Resumption of brazilian oral medicine health care during the second period of the COVID-19 pandemic

Aim: This present study aims to compare the data from the Brazilian Unified Health System on the number of clinical consultations of Oral Medicine from the first 6 months (March-August 2020) of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil with the last 6 months (September-February 2020/2021) to update the data, verify the measures' effectiveness to return clinical activities in the following months. Methods: perform a literature review of recent articles that report the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Oral Medicine. Results: There was an increase in the number of Oral Medicine clinical consultations in the second half of the pandemic throughout Brazil (+64.2%), representing over 9,235 appointments in this period. Conclusion: measures for the return of health assistance and the practice of Telemedicine proved to be effective after the second period of the pandemic. Even so, strengthening security measures against the coronavirus is essential to ward off a new wave since the Omicron variant emerged in the country and, consequently, possible new lockdowns that might affect healthcare in Brazil

Percepção da saúde oral e satisfação em relação aos cuidados estomatológicos de pacientes soropositivos para HIV / Perception of oral health and satisfaction regarding stomatological care of HIV-Positive Patients

Objetivo: Avaliar a autopercepção da saúde bucal e a satisfação em relação aos serviços de saúde dos pacientes HIV positivos. Métodos: O estudo incluiu 68 pacientes sistematicamente selecionados entre os usuários de consultas de HIV, no Centro de Saúde da Manhiça (Moçambique). Foram submetidos a um questionário que incluiu questões relacionadas à informação sociodemográfica, autopercepção sobre a saúde bucal e o nível de satisfação em relação ao cuidado recebido na unidade de saúde. A estatística foi realizada no programa estatístico (SPSS) versão 22. Resultados: A maioria dos pacientes (72,1%) apresentou baixa escolaridade e morava na zona rural (61,8%). Observou-se que a maioria dos indivíduos (79%) experimentou pelo menos um problema de saúde bucal, no entanto, apenas 57,4% procuraram tratamento específico. Dos sujeitos que procuraram tratamento hospitalar, 85,2% avaliaram positivamente os serviços prestados. Conclusão: A percepção das necessidades de saúde oral desses pacientes está relacionada a condições com a capacidade de causar dor e mudar, substancialmente, o seu cotidiano. A satisfação com os serviços prestados foi relacionada ao tempo de espera que eles levam para receber atendimento e com as complicações menos possíveis nos procedimentos e não, necessariamente, ao procedimento adotado.

Aim: To assess the self-perception of oral health and satisfaction of the health services of patients with HIV. Methods: Sixty-eight patients systematically selected from HIV consultations at the Manhiça Health Center (Mozambique) participated in the study and were submitted to a questionnaire that included questions related to sociodemographic information, self-perception of oral health, and the level of satisfaction with the care received at the health unit. The statistics were performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) program, version 22. Results: Most patients (72.1%) reported a low-level education and lived in rural areas (61.8%). It was observed that most subjects (79%) experienced at least one oral health problem; however, only 57.4% had sought specific treatment. Of the subjects who sought hospital treatment, 85.2% evaluated the health services provided positively. Conclusion: The perception of oral health needs for these patients is related to conditions capable of causing pain and substantially altering the daily lives of these individuals. Satisfaction with the services provided was related to the waiting time they take to receive care and with the least possible complications in the procedures and not necessarily with the procedure adopted.

Desafios da monitoria acadêmica de Estomatologia frente à pandemia COVID-19: relato de experiência / Challenges of academic monitoring of Stomatology in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic: experience report

O presente artigo possui caráter descritivo e tem como objetivo relatar a experiência da monitoria na disciplina de Estomatologia, desenvolvida no curso de graduação em Odontologia do [texto ocultado], frente à pandemia do novo Coronavírus (COVID-19). Diante do cenário pandêmico, o Ministério da Educação e Cultura (MEC), por meio da Portaria Nº 343, autorizou a utilização de recursos digitais como alternativa para a continuidade das atividades acadêmicas. Nesse contexto, a vivência do Programa de Monitoria Acadêmica ocorreu através da plataforma digital Blackboard, sendo necessário ressignificar as atividades do aluno-monitor e metodologias de ensino utilizadas, desenvolvendo habilidades inerentes à docência e contribuindo significativamente para o processo de ensino-aprendizagem dos discentes monitorados frente a nova realidade estabelecida pela pandemia. Conclui-se que a utilização de plataformas digitais foi fundamental para o exercício da atividade de monitoria e a continuidade do semestre letivo, possibilitando encontrar novas alternativas para o processo de educação em saúde (AU).

