AOS MEMBERSHIP NEWS New Year, New Look: AOS Logo Rebranding You may have noticed that our characteristic American Orthodontic Society logo, used since 1975, has changed with this issue of the Journal, and it will soon appear on all materials that you receive. Our classic logo was still relevant and still identi-fied us to thousands of our members, past and present. However, as with any business entity, times and styles change and organizations must be willing to change accordingly, or risk a perception of being outdated. Your Board of Directors and Staff reviewed many options with the criteria of our new logo being fresh-looking, high energy and, most importantly, reflective of who we are. After much consideration, we believe we have found that distinctive brand through which the world views us. Our courses are cutting edge, relevant to a changing dental landscape, and always ahead of traditional educational institu-tions. We believe we have a logo that reflects that image, now and for the foreseeable future. We hope you agree and choose to embrace the AOS’s new logo on your local advertising and in your office. Our staff can provide copies for your professional use. Re-branding does not mean we have changed --the AOS is the same great organiza-Paul L. Winborn, II, DDS tion, providing the same great AOS President education …. even better! I pray that 2018 brings you prosperity, renewed energy and bountiful blessings. Paul L. Winborn, II, DDS 1975-2017 2018 Roger Rupp Scholarship Presented to Dental Student AOS Executive Director Tom Chapman had the pleasure of presenting the 2017 AOS Foundation Dr. Roger P. Rupp Schol-arship for Outstanding Performance to Ms. Kristen Todoki on October 9, 2017. She is a fourth-year student at the University of Missouri, Kansas City School of Dentistry. Originally from Hawaii, Ms. Todoki is currently an orthodontic teaching assis-tant in the pre-doctoral orthodontic clinic. Upon graduation, she plans to return home to Hawaii to start her dental career. The Dr. Roger P. Rupp Scholarship for Outstanding Performance was estab-lished in 2005 and is offered each year to talented students at the University of Missouri, Kansas City who have demon-strated superior performance in academic and clinical dental pursuits. The AOS Charitable Foundation provides educational 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 Executive Director Tom Chapman at 800-448-1601 or tchap-man@orthodontics.com. www.orthodontics.com Winter 2018 45
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