{"title":"The boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel. What is it and should we be worried?","authors":"Howard C Tenenbaum","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76591,"journal":{"name":"The Alpha omegan","volume":"107 2","pages":"44-7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32707519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shankar Iyer, Prashanth Konatham Haribabu, Yi Xing
{"title":"Part II. Minimizing alveolar bone loss during and after extractions. Protocol and techniques for alveolar bone preservation.","authors":"Shankar Iyer, Prashanth Konatham Haribabu, Yi Xing","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alveolar ridge resorption accelerates following extraction of teeth and the residual defect varies from socket to socket. This article proposes a new treatment oriented classification of extraction defects. It also reviews several graft materials and membranes that aid in the decision for selecting an appropriate socket preservation technique. The algorithm developed by the authors helps design a potentially successful treatment plan based on the classification of extraction defects, with choices ranging from no treatment to complex grafting procedures (i.e. allogenic block grafts). In addition, the principles of wound healing and the ideal time points for utilizing the various types of graft materials and implants are discussed. This socket preservation treatment algorithm will guide clinicians to employ surgical procedures using various biomaterials to promote a successful outcome.</p>","PeriodicalId":76591,"journal":{"name":"The Alpha omegan","volume":"107 1","pages":"14-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32383441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Changing of the guard at the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine founded by the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity.","authors":"Adam Stabholz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76591,"journal":{"name":"The Alpha omegan","volume":"107 1","pages":"50-1"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32383448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Local dentist teams up with Red Sox to strike out oral cancer.","authors":"","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76591,"journal":{"name":"The Alpha omegan","volume":"107 2","pages":"42-3"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2014-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32707518","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Routine and complicated extractions: avoiding and managing complications.","authors":"Karl R Koerner","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dental extractions are commonly performed procedures in dentistry. For a number of different reasons, there can be serious complications both during surgical procedures and during patient recovery. Many of these complications can be avoided by recognizing \"red flags\" in advance of untoward events and by taking steps to prevent or manage such problems. Prior to surgery, the dentist needs quality radiographs, must be familiar with the patient's health conditions and medications, and have the knowledge and expertise to perform routine and \"surgical\" extractions safely, expeditiously, and with minimal (if any) loss of adjacent bone. This article, although not \"all-inclusive,\" outlines procedures that help us either confirm correct methods we are already using or enhance our ability to become better. It reviews items that clinicians must be aware of and anticipate to allow exodontia to be done more smoothly and effectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":76591,"journal":{"name":"The Alpha omegan","volume":"106 3-4","pages":"59-65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32371321","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Daniel Berenstein, Earl G Freymiller, Michael Leizerovitz
{"title":"Antibiotics or no antibiotics: reflections on Ren and Malmstrom.","authors":"Daniel Berenstein, Earl G Freymiller, Michael Leizerovitz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article is intended to be a review of current studies on the effectiveness of antibiotics in limiting postoperative complications after third molar exractions; in search of conclusions above and beyond Ren and Malmstroms' excellent meta-analysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":76591,"journal":{"name":"The Alpha omegan","volume":"106 3-4","pages":"73-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32371323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"One moment in time.","authors":"Marcy Schwartzman","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76591,"journal":{"name":"The Alpha omegan","volume":"106 3-4","pages":"56, 65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32371318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management of complications of dentoalveolar surgery.","authors":"Earl G Freymiller, Michael Leizerovitz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76591,"journal":{"name":"The Alpha omegan","volume":"106 3-4","pages":"58, 72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32371320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Tel Aviv University, School of Dental Medicine: new beginnings.","authors":"Ilana Eli","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76591,"journal":{"name":"The Alpha omegan","volume":"106 3-4","pages":"106"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32370707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Minimizing alveolar bone loss during and after extractions (Part I)--review of techniques: atraumatic extraction, root retention.","authors":"Shankar S Iyer, Prashanth Konatham Haribabu","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":76591,"journal":{"name":"The Alpha omegan","volume":"106 3-4","pages":"67-72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2013-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"32371322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}