This article has a descriptive character and aims to report the experience of monitoring in the discipline of Stomatology, developed in the undergraduate course in Dentistry, in view of the new Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). In face of the pandemic scenario, the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC), through Ordinance No. 343, authorized the use of digital resources as an alternative for continuing academic activities. In this context, the experience of the Academic Monitoring Program took place through the Blackboard digital platform, making it necessary to reframe the activities of the student-monitor and the teaching methodologies used, developing skills inherent to teaching and significantly contributing to the teaching-learning process of the monitored students facing the new reality established by the pandemic. It is concluded that the use of digital platforms was essential for the exercise of monitoring activity and the continuity of the school semester, making it possible to find new alternatives for the health education process (AU).

Perspectivas da saúde orofacial em portadores de doenças reumáticas: uma revisão da literatura / Perspectives of orofacial health in people with rheumatic diseases: a literature review

Este estudo objetivou verificar as principais manifestações bucofaciais que as doenças reumáticas podem causar. Foram selecionadas, assim, 05 doenças reumáticas: Artrite Reumatóide (AR), Síndrome de Sjogren (SS), Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico (LES), Esclerose Sistêmica (ES) e a Síndrome de Behçet (SB). Estas, por sua vez, foram escolhidas por apresentarem como sinais e sintomas clínicos problemas orofaciais. Foi elaborado, dessa maneira, uma revisão bibliográfica de trabalhos com vintênio de 2000 a 2020 nas seguintes bases: LILACS, MEDLINE e SCIELO. Propõe-se, portanto, a introdução de um Cirurgião-dentista na equipe multidisciplinar de Reumatologia para diagnosticar e tratar as especificidades bucofaciais que acometem os portadores de problemas reumáticos... (AU)

This study aimed to verify as main bucofacial manifestations that rheumatic diseases can cause. Thus, 05 rheumatic diseases were selected: Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren's Syndrome (SS), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Systemic Sclerosis (ES) and Behçet's Syndrome (SB). These, in turn, were chosenbecause they present as orofacial clinical signs and symptoms. In this way, a bibliographic review of works with twenty years from 2000 to 2020 was prepared on the following bases: LILACS, MEDLINE and SCIELO. Therefore, it is proposed to introduce a dental surgeon in the multidisciplinary team of Rheumatology to diagnose and treat as orofacial specificities that affect patients with rheumatic problems... (AU)

Manifestações clínicas e opções terapêuticas do líquen plano oral: uma revisão de literatura / Clinical manifestations and therapeutic options of oral lichen planus: a literature review

O Líquen plano oral (LPO) é uma doença inflamatória crônica, caracterizada por uma resposta imune com agressão ao epitélio de revestimento, principalmente na camada basal. Por tratar-se de uma doença de etiopatogenia complexa, o LPO é comumente tratado com agentes anti-inflamatórios e corticosteroides tópicos, que buscam atenuar sinais e sintomas. Diante do exposto, este trabalho objetivou realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre o LPO, suas manifestações clínicas e opções terapêuticas. Foi realizada a busca eletrônica de publicações nas bases de dados Google Scholar, Pubmed e SciELO, utilizando os seguintes descritores: "líquen plano", "cavidade oral" e "estomatologia", e o operador booleano "AND". Em seguida, foi realizada análise a partir da leitura criteriosa dos artigos, realizou-se então a seleção de 60 trabalhos. Após o emprego dos critérios de elegibilidade, 29 artigos foram selecionados para o presente estudo. Os estudos demonstraram que o LPO possui etiologia indeterminada, tornando importante um amplo conhecimento de suas manifestações clínicas para melhor diagnóstico. Além dos corticosteroides, novas modalidades terapêuticas têm sido sugeridas e trazido bons resultados, como a laserterapia de baixa potência. Ademais, é importante para o cirurgião-dentista reconhecer suas diversas opções terapêuticas a fim de diminuir o agravo das lesões orais, visto que, a depender do quadro imunológico do paciente, poderão ocorrer remissões espontâneas... (AU)

