Factors affecting the performance of periodontal specialty in secondary oral health care in Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate, at a national level, which individual factors of the work process/infrastructure are associated with the achievement of goals in the periodontics specialty in Brazilian Dental Specialty Centers (BDSC). METHODS: This was a quantitative, analytical, cross-sectional study. Secondary data from DATASUS and the external evaluation of the second cycle of the BDSC Access and Quality Improvement Program were used. Variable description was carried out in the first stage, and then the bivariate Poisson regression was performed to verify possible associations between the variables and the outcome (achievement of goals in Periodontics in the BDSC). In this analysis, the covariates that were associated with the outcome at the p <0.20 significance level were included in the next step of the analysis. Multivariate Poisson regression with a robust estimator was then performed with those that met the above criterion. The variables that showed a p value < 0.05 were considered in the final model. RESULTS: The outcome was achieved in more than seven months of the year (mean 7.03 months, SD 4.20). Most BDSC monitored the established goals (93.2%), had referral as the only way of access (61.7%), had only municipal coverage (68.4%), carried out planning and periodic evaluation of actions (89.2%). A minority has quotas of procedures by Oral Health teams (OHTs) in Primary Health Care (PHC) (18.8%). The presence of a specialist in periodontics was (on average) 1.16 per BDSC and the sum of the workload of dentists working in this specialty was 31.1 hours (SD = 23.9). CONCLUSION: It was concluded that the individual factors of the work process/infrastructure associated with the achievement of goals in periodontics in Brazilian BDSC are: monitoring of established goals, BDSC scope and number of professionals working in the specialty.

Clinical efficacy of bioactive restorative materials in controlling secondary caries: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: This systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to compare the clinical efficacy of bioactive and conventional restorative materials in controlling secondary caries (SC) and to provide a classification of these materials according to their effectiveness. METHODS: A search was performed in Pubmed, Web of Science, Embase, BBO, Lilacs, Cochrane Library, Scopus, IBECS and gray literature. Clinical trials were included, with no language or publication date limitations. Paired and network meta-analyses were performed with random-effects models, comparing treatments of interest and classifying them according to effectiveness in the permanent and deciduous dentition and at 1-year or 2/more years of follow-up. The risk of bias and certainty of evidence were evaluated. RESULTS: Sixty-two studies were included in the qualitative syntheses and 39 in the quantitative ones. In permanent teeth, resin composite (RC) (RR = 2.00; 95%CI = 1.10, 3.64) and amalgam (AAG) (RR = 1.79; 95%CI = 1.04, 3.09) showed a higher risk of SC than Glass Ionomer Cement (GIC). In the deciduous teeth, however, a higher risk of SC was observed with RC than with AAG (RR = 2.46; 95%CI = 1.42, 4.27) and in GIC when compared to Resin-Modified Glass Ionomer Cement (RMGIC = 1.79; 95%CI = 1.04, 3.09). Most randomized clinical trials studies showed low or moderate risk of bias. CONCLUSION: There is a difference between bioactive restorative materials for SC control, with GIC being more effective in the permanent teeth and the RMGIC in the deciduous teeth. Bioactive restorative materials can be adjuvants in the control of SC in patients at high risk for caries.

Factors related to the waiting time for scheduling an oral biopsy in Brazil: a multilevel analysis.

BACKGROUND: Timely diagnosis of oral cancers is critical, and performing biopsies of oral lesions with suspected malignancy is a crucial step in achieving this goal. The waiting time for the diagnosis may be related to the progression and prognosis of malignant neoplasms. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this observational, cross-sectional, national-level study was to identify the factors associated with the waiting time for scheduling an oral biopsy, based on the identification of its need. METHODS: We used secondary data from the Brazilian public health system, obtained from the 2nd cycle of the National Program to Improve Access and Quality of Dental Specialty Centers (PMAQ-CEO). The study outcome was the waiting time for scheduling an oral biopsy, starting from the identification of the need for the exam. We analyzed individual and contextual variables using multilevel statistical analysis. RESULTS: In 51.8% of DSC the waiting time for scheduling a biopsy was non-immediate; in 58.1% of CEOs, the sum of the weekly workload of dentists working in the Stomatology specialty is up to 20 h per week; in terms of coverage, 67.1% of the CEOs have only municipal coverage and 34.0% are references for up to 12 oral health teams in primary health care; only the coverage variable remained significant in the multivariate model (p < 0.05). Of the contextual variables, none of the variables remained significant (p > 0.05). When these were analyzed together, only the coverage remained significant (p < 0.05); CONCLUSION: Our analysis indicates that the waiting time for scheduling an oral biopsy is longer in CEOs that cover only one municipality and is not related to contextual factors.

