Sigma Phi Alpha
Sigma Phi Alpha (ΣΦΑ) is a national honorary society serving the field of dental hygiene.
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| Founded | May 21, 1958 American Association of Dental Schools meeting in Detroit, Michigan |
| Type | Honorary |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Emphasis | Dental Hygiene |
| Scope | International |
| Colors | Deep purple and Bright gold |
| Chapters | 139 |
| Headquarters | USA |
| Website | Official website |
History
The Society originated at the March 1958 Business Meeting of the Dental Hygiene Education section of the American Dental Education Association (now American Dental Education Association). Constitution and Bylaws were accepted and Supreme Chapters officers were elected and empowered to see the organization of component chapters in schools with programs in Dental/Oral Hygiene.[1]
Most of the society's 139 chapters are in the United States, divided into three geographical regions. One chapter has been installed in Canada, at the University of Manitoba.
Insignia
- Emblem: Rectangular Keypin with the Greek letters ΣΦΑ in a diagonal arrangement from upper left to lower right.[2]
Associations
Sigma Phi Alpha and Omicron Kappa Upsilon (Honorary in Dentistry) organize a joint symposium every other year at the American Dental Education Association annual meetings.[3]
References
- "Welcome to Sigma Phi Alpha".
- Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VII-52. ISBN 978-0963715906.
- Suzuki, Jon (Spring 2011). "Omicron Kappa Upsilon: a historical and current perspective". Journal of the American College of Dentists. Gaithersburg, MD: American College of Dentists. 78 (1): 19–23.