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease, characterized by an immune response with aggression to the lining epithelium, mainly in the basal layer. Since it is a disease of complex eti opathogenesis, OLP is commonly treated with anti-inflammatory agents and topical corticosteroids, which seek to decrease signs and symptoms. Thus, this study performed a literature review abour OLP, its clinical manifestations and therapeutic options. The electronic search for publications in the Google Scholar, Pubmed and SciELO databases was performed, using the following descriptors: "li chen planus", "oral cavity" and "stomatology", and the Boolean operator "AND". Then, an analysis was performed based on the careful reading of the articles, and then 60 articles were selected. After using the eligibility criteria, 29 articles were selected for the present study. Studies have shown that OLP has an undetermined etiology, making it important to have a broad knowledge of its clinical manifestations for a better diagnosis. In addition to corticosteroids, new therapeutic modalities have been suggested and brought good results, such as low-level laser therapy. In addition, it is important for the dentists to recognize their various therapeutic options to reduce the worsening of oral lesions, since, depending on the patient's immune status, spontaneous remissions may occur... (AU)

Evaluation of the quality of referral letters: experience of a Brazilian oral medicine service

Abstract: Optimizing the quality of referral letters could be the first step to a correct clinical approach for patients. Referral letters should be legible and contain the necessary information to avoid delaying the patient's diagnosis and treatment. However, to date, few studies have been conducted on how referrals are performed in Brazil. Knowledge regarding the quality of referral letters can provide information to better guide health care professionals. This study was aimed at analyzing all referrals received by a single oral medicine service in Brazil. Referral letters were classified into poor, regular, good, and excellent based on key items concerning the primary morphology of the lesion, location, diagnostic hypothesis, symptomatology, time of evolution, consistency, size, and limits. A total of 500 referral letters were evaluated, including 271 (54.2%) from a private service and 229 (45.8%) from a public service. Dentists and physicians had written 475 (95%) and 25 (5%) referral letters, respectively. Among the 500 referrals analyzed in this study, the number of regular, poor, good, and excellent referrals was 236 (47.2%), 203 (40.6%), 58 (11.6%), and one (0.6%), respectively, showing a lack of important clinical information in referrals.

The 100 most-cited papers in oral medicine and pathology

Abstract This study aimed to analyze the 100 most-cited papers in the field of oral medicine and pathology over time, identifying the areas of more intense research. Papers in journals of oral medicine and pathology were identified using the Web of Science database. The specified research period was between 1900 and 2019. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. Pearson's correlation analysis was used to explore the relationships among Web of Science citations, Dimensions citations, and Altmetric Attention Score. The number of citations of an article in the top 100 most-cited papers published in 1953 or later ranged from 541 to 3623. The papers were published in 47 different journals. The New England Journal of Medicine, American Cancer Society, and Nature Genetics published the most papers. Authors from 18 different countries published papers on head and neck cancer, craniofacial congenital anomalies, and osteonecrosis. Most of the papers were laboratory and descriptive studies. A correlation analysis showed a strong correlation only between Web of Science and Dimensions citations. In sum, although non-specific journals for pathology and oral medicine published the majority of the 100 most-cited papers, this biometric citation study show that head and neck cancer was the issue with the most citations. Together, these results make an important scientific contribution by providing a historical perspective on the research carried out.

Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Oral Mucosal Conditions: A Qualitative Research

ABSTRACT Objective: To use qualitative research methods to evaluate the experiences of patients with chronic oral diseases. Material and Methods: Purposive sampling was used to recruit patients from the Oral Medicine Unit of Kerman University Dental School. An experienced independent facilitator convened the focus groups and conducted individual interviews in a non-clinical setting. Focus groups were mixed regarding their gender, age, chronic oral mucosal condition, time since diagnosis, and severity. A total of 39 patients participated in the study, including patients with oral lichen planus, pemphigus, recurrent aphthous stomatitis and leukoplakia. Results: Analysis of the interviews revealed that patient views could be divided into the following themes: biopsychosocial issues, treatment limitations and side effects, unpredictability of the conditions and the potential for malignant transformation. Chronic oral mucosal conditions affected patients' daily lives in various areas, from physical health and functioning to concerns about their future. Conclusion: The oral medicine practitioner's role in treating patients with chronic oral mucosal diseases extended beyond active management and symptomatic relief to the management of all aspects of these conditions that affected their daily lives.