Characteristics and in-hospital morbidity trends associated with oral and oropharyngeal cancers in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Brazil experienced an expansion of the population's access to oral health policies after the creation of the Unified Health System (SUS, Sistema Único de Saúde). Through public policies, the consolidation of Primary Health Care (PHC) and the incorporation of dental care into primary and hospital care took place. The objective of this study was to identify epidemiological aspects, including the temporal trend, of hospital morbidity from oral and oropharyngeal cancer in Brazil, considering hospitalizations for this neoplasm in a hospital network linked to the public care system. METHODS: Observational study based on information on hospital admissions for oral cancer throughout Brazil. The research used data from the Brazilian Cancer Registry Information System. For the temporal series analysis, generalized linear regression model was used with the Prais-Winsten method. RESULTS: Of the 121,971 patients hospitalized with oral and oropharyngeal cancers, 76.40% were male and 23.60% were female, resulting in a M:F ratio of 3.24:1. Regarding the anatomical region of involvement among hospitalized patients with oral cavity neoplastic lesions, there was a predominance in non-specific places in the mouth, such as the floor of the mouth, soft and hard palate, among others (32.68%), followed by lesions in the region of tongue (28.89%). In this population, the predominant age group was between the fifth decade (31.09%) and sixth decade of life (24.99%); men presented neoplastic lesions of oral and oropharyngeal cancers at an earlier age than women. In all regions of the country, the staging of cases diagnosed in the tertiary health network accredited to the José Alencar Gomes da Silva National Cancer Institute (INCA) was late, with higher tendency for metastasis. The temporal trend of the adjusted in-hospital morbidity rates showed to be increasing in the Northeast, South and Midwest regions for the male gender. For females, they were increasing in the Northeast and South regions. CONCLUSIONS: It is concluded that the distribution of in-hospital morbidity rates of oral and oropharyngeal cancers in the country is irregular. There is a greater number of cases identified by the study in male patients and in the Southeast and South regions; with an increasing tendency of this coefficient in both genders.

Attributes of primary health care in Mato Grosso do Sul state: PCAT-Brazil paired for users and health professionals, 2018.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the present study was to analyse the quality of adults and older adults health care in Primary Health Care (PHC) services in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul, 2018. METHODS: A quantitative survey was carried out in which the municipalities participating in the study included the four macro-regions following the Director Regional Plan (DRP). In this study, the quality of care was verified using the validated version of the PCAT-Br for adult and older adults users over 18 years of age and professionals. The professional's and users' views were compared between PHC attributes in the State of Mato Grosso do Sul. We performed the paired student t-test. STATA v.14.2 software (College Station, TX, USA) was used for the analyses. Sensitivity analysis was done to compare socio-demographic characteristics. RESULTS: Eight hundred twenty-five users and 424 professionals participated in the study. According to users, the Accessibility attribute had the worst performance in all macro-regions (mean score PCAT = 3.58). There were significant differences between the perception of users and professionals (PCAT = 5.32 for users and PCAT = 7.11 for professionals) in all attributes evaluated. CONCLUSIONS: There was a difference in users' and professionals' perceptions between PHC attributes. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen PHC care networks in the State, mainly considering the users' perspectives.

Space-time risk cluster and time trends of congenital syphilis in Brazil: an ecological study.

BACKGROUND: Congenital syphilis (CS) is a problem of great concern for public health, especially in Brazil. The aim of this study was to analyse the time trends and the space-time dynamics of morbidity and mortality from CS in Brazil. METHODS: An ecological and time series study, which included all cases and deaths from CS recorded in a national Brazilian database from 2013 to 2019 was performed. Time trends in CS incidence and mortality were assessed using segmented linear regression. Univariate global and local Moran indices and space-time scan statistics were used in the space and space-time analyses. RESULTS: A total of 183 171 cases and 2401 deaths from CS were recorded in Brazil, with the highest number of cases being observed in the Southeast Region (n=82 612 [45.1%]). Only 21.1% of pregnant mothers with syphilis received adequate treatment. There was an upward trend in CS rates among mothers ages 20-29 y (average annual percent change [AAPC] 1.4 [95% confidence interval {CI} 1.0 to 1.7]) and with <8 y of schooling (AAPC 6.6 [95% CI 5.3 to 7.9]). The primary space-time cluster involved 338 municipalities in the Southeast Region (relative risk 3.06, p<0.001) and occurred between 2017 and 2019. CONCLUSIONS: To reduce the trends in CS rates, it is necessary to develop actions to improve the quality of prenatal care and expand early diagnosis and adequate treatment of syphilis in pregnant women and their sexual partners, especially in groups with upward trends (mothers ages 20-29 y and <8 y of schooling) and living in higher-risk regions (Southeast, North and Northeast).

