Academy of Operative Dentistry

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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)
Drs. Medina, Werner, Hamstrom, & Vernetti, 4 of the AOD Founders


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.

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