Clinical and Research Activities of the Brazilian Productivity Fellows in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology during the COVID-19 Era

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 impacts on the activities of researchers in the field of Oral Medicine (OM) and Oral Pathology (OP). To assess the research activities and training of human resources by Brazilian productivity fellows in research (BPFR) in OM and OP in the COVID-19 Era. Material and Methods Thirty-six BPFR in OM and OP areas, funded by National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq), received a virtual structured questionnaire by e-mail, on the Google Forms (Google®) platform, with questions regarding research activities and training of human resources (supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students), during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the thirty-six BPFR in OM and OP, twenty-seven (75.0%) answered the questionnaire. Results Most of them were males (n=20; 74.1%) and were distributed in four Brazilian regions and ten states of the federation, including the Federal District. Twenty-four (88.9%) BPFR reported having suspended clinical activities, while sixteen (59.3%) answered that histopathology practices are suspended. Twenty-five (92.6%) BPFR mentioned difficulties in conducting research projects and 55.5% stated having no difficulties in the supervision of undergraduates, master's and PhD students. Conclusion The current scenario may significantly impact the diagnosis of oral diseases in Brazil. Moreover, a decrease in the scientific production of BPFR in OM and OP in the coming years is also considered.

Avaliação do conhecimento de cirurgiões-dentistas da atenção básica sobre estomatologia / Knowledge evaluation of primary health care dentists concerning oral medicine

Objetivo: Avaliar o nível de conhecimento em Estomatologia dos cirurgiões-dentistas (CD) que atuam na Atenção Básica de um município de Pernambuco, Brasil. Métodos: Este é um estudo observacional, indutivo, estatístico e de abordagem quantitativa. A população do estudo envolve os CD atuantes nas Unidades Básicas de Saúde do município. Os dados foram coletados através de um questionário elaborado pelos pesquisadores, contendo 27 perguntas sobre as lesões orais mais comuns, diagnóstico clínico e condutas frente a diagnósticos clínicos específicos. O nível de conhecimento foi mensurado a partir da média de acertos dos profissionais. Os dados coletados foram processados por meio do uso do programa estatístico IBM SPSS 20.0®. Resultados: A amostra obtida foi de treze CD. A média dos acertos nos conhecimentos específicos em Estomatologia foi de 17 (± 3,109). Quanto à classificação do desempenho geral, a maioria dos profissionais (69,2%) teve um desempenho regular. Quanto aos conhecimentos específicos sobre diagnóstico clínico, estes foram classificados como alto para a maioria (53,8%). Em relação aos conhecimentos específicos sobre as condutas adequadas frente às lesões, a classificação do desempenho foi baixa para a maioria dos participantes (84,6%). Conclusão: De modo geral, os CD obtiveram um desempenho regular de conhecimento em Estomatologia. Recomenda-se o desenvolvimento de mais pesquisas devido à escassez de discussões sobre o tema na literatura.

Aim: To evaluate the level of knowledge on oral medicine of dentists who work in Primary Health Care in the city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Methods: This is an observational, inductive, statistical study with a quantitative approach. The study population involves dentists working in the Basic Health Units of the city. The data were collected through a questionnaire prepared by the researchers, containing 27 questions about the most common oral lesions, clinical diagnoses, and conduct towards specific clinical diagnoses. The level of knowledge was measured from the mean of correct answers by the professionals. Collected data were processed using the IBM SPSS 20.0® statistical program. Results: This study's sample counted on the participation of thirteen dentists. The mean of correct answers regarding specific knowledge on Oral Medicine was 17 (± 3.109). As for the classification of general performance, most professionals (69.2%) performed regularly. As for specific knowledge about clinical diagnosis, the knowledge was classified as high for the majority (53.8%). About the appropriate behaviors in relation to injuries, the performance classification was low for most participants (84.6%). Conclusion: In general, dentists obtained a regular knowledge on Oral Medicine. Further research is recommended due to the scarcity of discussions on the topic in the literature.

Analysis of referrals to the stomatology service in a Southern Brazilian hospital: a retrospective study

Abstract This paper intends to describe the demand for referrals to the stomatology service requested by the medical teams for inpatients in a reference hospital in the south of Brazil. This research is a retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study focusing on data collection and assessment of information about referrals to the stomatology unit carried out from January 2008 to December 2018. All information was obtained from the hospital management software database, then transferred and analyzed individually for descriptive statistics. A total of 4433 cases were referred to the stomatology team, with an average of 403 cases by year. Hematology/hemato-oncology (37.3%) was the specialty asking for the majority of the referrals, followed by Oncology (20.4%) and Pneumology (8.2%). The mean patients' profile was males (55.5%), receiving a diagnosis of oral mucositis (43.5%), and with the first and second decades of life being the most prevalent ones (34.9%), with a mean age of 34.8±22.3 years. The most common treatment performed by the stomatology team was the photobiomodulation therapy (44.8%). This retrospective study demonstrated the important profile of the stomatological care in hospitalized patients from a specific hospital, especially referred by the hematology/hemato-oncology team. These results evidenced the importance of the stomatology specialty in the hospital environment.