Indicators for dental appointment scheduling in primary health care: a national cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND: Integrated dental services within the Health System, particularly at primary health care, are crucial to reverse the current impact of oral diseases, which are among the most prevalent diseases worldwide. However, the use of dental services is determined by complex phenomena related to the individual, the environment and practices in which care is offered. Therefore, factors associated with dental appointments scheduling can affect positively or negatively the use of dental services. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the indicators for dental appointment scheduling in Primary Health Care (PHC). METHODS: The present is a cross-sectional analytical study that used data from the external assessment of the third cycle of the National Program for Improving Access and Quality in Primary Care (PMAQ-AB), carried out between 2017 and 2018, in Brazil. The final sample consisted of 85,231 patients and 22,475 Oral Health teams (OHTs). The outcome variable was the fact that the user sought for a dental appointment at the Primary Health Care Unit. A multilevel analysis was carried out to verify the association between individual variables (related to users) and contextual variables (related to the OHTs) in relation to the outcome. RESULTS: Only 58.1% of the users interviewed at these Primary Health Care Units seek the available dental care. The variables with the greatest effect on the outcome were the patient's age up to 42 years old (OR = 2.03, 95% CI: 1.96-2.10), at individual level, and 'oral health teams that assisted no more than a single family health team (FHT)' (OR = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.23-1.36) at contextual level. Other variables were also associated with the outcome, but with a smaller effect size. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, users' age and work process of OHT were indicators for dental appointment scheduling. Our results suggest that when OHT put the National Oral Health Policy guidelines into practice, by assisting only one FHT, the chance for PHC users seeking dental appointments is higher than OHTs that assist more than one FHT. Regarding age, patients aged up to 42 years are more likely to seek an appointment with a dentist.

Inclusion of oral health teams in primary health care promotes early diagnosis of oral and oropharyngeal cancers: a nationwide study.

BACKGROUND: Oral and oropharyngeal cancers are considered important public health problems worldwide. This study aims to analyze the association between late diagnosis of oral and oropharyngeal cancers in Brazil and the contextual indicators of socioeconomic variables and coverage of Primary Health Care (PHC), and to assess the temporal trend of late diagnosis. METHODS: In this cross-sectional observational study, secondary data were evaluated with a time series analysis. All Brazilian cities that reported at least one case of oral and oropharyngeal cancers each year in the period between 2000 and 2013 were included; and the staging was analyzed by calculating the ratio risk for late diagnosis for each municipality. The association between staging and socioeconomic variables and offer of PHC was calculated using multiple linear regression. The time trend of the risk ratio for late-stage diagnosis was calculated using the Prais-Winsten method. RESULTS: One hundred and sixty Brazilian municipalities had at least one annual case of oral and oropharyngeal cancers notified to the INCA hospital system between 2000 and 2013. The adjusted model showed that the higher the Gini value (greater social inequality) and the lower the HDI value (less human development) was, the higher was the number of tumors diagnosed at a late stage, considering the size of the tumor. A greater risk for late diagnosis was identified, as early as at the stage of lymph node involvement, when there was a higher level of social inequality and lower level of coverage by Oral Health Teams (OHT) in PHC. The greater the social inequality, the greater was the risk of late diagnosis, as early as in the stage of metastasis. CONCLUSIONS: We concluded that, during the evaluated period, there was an increase in the number of cases diagnosed at the most advanced stage. Furthermore, there was association between higher levels of social inequality and an increase in the proportion of late diagnosis of oral and oropharyngeal cancers. In addition, the inclusion of Oral Health Teams in Primary Health Care promoted the early diagnosis of these types of cancers.

