phyllis & Sam Blum
Jennifer & Stuart Tipograph
Rachel & Scott Berman
Sharon Brown & Michael Pollowitz
Jeff & Batia & Ariela Cross
Stan Dorrow
Suzanne & Andy Lasky
Adam Frieder
Sherri Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Sheri & Alan Heller
Sara &Michael Landy
Amparo & Rich Levy
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
Alpha Omega Fraternity
Phyllis & Sam Blum
Sharon Brown & Michael Pollowitz
Batia & Jeff Cross
Stan Dorrow
Adam Frieder
Sherri Greenbaum
Diana Winters & Steven Guttenberg
Sheri & Alan Heller
Sara & Michael Landy
Amparo & Rich Levy
Leslie & Rustin Levy
Helene & Richard Meltzer
Jennifer & Israel Puterman
Nancy & Jay Samuels
Dini & Bob Sanker
Stacy & David Schlactus
Jennifer & Andrew Schwartz
Joan & Michael Stern
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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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
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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
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