Influence of anti-allergic drugs used systemically on the process of root resorption during delayed tooth replantation: A study in rats.

BACKGROUND/AIM: Anti-allergic drugs can inhibit the hard tissue resorption process, and due to similarities between root resorption and bone mechanisms, it can be inferred that these drugs may also control root resorption. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of anti-allergic drugs used systemically on the process of root resorption following delayed tooth replantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-two maxillary right incisors of rats were extracted and subsequently replanted. Rats were divided into four groups according to the anti-allergic drug administered: the rats in groups DEX, Q, and MO were treated systemically with dexamethasone phosphate, quercetin, and montelukast, respectively, and no systemic medication was administered to rats in group C. After 60 days, the animals were euthanized, and the specimens were processed for histomorphometric and immunohistochemical analyses. Statistical significance was set at P < .05. RESULTS: There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of inflammatory resorption, replacement resorption, or presence of tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase. In terms of events occurring in the periodontal ligament space, there was a difference between groups Q and MO due to the presence of dental ankylosis and inflammatory connective tissue (P < .05). A difference in inflammatory cells was also observed through CD45 immunolabeling between the DEX and Q groups when compared to the C group (P < .05). CONCLUSION: The systemic administration of anti-allergic drugs did not have an effect on the process of root resorption following delayed tooth replantation.

Factors affecting successful antituberculosis treatment: a single-center experience.

OBJECTIVE: The identification of factors that influence a favorable antituberculosis treatment outcome could be of great use for the promotion of specific health actions to increase the success rate. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the factors affecting successful antituberculosis treatment in patients seen at a reference service in the Western region of São Paulo State/Brazil. METHODS: A retrospective study was carried out from 2010 to 2016 based on the data obtained from the Notification Disease Information System of TB patients treated at a reference service in Brazil. The study included patients with treatment outcomes and excluded those from the penitentiary system or with resistant or multidrug-resistant TB. Patients were categorized as having a successful (cured) or unsuccessful (treatment default and death) treatment outcome. The association between TB treatment outcomes and social and clinical factors was analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 356 cases of TB were treated between 2010 and 2016. Among the cases, the majority were cured and the overall treatment success rate was 85.96%, with a range between 80.33% (2010) and 97.65% (2016). After the exclusion of resistant/multidrug-resistant TB, 348 patients were analyzed. In the final logistic regression model analysis, education less than 8 years (OR 1.66; p<0.0001) and people living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (OR 0.23; p<0.0046) were found to be significantly related to an unfavorable treatment outcome. CONCLUSION: Low education and being a person living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome are vulnerability factors that can affect the successful outcome of antituberculosis treatment.

Simulation in nursing baccalaureate courses of Brazilian educational institutions.

OBJECTIVE: to characterize simulation practices in nursing courses in Brazil, considering the attributes developed, facilities, and challenges encountered. METHODS: this is a cross-sectional and descriptive study, with a quantitative approach. Ninety-one coordinators of undergraduate courses participated in the study. An electronic questionnaire was used with open- and closed-ended questions. RESULTS: the most used simulation modality is Specific Skills. Private courses and courses with integrated curricula most often use High Fidelity Simulation. Understanding the mobilization of affective attributes is still insufficient. CONCLUSION: it is important that undergraduate course managers are aware and take ownership of the elements that permeate simulation and invest to create a favorable environment for its effectiveness.

Probiotic Administration Increases Mandibular Bone Mineral Density on Rats Exposed to Cigarette Smoke Inhalation.

Smoking is one of the main risk factor for periodontal disease, increasing its prevalence and severity. Probiotics emerged as an alternative for the prevention and treatment of many diseases, since it can modulate the host immune response and modify the modify the microbiome. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of probiotic administration on the periodontal tissues in rats exposed to cigarette smoke inhalation (CSI). Forty rats were allocated into the following groups (n=10): group C (control, without CSI and probiotic); group PROB (control+probiotic); group CSI (CSI) and group CSI+PROB (CSI+probiotic). Groups PROB and CSI+PROB received 2g of an association of probiotic microorganisms incorporated into the feed during 6 months. Groups CSI and CSI+PROB were exposed to CSI for 60 min daily. After six months all the animals were euthanized and the hemi-mandibles were collected and processed for microcomputed tomography analyses. Regarding the body weight of the animals, feed consumption was similar among the groups, however, after the second month groups C and PROB showed higher body weight gain when compared to groups CSI and CSI+PROB (p<0.05). Group CSI presented reduced bone mineral density (BMD), whereas group PROB showed the highest values (p=0.01). It can be concluded that administration of probiotics promoted an increase in BMD and, consequently, a protective effect on the mandibular bone structures in rats exposed to inhalation of cigarette smoke.

Factors affecting successful antituberculosis treatment: a single-center experience

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The identification of factors that influence a favorable antituberculosis treatment outcome could be of great use for the promotion of specific health actions to increase the success rate. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the factors affecting successful antituberculosis treatment in patients seen at a reference service in the Western region of São Paulo State/Brazil. METHODS: A retrospective study was carried out from 2010 to 2016 based on the data obtained from the Notification Disease Information System of TB patients treated at a reference service in Brazil. The study included patients with treatment outcomes and excluded those from the penitentiary system or with resistant or multidrug-resistant TB. Patients were categorized as having a successful (cured) or unsuccessful (treatment default and death) treatment outcome. The association between TB treatment outcomes and social and clinical factors was analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 356 cases of TB were treated between 2010 and 2016. Among the cases, the majority were cured and the overall treatment success rate was 85.96%, with a range between 80.33% (2010) and 97.65% (2016). After the exclusion of resistant/multidrug-resistant TB, 348 patients were analyzed. In the final logistic regression model analysis, education less than 8 years (OR 1.66; p<0.0001) and people living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (OR 0.23; p<0.0046) were found to be significantly related to an unfavorable treatment outcome. CONCLUSION: Low education and being a person living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome are vulnerability factors that can affect the successful outcome of antituberculosis treatment.