Oferta da disciplina de Estomatologia nos cursos de Odontologia do sudeste brasileiro / Offer of Stomatology discipline in the Dentistry courses of the Brazilian Southeast

Objetivo: oferecer um panorama sobre a presença da disciplina de Estomatologia nos projetos pedagógicos dos cursos de graduação em Odontologia da Região Sudeste do Brasil no ano de 2019. Métodos: estudo exploratório, quantitativo e transversal, no qual as grades curriculares dos cursos foram analisadas, totalizando uma amostra de 144 cursos, incluindo instituições públicas e privadas. As variáveis avaliadas foram oferta da disciplina, categoria administrativa e localização da instituição de ensino superior (IES), natureza do componente curricular, forma em que o conteúdo é ministrado e carga horária. Resultados: apenas 88 (61,11%) instituições ofertavam a disciplina em sua grade curricular, sendo que 82 (93,1%) ofertavam o conteúdo de forma obrigatória, e a maioria de forma teórico-prática. A carga horária variou de 33 a 285 horas, com média de 111,9 horas. Conclusão: o presente estudo evidenciou a dissonância com a qual a disciplina de Estomatologia é ministrada, bem como a deficiência de sua oferta por parte de muitas instituições averiguadas.(AU)

Objective: to provide an overview of the presence of the stomatology discipline in the pedagogical projects of undergraduate dentistry courses in the Southeast region of Brazil in 2019. Methods: exploratory, quantitative and cross-sectional study. The curriculums of the courses were analyzed, totaling a sample of 144 courses, from public and private ones. The variables evaluated were the offer of the subject, administrative category and location of the Higher Education Institution (HEI), nature of the curriculum component, form in which the content is taught and workload. Results: 88 (61.11%) institutions offered the discipline in their curriculum, 82 (93.1%) offer the content in a compulsory way, and most in a theoretical-practical way. The workload ranged from 33 to 285 hours, with an average of 111.95 hours. Conclusion: the present study showed the dissonance in which the discipline of stomatology is taught, as well as the deficiency of its offer by many investigated institutions.(AU)

Measurement of Oral Medicine Learning Motivation in Dental Students Using Indonesian Version of Science Motivation Questionnaire II (SMQ-II)

Abstract Objective: To assess the learning motivation level in Oral Medicine (OM) among Universitas Indonesia dental students. Material and Methods: This research used an analytic-descriptive study with a cross-sectional design by gathering data directly from total population of Universitas Indonesia dental students. Participants were divided into three groups based on curriculum: G1: pre-clinical who have not had OM, G2: pre-clinical who had taken OM, and G3: clinical years. Data gathering was using Science Motivation Questionnaire II (SMQ-II), which include five motivation components: intrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, self-determination, grade motivation and career motivation. Results: The response rate of this study was 96.6% (743 subjects). The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient of 0.941 indicated good internal consistency. In discriminant validity test, grade motivation and career motivation of pre-clinical groups showed no significant difference. Among three, G3 acquired the highest mean score for highly motivated groups (67.27), followed by G2 (65.89), ended by G1 (62.54). The highest mean score for overall motivation, acquired by G3. Conclusion: Clinical years group have the highest motivation level to learn in Oral Medicine.

Cisto odontogênico calcificante: relato de caso / Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst: Case Report

Introdução: O Cisto Odontogênico Calcificante (COC), também conhecido como Cisto de Gorlin, é uma lesão odontogênica rara, descrita como neoplasia cística benigna, de origem odontogênica. Tem aspecto clínico variável e manifesta-se como lesão cística, não neoplásica, assintomática, de crescimento lento, podendo ser localmente agressivo. Não há predileção por gênero; ocorre normalmente na 2ª e na 3ª década de vida, sendo mais comum em regiões anteriores, podendo acontecer tanto na maxila quanto na mandíbula. O presente trabalho tem como objetivo o relato de um caso envolvendo uma paciente atendida na Clínica de Estomatologia da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo. Relato de caso: A paciente apresenta um COC em região anterior de maxila, caracterizado pelo aumento de volume da área paranasal à direita, sem característica dolorosa à palpação. Ao exame radiográfico, denota-se uma imagem radiolúcida, apresentando reabsorção radicular e imagens radiopacas sugestivas de calcificação interna. Considerações Finais: O tratamento realizado foi a enucleação e curetagem da loja óssea... (AU)

