title: Omicron Kappa Upsilon: a historical and current perspective.
abstract: Founded by G. V. Black at Northwestern Dental School in 1914, Omicron Kappa Upsilon is the "Phi Beta Kappa" of dentistry, honoring students, faculty members, and honorary members for academic excellence and professional character. In addition, the honor society has a history of granting recognition of schools and individuals who have distinguished themselves and show promise for advancing dental education.
authors: Temple University School of Dentistry, USA. Jon.Suzuki@temple.edu
authors: Jon B
authors: JB
authors: Suzuki
mesh_terms: D004497:Education, Dental / Q000266:history*; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D012953:Societies, Dental / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States