Oral manifestations in chikungunya patients: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Chikungunya fever is considered an abrupt onset arbovirus transmitted by mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. The disease has a significant impact on the quality of life of affected persons, and many of its numerous symptoms have not yet been properly clarified, such as the manifestations that can occur in the oral cavity. The aim of this study was to identify the main oral manifestations related to chikungunya fever, as well as describe the demographic characteristics of patients, by conducting a systematic review of the literature. METHODS AND FINDINGS: Searches were performed in MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase (Elsevier), LILACS (VHL), Cochrane Library, Scopus, and CAPES electronic databases for theses and dissertations published up to January 16, 2021 without language and date restrictions. Additional manual searches of gray literature, reference list, and Google Scholar were carried out. We included 27 studies highlighting mainly oral manifestations that cause masticatory discomfort such as ulcers and oral thrush, gingival bleeding, pain and burning of the oral mucous membranes, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthralgia, opportunistic infections, and changes in taste. CONCLUSIONS: There seems to be a predominance of oral manifestations that cause discomfort when chewing, such as ulcerations in the acute phase of the disease, with complete remission within 3 to 10 days after the onset, apparently mostly affecting women and older persons. These oral manifestations can be compatible with basic viral infections related to inflammatory response and transitory immunosuppression.

Impact of continuing education on maternal and child health indicators.

OBJECTIVE: This study investigated whether the presence of care workers who completed a specialization course on family health was associated with improved care and maternal and child health indicators in municipalities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. METHODS: Negative binomial regression models with fixed effects were used for the 79 municipalities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, with repeated observations for the period 2009-2015. For our reference, the parameter "number of professionals who completed the course" calculated the proportion of professionals who completed the course, and was divided by the total number of primary health care professionals in the municipality to create a ratio. The cutoff points used represented tertile distribution: T3: high (0.35-1.00), T2: intermediate (0.02-0.33) and T1: low (0.00-0.01); to avoid biased results, the analysis was also performed for the years prior to the beginning of the course in question (2009 and 2010). RESULTS: During the study period, enrollment of pregnant women, exclusive breastfeeding for children under 4 months, and up-to-date vaccinations in children younger than 1 year to 23 months increased (high to intermediate categories) in municipalities where professionals who completed the specialization course worked. Growth in the intermediate ratio was also observed in indicators related to cervical cancer screening and new diagnoses of congenital syphilis in infants under one year of age. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of care workers who completed a specialization course on family health was seen to be associated with improved care and indicators for maternal and child health in municipalities in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. These findings reaffirm the importance and effectiveness of policies on training and continuing education for the Brazilian Unified Health System.

Integração ensino-serviço-comunidade, metodologias ativas e Sistema Único de Saúde: percepções de estudantes de Odontologia / Teaching-service-community integration, active methodologies and Unified Health System: perceptions of Dentistry students

Resumo Introdução O modelo tradicional de formação em saúde hegemônico e tecnicista limita as respostas às demandas atuais do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). Para superar essas fragilidades, a integração ensino-serviço-comunidade (IESC) e as metodologias ativas (MAs) se apresentam como estratégias de reorientação da formação profissional. Objetivo Este estudo analisou as percepções de estudantes de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS) acerca das práticas pedagógicas à luz das MAs e da IESC no e para o SUS. Método Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa, realizada entre 2012 e 2013, com 73 estudantes que estavam matriculados e cursando a disciplina de Estágio Obrigatório de Odontologia em Saúde Coletiva II (EOOSC II). O convite para participar da pesquisa foi feito após o encerramento da disciplina, quando as notas já haviam sido lançadas. Utilizou-se de um roteiro contendo questões norteadoras, que versavam sobre a opinião dos estudantes acerca: (1) da disciplina; (2) das potencialidades e fragilidades da metodologia de ensino-aprendizagem utilizada e das unidades de saúde frequentadas; e (3) da intenção de, após a formatura, trabalhar no SUS/Estratégia Saúde da Família. Após a coleta, os dados foram transcritos, e, na sequência, foi processado o discurso do sujeito coletivo (DSC). Resultados A IESC, articulada com as MAs, propiciou aos estudantes conectar teoria e prática, integrada à realidade do SUS. Conclusão Os participantes da pesquisa relataram a relevância da educação permanente em saúde e as dificuldades/potencialidades da utilização de MAs integradas à IESC na formação profissional, apontando o SUS como real possibilidade de trabalho ao se formarem.