Simulation in nursing baccalaureate courses of Brazilian educational institutions / Simulación en cursos de bachillerato de enfermería de instituciones educativas brasileñas / O uso da simulação em cursos de bacharelado em enfermagem de instituições de ensino brasileiras

ABSTRACT Objective: to characterize simulation practices in nursing courses in Brazil, considering the attributes developed, facilities, and challenges encountered. Methods: this is a cross-sectional and descriptive study, with a quantitative approach. Ninety-one coordinators of undergraduate courses participated in the study. An electronic questionnaire was used with open- and closed-ended questions. Results: the most used simulation modality is Specific Skills. Private courses and courses with integrated curricula most often use High Fidelity Simulation. Understanding the mobilization of affective attributes is still insufficient. Conclusion: it is important that undergraduate course managers are aware and take ownership of the elements that permeate simulation and invest to create a favorable environment for its effectiveness.

RESUMEN Objetivo: caracterizar las prácticas de simulación en cursos de enfermería en Brasil considerando los atributos desarrollados, las instalaciones y los desafíos encontrados. Métodos: estudio transversal y descriptivo, con enfoque cuantitativo. En el estudio participaron 91 coordinadores de cursos de pregrado. Se utilizó un cuestionario electrónico con preguntas abiertas y cerradas. Resultados: la modalidad de simulación más utilizada fue Habilidades Específicas. Los cursos privados y los cursos con planes de estudio integrados suelen utilizar la Simulación de Alta Fidelidad. La comprensión de la movilización de atributos afectivos es aún insuficiente. Conclusión: es importante que los gerentes de los cursos de pregrado estén sensibilizados, apropiándose de los elementos que permean la simulación e invirtiendo para crear un entorno propicio para su efectividad.

RESUMO Objetivo: Caracterizar práticas de simulação nos Cursos de Enfermagem do Brasil, considerando os atributos desenvolvidos. Métodos: Estudo transversal e descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa. Participaram do estudo 91 coordenadores de cursos de graduação. Foi utilizado questionário eletrônico com questões abertas e fechadas. Resultados: A modalidade de simulação mais utilizada foi a de Habilidades Específicas. Cursos privados e os cursos com currículos integrados utilizam com maior frequência a Simulação de Alta Fidelidade. A compreensão sobre a mobilização dos atributos afetivos ainda é insuficiente. Conclusão: É importante que os gestores dos cursos de graduação sejam sensibilizados e apropriem-se dos elementos que permeiam a realização da simulação e invistam para oportunizar um ambiente favorável para sua efetivação.

Oral impacts on the daily performance of Brazilians assessed using a sociodental approach: analyses of national data.

The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between oral diseases and their impact on the daily performance of adult and elderly Brazilians, verify the association of oral diseases with socioeconomic and demographic features, and compare the standard estimate of need with the sociodental assessment of these same needs. The authors evaluated data from 17,398 Brazilians aged between 35-44 years and 65-74 years, taken from the cross-sectional Brazilian Oral Health Survey (Saúde Bucal Brasil - SBBrasil). Regression models were applied to assess associations among impacts on daily performance and income, schooling, gender, region, use of dental services, health perception and dental disease status. McNemar's test was applied to compare standard versus impact-related estimates of need. The prevalence ratio of these impacts was associated with the sociodemographic versus health perceptions (p < 0.001) of adults and the elderly. Adults also had impacts associated with loss of periodontal attachment (p < 0.001). The prevalence of normative needs was 95.39% for adults and 99.76% for the elderly, whereas the impact-related estimate of need was 50.92% and 43.71%, respectively. The impacted-related approach had a statistically significant association with the normative estimate of need (p < 0.001). This study showed a relationship between oral impact on daily performance of adults and educational level. Sociodemographic features were also related to the impacts on both adults and the elderly, and to health perception. The impacts among the adults were related to the loss of periodontal attachment. In addition, the authors found a sizable difference between the standard versus the sociodental approach, in that the sociodental assessment needs were lower than the needs identified by the standard estimate of need.

Oral conditions and the impact on quality of life of morbidly obese and bariatric patients / Condições bucais e o impacto na qualidade de vida de pacientes obesos mórbidos e bariátricos

ABSTRACT Objective The aim was to evaluate the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease and edentulism in morbidly obese and bariatric patients, and to verify the oral health impact on quality of life. Methods We evaluated 33 morbidly obese patients (G1) and 50 patients submitted to bariatric surgery (G2). The DMFT, CPI, prosthetic status and prosthetic need for edentulism were used to analyze oral conditions. The impact of oral health on quality of life was assessed using the OIDP questionnaire. Results CPOD were G1: 9.0±7.0 and G2: 13.3±8.0 (p= 0.020). The dental calculus was the worst periodontal condition G1: 72.7% and G2: 80.0% (p= 0.752). The majority of G1 and G2 patients did not use (p = 0.878) and did not need (p= 0.132) dental prosthesis. The mean of OIDP was G1: 11.2±23.8 and G2: 14.16±23.8 (p= 0.089). Conclusion It concluded that bariatric patients have a higher prevalence of dental caries and the need for dental prostheses is related to the impact of oral health on the quality of life of obese patients.