Introduction: The Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst (COC), also known as Gorlin cyst is a rare odontogenic lesion, described as benign cystic neoplasm of odontogenic origin. It has variable clinical appearance and manifests as a cystic lesion, non-neoplastic, asymptomatic, slow growing and may be locally aggressive. It has no gender predilection, usually occurs in the second and third decades of life, and it is more common in the anterior regions, may occur either in the maxilla or in the jaw. This study aims to report a case involving a patient treated at the Stomatology Clinic of University of São Paulo, Dentistry School. Case report: The patient has a COC in the anterior maxilla, characterized by the swelling of the paranasal area to the right without painful characteristic to palpation. On the radiographic exam is denoted a radiolucent image, showing radicular resorption and radiopaque suggestive images of internal calcification. Final considerations: The treatment provided was enucleation and curettage of bone cavity... (AU)

Queilite actínica e carcinoma de células escamosas de lábio: um estudo multicêntrico / Actinic cheilitis and Lip squamous cell carcinoma: multicenter study

Este estudo investigou a frequência da queilite actínica (QA) e do carcinoma de células escamosas de lábio (CCEL) em diferentes regiões geográficas do Brasil realizando uma análise temporal dos casos por década. Também se estabeleceu o perfil dos pacientes e analisou os aspectos clínicos e histopatológicos. Em uma análise retrospectiva (1953-2018), arquivos de biópsias de 10 centros de Patologia Oral e Maxilofacial localizados em diferentes estados do Brasil: Pará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo e Goiás foram analisados. O perfil da amostra, características clínicas e histopatológicas foram avaliados descritivamente e estatisticamente através dos testes qui-quadrado, ANOVA e t-Student utilizando o programa SPSS versão 23.0. Os laudos histopatológicos de QA e CCEL foram examinados de acordo com a classificação da Organização Mundial de Saúde (OMS) (2017). As análises estatísticas foram feitas utilizando o programa Dos 198.709 espécimes de biópsias, 2.017 casos de QA e 850 casos de CCEL foram avaliados, representando 1,0 e 0,4% das lesões orais, respectivamente. Em geral, indivíduos do sexo masculino (nQA=1.439, 71,4%; nCCEL=673, 79,3%), brancos (nQA=1.640, 87,3%; nCCEL=726, 91,3%), na sétima década de vida (nQA=570, 29,8%; nCCEL=222, 27,4%) com acometimento do lábio inferior (nQA=1.990, 98,7%; nCCEL=827, 97,3%) foram os mais afetados. Indivíduos fumantes e consumidores de álcool tiveram um maior grau de invasão nos casos de CCEL (p=0,004 e p=0,020) bem como indivíduos com história prévia de QA (p=0,018). A QA e o CCEL em estágios iniciais ainda são lesões subnotificadas no Brasil e negligenciadas por parte da população acometida. Novos dados sobre as características sociodemográficas e clinicopatológicas de 2.017 casos de QA e 850 casos de CCEL foram adicionados à literatura. Essa caracterização em um país tão grande e com tantas diferenças regionais como o Brasil fortalece evidências para clínicos, dermatologistas, estomatologistas e oncologistas e para o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas na prevenção dessas lesões na população brasileira.

This study investigated the frequency of actinic cheilitis (AC) and lip squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) in different geographic regions of Brazil, making a temporal analysis of the cases per decade. It also established the profile of the patients with this lesion and analyzed the clinical and histopathological aspects. In a retrospective analysis (1953-2018), biopsy files of 10 Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology centers located in different states of Brazil: Pará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Rio Grande do Sul, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro , São Paulo and Goiás were analyzed. The sample profile, clinical and histopathological characteristics were descriptively and statistically evaluated by chi-square, ANOVA and t-Student tests using the SPSS program version 23.0. Histopathological data of AC and LSCC were examined according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification (2017). Of 198,709 specimens of biopsies analyzed, 2,017 cases of AC and 850 cases of LSCC were surveyed, representing 1.0 and 0.4% of the oral lesions, respectively. Overall, male patients (nAC=1,439, 71.4%; nLSCC=673, 79.3%), white (nAC=1,640, 87.3%; nLSCC=726, 91.3%), in their seventh decade of life (nAC = 570, 29.8%, nLSCC = 222, 27.4%) with involvement of the lower lip (nAC = 1.990, 98.7%, nLSCC = 827, 97.3%) were the most affected. Individuals smokers and alcohol users had a higher invasion grade in cases of LSCC (p=0.004 and p=0.020) as well as individuals with previous history of AC (p=0.018). The AC and the LSCC in early stage are still very underreported lesions in Brazil and neglected by the affected population. Novel data on the sociodemographic and clinicopathological features of 2,017 cases of AC and 850 cases of LSCC have been added to the literature. This characterization in such a large country and with so many regional differences as Brazil strengthens evidence for clinicians, dermatologists, stomatologists and oncologists and for the development of public policies for the prevention of these lesions in the Brazilian population.

