Alpha Omega (AO), the international dental fraternity, has welcomed its first UK-based President in 100 years. In assuming the role of International President, John Wolffe BDS, from Hendon in London, will be spearheading the organisation's educational and charitable roles as it seeks to provide dental health to deprived communities worldwide.

Having been installed at the fraternity's annual convention in Las Vegas, he assumes the role, having served as an international officer for the past two years.

John succeeds Steven Braunstein DDS of Buffalo, New York, who served as the 2006 International President. His election to the post represents only the second time a non-North American has led the fraternity – the last being 17 years ago, following the appointment of Yehuda Kaufman of Tel Aviv.