Abstract Background The traditional model of hegemonic and technicist health training limits the answers to the current demands of the Unified Health System (USH). To overcome these weaknesses, Teaching-Service-Community Integration (TSCI) and Active Methodologies (AM) are presented as strategies for reorienting vocational training. Objective This study analyzed the perceptions of dentistry students of Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul (UFMS), related to pedagogical practices in light of AM and TSCI for and in the USH. Method It was a qualitative research, which was carried out between 2012 and 2013, with 73 students, who were enrolled and attending the Compulsory Internship in Collective Health Dentistry II (CICHD II). The invitation was made after the course end, when the grades had already been released. A script was used containing guiding questions, which dealt with students' opinions about: (1) the course; (2) the potentialities and weaknesses of the teaching-learning methodology used and the Health Units attended; And (3) the intention to, after graduation, work in the USH /Family Health Strategy. After the data collection, they were transcribed and, subsequently, the Collective Subject Discourse (CSD) was processed. Results The TSCI, which was articulated to the AM, allowed students to connect theory and practice, integrated to the realities of USH. Conclusion They noted the relevance of the permanent education in health and the difficulties/potentialities of using active methodologies integrated to the TSCI in the professional formation, pointing the UHS as a real possibility of work when they will be graduate.

Impact of distance education on primary health care indicators in central Brazil: An ecological study with time trend analysis.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to verify whether the inclusion of professionals who completed a specialized distance learning course in family health teams is associated with rates of hospitalization for primary healthcare-sensitive conditions and better monitoring of chronic conditions in municipalities within the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. METHODS: Negative binomial regression models with fixed effects were used for the 79 municipalities in the state, with repeated observations for the selected years (2009-2015). For our reference, the parameter "Municipality Ratio" was the number of professionals who completed the course divided by the total number of PHC professionals in the municipality. This ratio has been cumulative over the years. No reference values were found in the scientific literature, so three cutoff points were used for tertile distribution: T3:high (0.35-1.00), T2:intermediate (0.02-0.33), and T1:Low (0.00-0.01). In order to avoid capturing biased results, the analysis was also performed for the years before the specialization course was offered (2009 and 2010). RESULTS: Indicators of the share of hospitalizations for primary care-sensitive conditions (overall rate and specific rates for asthma, gastroenteritis, and heart failure) decreased during the study period when related to a high and intermediate proportion of professionals who completed the specialization course, and the same was seen for indicators of chronic conditions (diabetic and hypertensive patients) who were registered, monitored and group care. CONCLUSION: The specialization course impacted important indicators related to the attributions of primary health care professionals, considering that decreases in hospitalizations for primary care sensitive causes (overall rate of sensitive causes, specific rates for asthma, gastroenteritis and heart failure) were seen in the territories where professionals who completed this course worked, along with increased registration and monitoring of diabetic and hypertensive patients.

[Factors behind self-perceived need for dental treatment and prosthesis in Brazilian elderly people]. / Fatores associados à autopercepção da necessidade de tratamento odontológico e de prótese em idosos brasileiros.

The scope of this study was to identify individual and contextual factors associated with the self-perceived need for dental treatment and for prostheses among elderly Brazilians. An analysis was performed with data from the SB Brazil 2010 epidemiological survey conducted by the Ministry of Health with a sample of 7,619 elderly individuals. Multilevel logistic regression models of mixed random and fixed effects were used to the estimate odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) between the dependent variables and individual and contextual factors. Of the individuals assessed, 3,848 (50.5%) reported a need for dental treatment and 4,236 (55.6%) believed they have the need for prostheses. The results of multilevel logistic regression showed that gender, self-reported skin color, income and coverage by the oral health teams in the Family Health Program were associated with self-perception. This study revealed a greater influence of individual factors on the self-perceived need for dental treatment and prostheses by elderly Brazilians. This information can help to identify the inequalities that affect this population group and in setting priorities for the planning of health services.

Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar fatores individuais e contextuais associados à autopercepção da necessidade de tratamento odontológico e de prótese em idosos brasileiros. Foram utilizados dados secundários de 7.619 indivíduos idosos do levantamento epidemiológico SB Brasil 2010. As associações entre as variáveis dependentes e os fatores individuais e contextuais foram estimadas através da razão de chances (odds ratio ­ OR) e intervalo de confiança de 95%, obtidas por regressão logística multinível. Dos idosos avaliados pelo SB Brasil 2010, 3.848 (50,5%) afirmaram necessitar de tratamento odontológico e 4.236 (55,6%) acreditavam necessitar de prótese. Os resultados da regressão logística multinível mostraram que sexo, cor da pele autorreferida, renda e cobertura pelas equipes de saúde bucal na Estratégia de Saúde da Família estiveram associados à autopercepção. O presente trabalho evidenciou maior influência de fatores individuais na autopercepção da necessidade de tratamento odontológico e de prótese entre idosos brasileiros. Essas informações podem auxiliar na identificação de desigualdades que afetam essa parcela da população e na definição de prioridades para o planejamento dos serviços de saúde.

