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Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:11:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226429&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710002022%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226429 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226428&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710002010%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226428 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226427&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710002009%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226427 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226426&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264171000196X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes At this time, we acknowledge the passing of the following fraters. As Alpha Omegans, they lived moral, ethical, and professional lives that can serve as an example to us all. Alpha Omega extends condolences to their families and friends. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226426 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226425&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001958%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Fred Margolis for a speedy recoveryBoston Alumni Chapter Michael Tannenbaum for a speedy recoveryBen and Minna WilliamowskyRalph and Bette RothsteinAlpha Omega Foundation Officers and Board of DirectorsAlpha Omega International Officers and Board of Directors (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226425 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226424&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001946%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The decision to reopen the Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine and to renew the first-year enrollment has turned the class of 2010 into fact. This announcement came after delaying the first-year enrollment for about half a year and after enrollments to other schools and universities had ended. The University’s announcement has restored the School and has reunited it with the University’s other Schools. And this time, it’s forever! (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226424 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226423&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001934%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Dear Fraters, Our School of Dental Medicine has had a tremendous impact on the quality of dental care, teaching, and research in Israel. Our graduates play a prominent role in the nation’s decision-making organizations: institutes of higher education and research, the Ministry of Health, the Israel Dental Association, and the Dental Corps of the Israel Defense Forces. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226423 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226422&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001892%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes While numerous medical reports and studies have described patients treated for shrapnel wounds, very few illustrated those from an oral and maxillofacial perspective. This case report reveals incidental findings of shrapnel during routine dental care rendered to a Vietnam Veteran. It also describes the usefulness of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in detecting the presence of such foreign bodies and their relationship to the adjacent anatomy. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226422 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226422 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226421&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001909%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This article reviews some of the more common and less common but important dystrophic calcifications that occur in the cervico-orofacial area and are visible on panoramic radiographs. The purpose is to raise clinicians’ awareness of the radiographic features of these lesions which may help them successfully navigate the murky diagnostic waters of soft tissue calcifications. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226421 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226421 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226420&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001922%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This article will present cases of both odontogenic and nonodontogenic lesions imaged using this technology. Some lesions presented here are discovered by conventional dental imaging modalities and then referred to a CBVI center for further evaluation. Other lesions in this paper were unanticipated (occult) and could have had very serious consequences for the patient if not referred for medical intervention. All were found and imaged on CBVI volumes referred to a radiology “reading” service from many different cone beam machines, with varying fields of view (FOVs). (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226420 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226420 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226419&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001910%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Endodontics is an image-guided treatment, and until recently, in-office radiographic assessments have been limited to 2-dimensional (2D) imaging technologies. Complex anatomy and surrounding anatomic structures can make interpretation of planar “shadows” difficult. The most common pathologic conditions associated with teeth are the inflammatory lesions of the pulp and periapical areas. Since the introduction of dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in 1996, the proliferation of relatively inexpensive dental CBCT systems, especially limited field of view (FOV) equipment—generally smaller than 5.0 mm × 5.0 mm—has made this technology more readily available. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226419 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226418&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001880%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In recent years 3-dimensional (3D) cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging technologies have started to make big inroads into every discipline in our profession, expanding the horizons of clinical dental practice by adding a third dimension to craniofacial treatment planning. CBCT captures a volume of data, and through a reconstruction process it delivers images that do not contain magnification, distortion, or overlap of anatomy. According to dental practitioners using this technology, it makes us more efficient. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226418 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226418 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226417&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001879%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes On April 5, 2010, I went to my physician for my annual physical examination. I was feeling fine, and he complimented me on my recent weight loss and said that diet and exercise are the keys to good health. Two days later, he phoned me to let me know that I should have a computed tomographic scan of my liver because of an elevated alkaline phosphatase level found in my blood test. The evening after my computed tomographic scan, he phoned me to let me know that the liver was normal, however, the scan showed a tumor on the head of my pancreas. One month later, on May 6, I had surgery. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226417 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4226416&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001971%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes When I began my year as Alpha Omega International President for 2010, I declared my major “vision” to be devoting 2010 to Alpha Omega’s ‘Year of Our Members.” When I stated this during my Inaugural Address, I felt that our organization had to rededicate ourselves to our mission, and to communicate this mission more effectively to its members. A study of organizations indicates that those that evolve while maintaining their mission and making it more relevant and compelling to its members succeed and flourish, while those that do not repeatedly face obstacles and challenges and little long-term success. I want AO to thrive and succeed. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4226416 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4226416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970353&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001636%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970353 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970352&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001624%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970352 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970351&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001612%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970351 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970350&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001430%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes At this time, we acknowledge the passing of the following fraters. As Alpha Omegans, they lived moral, ethical, and professional lives that can serve as an example to us all. Alpha Omega extends condolences to their family and friends. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970350 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970349&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001417%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Ben Williamowsky’s 85th birthdayRalph and Bette Rothstein Stuart Raider for his Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Society of CLU/ChFCLinda Steinberger (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970349 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970348&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001387%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Aremarkable text with more than 1100 full-color photographs included in 1638 illustrations, this second edition was coedited by leaders in the field of implant dentistry (Drs. Jach Hahn, Jack Krauser, and Joel Rosenlicht) and includes contributions from more than 25 academic and practicing international experts. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970348 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970347&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001399%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The revised and updated edition of Change Your Smile by P.I.P. Frater Ronald E. Goldstein is now available. The format presented is in a consumer friendly magazine style. The text will empower the reader with must-know information as to what to expect from their procedure, cosmetic options, and corresponding fee range. The patient/reader is provided with essentials necessary to make their next dental visit efficient, productive, and conducive to achieving the smile they want. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970347 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970346&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001405%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I have decided to use the present message to share with you the most significant recent developments regarding the future of the Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine founded by the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970346 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970345&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001582%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Dear Fraters, one value that I hope our students will remember after leaving our dental school is the importance of helping others. I would like to sincerely thank each dentist and student who volunteers their time to this important program and to tell you that your deeds have not gone unnoticed. The following article is written by Ms. Keren Tiberg, our fifth-year dental student and our Alpha Omega Student Representative. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970345 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970344&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001521%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I first visited Ethiopia in 2007 after learning about a project called “ART, Joy Love” founded in 2005 by Professor D. Engelhard, head of the Hadassah Pediatric Department. The project’s mission is to help one of the most needy and voiceless populations of children under the sun—the HIV-infected orphans of Ethiopia—by assisting the local teams in medical and dental care, antiretroviral therapy (ART), and providing as much joy and love as possible to these children with HIV/AIDS. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970344 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970343&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001466%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes On March 2010, 4 dental students and 1 esteemed professor traveled across the Atlantic to Ghana, Africa for an 8-day dental outreach trip. The plan for the trip was to team up with the University of Ghana’s School of Dentistry and Public Health to go visit local schools and set up dental clinics. The goal was to provide much needed dental care to the children there, because their normal access to oral health care can be slim to none. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970343 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970342&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001533%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I am privileged to coordinate the free dental clinic at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. This is a service that we are very proud of, and it is certainly one that deserves some bragging rights. The program has been operating for at least 10 years, and aside from our chapter’s regular participation in the Combined Jewish Appeal and the Israel Bond campaign, this commitment is one that we have been consistently devoted to—not on an annual basis, but on a continuous, monthly cycle throughout the year. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970342 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970341&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001545%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The Alpha Omega fraters in London have a long history of support for dental and medical charities and for volunteering their personal services for those in need. All charitable funds raised by the London Chapter and its members are channelled through the Alpha Omega London Charitable Trust. In recent years the Trust has donated funds to many humanitarian projects, including the following: (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970341 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970340&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001569%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Among the tenets of Alpha Omega are the goals of community involvement and providing assistance to those in need. On May 23, the Alpha Omega Eta Chapter of Columbia University had the chance to put those principles into practice. The Eta Chapter and chapter advisor Dr. Gail Schupak paired with New York Special Olympics and New York University pediatrics residents to provide dental screenings for participants in the games through Special Olympics Special Smiles. Eta Chapter members from classes 2011, 2012, and 2013 were represented at the event, with a total of 20 members in attendance. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970340 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970339&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001570%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The Detroit Alumni Chapter marked its tenth consecutive year of support of the Special Olympics Special Smiles program with its participation at this year’s state Summer Games. The 2-day event took place June 4th and 5th on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. One of the largest state games in the country, the Michigan Special Olympics State Summer Games routinely sees 2000 to 3000 athletes. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970339 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970338&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001442%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes On May 17, 2010, the organization Dentistry For All opened a permanent clinic in the Western Highlands of Guatemala in a village named Comitancillo. This clinic has been in the works for many years, and is the only access to care for most of the 60,000 people of this area. With no access to regular dental care, Dentistry For All has been returning to this town for more than 15 years on an annual mission trip. However, only providing care for 2 weeks out of the year always leaves many individuals without care the rest of the year. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970338 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970337&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641708001371%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes As many of my fraters will know, I have “retired” from my positions at the School of Dental Medicine of the State University of New York at Buffalo and the Erie County Medical Center. My “retirement” has been very active. Jane and I have purchased an apartment in a Jerusalem suburb and we divide our time between Israel and Buffalo. During the spring months, I have been teaching oral pathology at the Hebrew University School of Dental Medicine, as a volunteer. In addition, I have accepted the role of Co-Director of the Jewish Healthcare International (JHI) program in Riga, Latvia. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970337 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970336&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001557%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Today’s youth are tomorrow’s workforce. Tomorrow’s SMILES, a high school program of National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF), provides at-risk teens with comprehensive oral health services to ensure that they are better prepared for healthy and productive futures. For students who meet established eligibility requirements, comprehensive esthetic and restorative services will be made available, along with education and preventive treatments to help maintain their new, Tomorrow’s SMILES. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970336 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970335&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264171000151X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Dr. Charles Tannenbaum arrived in Israel from Chicago on November 13, 2009, with his wife Susan, to enjoy Jerusalem and to spend a week volunteering at the Trudi Birger Dental Clinic, through a special program called Dental Volunteers for Israel (DVI). DVI provides free dental care and oral health education to thousands of needy children in Jerusalem every year, regardless of race and religion, thanks to the benevolent support from our friends and visiting volunteer dentists from around the world. This was Dr. Tannenbaum’s sixth consecutive annual visit to volunteer at DVI, and he gives as his reason, “For a dentist who loves Israel, there’s no better place than DVI.” (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970335 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970334&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001508%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes It started by accident. During the summer of 1983, a friend had volunteered at a Kibbutz in Israel for a month. He brought his family to Israel and only had to work a few hours a week. He was given food and lodging and was able to do a lot of sightseeing. I thought this was a great way to spend a summer with my own family. When I looked into the program for the summer of 1984, the program had disintegrated. The Kibbutz had hired a dentist. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970334 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970333&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001491%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The Abayudaya are the Jews of Uganda; almost 1000 people live mainly in 5 small communities spread out over an area of about 50 square miles in the foothills of Mount Elgon in Eastern Uganda, near the small city of Mbale. Their story of conversion to Judaism—and the experience of getting to know them—has been recounted by increasing numbers of Americans, especially students. It is a poor community, and many work as subsistence farmers. There is a coffee cooperative, Mirembe Kawomera (http://www.mirembekawomera.com), where Christians, Jews, and Muslims work together in peace. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970333 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970332&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001478%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The mission of the Global Oral Heath Task Force is to work in conjunction with AO leadership, helping to identify outstanding chapter leadership, participation, and activities. This task force will further enable, highlight, and encourage best practices of leadership and AO stewardship with the expressed goal to have those practices germinate faster and deeper throughout other AO chapters, establishing the best opportunities for sustainable organizational growth and influence. Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity has a rich history and performs incredible programs and vital services to the community. Global Oral Health Initiative (GOHI) volunteerism is at the core of the GOHI. Our organization partners with many programs both nationally and internationally. In addition, our members ... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970332 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970331&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264171000148X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (Alpha Omega) is a 100+ year old organization that was founded by Jewish dental students at the University of Baltimore and Philadelphia dental schools in 1907. Originally, its purpose was for the battling of discrimination that was prevalent in the dental community. The preference for white non-Jews in dental school admission processes and in being included as equal members in the practicing community created an environment that propagated stereotypes and prevented a diversification of ideas, growth, and development in dentistry. Alpha Omega’s charge was to raise awareness of these issues and to stand up when race or creed was used to make decisions concerning dental education and practice. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970331 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970330&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001375%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes “Money is not a substitute for tenderness, and power is not a substitute for tenderness… when you need it, neither money nor power will give you the feeling you are looking for, no matter how much of them you have. There is a big confusion over what we want versus what we need…. You need food, you want a chocolate sundae. You have to be honest with yourself. You don’t need the latest sports car; you don’t need the biggest house. The truth is, you don’t get satisfaction from those things. You know what really gives you satisfaction? Offering others what you have to give. I don’t mean money…I mean your time. Your concern. Remember what I said about finding a meaningful life? I wrote it down, but now I can recite it: Devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your co... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970330 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3970329&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710001429%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The unique character of Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity can be found in the triangle that it is based on: the two sides of which are Fraternalism and Professionalism, supported by its base of Judaism (which I interpret as Judaic values). Many organizations fulfill one of these three needs. Fewer still fill two of them. However, only Alpha Omega fills all three of these important principles. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3970329 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3970329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615727&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000990%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615727 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615726&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000989%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615726 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615725&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000977%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615725 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615724&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000849%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes At this time, we acknowledge the passing of the following fraters. As Alpha Omegans, they lived moral, ethical, and professional lives that can serve as an example to us all. Alpha Omega extends condolences to their families and friends. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615724 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615723&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000837%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Nanette Cutler—Wishing you a speedy recoveryHoward and Eileen Kessner Ralph Rothstein for a continued healthy recoveryMarvin and Fran Sonne (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615723 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615723 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615722&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000941%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes At the time I write this message, we all still wait for the crucial decisions regarding the future of the Tel Aviv University's School of Dental Medicine, founded by the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity. While the TADMOR committee has already concluded that the State of Israel needs two dental schools, the final decision regarding the structure, size, and budget of the school is still in the hands of the highest possible authorities of the Ministry of Education. I am certain that by the time this message will appear in print, the conclusions will be released, and I hope that we shall all have reasons to be much more optimistic. At this time, the faculty has decided to protest and go on strike starting May 1, 2010, if no solution will be found by that time. Let us hope that this ... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615722 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615721&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000850%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes On January 12, 2010, an earthquake struck Haiti and devastated the capital city, Port-au-Prince. More than 150,000 people were reportedly killed. Israel immediately sent a rescue unit of doctors to help. One of these units included our own dentist Dr. Revital Hivert from the Department of Prosthodontics. Attached is her account of the event, which speaks for itself. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615721 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615720&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000904%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Radiographic examination and imaging play an important role in the diagnosis and management of most temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Several techniques have been used for the examination of the TMJ, including conventional tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), arthrography, computed tomography (CT), and, recently, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615720 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615720 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615719&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000928%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is a diagnostic imaging modality that has shown rapid adoption in clinical dental practice over the past 10 years. CBCT images provide high quality, accurate 3-dimensional (3D) representations of the osseous elements of the maxillofacial skeleton. The purpose of this article is to provide (1) an introduction to maxillofacial CBCT technology, (2) an understanding of the relative patient radiation dose, and (3) to underline the appropriate use of CBCT as a diagnostic imaging modality with specific clinical applications. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615719 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615719 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615718&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000898%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes With the introduction of conebeam computed tomography (CBCT) in the early 2000s, oral and maxillofacial radiology fully entered the modern world of 3-dimensional (3D) radiographic imaging. Although conventional or medical computed tomography (CT) had been available since the 1970s, with few exceptions, it had not been widely used in dentistry. In the early days of conventional CT, the machines were limited in number, restricting their use to only the most beneficial of purposes—for example, imaging of the brain. The cost of a CT examination was also prohibitive. For these reasons, the modality in dentistry was used almost exclusively in oral and maxillofacial surgery and sparingly at that. Even as the limitations of access and cost disappeared, the cost–benefit ratio when the x-ray dos... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615718 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615717&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000886%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes With the advent of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), the diagnostic foundations of dentistry have been forever changed and advanced into a new era of 3-dimensional (3D) possibilities. In the case of implant planning, which was among the first applications of this technology, the exact 3D location of the implant could be preplanned and even guided during surgery. This was a major advancement in implant planning above and beyond traditional radiographic images, such as panoramic, bitewing, and periapical films, all of which are subject to magnification errors and dimensional distortion. However, with CBCT imaging, the images are captured in their true anatomic size and shape, and therefore offer the most accurate treatment planning potential. For these reasons, CBCT imaging was quickly h... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615717 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615716&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000874%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Imaging studies, beginning with intraoral radiographs, have been a critical component of the dental diagnostic toolkit for more than 100 years. In the latter half of the 20th century, panoramic radiography provided for visualization of the entire maxillomandibular dentition and surrounding facial structures on a single image. Regardless of the advance in imaging science that panoramic radiography represented, it is still a 2-dimensional (2D) technology and fraught with the limitations of all 2D images; namely, magnification, distortion, superimposition, and the loss of spatial dimensional information as real 3-dimensional (3D) anatomy is collapsed onto a 2D image. Introduced to the US market in 2000, cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) represents a paradigm shift to true 3D imaging. (Sour... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615716 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615715&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000825%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The Talmudic scholars were not political leaders nor empire builders, legislators or administrators, philosophers or scientists, nor artists or economic barons. They were teachers—that is how they regarded themselves. In the process of serving as teachers, they performed judicial, administrative, and political functions. The Talmud is a large and diverse work that is the product of a millennium of intellectual, spiritual, and cultural activity. Many generations participated in its formation. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615715 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3615714&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000862%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes We all have many organizations in which to become involved. So why should Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity be a priority to you? I ask you to think back to why you originally joined—it may have been because your friends joined, or for help in the preclinic, or for study aids. It may have been because someone you respected suggested that you join, or for any of a number of other reasons. Why have you remained a Frater? (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3615714 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3615714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461177&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264171000045X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461177 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461176&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000448%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461176 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461175&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000436%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461175 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461174&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000023%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Dental Clinics of North America is a venerable serial publication that has been a favorite of general practitioners for decades. Four issues a year are published, and according to the statement from The Clinics' website, this publication “Updates you on the latest trends in patient management; keeps you up to date on the newest advances; and provides a sound basis for choosing treatment options. Each issue focuses on a single topic in dentistry and is presented under the direction of an experienced guest editor.” (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461174 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461173&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000308%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Yehuda Kaufman was born on May 6, 1927 in Horodenka, a small town in the Stanislaw region, (then) Poland. He was raised there in a loving family and had a beautiful childhood until the Second World War broke out. His father was a dentist who helped the family survive at the beginning of the Holocaust. Unfortunately, a year later they were moved to a ghetto, like all the Jews in the area, and when deportation began they managed to hide in an underground space for nearly 2 years. The family then had to wander from place to place until they finally settled in Chernovitz, on the Romanian border, in 1944, when the Russian army arrived in the vicinity. There they spent more than a year. Yehuda managed to do his matriculation examinations with great effort and simultaneously worked as a dental te... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461173 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461172&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000230%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Gordon Anker, Toronto 1947 Gerald Aptekar, Detroit Chapter 1940 (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461172 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461171&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000217%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes IN HONOR OF Charlene Berkman's installation as International PresidentRutman family (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461171 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461170&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000382%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Making Waves at the Caribbean Sea will long be remembered as a unique adventure. Although I have attended only 14 annual meetings during my 25 years of service at Tel Aviv University School of Dental Medicine, our family cruise was undoubtedly a suitable farewell event to me, in my last year of Deanship at the School. To me, having all fraters, spouses and children together, on the same dock, strengthened the feeling of being a family. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461170 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461169&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000400%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In 2003, the Department of Oral Medicine set aside two or three dental units one day a week for the treatment of patients under sedation and anesthesia. Four years ago, when plans for two additional floors were being discussed, it was only natural to allocate the necessary space toward establishing a Center for Sedation and Anesthesia in Dentistry. The culmination of this idea was the launching of the Center on March 27, 2008. The launching was coupled with an international scientific convention, The Israeli-European Scientific Meeting on Sedation in Dentistry, with the participation of speakers from the European Federation for the Advancement of Anesthesia in Dentistry (EFAAD). (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461169 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461169 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461168&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000059%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Alpha Omega is excited to introduce the Third Eye Group as the fraternity's new management company. The Denver, Colorado–based company is a full service association management company that specializes in membership recruiting and retention, acquisition of sponsors, development of innovative programs, design and management of events, creation of impactful publications, and development and maintenance of state of the art websites and other marketing tools. Originally founded in 2001 as MarketingWRX, the Third Eye Group drives growth, creates value, and ensures the continued viability of its clients so that they may realize their fullest potential. One of the Third Eye team members who will be working closely with Alpha Omega is Marty Zimmerman, who will serve as the fraternity's new Execut... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461168 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461168 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461167&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000333%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes “We could hear their boots press against the floorboards above, sending dust into our eyes as we looked above and quietly waited. We did not speak. We could not speak. We were not there. The Judenrat after all, did not know there was a basement to the house. The basement smelled of urine from days spent in waiting. We ran out of water, so we had to drink our own urine, which made all of us sick. One of the children started crying. We all turned and darted our eyes. The boots stopped. The mother went over to her child and put her hand around the child's neck. With one hand she started to choke the boy, with the other covering her own mouth masking her own screams. As the boy fought harder, the mother clenched tighter—sweat and tears rolling down her face as she continued to look away fr... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461167 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461166&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000369%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The enactment of the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was a major step in an effort to eliminate health insurance benefit inequity between mental health/substance use disorders and medical/surgical benefits. But individuals and their families may not seek needed care because mental illness could still remain an unrecognized disability, especially among children. The extent of the problem, related symptoms, some approaches for care, and the involvement of dental practitioners are considered below.“The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has a three-part definition of disability. Under ADA, an individual with a disability is a person who: (a) has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; or (b) has a record of such impa... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461166 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461165&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000084%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In 1920, 19 years after the opening of the first Nordstrom store in Seattle, Washington, John Nordstrom hung a huge sign from the ceiling in the entryway of that original Nordstrom store. It simply said, “If we are treating you well, please tell others. If we are not, please tell us!” He wanted his customers' opinion of the service, the product, and the people who were delivering both. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461165 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461164&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000072%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes My Jewish name is Dovid ben Moshe (David son of Moses). I have not used it since my Bar Mitzvah. I have not been to synagogue except for weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, and funerals. While I am not religious, I have a strong identity with my Jewishness. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461164 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461163&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000060%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes By now, you have noticed that the things that worked in the past no longer work.“The world has changed, and we must change with it.” We all heard this on inauguration day, but what does it really mean—and more importantly, what does it mean to us in dentistry? (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461163 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461162&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000126%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Jonathan Miller received his Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology from the University of Michigan and is currently enrolled in the DDS degree program at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461162 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461161&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000163%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Originally from Boca Raton, Florida, Matt Rossen is currently a third-year dental student attending the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. Matt received his Bachelor of Science in molecular biology and microbiology with a minor in psychology from the University of Central Florida. His father is currently practicing general dentistry in Florida, and his mother is a dental assistant and manager of the practice. Matt's older brother Adam is an attorney in south Florida. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461161 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461160&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000205%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Whitney is excited to serve this year as an International Student Representative for Alpha Omega. Whitney is a second-year dental student at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. She graduated from Brown University in May 2008, and concentrated in human biology and also studied the visual arts. Whitney is originally from Hewlett, New York. Whitney has enjoyed becoming an active member in Alpha Omega, having served as last year's Student Foundation Representative and also as Harvard's vice president. She has participated in multiple conventions and leadership meetings in Scottsdale and Miami, and in Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale, and Cleveland, respectively. In addition, Whitney has kept busy outside of school, serving as an at-large representative on the Harvard Graduate Council and secretary f... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461160 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461159&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000254%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The Meritorious Service Award is presented to a frater who has demonstrated outstanding and exemplary service at the international level of Alpha Omega for more than 10 years. The Meritorious Service Award recipient for 2009 is Murray Miller. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461159 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461158&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000291%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The Student Leadership Award recipient for 2009 is Nate Lawson. Nate Lawson received his Bachelor of Science from Tulane University and his master's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)—both in Biomedical Engineering. He is in his fourth year of a 6-year combined DMD/PhD degree at UAB. Nate has served as the 2009 to 2010 national president of the NSRG—the student division of the American Association of Dental Research. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461158 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461157&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264171000031X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The Young Leadership Award recipient for 2009 is Rachel Davis. Rachel received her DMD degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD) in 2005 and has been working in private practice in Louisville, Kentucky, with her father, Leslie Davis, since graduation. Rachel bought her father's practice in 2007, renamed it the Davis Dental Center, and moved to a new location one year later. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461157 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461156&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000035%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The Certificate of Merit Award is presented for special services at either the international or chapter level. Lawrence Gettleman received this award during the 2009 International Convention. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461156 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461155&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000229%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes is the founder and president of the Total Patient Service Institute, which specializes in implementing the highest level of patient service and communication skills in dental practices. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461155 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461154&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000242%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The Trudi Birger Award is presented to a frater who has exemplified volunteerism. Trudi was the founder of the Dental Volunteers for Israel and was an Honorary Member of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. The fraternity gave this award this year to Irvin Silverstein for his exemplary volunteerism. