AOS MEMBERSHIP NEWS Blessed To Give Back To Dental Profession What an honor to be President of the American Orthodontic Society for the coming year! I am blessed and humbled to serve my patients and my colleagues all at the same time. I believe you will understand my appreciation and admiration for this wonderful organi-zation if you understand my family and professional roots. I graduated with a DDS from the University of Santo Domingo having been a native of the Domini-can Republic. For eight years, I taught and practiced family dentistry in my homeland before coming to this coun-try. My skills grew over time, but more importantly I grew in my love of dentistry and my appreciation for how this career can change lives. The years in my native Dominican Republic prepared me for my transi-tion to the United States and ultimate graduation from New York University College of Dentistry in 1995. Since that time, I have devoted myself to serving my patients in New York City and the Atlanta area, while furthering my skills through outstanding organizations such as the American Orthodontic AOS President Society. In 2002, I received my initial credentialing awards from both the AOS and the IAO. In 2005, I received the designation of Diplomate from the AOS and the follow-ing year was elected to the Board of Directors. This was an incredible honor to me. This past year, I received both a Diplomate from the IAO and was also designated as a Senior Instructor for that organization. And, now, I carry the prestigious title of President for the American Orthodontic Society. I tell you this because it explains my feelings about serving the AOS. This great nation and its people have given so much to me, and I, in turn, want to give back as much as I possibly can. I ask that you assist me in my year of leadership. Offer advice, listen to each other, and help us move forward as an organization and a community. Juan J. Solano, DDS Juan J. Solano, DDS Foundation Honors Recipient of Dr. Roger Rupp Scholarship for Outstanding Performance Ms. Jaclyn R. Thomure (pictured here with AOS Executive Director Tom Chapman) is the recipient of the 2012 AOS Foundation Dr. Roger P. Rupp Scholar-ship for Outstanding Performance. Ms. Thomure, from Warrensburg, MO, graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia in the spring of 2009 with a BS in chemistry and continues her pursuit of a career in dentistry at UMKC School of Dentistry, where she is president of the MU Pre-Dental Club. She has also served as an orthodontic clinic teaching assistant since June of 2011. Ms. Thomure looks forward to practicing in the Kansas City area. The Dr. Roger P. Rupp Scholarship for Outstanding Performance was established in 2005 and is offered each year to talented students at the University of Missouri, Kansas City who have demonstrated superior performance in academic and clinical dental pursuits. The AOS Charitable Foundation provides educa-tional grants only through the generous support of our members. If you would like to know more about our scholarship program or assist by pledging funds, please contact AOS Executive Director Tom Chapman at 800-448-1601 or tchapman@orthodontics.com. www.orthodontics.com November/December 2012 53
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