Fatores associados à autopercepção da necessidade de tratamento odontológico e de prótese em idosos brasileiros / Factors behind self-perceived need for dental treatment and prosthesis in Brazilian elderly people

Resumo Este estudo teve como objetivo identificar fatores individuais e contextuais associados à autopercepção da necessidade de tratamento odontológico e de prótese em idosos brasileiros. Foram utilizados dados secundários de 7.619 indivíduos idosos do levantamento epidemiológico SB Brasil 2010. As associações entre as variáveis dependentes e os fatores individuais e contextuais foram estimadas através da razão de chances (odds ratio - OR) e intervalo de confiança de 95%, obtidas por regressão logística multinível. Dos idosos avaliados pelo SB Brasil 2010, 3.848 (50,5%) afirmaram necessitar de tratamento odontológico e 4.236 (55,6%) acreditavam necessitar de prótese. Os resultados da regressão logística multinível mostraram que sexo, cor da pele autorreferida, renda e cobertura pelas equipes de saúde bucal na Estratégia de Saúde da Família estiveram associados à autopercepção. O presente trabalho evidenciou maior influência de fatores individuais na autopercepção da necessidade de tratamento odontológico e de prótese entre idosos brasileiros. Essas informações podem auxiliar na identificação de desigualdades que afetam essa parcela da população e na definição de prioridades para o planejamento dos serviços de saúde.

Abstract The scope of this study was to identify individual and contextual factors associated with the self-perceived need for dental treatment and for prostheses among elderly Brazilians. An analysis was performed with data from the SB Brazil 2010 epidemiological survey conducted by the Ministry of Health with a sample of 7,619 elderly individuals. Multilevel logistic regression models of mixed random and fixed effects were used to the estimate odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (95% CI) between the dependent variables and individual and contextual factors. Of the individuals assessed, 3,848 (50.5%) reported a need for dental treatment and 4,236 (55.6%) believed they have the need for prostheses. The results of multilevel logistic regression showed that gender, self-reported skin color, income and coverage by the oral health teams in the Family Health Program were associated with self-perception. This study revealed a greater influence of individual factors on the self-perceived need for dental treatment and prostheses by elderly Brazilians. This information can help to identify the inequalities that affect this population group and in setting priorities for the planning of health services.

Oral Health in the Family Health Strategy: analysis of articles published in the period 2004-2014 / Saúde bucal na Estratégia de Saúde da Familia: análise dos artigos publicados no periodo 2004-2014

Abstract This study aimed to conduct an integrative review of scientific literature on the topic of Oral Health in the Family Health Strategy in the period 2004-2014. Articles published in national and international journals (n = 141) were consulted and selected from the electronic Library the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and from electronic databases PubMed, Lilacs, BBO and Cochrane. The implementation process of oral health teams in the Family Health Strategy was the most frequent thematic variable (18%) of the 15 variables identified. The Northeast was the Brazilian macro-region where the largest number of published articles originated (n = 61). The studies were predominantly quantitative, and the highest number of publications occurred in 2010 (n = 26). We concluded that there is an increasing interest in investigating the context of oral health implementation in the Family Health Strategy, with particular emphasis on theme categories related to the micro-process work and the redefinition of professional identities arising from multidisciplinary work in primary care.

Resumo Este trabalho teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão integrativa da produção científica sobre o tema Saúde Bucal na Estratégia Saúde da Família, no período de 2004-2014. As fontes de consulta e seleção de artigos publicados em periódicos nacionais e internacionais (n = 141) foram a biblioteca eletrônica Scielo e as bases eletrônicas PubMed, Lilacs, BBO e Cochrane. O processo de implantação das equipes de Saúde Bucal na Estratégia de Saúde da Família foi a variável temática mais frequente (18%) entre as 15 identificadas. A macrorregião brasileira onde se originou o maior número de artigos publicados foi a Nordeste (n = 61). Os estudos foram predominantemente quantitativos e o ano com o maior número de publicações foi 2010 (n = 26). Conclui-se que há um crescimento no interesse em se investigar o contexto de implantação da saúde bucal na ESF, com destaque particular para as categorias temáticas relacionadas ao microprocesso de trabalho e à redefinição de identidades profissionais decorrentes do trabalho multiprofissional na atenção primária.

Oral Health in the Family Health Strategy: analysis of articles published in the period 2004-2014.