Impact of oral medicine training on oral cancer-related knowledge among undergraduate dental students

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate knowledge and attitudes regarding potentially malignant oral lesions and oral cancer among undergraduate dental students with or without training in the oral medicine. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken to assess all undergraduate dental student (1st to 5th year) in two private universities in the state of Paraná, Brazil. A structured questionnaire about knowledge regarding potentially malignant oral lesions, continuing education, and different approaches to diagnosis was administered to dental students with or without training in the oral medicine discipline between May and July 2015. Descriptive statistics were obtained, and the data were analyzed using a chi-square test to compare knowledge in dental students. Results: A total of 662 undergraduate dental students were invited to participate, and the response rate was 97.6% (n = 646). Of the responders, 472 were female (73.1%), 168 were male (26.0%), and 6 did not declare what sex they were (0.9%). Undergraduate dental students who had previously studied oral medicine tended to report that they always perform complete intraoral examination (76.3%) and identified alcohol (87%) and tobacco consumption (97%) and sun exposure (80%) as major risk factors for developing oral cancer. While students who had not yet studied oral medicine poorly identified these factors. Students who had previously studied the discipline did not identify cheilitis actinica (26%) and erythroplakia (32%) as potentially malignant lesions. Only, 32.6% of dental students participate in continuing education during the past year. Conclusions: Dental students trained in the oral medicine discipline exhibited satisfactory knowledge necessary for the prevention and early identification of potentially malignant oral lesions and oral cancer. Continuing education during undergraduate and after academic training is very important

Líquen plano oral: um relato de caso / Oral lichen planus: a case report

O líquen plano oral é uma doença crônica sistêmica comum, que se caracteriza por ser mucocutânea, autoimune, porém de etiologia incerta. O objetivo do presente trabalho é o de relatar um caso clínico com diagnóstico precoce e tratamento imediato, bem como acompanhamento de sua evolução. Foi descrito o caso de uma paciente do serviço de Traumatologia Buco-Maxilo-Facial do Hospital Universitário Oswaldo Cruz ­ HUOC. O teste para hepatite C se mostrou negativo para a paciente-alvo de nosso estudo e não há traços de transformação maligna nas lesões, considerando o acompanhamento clínico de 6 meses. O líquen plano oral necessita de diagnóstico preciso, para que a implementação de uma correta conduta terapêutica possa ser realizada... (AU)

Oral lichen planus is a common chronic systemic disease characterized as a mucocutaneous, autoimmune but of uncertain etiology. The aim of this study was to report a case with early diagnosis, prompt treatment and a six-month follow-up. It described the case of a patient of Buco-Maxillofacial Service of the University Hospital Oswaldo Cruz - HUOC. The test for hepatitis C was negative for the patient and no traces of malignant transformation lesions was found, taking into account the clinical six-month follow-up. Oral lichen planus requires an accurate diagnosis for the implementation of a correct approach therapy... (AU)

Análise do diagnóstico citopatológico realizado em pacientes atendidos na clínica de estomatologia do curso de odontologia da Universidade Federal Fluminense, Nova Friburgo / RJ / Diagnostic cytopathologicalanalysis performed in patients attended by the stomatology clinic of the Universidade Federal Fluminense, Nova Friburgo / RJ

