Leadership through a gender lens: Disparities in Dental Research.

This study aimed to analyze the 100 most-cited papers in Dentistry, with a focus on female leadership in dental research. Papers were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoS- CC) in the category 'Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine'. Gender was assessed through WoS-CC, Scopus, ResearchGate, social media, institutional websites, and software that assigns gender according to first names (https://genderapi.io). Characteristics of authors in leadership roles were retrieved, such as affiliation, publication history, citations, H factor, and i500. The 100 most-cited papers in Dentistry were authored by 394 researchers, 326 (82.7%) men, and 68 (17.3%) women - there were 4.8 male authors for each female. Among the lead authors, there were 11.3 males for each female. Among female senior authors, there were 7 males for each female. Among lead/senior authors of the 100 most-cited papers (first and last authors, respectively), 18 were women. There was an increase in the participation of women in the top cited papers regardless of authorship role across the six decades, with a peak of two female authors in the first decade of the 21st century. For female authors in leadership roles, their publication history shows the time between their first and last papers in WoS-CC ranged from 4 to 42 years for lead authors and 1 to 39 years for senior authors. Women were found to be largely underrepresented as leaders of the 100 most-cited papers, highlighting pervasive gender inequalities in dental research publications.

European inequalities and similarities in officially recognized dental specialties.

BACKGROUND: Although the European Economic Space usually acts in a united and organized way, several main differences are found regarding the type and number of dental specialties all around this group of member states. The aim of the study is to analyse the inequalities and similarities existing between 21 European countries, highlighting the number and types of recognized dental specialties. METHODS: Available official documents and webpages from 20 out of the 30 countries of which the European Economic Space is comprised plus the United Kingdom (UK), were analysed to obtain reliable data referred to dental specialties. Differences were tested with the Lorentz curve and Gini test. Additionally, a Cluster analysis was performed to obtain groups of countries with a similar pattern in the number and type of dental specialties. RESULTS: Up to a total of 15 different specialties are officially recognized in all the analysed countries. Orthodontics (90%) and Oral Surgery (81%) are the two most frequently recognized specialties. The total global degree of inequality of the analysed countries was 40.2%. Cluster analysis differentiated three different main groups of countries according to the number and type of dental specialties. CONCLUSIONS: The situation of dental specialties in the area of the EES plus the UK exhibits an unequal organization. Cluster analysis showed 3 main clusters of countries with a similar pattern of dental specialties.

Academic Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - when and how to enter the pathway.

Entering into surgical academia can seem a daunting prospect for an oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) trainee. However, the streamlining of academic training by the NIHR to create the integrated academic training (IAT) pathway has simplified academic training and more clearly defined academic positions and entry points for trainees. In this article we review the current NIHR IAT pathway and the various grades and entry points available to OMF surgeons, both pre- and post-doctoral. We highlight the unique challenges facing OMF trainees and provide advice and insight from both junior and senior OMFS academics. Finally, we focus on the planning and application for a doctoral research fellowship - discussing funding streams available to OMF surgeons.

Frequency and type of tooth extractions in adults vary by age: register-based nationwide observations in 2012-2017.

OBJECTIVE: This register-based study assessed the frequency of and age-specified variation in tooth extractions in adults visiting private dentists in Finland in 2012-2017. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective study design was used on the register-based data of private sector services. Data of the entire 6 years, 2012-2017, included records of a total of 6,252,039 patients. From among these, further detailed information was gathered in 2012 for 1,058,305 patients, and in 2017, for 985,043 patients. For each 6 years, the data were aggregated into patients' 5-year age groups that were observation elements. Proportions of patients undergoing oral surgical treatments were compared during the 6 years 2012-2017, and details of tooth extractions in 2012 and 2017. Linear regression modelling was used to analyse thinkable age- and year-related inclinations in oral surgical treatments. RESULTS: Across the 6 years, a total of 848,362 patients (13.6%) underwent oral surgical treatments, and the rates varied by year 13.3-13.8%. By age group, the smallest rates (9-10%) were for 35-49-year-olds and greatest (20-22%) for those aged below 25 or over 84. The rates in same-age groups were stable. In 2012 and 2017, mean numbers of tooth extractions per patient by year were 0.17 and 0.18, and per patients undergoing oral surgical treatments, 1.29 and 1.27, respectively. Proportion of patients undergoing oral surgical treatments and mean number of tooth extractions per patient was greater in younger and older age groups. CONCLUSIONS: Tooth extractions in adults are age-dependent and age-specified differences remain stable across the years.

