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Great Expressions Donates $25,000 to University of Detroit Mercy

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – March 5, 2012 – The staff of the Great Expressions Dental Centers headquarters in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. announced its annual contribution of $25,000 to the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) School of Dentistry at a presentation at the school’s Outer Drive Campus.

Through Great Expressions donation, the UDM School of Dentistry will be able to help provide scholarship assistance for students, support programs that encourage students to participate actively in leadership and service, and assist in continuing its campus improvement that will ultimately enhance the student experience.

This annual contribution to the UDM School of Dentistry is part of Great Expressions’ continuous efforts to give back in the communities where its offices are located. Since 2006, Great Expressions has donated $150,000 to the program.

“From sound mentors to the availability of the latest technology, we need to offer our future dentists every possible advantage during their training so they can provide patients with the quality dental care they deserve,” said Great Expressions National Clinical and Regional Director Dr. Jack Falvo, an alum of the UDM School of Dentistry. “Our partnership with the UDM School of Dentistry enables Great Expressions to fulfill a fundamental role in cultivating the experience and enthusiasm of those starting out in our field.”

“Our relationship with Great Expressions enables our students to begin building connections in the dental community and learn what to expect before they enter the real world as officially licensed dentists,” said UDM School of Dentistry Executive Director of Development Richard F. Kelley. “We are very appreciative of the tremendous support of our students that Great Expressions has provided over the years.”

About Great Expressions

For more than 35 years, Great Expressions Dental Centers (GEDC) has been exceeding patients’ expectations with 150 dental centers in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio and Virginia. One of the largest privately owned dental practice management companies in the United States, GEDC prides itself in being able to maintain the dedication and core values found in small, hometown dental practices. For more information, go to www.greatexpressions.com.

About OMERS Private Equity

Operating under the OMERS Worldwide brand, OMERS Private Equity manages the private equity activities of OMERS and has over $6.3 billion of investments under management. The group’s investment strategy includes the active ownership of businesses in North America and Europe. OMERS Private Equity is headquartered in Toronto, with offices in New York and London. For further information visit: www.omerspe.com.

About OMERS

OMERS is one of Canada’s largest pension funds with over $55.1 billion in net assets. It provides first-class pension administration and innovative products and services to almost 420,000 members. Approximately one in every 20 employees working in the province of Ontario is an OMERS member. Through the OMERS Worldwide brand, our team of investment professionals uses a direct drive, active management investment strategy to invest in public and private market assets, including publicly-traded equities, fixed-income, infrastructure, private equity and real estate. For more information, please visit www.omers.com, or www.omersworldwide.com.

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