A citopatologia é uma técnica que propicia diagnósticos rápidos para lesões em mucosas, além de ser bastante acessível do ponto de vista econômico. Na odontologia, pode ser um bom exame auxiliar no diagnóstico de lesões bucais, principalmente lesões infecciosas, bem como na detecção precoce do câncer de boca. Objetivos: estabelecer a técnica de citopatologia no laboratório de Patologia Oral do Instituto de Saúde de Nova Friburgo da UFF, bem como avaliar dados demográficos e discutir os diagnósticos citopatológicos desses pacientes. Métodos: foram selecionados 90 pacientes atendidos na clínica de Estomatologia da UFF-NF com lesões orais que tinham indicação para realização da citopatologia oral. Após obtenção de dados demográficos, a coleta de material foi feita, seguida da realização do esfregaço em duas lâminas de vidro. Resultados: Dos 90 pacientes, 54 (60%) eram mulheres e 36 (40%) homens. A idade dos pacientes variou de 30 a 82 anos, com média de 56,60 anos. Desses pacientes, 23 (26%) declararam-se tabagistas, 27 (30%) declararam-se etilistas e 77 (86%) eram usuários de próteses dentárias. Os esfregaços dos 90 pacientes foram diagnosticados de acordo com as classes de Papanicolaou, sendo a maioria, 84 pacientes (93%), diagnosticada como Classe II. Desses 84 pacientes, 34 (40,4%) apresentaram candidíase. Conclusão: após a realização deste trabalho, além da técnica de citopatologia ser estabelecida, pode-se perceber que os esfregaços inflamatórios e apresentando fungo foram predominantes, o que demonstra a boa capacidade diagnóstica da técnica de citopatologia para lesões infecciosas(AU)

Objectives: to establish the technique of cytopathology in the laboratory of Oral Pathology of the Institute of Health of Nova Friburgo of the UFF, as well as to evaluate demographic data and to discuss the cytopathological diagnoses of these patients. Methods: 90 patients attended at the Stomatology clinic of the UFF-NF with oral lesions that had been indicated for oral cytopathology were selected. After obtaining demographic data, the material was collected, followed by the smearing on two glass slides. Results: Of the 90 patients, 54 (60%) were women and 36 (40%) were men. The patients' ages ranged from 30 to 82 years, with a mean of 56.60 years. Of these patients, 23 (26%) declared themselves smokers, 27 (30%) declared themselves alcoholics and 77 (86%) were users of dental prostheses. The smears of the 90 patients were diagnosed according to the classes of Papanicolau, being the majority, 84 patients (93%), diagnosed as Class II. Of these 84 patients, 34 (40.4%) presented candidiasis. Conclusion: after this work, besides the cytopathology technique was established, it can be noticed that the inflammatory smears and presenting fungus were predominant, which demonstrates the good diagnostic capacity of the cytopathology technique for infectious lesions(AU)

Laser de baixa intensidade no tratamento de úlceras traumáticas e queilite angular: relatos de casos / Low-level laser in traumatic ulcers and angular cheilitis treatments: case report

As úlceras traumáticas são observadas como injúrias agudas e crônicas na mucosa oral e podem ser resultantes de danos mecânicos, como contato com alimentos cortantes ou mordidas acidentais durante a mastigação, trauma durante a escovação, conversação excessiva ou até mesmo durante o sono. Normalmente, o tratamento dessas lesões é a proservação ou uso de medicamentos para redução da dor como corticoides ou anestésicos. Mais atualmente, a terapia com laser de baixa intensidade pode ser inserida no protocolo de tratamento. Clinicamente pode-se observar uma aceleração na cicatrização das lesões e também diminuição ou até o fim da dor logo após a primeira aplicação. Desta forma, o objetivo deste trabalho é apresentar um relato de casos de tratamento de ulcerações aftosas e traumáticas, e queilite angular. Três pacientes foram submetidos à aplicação de laser vermelho de baixa intensidade (InGaAlP 660nm, 30mW e 40J/cm²), com aplicações pontuais (37 segundos por ponto) ao redor da lesão, em sessão única. Ao final da aplicação do laser, todos os pacientes relataram diminuição da dor e diminuição no tempo de cicatrização da mesma. Concluiu-se que o tratamento com laser em baixa intensidade é eficaz na resolução de lesões intrabucais e melhora dos sintomas.

Traumatic ulcers are acute or chronic lesions of the oral mucosa. They are caused by mechanical trauma such as hard food, accidental bites during chewing conversation or even during sleep and excessive forces of brushing. Usually the treatment of these lesions is based on improving the wound healing and relieving the pain with drugs as steroids or anesthetics. Recently, low-intensity laser therapy can be an alternative for treatment, because it accelerates wound healing and reduces pain. Patients usually report reduction of pain just after the first session of laser irradiation. The aim of this case series is to present the treatment of lesions such as aphtous ulcers and angular cheilitis with low-intensity laser therapy. Three patients received low-level red laser irradiation (660 nm, InGaAlP, 30 mW and 40 J/cm2), in a punctual mode (37s /point), in a single session. Immediately after laser irradiation, all patients reported reduction of pain. Also the treatment enhanced the wound healing time. In conclusion, the treatment of oral lesions with low-intensity laser therapy is a good alternative to reduce the symptoms and accelerate wound healing.