This study aimed to conduct an integrative review of scientific literature on the topic of Oral Health in the Family Health Strategy in the period 2004-2014. Articles published in national and international journals (n = 141) were consulted and selected from the electronic Library the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and from electronic databases PubMed, Lilacs, BBO and Cochrane. The implementation process of oral health teams in the Family Health Strategy was the most frequent thematic variable (18%) of the 15 variables identified. The Northeast was the Brazilian macro-region where the largest number of published articles originated (n = 61). The studies were predominantly quantitative, and the highest number of publications occurred in 2010 (n = 26). We concluded that there is an increasing interest in investigating the context of oral health implementation in the Family Health Strategy, with particular emphasis on theme categories related to the micro-process work and the redefinition of professional identities arising from multidisciplinary work in primary care.

Factors associated with a fantastic lifestyle in Brazilian college students - a multilevel analysis / Fatores associados ao estilo de vida fantástico de universitários brasileiros - uma análise multinível

ABSTRACT Purpose: to analyze possible associations between a Fantastic lifestyle and self-perception of oral health, binge drinking, and socio-demographic variables among public college students. Methods: questionnaires validated for use in Brazil were applied to 672 students in randomly selected courses. It was the first questionnaire to assess a Fantastic lifestyle, the second to measure oral health-related quality of life (OHIP-14), and the third to include socio-demographic information. Multilevel linear regression was used for the analyses. Results: among the participants, 64.21% were full-time students, 52.82% were females, 50.85% had a family income between 4 and 8 minimum wages, 16.75% were binge drinkers, and 22.22% used to drive after drinking. Socio-demographic variables such as income (p = 0.001), religion (p = 0.02), marital status (p = 0.021), binge drinking (p <0.001), and OHIP-14 (p <0.001) were associated with a Fantastic lifestyle. Conclusions: fantastic lifestyle of the Brazilian college students was associated with income, oral health-related quality of life, marital status, religion, and alcohol consumption (binge drinking).

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar associações entre o estilo de vida fantástico com a auto percepção de saúde bucal, a prática de Binge-drinking e variáveis sócio demográficas de universitários. Métodos: foram aplicados três questionários validados, sendo o primeiro questionário, para medir o estilo de vida fantástico, o segundo, para medir a qualidade de vida em saúde bucal (Ohip-14) e um terceiro com informações sociodemográficas, e aplicados em 672 estudantes. Foram realizadas regressões lineares multiníveis para analisar as associações. Resultados: verificou-se que 64,21% eram do turno integral, 52,82% do gênero feminino, 50,85% tinham renda familiar entre 4 a 8 salários mínimos, 16,75% praticam Binge-drinking e que 22,22% dirigem após beber. As variáveis sociodemográficas renda (p=0,001), ser praticante de religião (p=0,02), estado conjugal (p=0,021), Binge-drinking (p<0,001) e escore Ohip-14 (p<0,001) estiveram significativamente associados ao estilo de vida fantástico. Conclusão: o estilo de vida fantástico de universitários brasileiros esteve associado à renda, à qualidade de vida em saúde bucal, à situação conjugal, à pratica religiosa e ao consumo de álcool (Binge-drinking).

Impact of a Tutored Theoretical-Practical Training to Develop Undergraduate Students' Skills for the Detection of Caries Lesions: Study Protocol for a Multicenter Controlled Randomized Study.

BACKGROUND: Tutored laboratorial activities could be a manner of improving the competency development of students. However, its impact over conventional theoretical classes has not yet been tested. Additionally, different university contexts could influence this issue and should be explored. OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of a tutored theoretical-practical training for teaching undergraduate students to detect caries lesions as compared with theoretical teaching activities. The impact of these teaching/learning activities will be assessed in terms of efficacy, cost/benefit, retention of knowledge/acquired competences, and student acceptability. METHODS: Sixteen centers (7 centers from Brazil and 9 centers from other countries throughout the world) are involved in the inclusion of subjects for this protocol. A randomized controlled study with parallel groups will be conducted. One group (control) will be exposed to a 60- to 90-minute conventional theoretical class and the other group (test) will be exposed to the same theoretical class and also a 90-minute laboratory class, including exercises and discussions based on the evaluation of a pool of images and extracted teeth. The mentioned outcomes will be evaluated immediately after the teaching activities and also in medium- and long-term analyses. To compare the long-term outcomes, students who enrolled in the university before the participating students will be interviewed for data collection and these data will be used as a control and compared with the trained group. This stage will be a nonrandomized phase of this study, nested in the main study. Appropriate statistical analysis will be performed according to the aims of this study. Variables related to the centers will also be analyzed and used to model adjustment as possible sources of variability among results. RESULTS: This ongoing study is funded by a Brazilian national funding agency (CNPq- 400736/2014-4). We expect that the tutored theoretical-practical training will improve the undergraduate students' performance in the detection of caries lesions and subsequent treatment decisions, mainly in terms of long-term retention of knowledge. Our hypothesis is that tutored theoretical-practical training is a more cost-effective option for teaching undergraduate students to detect caries lesions. CONCLUSIONS: If our hypothesis is confirmed, the use of laboratory training in conjunction with theoretical classes could be used as an educational strategy in Cariology to improve the development of undergraduate students' skills in the detection of caries lesions and clinical decision-making.