RESUMO Objetivo Objetivou-se avaliar prevalência de cárie, doença periodontal e edentulismo em pacientes obesos mórbidos e bariátricos e verificar o impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida. Métodos Avaliou-se 33 pacientes obesos mórbidos (G1) e 50 pacientes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica (G2). Os índices CPOD, IPC, uso e necessidade de prótese foram utilizados para analisar as condições bucais. O impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida foi avaliado através do questionário OIDP. Resultados CPOD foi G1:9,0±7,0 e G2:13,3±8,0 (p=0,020). O cálculo dentário foi a pior condição periodontal G1:72,7% e G2:80.,0% (p=0,752). A maioria dos pacientes do G1 e G2 não usavam (p=0,878) e não necessitavam (p=0,132) de prótese dentária. A média do OIDP foi G1:11,2±23,8 e G2:14,16±23,8 (p=0,089). Conclusão Conclui-se que os pacientes bariátricos apresentam maior prevalência de cárie dentária e a necessidade de prótese dentária está relacionada com impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida dos pacientes obesos.

Dental caries among preschool children: effects of social inequality and the impact of a university extension project / Cárie-dentária em pré-escolares: efeitos das desigualdades sociais e impactos de projeto de extensão universitária

ABSTRACT Objective The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of dental caries among preschoolers at public and private schools and to evaluate the associations among the prevalence of the disease, socioeconomic factors, and the impact of a university extension project. Methods Five-year-old preschool children were examined and were divided into three groups: children from private schools who were not receiving regular preventive care (group 1), children from public schools who were not receiving regular preventive care (group 2), children from public schools who were receiving preventive care through a university extension project (group 3). The children were examined for decay-missing-filled index, and their caregivers were interviewed to collect data on socioeconomic factors. Fisher's and Chi-squared tests were used to analyze the data. Results Group 1 showed better socioeconomic and oral conditions compared with groups 2 and 3. Parents'/guardians' level of education was associated with the presence of disease in their children; however, income showed no association. Conclusion Dental caries were more prevalent in the group with worse socioeconomic indicators, and although the university extension project had been implemented in one of the groups, it was not able to overcome health inequalities.

RESUMO Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência da cárie dentária em pré-escolares de escola pública e privada, avaliando sua associação a fatores socioeconômicos e impactos projeto de extensão universitária. Métodos Foram examinados pré-escolares de 5 anos, alocados em 3 grupos: G1 - crianças de colégio privado, sem projeto preventivo em saúde bucal; G2 - crianças de ensino público também sem cuidados preventivos regulares; G3 - pré-escolares de ensino público que recebem cuidados preventivos através de projeto de extensão universitária. As crianças foram examinadas para aferição do índice ceo-d e seus responsáveis foram entrevistados para verificação de fatores socioeconômicos. Para análise dos dados foi utilizado o teste de Fisher e o teste Qui-quadrado Resultados A escola referente ao G1 mostrou melhores condições socioeconômicas e bucais, comparada com os grupos G2 e G3. A escolaridade dos pais esteve associada à presença de doença nos filhos, porém, a renda não demonstrou associação. Conclusão A cárie dentária foi mais prevalente no grupo com piores indicadores socioeconômicos, e apesar do projeto de extensão universitária em saúde bucal estar presente em uma das situações ele não foi capaz de superar as desigualdades em saúde.

Probiotic administration increases mandibular bone mineral density on rats exposed to cigarette smoke inhalation

Abstract Smoking is one of the main risk factor for periodontal disease, increasing its prevalence and severity. Probiotics emerged as an alternative for the prevention and treatment of many diseases, since it can modulate the host immune response and modify the modify the microbiome. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of probiotic administration on the periodontal tissues in rats exposed to cigarette smoke inhalation (CSI). Forty rats were allocated into the following groups (n=10): group C (control, without CSI and probiotic); group PROB (control+probiotic); group CSI (CSI) and group CSI+PROB (CSI+probiotic). Groups PROB and CSI+PROB received 2g of an association of probiotic microorganisms incorporated into the feed during 6 months. Groups CSI and CSI+PROB were exposed to CSI for 60 min daily. After six months all the animals were euthanized and the hemi-mandibles were collected and processed for microcomputed tomography analyses. Regarding the body weight of the animals, feed consumption was similar among the groups, however, after the second month groups C and PROB showed higher body weight gain when compared to groups CSI and CSI+PROB (p<0.05). Group CSI presented reduced bone mineral density (BMD), whereas group PROB showed the highest values (p=0.01). It can be concluded that administration of probiotics promoted an increase in BMD and, consequently, a protective effect on the mandibular bone structures in rats exposed to inhalation of cigarette smoke.