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461154 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461153&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000278%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Steve served as Alpha Omega's International President in 2006 after having held every major position in the Buffalo-Gilead Alumni Chapter since joining as a student 38 years ago. After growing up in Queens, New York, and graduating from Queens College, CUNY, Steve studied dentistry at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He completed a 1-year general practice residency at E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo, and in 1976 was the third dentist to join a dental practice that has grown to include 52 dentists in 13 locations, one of the most respected dental groups in Western New York. He has served on the staff of two local hospitals and a skilled nursing facility and is on the faculty of the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. He has regularly donated his time and sk... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461153 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461152&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000266%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes served as the International President of Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity in 1996. He has just completed his fiftieth year as an Alpha Omegan. A Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Southern California School of Dentistry for many years, Max is a past president of the Southern California Academy of Endodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461152 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461151&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000357%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Robert Simon is a second-generation Alpha Omegan. His father Herbert joined Alpha Omega's Tau chapter as a freshman dental student at the University of Southern California (USC) in 1956, when Bob was 8 years old. Bob followed in Herbert's path, graduating from the USC School of Dentistry in 1974. Following a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California Los Angeles in gnathology and occlusion, he attended the University of Washington, graduating in 1979 with a certificate in periodontal prosthodontics and an MSD degree. Bob and his wife Amy have a blended family of five children between the ages of 21 and 27. Bob's prosthodontic practice is in Fullerton, California. Bob is also a part-time clinical faculty member of at University of Southern California. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461151 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461150&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000102%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Avi Wurman received his DDS from The University of Toronto in 1985. Avi has been an active member of Alpha Omega since his freshman year in dental school. He served as PI Chapter president from 1984 to 1985. He was a delegate, along with his wife, Dr. Sharon Sussman, at the 1983 Alpha Omega International Convention held in Palm Springs. He has held many positions with the Toronto Alumni Chapter of Alpha Omega, including President and Regent. Avi recently completed his 3-year term as Canadian Regional Director on the Board of Alpha Omega. He is looking forward to his new position as the Alpha Omega convention representative. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461150 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461149&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000321%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Andy has been an Alpha Omegan for nearly 35 years and has attended 30 conventions—most as a delegate from his dental school days at Georgetown and from the Washington, DC alumni chapter. He has served on various committees, and as Regent. On a local level, he has served the Washington, DC chapter as President, and on almost every other board position, as well as in various local fund-raising activities. He is happy to begin a second term as Member-at-Large to the Foundation, as he feels that our charitable efforts are one of our major reasons for being! (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461149 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461148&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000394%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Gail Schupak has been practicing orthodontics in Manhattan for almost 25 years. She grew up in the Long Island suburbs of New York City and attended the University of Rochester for her undergraduate degree in biology and the University of Pennsylvania for dental school. Then she got her certificate in orthodontics from Columbia University. From the moment she arrived at Penn, she was active in the Beta chapter from Social chair, to Rush chair, and then co-president. The Beta chapter, at that time, was one of the largest AO student chapters, and was intimately connected to the dental school and its faculty during the deanship of D. Walter Cohen. Gail was an alternate delegate and then twice a delegate to convention from the Beta chapter. When she moved to New York, she immediately became in... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461148 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461147&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000096%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Dr. Allen Ressler was born in Manhattan, New York City, New York. He received a Bachelor of Science in finance from New York University and received his DDS degree from New York University. Allen completed a general practice residency in dentistry at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida. He went into private practice in Miami Beach after his residency. He served in the United States Army Reserve Dental Corps. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461147 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461146&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000199%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Steven Kahan assumes the position of Treasurer of the US Foundation after serving as the Secretary for the last 2 years. He is no stranger to leadership roles, having served as the International President of the fraternity in 1997. Steve maintains a private practice in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and is active in his local Washington, DC Alumni chapter. His favorite hobby is being on the golf course and traveling with his wife, Ellie, especially to visit their children, Adam in Austin, Texas, and Erika in Chicago, Illinois. Steve looks forward to a productive year for the US Foundation and to a year of continued cooperation between the Fraternity, the US Foundation, and the other foundations around the world. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461146 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461145&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000151%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Marc Rothman is a Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with offices in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Cinnaminson, New Jersey. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, and received his dental degree from Temple University. He obtained his surgery training at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC, followed by a fellowship in orthognathic surgery and temporomandibular disorders with Dr. Kenneth Rotskoff in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rothman is currently the Chief of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, where he also is involved in teaching hospital residents and students from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Maryland Dental Schools. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Uni... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461145 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461144&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000187%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Samuel Blum has worked for Alpha Omega since he joined the Zeta Mu student chapter at the University of Maryland in 1958. He received his dental degree from the University of Maryland in 1962. He then served in the U.S. Army Dental Corps in Frankfurt, Germany. In 1965, he opened his general dentistry practice in Rockville, Maryland. Sam has twice served as president of the Washington, DC Alpha Omega Alumni chapter, served as AO regent for three terms, served two terms as Member-at-Large of the AO Foundation Executive Board and Vice-Chair of the AO Foundation. He has also served as President of the DC Society of Dentistry for Children, the Maimonides Dental Society, and the Southern Maryland Dental Society. Sam has served as Trustee from Southern Maryland Dental Society to the Maryland Stat... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461144 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461143&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000138%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Larry Rotman received his DDS from the University of Toronto in 1978. He joined Alpha Omega in 1974 and served on the executive of PI chapter throughout dental school. Larry attended his first international convention as an undergraduate in Dearborn, Michigan, in 1977. He has attended approximately 20 conventions. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461143 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461142&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264171000014X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Lee Weisbard received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and her DDS from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry in 1984. After 6 years in public health, working for Westside Health Center in Denver, Colorado, she opened a restorative and general dental practice in the Denver Technological center. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461142 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461141&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000114%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1955, David is the son of a Holocaust survivor mother and a World War II veteran father. He graduated from the University of Rochester in 1977 with a dual degree in biology and psychology, both with honors. He then attended Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry, receiving his DMD in 1981. He graduated from the Boston University School of Graduate Dentistry in 1983 with a specialty certificate in periodontics. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461141 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461140&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000175%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Michael was born in Paris, France. His parents, survivors of the Holocaust, emigrated to Canada soon after to rebuild their lives. He attended McGill University as an undergraduate, obtaining a Bachelors of Science in psychology, and he received his DDS from McGill University in 1973. He did a residency in family dentistry at the Herzl Clinic of the Jewish General Hospital. He then went into private practice in Dollard des Ormeaux which is a suburb of Montreal where he now works with a group of fellow Alpha Omegans. He cofounded and built the West Island Health Centre, which today houses one of the largest pediatric clinics in Quebec. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461140 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461139&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000370%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire, Charlene received her DMD degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in 1978. Charlene immediately became active in Alpha Omega, becoming Gamma Chapter's Vice President and President, and coordinating a major t-shirt selling fundraiser, enabling Gamma to become Founders of the Hebrew University Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Founded by Alpha Omega. Charlene attended her first conventions as an undergraduate and has attended more than 30 International Conventions since then. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461139 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461138&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000345%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I was elated to receive the latest Alpha Omegan (vol. 102, no. 4, December 2009). I am a graduate of a Dental School in Johannesburg—a city in a country at the southern tip of Africa. It gave me great pride to read that five of the contributors to the journal graduated from my alma mater, The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461138 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461137&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641710000047%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes There are many ways that Alpha Omega is unique. As we all know, the foundation of Alpha Omega can be found in our triangle—the sides of which are professionalism and fraternalism resting on a strong base of Judaism. Let's take a look at fraternalism and its importance for the dental student. Our student members often help each other with their didactic and laboratory work. The students at the University of Detroit have a program where alumni fraters help with a review course in dental anatomy for the freshman dental students. This is one way that they build a rapport with the students and show other potential members the importance of belonging to Alpha Omega. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461137 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461137 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3461136&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264171000028X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Before I begin my remarks, I would feel remiss if I did not thank a number of people for all they have done. I thank our past AO leadership, especially those who have mentored me and helped me get here today. Thank you to all the New Englanders who helped influence me in my early dental school days, and to all the New Yorkers who were so essential to my development since 1978. Thank you to all my Alpha Omega mentors that I have these last 33 years—for everything! I truly miss the emotional, passionate discussions that many of our former convention regulars expressed—it never mattered if you agreed; you knew these Fraters cared and loved Alpha Omega. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3461136 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3461136 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076886&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001948%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076886 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076885&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001936%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076885 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076884&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001924%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076884 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076883&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001754%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This is the second edition of a textbook that aims to provide essential and practical information on oral and maxillofacial diseases and injuries. The text is concise and succeeds in providing a sufficient breadth of subject and level of detail appropriate for the dental undergraduate student. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076883 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076882&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001742%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The ideology of pain-free or pain-reduced dentistry is essential to a successful practice. The fifth edition of the Handbook of Local Anesthesia serves as an excellent guide for dental assistants, hygienists, dental students, recent graduates, and experienced practitioners alike. This book covers the most recent advances in science, technology, and pain control techniques in great depth. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076882 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076881&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001766%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This reference guide is essential for every dental practice because it provides information on more than 2000 drug products used by dental patients, including the 800 most frequently prescribed in North America. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076881 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076880&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001845%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes At this time we acknowledge the passing of the following fraters. As Alpha Omegans, they have lived moral, ethical, and professional lives that can serve as an example to us all. Alpha Omega extendes condolences to their family and friends: (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076880 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076879&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001857%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes IN HONOR OF Charlene Berkman in honor of being elected International President-ElectAlan Sherman (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076879 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076878&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001869%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In the previous issue of Alpha Omegan, we reported on our special relationship with Nobel Biocare and the GC Corporation. In this issue, we will review our connections with the Henry Schein Company, Colgate Palmolive, and Premier Dental Products. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076878 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076877&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001882%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes “The Future is Now” campaign symbolizes a critical turning point in the history of our school. After joining the world leading dental schools and then being threatened by complete closure, and after 3 years during which no new students were admitted, we can say once again: the hope is here and our dream shall never die. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076877 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076876&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001870%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes It is with much pleasure that I announce that Tel Aviv University's (TAU's) Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine, founded by the Alpha Omega Fraternity, has begun admission of new students for the first year of studies. This step constitutes a final commitment by the university to “reopen” the school. All that has happened followed the agreement by the university that an objective committee be appointed with a mandate to investigate the most pressing needs of the Dental School. It has further been agreed upon by the university and the Ministry of Education to unconditionally accept the committee's decision. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076876 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076875&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001821%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes For years, restorative practices and traditional orthodontics stood largely separate from one another save for the most extreme instances. Orthodontics has evolved over the years, and a new breed of orthodontic technology appeared in the late 1990s. A clear alternative to traditional orthodontics emerged, and Invisalign (Align Technology, Inc., Santa Clara, CA) was born. Historically, orthodontics and restorative work, within a practice, rarely coincided on the same patient, but the advances within both disciplines have afforded a new and innovative way of considering conservative dentistry. No longer does there have to be aggressive preparation to attain a desired result. With patient understanding, a negligible amount of patience, and the desire to achieve the very best dentistry has to ... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076875 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076874&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264170900178X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The success of dental restorations should not only be measured by immediate outcomes, such as patient comfort and appearance, but also by long-term survival and stability of the definitive restorations. Long-term success is dependant on the level of precision at which treatment is carried out. The three main areas in which this precision should be focused are precision of fit, occlusal precision, and aesthetic precision. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076874 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076873&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001894%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes For years now, dentistry has been in the aesthetics business. We have been talking about and offering dental restorations that look as close as possible to natural teeth—or perhaps look even better. We have been bleaching, veneering, and crowning in an effort to meet patient demand and expectations of that elusive “perfect smile.” As these restorative treatments evolved, we became better at creating more translucent porcelains and composites, brighter shades, better color matching tools with the advent of electronic color matching, and more talented dental technicians—we are literally creating works of art. Yet some of this “art work” still falls short of the mark (). Why is this? In many cases it is because we have forgotten to choose a frame that is deserving of our artwork. ... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076873 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076872&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264170900181X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Creating a smile makeover is a complex process. It is a challenge that requires attention to detail in all areas. The most critical step in the process is the seating of the porcelain laminate veneers (PLVs). Both appearance and durability can be affected if mistakes are made in this phase of treatment. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076872 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076871&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001808%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes White lesions occur commonly on the anterior teeth. There are numerous reasons why these lesions appear in the anterior dentition, and these reasons will be discussed in detail. For some patients, these white lesions may be considered unsightly and the patients may seek treatment to have them removed; other patients are not concerned about their presence on their anterior teeth. Some of the white lesions are caused by demineralization and occur because of poor oral hygiene. For the purpose of this article, developmental white lesions will be discussed in detail, along with the options for treatment of these lesions. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076871 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076870&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001791%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes All of us, I am sure, have delighted patients, but to receive cards and notes on a regular basis thanking us for the “confidence” they now feel, thanking us for “making my dreams come true,” thanking us for “having changed my life, I am now known for my lovely big smile.” Wow! Aren't we lucky to be dentists at this time? (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076870 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076869&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001833%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In his April 2009 editorial, Michael Glick, the editor of Journal of the American Dental Association, offered some insight into several definitions and a discussion of each element of the phrase “access to care.” Dr. Glick points out that there are several definitions of the term “access” depending on which audience we are addressing or listening to. For example, access to care could have different meanings for our patients, insurance carriers, politicians, and dentists. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076869 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3076868&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001778%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes By the time this column is published, I will be nearing the end of my Presidential year. It has been an honor for me to serve as your International President for 2009. Arlene and I have cherished our visits to chapters in North America, England, France, and Israel. We were also pleased to participate in the European Regency meeting which was held in Baden-Baden, Germany. We have shared Shabbat with our Alpha Omega family in Dallas, Lyon, Tel Aviv, and Boston—just to mention a few places. One of the most memorable Shabbats took place in Baden-Baden during the European Regency Meeting in June. The 40 or so Alpha Omegans in attendance, their spouses, significant others, and children attended Shabbat services in a small Sephardic synagogue. This precious shul that somehow survived the Holoca... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3076868 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3076868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746398&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001419%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746398 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:43 +0100 2746398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746397&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001407%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746397 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:43 +0100 2746397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746396&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001390%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746396 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:43 +0100 2746396 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746395&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264170900133X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This softcover book is an excellent contribution to our literature and a valuable addition to the library of every dentist who has extended his or her horizon to include the broad health picture and has made the transition from the oral cavity to the complete patient. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746395 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:43 +0100 2746395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746394&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001328%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This book contains an extraordinary amount of authoritative information. Because we are now seeing more patients from the senior level, dentistry is more involved in total health care, and you need to know the latest medical terms and their meanings. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746394 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:43 +0100 2746394 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746393&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001249%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes At this time we acknowledge the passing of the following fraters. As Alpha Omegans, they have lived moral, ethical, and professional lives that can serve as an example to us all. Alpha Omega extends condolences to their family and friends: (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746393 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:43 +0100 2746393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746392&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001250%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Jamie Luria's acceptance to Oral Surgery ResidencyFred and Joanie Fischer Susan Azarra (wife of Honorary Member Lou Azarra)—Wishing you a speedy recoveryHoward and Cheryl Pranikoff (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746392 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:43 +0100 2746392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746391&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001316%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Bernard E. Metrick, DDS, received a special award from the French Consul General. He was named a “Chevalier” in the Legion of Honor for his efforts in the United States' liberation of France during World War II. It is the highest civilian award given by the French government. The letter that Dr. Metrick received from the French Ambassador can be found on the Alpha Omega website (http://www.ao.org/images/stories/ao/ambassador.pdf); on May 27, 2009, Dr. Metrick was awarded his medal in Boca Raton, Florida. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746391 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:43 +0100 2746391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746390&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001353%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Dissemination of knowledge is one of the main aims of academic institutions. The recent explosion of information has forced the Hebrew University–Hadassah School of Dental Medicine to explore novel methods of teaching and training future dental professionals. For the dental student, the challenges are even greater. These include—among other fields—implant dentistry, a relatively new treatment modality that was not part of the traditional dental school curriculum in the past. However, the acquisition of new skills, such as manual dexterity, integrative thinking, and 3-dimensional visualization, all have to be acquired in the same time frame. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746390 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:43 +0100 2746390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746389&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001298%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes God is creative. If the Bible is a biography of God, isn't it curious that there is no account of how God came to be? Depending on your translation, the opening line of the chapter of Genesis is:In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth…—New International Version translationOr:When God began to create heaven and earth…—Jewish Publication Society translationOr:At the beginning of God's creating of the heavens and earth…—Everett Fox translation (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746389 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:42 +0100 2746389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746388&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001237%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes There are increasing numbers of young adults with disabilities who lack sufficient financial support for needed general health and dental services. In an effort to emphasize the limited support for dental services for these individuals with disabilities, a review is carried out of (1) the particular role of Special Olympics to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities and create public and professional awareness of the needs of this population, and (2) the case of general limited financial support for needed dental care in the United States for young adults with disabilities. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746388 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:42 +0100 2746388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746387&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001341%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Six years ago, an Alpha Omega member received a phone call from a recent graduate of an Israeli dental school. The pediatric dentist who answered the phone was told by the Israeli dentist that he would like to attend a residency program in pediatric dentistry in the United States. The pediatric dentist, a fraternity brother, told the young dentist that he would do everything in his power to find a program that would be willing to accept a “foreign” student. The AO member contacted several Alpha Omega members throughout the United States to help locate postgraduate programs that would be willing to accept students from outside the United States. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746387 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:42 +0100 2746387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746386&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001274%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In general, dental practices provide a pleasant level of customer service. Levin Group has been surveying patients about customer service for many years, and the vast majority of the responses are somewhere between neutral and positive. The question is, “Will this level of customer service be enough to build a highly successful practice in today's economy?” (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746386 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:42 +0100 2746386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746385&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001262%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The talent, competition, and suspense of ABC's “Dancing With the Stars” is both fun and entertaining to watch. When you learn how much it costs you when the “stars” in your office—your patients—are dancing out your door and tapping all over your schedule and your bank account, you may want to take a lesson or two. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746385 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:42 +0100 2746385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746384&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001286%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The deceitful tactics of a charlatan tooth puller are graphically depicted in this engraving, a copy of the original image (from 1523) carved by Lucas van Leyden. The peasant in tattered clothing cringes with pain between a handsomely dressed tooth puller and the furtive assistant who is stealing the patient's money. The tooth puller's expertise is promoted by the molars decorating his hat and the tabletop covered with numerous tools and medicines. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746384 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:42 +0100 2746384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746383&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001304%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes During the International Alpha Omega Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Honorary Membership Committee proposed a highly worthwhile individual who has been committed to the goals of Alpha Omega for nearly 20 years. Gilles Pierson's leadership and innovation have helped to grow the Acteon Group into a worldwide company employing more than 800 employees. Based in Mérignac, France, Acteon has their roots in companies such as Satelec, makers of the first dental piezoelectric scalers, and Pierre Rolland Laboratories in France. They currently have subsidiaries in Beijing, Australia, Hungary, Italy, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Germany, just to mention a few locations. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746383 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:41 +0100 2746383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746382&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001225%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I have had the pleasure of being able to treat many needy individuals on a pro bono basis. I know there is one segment of the population that continues to “fall through the cracks”—deserving adolescents who, because of poor financial conditions, are handicapped by their unattractive and/or unhealthy smiles. They have low self-esteem and are hampered by their appearance in social situations. They hesitate to smile or may never smile at all. Good jobs are difficult to come by, and many teens drop out of school and continue a downward spiral, which hurts them, their families, our communities, and our country. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746382 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:41 +0100 2746382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2746381&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709001365%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes The word fraternity is most often defined as a brotherhood. The true distinctions between a fraternity and any other form of social organization are the implications that the members freely associate as equals for a mutually beneficial purpose. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2746381 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:56:38 +0100 2746381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475831&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264170900092X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475831 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475830&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000918%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475830 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475829&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000906%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475829 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475828&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000785%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes At this time we acknowledge the passing of the following fraters. As Alpha Omegans, they have lived moral, ethical, and professional lives that can serve as an example to us all. Alpha Omega extends condolences to their family and friends: (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475828 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475827&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000803%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes IN HONOR OF Daniel and Arlene Uditsky in honor of Daniel's installation as International PresidentLaurie Gordon ShawSid and Susan TourialMichael and Fran SzikmanFred and Susie MargolisHoward and Cheryl Pranikoff (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475827 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475826&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS000264170900075X%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes “The Future is Now”—a campaign that aims to aid The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine founded by the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity—is on. This campaign is a natural continuation of the “Focus on the Future” campaign of the late 1990s, which made possible the school's enormous growth in the last decade. The Gerald and Reesa Niznick Faculty Clinics will be inaugurated on Tuesday, May 19, at 3:30 pm, during the Tel Aviv University annual meeting of the Board of Governors. This 10-unit facility includes a surgical operatory equipped with general anesthesia facilities, a recovery room, and nine operatories that will give a temporary solution to the school's needs. The Niznick Faculty Clinic, which was built to be one of the leading clinical de... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475826 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475826 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475825&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000748%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes I write this article as “Operation Cast Lead” in Gaza is behind us, the new government in Israel is being formed, Passover preparations are in the air, and tourism has reawakened. I feel that this is the right time to turn to our young Alpha Omegans with an open invitation from Vladi Dvoyris, who is our sixth-year D.M.D. student and President of both The Jerusalem Society of Medical & Dental Students and the Alpha Sigma Student Chapter of Alpha Omega. I asked him to take this opportunity to speak to you in his own words. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475825 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475825 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475824&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000876%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Injury to branches of the trigeminal nerve is one of the possible complications associated with the removal of third molars. Fifty-two percent of patients referred to a university-based practice with trigeminal neurosensory complaints associated their nerve injury with third molar odontectomy. The inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) was the most commonly injured nerve (61.1%), followed by the lingual nerve (LN; 38.8%). There was a 1.5-times greater incidence in females, the mean age of the patients was 34.5 years, and the mean time to consultation from the third molar extraction date was 6.9 months. These data also showed that although the LN was the least commonly injured nerve, it was also the most likely to be severely damaged. It also showed that these patients were most likely to benefit fr... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475824 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475823&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000864%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by sleep deprivation and daytime fatigue and somnolence. It is conservatively estimated to occur in up to 3% of the adult population. However, the incidence is probably higher in industrialized countries, where sleep patterns are disrupted by abnormal work shifts. The incidence is also slightly higher in middle-aged males and may be as high as 67% in elderly males. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475823 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475823 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475822&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000852%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes This article describes some of the newer concepts in using DO to treat maxillary and mandibular deformities and growth discrepancies that are not amenable to routine orthognathic surgery. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475822 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475821&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000840%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Conventional wisdom advises that when a tooth needs to be extracted, the whole tooth should be removed, usually with as little surrounding bone as possible. However, the evidence to support this is not compelling, and every dentist has experienced cases where the apices of teeth are not removed for a variety of reasons and, in most cases, the patient seems to suffer no ill effects. If one extrapolates from this, it is evident that there might be instances where it is actually preferable to leave the apical part of the root rather than remove it, and this can be carried out deliberately. The usual time that one would consider this is when the inferior alveolar nerve is intimately related to the roots of the lower molar teeth, and this occurs most often in relation to the third molar. This c... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475821 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475820&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000839%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Obstructive sialadenitis, with or without sialolithiasis, represents the most common inflammatory disorder of the major salivary glands, and sialolithiasis is one of the major causes of sialadenitis. Calculi in the salivary glands can be found in 1.2% of the general population. Other common causes of salivary gland obstruction are ductal strictures and kinks. The diagnosis of these problems has been traditionally hampered by the limitations of standard imaging techniques. Satisfactory management depends on the surgeon's ability to reach a precise anatomic diagnosis and to accurately locate the obstruction. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475820 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475820 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475819&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000827%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) reconstruction presents unique problems because of the integral and complex roles this joint plays in establishing and maintaining proper form and function of the stomatognathic system. The TMJ not only acts as a secondary growth center for the mandible in prepubescence, but it is also essential for the functions of mastication, speech, airway support, and deglutition in both the child and the adult. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475819 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475819 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475818&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000815%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are characterized by displacement of the intra-articular disc, which acts as an obstacle to normal joint movement and results in clicking and popping sounds or locking and an inability to open the mouth widely. These conditions may be painless or they may be associated with pain, especially during function. The most common causes are trauma, which results in an immediate displacement of the disc, or chronic parafunction, which results in degenerative changes in the articular surfaces, increased friction, and gradual disc displacement. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475818 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475817&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000773%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes Over the years, the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery has undergone tremendous change. From a specialty in which exodontia and dentoalveolar surgery was initially the primary function, its scope has expanded to now encompass everything from implantology to cosmetic surgery. As new technology has been developed, it has been quickly adopted by astute clinicians so that we are now beginning to see endoscopic approaches to the reduction and fixation of facial and jaw fractures, management of salivary gland diseases, and various aspects of orthognathic surgery. As a result, the invasiveness required for performing many of these procedures has been significantly decreased, patient comfort and has been increased, recovery time has been reduced, and facial scarring has essentially been elimi... Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475817 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475816&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000761%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes All of us have patients who, from time to time, ask us about the safety of the materials and devices we use in our daily practice of dentistry. Examples are: “What type of laser is that, doctor?” What the patient may be asking is whether the laser you are using is nonionizing (i.e., does not alter DNA) or ionizing. Another question we are asked is if we use fillings with mercury. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475816 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2475815&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000797%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes In January 2007, the administrative committee held its first retreat in Chicago, Illinois. Because this retreat and the 2008 retreat were so productive, there was agreement to hold another similar retreat in 2009. During these 2 and a half–day meetings, the international officers enjoy a unique opportunity to work together on issues with the potential to significantly impact the continued success of Alpha Omega. It also gives us a chance to bring the newly elected officers up to speed on the previous year's accomplishments and currently open issues. (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2475815 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2475815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2343103&cid=s_38437_11_f&fid=38437&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alphaomeganjournal.org%2Farticle%2FPIIS0002641709000372%2Fabstract%3Frss%3Dyes (Source: Alpha Omegan) Alpha Omegan journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2343103 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2343103