Oral health-related quality of life and risk factors associated with traumatic dental injuries in Brazilian children: A multilevel approach.

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Among the diseases related to oral health, such as caries and oral cancer, dental trauma stands out as one of the major public health problems worldwide. The aim of this study was to verify the occurrence of factors associated with traumatic dental injuries (TDIs), including oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL), sociodemographic characteristics, untreated caries, occlusal problems and contextual variables in 12-year-old Brazilian children. METHODS: This study assessed a complex sample of the National Research in Oral Health (SBBrasil 2010) data on 7240 12-year-old children and contextual features of the municipalities where they lived. RESULTS: TDI prevalence in 12-year-old schoolchildren was 23.96%. Being female was a protective factor for all trauma outcome variables. Non-white children were at risk of maxillary tooth fractures. Maxillary overjet greater than 3 mm was associated with all trauma outcomes. Crowding and spacing were risk factors for enamel trauma. TDI has a negative impact on OHRQoL. None of the contextual variables analysed (Gini coefficient, MHDI, family health strategy and water fluoridation) were associated with TDI in the multilevel approach. CONCLUSIONS: TDI was better explained by individual factors, related to sociodemographic conditions and occlusal problems, with a negative impact on OHRQoL, adjusted for untreated caries. Contextual variables were not associated with TDI in 12-year-old Brazilian schoolchildren. Interdisciplinary actions for preventing dental trauma, such as stimulating the use of mouthguards, have to be encouraged by the family health strategy (FHS) and school health programme (SHP).

Percepções do paciente oncológico sobre o cuidado / Perceptions of the cancer patient about care

Resumo O câncer desencadeia reações orgânicas e emocionais, provocando sentimentos, desequilíbrios e conflitos internos. O estudo procurou identificar as percepções do paciente oncológico sobre o cuidado profissional recebido. Trata-se de estudo qualitativo, constituindo-se como uma possibilidade de reflexão acerca da assistência prestada a estes pacientes, sob a ótica de uma abordagem humanística. Participaram da pesquisa 25 pacientes adultos internados no setor de Oncologia de uma instituição pública, de ensino e de referência na área, localizada na Região Centro-Oeste do Brasil, junto aos quais se realizou entrevista semiestruturada, que teve seu roteiro avaliado por profissionais da área temática. Após a coleta dos dados, estes foram transcritos e sistematizados pelo Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo, sendo posteriormente confrontados com o relatório da Observação Sistemática Participante. Como resultados, o estudo identificou percepção positiva do usuário sobre o cuidado recebido, embora a prática profissional incorpore parcialmente as recomendações preconizadas pela Política Nacional de Humanização. Concluiu-se que é necessário investir esforços no intuito de potencializar a incorporação de condutas profissionais que priorizem o cuidado humanizado, pois sua ausência compromete a adesão terapêutica, fragiliza o paciente, acarretando impactos emocionais no indivíduo.

Abstract Cancer triggers organic and emotional reactions, causing feelings, imbalances and internal conflicts. The study sought to identify the perceptions of the cancer patient about the professional care received. It is a qualitative study, constituting as a possibility of reflection on the care given to these patients, from the perspective of a humanistic approach. Twenty-five adult patients admitted to the Oncology Sector of a public institution, teaching and referral in the area, located in the Brazilian Center-West Region, where a semi-structured interview was carried out, which had its script evaluated by professionals in the thematic area. After the data were collected, they were transcribed and systematized by the Collective Subject Discourse, and later they were confronted with the report of the Participating Systematic Observation. As results, the study identified a positive perception of the user about the care received, although the professional practice partially incorporates the recommendations recommended by the National Humanization Policy. It was concluded that it is necessary to invest efforts to enhance the incorporation of professional behaviors that prioritize humanized care, because their absence compromises therapeutic adherence, weakens the patient, and has an emotional impact on the individual.