Resumo O tabagismo é um dos principais fatores de risco para a doença periodontal, aumentando sua prevalência e gravidade. Os probióticos surgiram como uma alternativa para a prevenção e tratamento de muitas doenças, uma vez que podem modular a resposta imune do hospedeiro e promover a modificação do microbioma. Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os efeitos da administração de probiótico sobre os tecidos periodontais em ratos expostos à inalação de fumaça de cigarro (CSI). Quarenta ratos foram divididos nos seguintes grupos (n=10): grupo C (controle, sem CSI e probiótico); grupo PROB (controle+probiótico); grupo CSI (CSI) e grupo CSI+PROB (CSI+probiótico). Os grupos PROB e CSI+PROB receberam 2g de uma associação de microrganismos probióticos incorporados à ração durante 6 meses. Os grupos CSI e CSI + PROB foram expostos à CSI por 60 minutos diários. Após seis meses, todos os animais foram eutanasiados e as hemi mandíbulas coletadas e processadas para análises de microtomografia computadorizada. Em relação ao peso corporal dos animais, o consumo de ração foi semelhante entre os grupos, porém, após o segundo mês os grupos C e PROB apresentaram maior ganho de peso quando comparados aos grupos CSI e CSI+PROB (p <0,05). O grupo CSI apresentou redução na densidade mineral óssea (DMO), enquanto que o grupo PROB apresentou os maiores valores (p=0,01). Pode-se concluir que a administração de probióticos promoveu aumento da DMO e, consequentemente, efeito protetor sobre as estruturas ósseas mandibulares em ratos expostos à inalação de fumaça de cigarro.

Elderly caregivers at long-stay institutions: quality of life and temporomandibular dysfunction

Abstract Aim: To assess the profile, quality of life and the presence of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) in elderly caregivers. Methods: Thirty-nine caregivers who worked in six long-stay institutions for the elderly in three different municipalities participated in the study. The research instruments were the WHOQOL-BREF, the Fonseca questionnaire and the socio-demographic questionnaire. The Kruskal-Wallis test with the Dunn's correction was performed at a level of 5%. Results: Females accounted for 94.9% of the sample. The average monthly wage was R$ 832.00. The average working week was 39 hours. The WHOQOL dominions showed the following averages: 74.25 Physical; 70.33 Psychological; 65.79 Social Affairs; 58.38 Environment. Mild DTM was present in 43.6% of the caregivers, of which 7.7% were moderate, 5.2% severe, 23.0% of the professionals were asymptomatic and 20.5% did not answer. The association between TMD and the quality of life showed p=0.6752. Conclusions: It was concluded that there was no relationship between the quality of life and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction among the caregivers of elderly in this study.

Oral impacts on the daily performance of Brazilians assessed using a sociodental approach: analyses of national data

The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between oral diseases and their impact on the daily performance of adult and elderly Brazilians, verify the association of oral diseases with socioeconomic and demographic features, and compare the standard estimate of need with the sociodental assessment of these same needs. The authors evaluated data from 17,398 Brazilians aged between 35-44 years and 65-74 years, taken from the cross-sectional Brazilian Oral Health Survey (Saúde Bucal Brasil - SBBrasil). Regression models were applied to assess associations among impacts on daily performance and income, schooling, gender, region, use of dental services, health perception and dental disease status. McNemar’s test was applied to compare standard versus impact-related estimates of need. The prevalence ratio of these impacts was associated with the sociodemographic versus health perceptions (p < 0.001) of adults and the elderly. Adults also had impacts associated with loss of periodontal attachment (p < 0.001). The prevalence of normative needs was 95.39% for adults and 99.76% for the elderly, whereas the impact-related estimate of need was 50.92% and 43.71%, respectively. The impacted-related approach had a statistically significant association with the normative estimate of need (p < 0.001). This study showed a relationship between oral impact on daily performance of adults and educational level. Sociodemographic features were also related to the impacts on both adults and the elderly, and to health perception. The impacts among the adults were related to the loss of periodontal attachment. In addition, the authors found a sizable difference between the standard versus the sociodental approach, in that the sociodental assessment needs were lower than the needs identified by the standard estimate of need.

Profundidade do sulco gengival em pacientes de faixa etária de 18-25 anos / Depth of gingival sulcus in patients aged between 18 to 25 years

Gingival probing performed in periodontal normal condition brings important results for the definition of health and diseases of the periodontal tissues. The aim was to evaluate the depth probing of the gingival sulcus in permanent dentition of young adults. It was carried out a transversal study with 120 volunteers aged 18 to 25 years and with healthy gum. It was used a manual periodontal probe Williams model. The evaluation was performed on all four sides, with a total of four measurements per tooth. The collected data were first tabulated and submitted to Kruskal-Wallis test with Dunn's post test.The mean and standard deviation of the upper teeth were: incisor (1.1343 ± 0.33665); canine (1.1819 ± 0.369); premolar ratio (1.3677 ± 0.3752); molar(1.8030 ± 0.4116). The mean of the lower teeth was: incisor (1.1260 ± 0.3272); canine (1.2106 ± 0.3390); premolar ratio (1.4580 ± 0.3778); molar (1.9068 ± 0.4497).It concludes that the average depth of the gingival sulcus, between the group of teeth was higher in the lower arch relative to the upper; except for faces: incisive distal, buccal molar and the lingual incisor and canine; in which the result related to the average depth is less than the upper arch. (AU)

A sondagem gengival realizada em condições periodontais normais traz importantes resultados para a definição de saúde e doenças dos tecidos periodontais. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a profundidade clínica do sulco gengival em uma dentição jovem. Um estudo transversal foi realizado com 120 voluntários entre 18 e 25 anos com gengiva saudável. Um modelo de Williams de sonda periodontal manual foi utilizado. A avaliação foi realizada nos quatro lados, com um total de quatro medidas por dente. Os dados coletados foram tabulados e submetidos ao teste de KruskalWallis com pós-teste de Dunn. A média e o desvio padrão dos dentes superiores foram: incisivo (1,1343 ± 0,33665); canino (1,1819 ± 0,369); pré molar (1,3677 ± 0,3752); molar (1,8030 ± 0,4116). A média dos dentes inferiores foi: incisivo (1,1260 ± 0,3272); canino (1,2106 ± 0,3390); pré-molar (1,4580 ± 0,3778); molar (1,9068 ± 0,4497). Concluise que a profundidade média do sulco gengival, entre o grupo de dentes, foi maior no arco inferior em relação ao superior; exceto por faces: incisiva distal, molar vestibular e incisivo lingual e canino; em que o resultado relacionado à profundidade média é menor que o arco superior (AU)

