Welcome from the Co-Chairs
Welcome from Dr Veronica Morris and Dr Jayne Cooper!
Jayne and I are delighted to serve as Joint Chairs of the Alpha Omega London Chapter for 2026–2027.
We have put together an exciting programme designed to give general dental practitioners practical tips and techniques that they can take straight back to their practices and put into use the very next day.
Veronica Morris:
I have been involved with the London Chapter for over forty years, and it has shaped my professional skills. Professor Andrew Eder introduced me to Alpha Omega when I first qualified and from there I was introduced to Dr Harris Sidelsky who was running a course for general practitioners. This transformed the way I approached dentistry and set me on the path to continuous improvement.
I then completed the one-year General Practice Course at the Eastman Dental Hospital, followed by the one-year Implant Course, also at the Eastman Dental Hospital. I met Eddie Scher who invited me to his study group and over the years learnt so much from these evenings. I am currently a general practitioner and have run my own practice in Temple Fortune NW London for over 25 years.
Through Alpha Omega, I have met outstanding specialist lecturers who have greatly influenced my professional development. I have learned so much from them, and they have become trusted colleagues to whom I confidently refer my patients.
Jayne Cooper:
Veronica, a fellow parent at my son's school, encouraged me to join Alpha Omega and I have now been a member for over 15 years.
I am an orthodontist and have been practising in North West London for more than 40 years. Joining Alpha Omega has broadened my knowledge of the different dental specialties and helped me integrate this understanding into my orthodontic practice. Through the Society's educational programme, I have benefited from lectures on endodontics, implant dentistry, and the management of dental trauma in children.
Orthodontists often work in relative isolation, with limited exposure to other specialties. For this reason, I encourage all orthodontists to join Alpha Omega. It has given me the confidence to communicate with colleagues across different disciplines in a much more informed way, particularly at a time when composite bonding and tooth whitening have become increasingly popular following orthodontic treatment.
Alongside treating patients with hypodontia and working closely with implant dentists to plan multidisciplinary care, I have a particular interest in research on molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH). I am currently collaborating with Dr Linda Greenwall and Dr Jeremy Kaufman, who are also members of Alpha Omega.
Alpha Omega has given us not only lasting friendships but also an invaluable network of supportive colleagues. We wholeheartedly encourage you to join, as Alpha Omega offers exceptional opportunities for professional development, friendship, and lifelong support
The Society has also raised funds for dental charities in both the UK and Israel. It is a fraternal, educational, and philanthropic organisation that offers its members a unique sense of community and professional development. We encourage you to join and support both your own professional journey and the Society, helping our chapter continue to grow from strength to strength. We look forward to meeting you at our future lectures.
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We would also like to thank the committee, whose members have worked tirelessly to keep the chapter vibrant and to help deliver this year's outstanding programme.
A special thank you goes to David Selouk, our outgoing Chairman, for his exceptional leadership and a fantastic year. We hope to build on the success of last year's programme.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Diana Spencer, who oversees our marketing and website, for her dedication and hard work.
Finally, we warmly invite your hygienists to join us for Simon Stern's lecture on peri-implantitis in November.
We are also dedicating the lecture on osteoporosis to Prof Eddie Scher who first talked about osteoporosis related to bisphosphonates He brought Professor John Suzuki to lecture at Alpha Omega on this new phenomenon.
We greatly miss him as our scientific chair.
Kind regards
Veronica and Jayne
The Alpha Omega London Charitable Trust
The Alpha Omega London Charitable Trust was established in 1972 and continues to be extremely active in its mission to ‘advance education, research, patient care and charitable support relating to oral and dental health’. The Trustees, who represent both the London Chapter and Trust, meet regularly to ensure appropriate and prompt distribution of funds to worthy causes always creating a positive social impact and ensuring the highest levels of governance.
Projects supported by the London Charitable Trust fall into four main areas harmonising with the over-arching ethos of Alpha Omega and have included the following over the past ten years:
UK Charities: supporting oral health assessments and dental hygiene programmes for special care residents at Norwood (formerly Ravenswood) and the TreeHouse School at the National Centre for Autism.
Dental Schools in Israel: providing equipment and facilities to enhance patient care outcomes as well as undergraduate, postgraduate and specialty training at the Hadassah and Tel Aviv Dental Schools and the Rambam Medical Centre.
Overseas Clinics and Charities: essential funding to improve care and promote oral health projects at Aleh Negev, Beit Issie Shapiro, Dental Volunteers for Israel, Israeli Army Dental Corps, Jaffa Dental Institute, Luba Slome and Yad Sarah. A fully equipped ambulance was gifted to Magen David Adom. Surgical and medical equipment has also been donated to the Poriya and Laniado Hospitals. Further afield, support has been directed towards reducing levels of primary dental disease in Eastern European communities through World Jewish Relief and also in South America.
Prizes and Awards: the Trustees are very keen to support our younger colleagues who are the future of our profession and of Alpha Omega. In this regard, the Ino Sciaky Prize in Oral Medicine continues to be awarded at the Hadassah School of Dental Medicine.. Closer to home, and in order to increase the local profile and awareness of Alpha Omega, several undergraduate elective scholarships for dental students and postgraduate travel scholarships for specialist trainees are offered each year.
The London Charitable Trust is delighted to work so closely with the London Chapter of Alpha Omega and to enjoy excellent relationships with so many of our senior colleagues in the dental trade who are extremely generous supporters of our widening participation and social enterprise initiatives.
We are indebted to the two previous Chairs of the Charitable Trust, Dr Bernard Herson and Professor Harold Preiskel, the Trustees and our many members and supporters for raising and distributing almost £1m to date. The Trustees offer their sincere thanks and commitment to continue this important work.
Trust Council 2026/27
Professor Andrew Eder (Chair of Trustees)
Dr David Selouk (Trustee and Treasurer, Alpha Omega London)
Dr Mervyn Druian (Trustee and Past Alpha Omega International President)
Dr Stephen Handelsman (Trustee and Secretary)
Dr Aron Marcus (Trustee)
Dr Veronica Morris (Co-Chair of Council and Trustee)
Dr Jayne Cooper (Co-Chair of Council)
Dr Diana Spencer (Trustee)
Dr John Wolffe (Trustee and Past Alpha Omega International President)
Interested in membership?
Alpha Omega dental fraternity is a non-sectarian fraternity and although we have a Judaic heritage, we welcome members of all faiths and backgrounds. If you are not already a member of Alpha Omega, why not consider joining. In doing so you get friendly camaraderie, quality CPD and will be supporting charitable dental causes, around the world.
The Council 2026/27
Many members may not be aware that there is a core group of council members who literally make Alpha Omega tick and I feel it only right that they be recognised for their efforts. We cannot deliver this kind of program without their constant hard work behind the scenes. We always need new members on Council, so please approach any of us, if you are interested in helping out.
Co-Chairs
Veronica Morris and Jayne Cooper
Chairman-elect
Simon Stern
Secretary
Diana Spencer
Membership and Marketing
Diana Spencer
Immediate Past Chairman
David Selouk
Student Liaison and Young AO Coordinator
Ella Levene
Past Chair Advisors
Richard Horwitz
Jonathan Lack
Aron Marcus
Stephen Handelsman
Treasurer and Young AO Coordinator
David Selouk
Trade Liaison
Adele Kendler
Member at large
Linda Greenwall (International Board of Directors AO)