HISTORY AND ARCHIVES
Dr. Anna Hampel
History and Motto
The Academy of Operative Dentistry was founded in 1972 by members of
the Academy of Gold Foil Operators. They saw the need for an
organization devoted to the operative dentist. The purpose of the
Academy of Operative Dentistry was to promote excellence in operative
dentistry by influencing the practice of the health professions in
organized dentistry, health science education, and research.
Six members are credited with the founding of the Academy of Operative
Dentistry in 1972 and are designated as the Founding Fathers. These six
are:
- Dr. Charles Bouchor (Texas)
Dr. Floyd E. Hamstron (Washington)
Dr. José E. Medina (Florida)
Dr. Carl J. Monacelli (Massachusetts)
Dr. James E. Vernetti (California)
- Dr. Ralph J. Werner (Wisconsin)
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Drs. Medina, Werner, Hamstrom, & Vernetti, 4 of the AOD Founders
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The interest in the establishment of such an academy was ascertained
through the responses to a survey from 500 mailings sent by Dr. Medina.
The response nationally and internationally was overwhelmingly positive.
The Organizational meeting for the formation of the Academy of
Operative Dentistry was held at the Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel Embassy
Room in Chicago on February 12, 1972.
The purpose of the Academy was and is expressed in the motto: "To Promote Excellence in Operative Dentistry".
Attendees at that meeting and others who subsequently submitted the
assessment of $15.00 before the next meeting in the fall, became the
charter members. There are 385 charter members representing 41 states
and seven foreign countries. The membership continues to increase.
There are approximately 1,200 members at this time. The Academy
welcomes individuals who exhibit an interest and ascribe to the motto
of the organization.
The Academy was established and approved as a nonprofit organization.
It was incorporated 1977. The Founder's Fund was established, and those
Founder's Fund trustees approved distribution which support worthy
causes fostering the interests of the Academy.
Academy Profile and Membership Benefits
The Academy is a worldwide organization of over 1200 professionals from
over 25 countries who have a special interest in Operative Dentistry
and a commitment to excellence.
Structure of the Academy
The Structure of the Academy is comprised of elected officers,
executive councilors, and appointed committee chairs. Also elected are
the trustees of the Founder's Fund.
| The Officers: |
President, President Elect, Vice President, Immediate Past President; Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary
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| Councilors: |
Six
members; yearly 2 new members replacing the three-year going-off
members. Attention is given to geographic and professional practice
status representation.
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| Committees: |
As
listed in the program of the annual meeting. Scientific session;
Constitution and By-laws; Finance; Nominations; Award of Excellence;
Special Projects; Membership; Research; Seminar; Annual Meeting;
Audiovisual; Hospitality; Public Information, Signs, and Local
Arrangements; Registration; Companion Activities.
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All of the positions are considered an honor and all serve voluntarily
in their designated duties. The officers are elected for one year. The
councilors for three years. The secretary and treasure are subject to
yearly reelection, the committees to appointment. The ongoing business
throughout the year is the responsibility of the secretary and
treasurer.
Dues are proposed by the officers and subject to the approval by the members.
Benefits of Membership
- Annual meeting. The annual meeting (held each year in Chicago, Illinois) is a carefully
crafted two-day program that includes outstanding scientific lectures
and table clinic presentations. Many meals and social events are
included, providing time to interact with other members, and making
this one of the best values in continuing education. The Academy's publication,Operative Dentistry, is one of the most widely read and highly respected journals in
dentistry. Your membership also includes an Academy roster with study
club information.
- Professional associations. The consensus of the
membership is that the most important benefit of their association with
the Academy is an unequalled atmosphere of learning, friendship, and
camaraderie.
Academy Sponsored Programs
- Outstanding Student Award. US and Canadian dental schools can select a graduating dental student
to receive this award for excellence in Operative Dentistry. Student Table Clinician Award. The ADA Student
Table Clinician judged the best in Operative Dentistry is funded to the
Annual AOD meeting to repeat their presentation. Award of Excellence. This award is granted
annually to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to
operative dentistry for service to the Academy, teaching, and for
promotion of excellence in operative dentistry. George M. Hollenback Memorial Prize.This prize
recognizes individuals who have contributed to the advancement of
restorative dentistry in all facets of fundamental and allied research
endeavors. Michael G. Buonocore Memorial Lecture. Each year
an internationally recognized speaker presents a lecture at the annual
meeting in memory of the contributions made by Dr. Buonocore. It is
supported by the generosity of the L. D. Caulk Company. Academy Founders Fund. This fund Supports
programs including 1) scientific dental research, 2) dental education
programs and 3) Academy projects which enhance the role of operative
dentistry in professional growth.
- Ralph Phillips Memorial Fellowship. This is a competitive fellowship for young operative faculty pursuing an academic career.
Constitution and Bylaws
Dr. Melvin R. Lund - Chair person
14706 Little Eagle Creek Ave
Zionsville, IN. 46077
- A copy of the Constitution and Bylaws is available to those who may desire one by contacting the office of the Secretary.
A committee of six is responsible for keeping this document updated.
Changes usually arise from activity by the Council or from within the
Constition and Bylaws. A proposed change is circulated to each
committee member for modification or agreement. A final draft is
presented to the Council for action at the Fall Meeting. Then it is
circulated to the Academy membership in accordance with Bylaw
stipulation and voted upon at the Annual Meeting. The Constitution remains quite stable and changes that
occur are usually within the Bylaws which contains the details by which
the Academy operates. It has been previously stated that this document
does not exist to compel a specific mode of behavior by the Academy but
rather to comfortably reflect the style by which we accomplish our
agenda.
Announcement of considered change in Constitution and Bylaws.
Regarding the Journal.
Section 1. Name.
- This
Academy shall join with the American Academy of Gold Foil Operators and
the Academy of R.V. Tucker Study Clubs to publish or cause to be
published a Journal under the title Operative Dentistry.
Section 2. Ownership.
- This
Journal shall be organized as a non-profit corporation. The memberships
of this corporation shall be divided equally from the members of the
governing boards of the American Academy of Gold Foil Operators, the
Academy of Operative Dentistry and the Academy of R.V. Tucker Study
Clubs. This corporation is separate from the non-profit corporations of
the three Academies. The stock ownership of this Journal shall be
divided equally between the three Academies.
Section 3. Management.
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Journal shall be managed by a Board of Directors consisting of the
Editor, the Managing Editor, two representatives from the Academy of
Gold Foil Operative, two representatives from the Academy of R.V.
Tucker Study Clubs and two representatives from this Academy,
a.
The two representatives from this Academy shall be the Treasurer of
this Academy and one other member of the Executive Council, elected by
the council for a term of two years and eligible for re-election to a
second term of two year.
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