Caracterização da oferta do serviço de radiologia odontológica no Estado da Paraíba: evidenciando desigualdades e sub-registros / Characterization of dental radiographic service in the state of Paraíba: highlighting inequalities and sub-records

Caracterizar o serviço de radiologia odontológica no estado da Paraíba. Os dados coletados, do Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde, foram: população total, população cadastrada na Atenção Básica (AB), número e distribuição de aparelhos de Raios-X Odontológico (ARXO), e produção de radiografias odontológicas. As cidades que possuíam aparelho foram agrupadas e comparadas segundo as mesorregiões paraibanas. Calculou-se para cada cidade: a razão entre população total e quantitativo de aparelhos; a razão entre população cadastrada na AB e quantitativo de aparelhos públicos; produção semestral e média mensal de produção de radiografias. Das 223 cidades da Paraíba, 21,1% possuem ARXO, sendo 356 aparelhos em uso, 77,2% privados e 66,9% concentrados na Zona da Mata. A média de pessoas para cada ARXO do Estado é 16.609, enquanto a média de usuários cadastrados na AB para cada ARXO público é 20.922. A produção semestral e média mensal de radiografias ambulatoriais são, respectivamente, 1.272 e 212. Verificou-se que 36,2% das cidades não registraram produção de radiografias durante o último semestre de 2008. O serviço ofertado concentra-se em poucas cidades, sendo, majoritariamente, de caráter privado, com alta taxa de pessoas por aparelhos e distribuição desigual. Há, provavelmente, sub-registro da produção.

To characterize the dental radiology service in Paraíba State. From Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System, data collected were: total population, population covered by Primary Care (PC), number and distribution of dental X-ray equipment (DXRE), and dental radiographs production. The cities which had the equipment were grouped and compared according to Paraíba's regions. We calculated for each city: ratio between total population and amount of equipment; ratio between population covered by PC and quantity of public equipment; biannual and the monthly averages of radiographs production. Of the 223 cities, 21.1% are equipped with DXRE, which 356 are in use, 77.2% are private, and 66.9% concentrate in Zona da Mata region. The average of person per each DXRE is 16,609, while the average of people enrolled in PC for each public DXRE is 20,922. The biannual and the monthly production of radiographs are, respectively, 1,272 and 212. We found that 36.2% of the cities reported no X-rays production during the last half of 2008. The service is concentrated in a few cities, being mostly private, with a high rate of people per equipment and inequitable distribution. Probably, there is a production underreporting.

Saúde do trabalhador na odontologia: o cirurgião-dentista em foco / Worker's health in dentistry: focusing on the dentist

Objetivo: Verificar características ligadas ao trabalho e à saúde do cirurgiÆo-dentista egresso de universidade pública brasileira. Método: Participaram do estudo profissionais egressos de Faculdade de Odontologia de Araçatuba, SÆo Paulo, Brasil, no período entre 2000 e 2010. Foi enviado pelo correio e/ou e-mail um instrumento composto por 36 questães, contendo as variáveis como porte populacional da cidade em que desempenham suas atividades profissionais, dados sociodemográficos, remuneraçÆo declarada, queixas de saúde, prática de atividade física e satisfaçÆo em relaçÆo à profissÆo. Utilizou-se o teste Qui-quadrado para verificaçÆo de associaçÆo entre variáveis. Resultados: O gênero feminino representou 65,6% dos participantes. Atuavam em cidades com mais de 500 mil habitantes, 31,7%. Foram relatadas queixas de saúde e estresse por 67,0% e 60,3%, respectivamente. A queixa prevalente foi dores nas costas (81,2%) e o sintoma de estresse, irritabilidade excessiva (57,4%). O principal motivo de estresse foi excesso de atividades 60,4%. O estresse mostrou associaçÆo com o número de horas de trabalho, ano de formatura e satisfaçÆo profissional (p<0,05). As queixas de saúde estiveram associadas à satisfaçÆo profissional (p<0,05). NÆo realizavam atividade física 39,2%. ConclusÆo: A feminilizaçÆo da odontologia pôde ser constatada e também foi alto o número de profissionais que atuava em cidades de grande porte. As horas semanais de trabalho e o tempo de formado estiveram associados ao sentimento de estresse. A satisfaçÆo profissional mostrou associaçÆo em relaçÆo à presença de queixas de saúde e estresse...

