The Kappa Lambda Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) represents the Dental College of Georgia in the national dental honor society, which includes chapters across all U.S. and Canadian dental schools.
Dedicated to fostering academic excellence and professional distinction, the chapter recognizes student achievement through several annual awards and honors:

Membership in OKU is by election. Each year we elect alumni members from the graduating senior class. To be eligible for membership, candidates must rank academically in the top 20% of their class. From this group, a number equal to 12% of the senior class may be voted into membership and inducted into OKU just prior to graduation.
Invitations for membership are based on GPA, extracurricular activities and professional conduct. Each year we also elect one honorary member who may or may not be a dentist, and two faculty members. Their election is based on significant contributions to the art and science of dentistry. To read more about OKU, please visit website.
A banquet is held annually at the end of the school year to celebrate our new members. New members are guests of OKU for an evening of dinner and recognition. This is an elegant evening in which new members are encouraged to invite guests and family to celebrate their induction.
Healthcare Professionals have specialized skills & knowledge, an obligation to life-long education, codes of ethical conduct, and a commitment to enhancing the greater community good or interest through service and leadership. Society empowers us in ways that very few other groups can imagine. Accordingly, we owe it to society to do right, give our best and be compassionate. OKU recognizes excellence in scholarship and character in the dental profession.
Dr. Martha Brackett
Dr. Lisa Marin
Dr. Regina Messer
Dr. Kevin B. Frazier
Dr. Maurice Lewis
Ms. Stephanie O'Dell
Dr. Martha G. Brackett