Objective: To assess characteristics associated with the work and health of dentists graduated from Brazilian public universities. Methods: Professionals graduated from the Dental School of Araçatuba, UNESP, Brazil between 2000 and 2010 took part in this study. A form was sent by post or e-mail containing 36 questions on the following variables: population of the city where they work, sociodemographic data, declared monthly income, health complaints, physical activity and level of satisfaction with the profession. Associations between the variables were verified by the chi-square test. Results: There was a prevalence of females (65.6%). Most participants worked in cities with over 500,000 inhabitants (31.7%). Health and stress complaints were expressed by 67.0% and 60.3%, respectively. The prevalent health complaint was backache (81.2%) and the most frequent stress symptom was excessive irritability (57.4%). The main cause of stress was the excess of activities (60.4%). Stress was significantly associated with the number of working hours, year of graduation and professional satisfaction (p<0.05). Health complaints were significantly associated with professional satisfaction (p<0.05). No physical activity was reported by 39.2% of the participants. Conclusion: It could be observed feminization of dentistry and a large number of professionals working in large-size cities. Many weekly working hours and time since graduation were associated with stress. Professional satisfaction was associated with health complaints and stress...

Oral health planning in João Pessoa municipality, Paraíba State: Dental surgeons as protagonists of Basic Care / Planejamento em saúde bucal no município de João Pessoa, Estado da Paraíba: o cirurgião-dentista enquanto protagonista da atenção básica

The aim was to identify the perception of Oral Health Planning (OHP) of basic care (BC) dental surgeons (DSs) in João Pessoa, Paraíba State, Brazil. Seventeen BC DSs from João Pessoa were interviewed. A qualitative analysis was performed using the Discourse of the Collective Subject (DCS) methodology. DCS obtained: Impact - "My work is effective when the user's need remains at the BC". Social Control - "The population participates in the organization of promotional activities, but I think it doesn't have enough maturity to opine on OHP". OHP Basis and Organization - "The OHP has a diverse organization and is based on user needs". It can be concluded that the knowledge of the DSs on OHP is varied. There is limited understanding about problem-solving. Social control is considered incipient and weak. It is understood that the organization of the local OHP assumes a diverse character and should be based on user demands.

Objetivou-se conhecer a percepção sobre o Planejamento em Saúde Bucal (PSB) dos Cirurgiões-Dentistas (CDs) da Atenção Básica (AB) de João Pessoa, Estado da Paraíba, Brasil. Foram entrevistados 17 CDs da AB de João Pessoa. Procedeu-se análise qualitativa, segundo a metodologia do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo (DSC). DSC obtidos: Impacto ­ "Meu trabalho é resolutivo ao passo que a necessidade do usuário permanece na AB. Controle Social - A população participa da organização das atividades promocionais; mas acho que a mesma não tem maturidade suficiente para opinar sobre o PSB". Organização e Embasamento do PSB ­ "O PSB tem uma organização variada e baseia-se nas necessidades dos usuários". Conclui-se que o conhecimento dos CDs sobre PSB apresenta uma variabilidade de conceitos. Há entendimento limitado sobre a resolutividade. Percebe-se a atuação do controle social de forma incipiente e pouco expressiva. Entende-se que a organização do PSB local assume caráter diverso, devendo-se basear nas demandas dos usuários.

Percepção do cirurgião-dentista sobre formação profissional e dificuldades de inserção no mercado de trabalho / Perception of dentists about professional training and difficulties of insertion in the labor market

Introdução: A avaliação da percepção de egressos é uma estratégia fundamental para subsidiar o projeto político-pedagógico nas universidades. Objetivo: Conhecer a percepção dos cirurgiões-dentistas em atuação no mercado de trabalho a respeito das principais dificuldades para sua inserção profissional, logo após o término da graduação, os aspectos positivos e negativos, e as sugestões em relação à formação acadêmica obtida. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo inquérito, realizada com egressos dos anos 2000 a 2010, do curso de Odontologia de uma universidade pública brasileira. Foi enviado um questionário autoaplicável por correio/email a todos os egressos no período. Os dados foram transcritos e submetidos à técnica da análise de conteúdo, dividida em pré-análise, caracterizada por leitura com atenção flutuante, e exploração do material, descobrindo orientações para análise propriamente dita. Resultado: As categorias referentes às dificuldades no início da vida profissional foram: conseguir emprego/local de trabalho; condições adequadas de trabalho e baixa remuneração; insegurança e confrontação à formação acadêmica obtida, e falta de experiência administrativa. Os aspectos positivos percebidos em relação à formação foram: boa infraestrutura e reputação da universidade, integração ensino-pesquisa e relacionamento docente-discente. Os aspectos negativos compuseram as categorias: preparo administrativo, falta de integração entre conteúdo teórico e atividade prática, e noções de mercado de trabalho. As sugestões apresentaram-se coerentes às dificuldades para o início da vida profissional e aos aspectos negativos. Conclusão: Os profissionais têm-se deparado com a saturação do mercado de trabalho e realidades diferentes daquelas vivenciadas na formação acadêmica. Os egressos sugeriram mudanças, apesar de relatarem aspectos positivos no curso realizado.

Introduction: The evaluation of the perception of graduates is an essential strategy to support the political project educational in universities. Objective: This study aimed to verify the perception of dentists which are working in the labor market, about the difficulties of professional insertion after the graduation, positives and negatives aspects and suggestions regarding the training received. Methodology: This is a qualitative survey conducted with graduates of the years 2000 to 2010, of dentistry course from a Brazilian Public University. A self-administered questionnaire was sent by mail/email to all graduates in the period. The data were transcribed and subjected to content analysis, divided into pre-analysis, characterized by carefully reading floating, material exploration, guidelines for finding the analysis itself. Result: The categories related to the difficulties in early life were: getting a job/workplace, adequate working conditions and low pay, insecurity and confrontation obtained the academic and lack of administrative experience. The perceived positive aspects for the training were: good infrastructure and reputation of the university, integrating teaching-research, teacher-student relationship. The negative aspects comprised the following categories: administrative preparation, lack of integration between content theoretical/practical, concepts used in the labor market. The suggestions presented are consistent with the difficulties to the beginning of professional life and the negative aspects. Conclusion: The professionals have faced the saturation of the labor market and different reality from those found in academic life. Despite the positive aspects, graduates suggest changes in the course conducted.

A Linha do Cuidado em Saúde Bucal no Município de João Pessoa: Uma Análise de Indicadores / The Line of Care of Oral Health in the City of João Pessoa, PB, Brazil: An Analysis of Indicators

Objetivo: Analisar os indicadores de saúde bucal e suas relações com a organização da rede de cuidado em saúde bucal do município de João Pessoa, Paraíba. Método: Este estudo foi do tipo descritivo, quantitativo e de caráter avaliativo, utilizando dados secundários a partir da série histórica da produção de procedimentos odontológicos (quantidade aprovada) realizados na rede de Atenção Básica (AB) e na Atenção Especializada (AE) de João Pessoa. Estes dados foram registrados nos Sistemas de Informação Ambulatorial (SIA/SUS) e Sistemas de Informação da Atenção Básica (SIAB) no período de 2005 à 2008. A coleta dos dados foi feita a partir do banco de dados do Departamento de Informática do SUS (DATASUS) e foram observados as relações e os quantitativos de procedimentos odontológicos. Em seguida, construíram-se os indicadores preconizados pelo Ministério da Saúde: 1) Cobertura de primeira consulta anual programática; 2) Cobertura de ações de escovação supervisionada; 3) Média de procedimentos básicos individuais; e 4) Proporção de procedimentos especializados odontológicos. Resultados: O indicador de acesso a primeira consulta anual programática foi, em média, para os quatro anos avaliados, 16,7%, acima da meta estabelecida pelo Ministério da Saúde; A média mensal de escovação supervisionada apresentou-se estável nos anos avaliados; A média de procedimentos básicos individuais elevou-se entre os anos de 2005 e 2007 (0,54 para 0,81).Conclusão: Percebeu-se que os indicadores de saúde bucal no município, após a estruturação da rede de cuidados, apresentaram-se favoráveis com efetiva garantia de acesso e de continuidade da atenção

Objective: To analyze the oral health indicators and their associations with the organization of the oral health care network in the city of João Pessoa, PB, Brazil.Method: This investigation was a descriptive, quantitative and evaluative study that used secondary data from the historical series of production of dental procedures (approved quantity) performed in the Basic Attention (BA) and Specialized Attention (EA) systems of João Pessoa, PB, Brazil. These data were registered in the Outpatient Information Systems (SIA/SUS) and Basic Attention InformationSystems (SIAB) between 2005 and 2008. Data were collected from the databank of the Unified Public Health Care System/SUSÆs Department of Informatics (DATASUS) and the associations and numbers of dental procedures were analyzed. Next, the indicators recommended by the Ministry of Health were formulated: 1) Coverage of the first programmatic annual dental visit; 2) Coverage of supervised toothbrushing actions; 3) Average of individual basic procedures; and 4) Proportion of specialized dental procedures.Results: In the four years evaluated in the study, the indicator of access to the first programmatic annual dental visit was, on average, 16.7% above the goal settled by the Ministry of Health. The monthly average of supervised toothbrushing was stable in the years evaluated. The average of individual basic procedures increased from 0.54 to 0.81 between 2005 and 2007.Conclusion: It was observed that, after restructuration of the oral health care network, the oral health indicators in this city presented as favorable, resulting in an effective guarantee of access to treatment and continuity of attention

Condição periodontal, perda dentária e diferenças socioeconômicas em adultos e idosos brasileiros / Periodontal condition, tooth loss and socioeconomic differences in Brazilian adults and elderly

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar as correlações da doença periodontal, perda dentária e edentulismo com fatores socioeconômicos e demográficos, necessidades e uso dos serviços de saúde bem como o impacto dessas correlações na saúde bucal de adultos e idosos brasileiros e comparar a estimativa padrão de necessidades com a abordagem sócio-odontológica. Os dados utilizados foram obtidos da pesquisa epidemiológica conduzida em 2010 pelo ministério da saúde chamada "SBBrasil 2010". A amostra foi composta de 9779 pessoas entre 35-44 anos e 7619 idosos entre 65-74 anos. Os desfechos em saúde bucal foram: sangramento pós sondagem e/ou cálculo dentário, perda de inserção periodontal, perda dentária e edentulismo. Nível de escolaridade e renda foram utilizados como indicadores socioeconômicos. Gênero, etnia, região de residência, uso de serviços odontológicos, impacto dos dentes nas atividades diárias e outras variáveis foram adicionadas aos modelos para ajustar a análise. Regressão de Poisson foi realizada para verificar as disparidades socioeconômicas e demográficas em saúde bucal com relação aos determinantes proximais e distais disponíveis no banco de dados. O teste de McNemar foi utilizado para comparar as estimativas padrão de necessidade e o respectivo impacto relacionado. Os resultados mostraram associação (p<0.05) entre aspectos socioeconômicos e demográficos e as variáveis de saúde bucal. Pessoas que declararam até 8 anos de educação formal demonstraram maior prevalência em todas as doenças bucais estudadas. Da mesma forma, adultos que declaram renda de até 500 reais, tiveram maior prevalência em três das quatro doenças estudadas. Etnia esteve associada a sangramento pós sondagem e/ou cálculo dentário (PR=1.19) e perda dentária (PR=1.45) entre adultos que declararam-se pardos. Ter realizado consulta odontológica no serviço público agiu como fator de proteção para edentulismo (PR=0.68) no grupo de 35-44 anos. Todas as variáveis desfecho mostraram...

The aim of this study was to verify the correlations of periodontal disease, tooth loss and edentulousness with socioeconomic and demographic factors, health needs and health services as well as the impact of these correlations on oral health among Brazilian adults and elderly and compare the standard estimate of need with a sociodental assessment. The data originated from a national epidemiological survey on oral health conducted in 2010 by the Brazilian Health Ministry ("SBBrasil 2010"). The sample comprised 9779 people between 35-44 years old and 7619 elderly between 65-74 years old. The oral health outcomes were as follows: bleeding on probing and/or dental calculus, periodontal loss of attachment, tooth loss and edentulousness. Education level and declared income were used as indicators of socioeconomic status. Gender, ethnicity, region of residence, use of dental care, impact of teeth in daily activities, and other variables were added to the models to adjust the regression analysis. Poisson regression was performed to verify the socioeconomic and demographic disparities in oral health with regard to the proximal and distal determinants of health available in the data set. McNemar’s test was applied to compare standard estimates of need and the respective impact-related. The results showed associations (p<0.05) between socioeconomic and demographic aspects and all oral health variables. People who had up to 8 years of formal education had increased the prevalence to develop any of the oral diseases on this study. As much as adults whom declared income up to 500 BRL, that had increased the prevalence to develop three of the four studied conditions. Ethnicity had association with bleeding on probing/or dental calculus (PR=1.19) and tooth loss (PR=1.45) between adults who declared themselves as brown. Having a consultation performed at a public health clinic was a protective factor for edentulousness (PR=0.68) among the group with 35- 44 years old...

Condição periodontal, perda dentária e diferenças socioeconômicas em adultos e idosos brasileiros / Periodontal condition, tooth loss and socioeconomic differences in Brazilian adults and elderly

O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar as correlações da doença periodontal, perda dentária e edentulismo com fatores socioeconômicos e demográficos, necessidades e uso dos serviços de saúde bem como o impacto dessas correlações na saúde bucal de adultos e idosos brasileiros e comparar a estimativa padrão de necessidades com a abordagem sócio-odontológica. Os dados utilizados foram obtidos da pesquisa epidemiológica conduzida em 2010 pelo ministério da saúde chamada "SBBrasil 2010". A amostra foi composta de 9779 pessoas entre 35-44 anos e 7619 idosos entre 65-74 anos. Os desfechos em saúde bucal foram: sangramento pós sondagem e/ou cálculo dentário, perda de inserção periodontal, perda dentária e edentulismo. Nível de escolaridade e renda foram utilizados como indicadores socioeconômicos. Gênero, etnia, região de residência, uso de serviços odontológicos, impacto dos dentes nas atividades diárias e outras variáveis foram adicionadas aos modelos para ajustar a análise. Regressão de Poisson foi realizada para verificar as disparidades socioeconômicas e demográficas em saúde bucal com relação aos determinantes proximais e distais disponíveis no banco de dados. O teste de McNemar foi utilizado para comparar as estimativas padrão de necessidade e o respectivo impacto relacionado. Os resultados mostraram associação (p<0.05) entre aspectos socioeconômicos e demográficos e as variáveis de saúde bucal. Pessoas que declararam até 8 anos de educação formal demonstraram maior prevalência em todas as doenças bucais estudadas. Da mesma forma, adultos que declaram renda de até 500 reais, tiveram maior prevalência em três das quatro doenças estudadas. Etnia esteve associada a sangramento pós sondagem e/ou cálculo dentário (PR=1.19) e perda dentária (PR=1.45) entre adultos que declararam-se pardos. Ter realizado consulta odontológica no serviço público agiu como fator de proteção para edentulismo (PR=0.68) no grupo de 35-44 anos. Todas as variáveis desfecho mostraram...

The aim of this study was to verify the correlations of periodontal disease, tooth loss and edentulousness with socioeconomic and demographic factors, health needs and health services as well as the impact of these correlations on oral health among Brazilian adults and elderly and compare the standard estimate of need with a sociodental assessment. The data originated from a national epidemiological survey on oral health conducted in 2010 by the Brazilian Health Ministry ("SBBrasil 2010"). The sample comprised 9779 people between 35-44 years old and 7619 elderly between 65-74 years old. The oral health outcomes were as follows: bleeding on probing and/or dental calculus, periodontal loss of attachment, tooth loss and edentulousness. Education level and declared income were used as indicators of socioeconomic status. Gender, ethnicity, region of residence, use of dental care, impact of teeth in daily activities, and other variables were added to the models to adjust the regression analysis. Poisson regression was performed to verify the socioeconomic and demographic disparities in oral health with regard to the proximal and distal determinants of health available in the data set. McNemar’s test was applied to compare standard estimates of need and the respective impact-related. The results showed associations (p<0.05) between socioeconomic and demographic aspects and all oral health variables. People who had up to 8 years of formal education had increased the prevalence to develop any of the oral diseases on this study. As much as adults whom declared income up to 500 BRL, that had increased the prevalence to develop three of the four studied conditions. Ethnicity had association with bleeding on probing/or dental calculus (PR=1.19) and tooth loss (PR=1.45) between adults who declared themselves as brown. Having a consultation performed at a public health clinic was a protective factor for edentulousness (PR=0.68) among the group with 35- 44 years old...