Malignant hyperthermia in maxillofacial surgery: Literature review supported by case presentation.

OBJECTIVE: Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is characterized by a state of hypermetabolism after exposure to halogenated inhalational anesthetics or succinylcholine. The aims of this study were to carry out an updated review on the subject and report an illustrative case of MH in urgent maxillofacial surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A search of the PubMed/MEDLINE database using the keyword "malignant hyperthermia" was performed including articles published over the last 11 years in English, Spanish or Portuguese. Exclusion criteria were similar presentations but not associated with MH and cases not related to the use of anesthetic drugs as a trigger of the condition. CASE REPORT: A 45-year-old man (75 kg, ASA status IE) with a negative family history for neuromuscular diseases, victim of a car accident with a facial fracture, underwent surgery under balanced general anesthesia and developed signs of MH 4 h after anesthesia induction. In our patient, the causative agent was sevoflurane and the diagnosis of MH was confirmed, subsequently, by muscle biopsy. RESULTS/DISCUSSION: Overall, 44 cases of MH were found. According to the recent literature, MH shows a male predilection (3:1) and the mean age of patients is 32.2 ± 22.2 years. The most frequently cited causative agents were sevoflurane (30.5%), isoflurane (22.2%), and sevoflurane + succinylcholine (13.8%). The most common clinical indicators included hypercarbia (88.8%), hyperthermia (86.1%), and tachycardia (63.8%). Dantrolene was administered in 24 cases. The outcome was favorable in 31 cases (86.1%). The in vitro muscle contracture test (IVCT) was performed in only 15 patients and all of them tested positive. In our patient, the causative agent was sevoflurane and the diagnosis of MH was confirmed by muscle biopsy. CONCLUSION: The mortality from MH is still high and an early clinical diagnosis and specific treatment with dantrolene are necessary for a favorable outcome. A complete understanding will allow better management of patients with MH. At present, the best management is to identify susceptible patients and to avoid triggering agents, combined with vigilant monitoring.

Correlação entre indicadores de desenvolvimento municipal e de saúde bucal em uma mesorregião metropolitana do Brasil / Correlation between municipal development indicators and oral health in a Brazilian metropolitan mesoregion

Resumo Introdução O estudo da relação entre indicadores sociais e indicadores de saúde bucal pode contribuir para a avaliação dos impactos das políticas e ações de saúde. Objetivo Investigar a correlação entre indicadores de desenvolvimento municipal e indicadores de saúde bucal dos municípios integrantes da mesorregião metropolitana de Curitiba, Paraná, Brasil. Método Estudo epidemiológico do tipo ecológico, por meio de dados referentes ao Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal (IDHM) do ano 2010, obtidos no portal Atlas Brasil; Índice Ipardes de Desempenho Municipal (IPDM) dos anos 2015 e 2016, obtidos no portal do Ipardes; e indicadores de saúde bucal dos anos 2015 a 2018, oriundos do SIA/SUS. Posteriormente, foi empregado o teste de correlação de Spearman. Resultados Verificou-se correlação positiva estatisticamente significativa entre indicadores de desenvolvimento municipal e indicadores de primeira consulta odontológica programática no ano de 2017; correlação negativa entre IDHMs e exodontias nos anos de 2015 e 2016; correlação positiva entre IPDMs e procedimentos odontológicos individuais básicos dos anos 2015 a 2018. Conclusão Houve correlação significativa entre os indicadores de desenvolvimento municipal e os indicadores de saúde bucal. Municípios com maiores índices de desenvolvimento proporcionaram maior acesso aos serviços de saúde bucal e menores proporções de exodontias por habitante.

Abstract Background The study of the correlation between social and oral health indicators can contribute to evaluating the impacts of health policies and actions. Objective To investigate the correlation between municipal development indicators and oral health indicators in the metropolitan region of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. Method Epidemiological study of the ecological type was carried out, using data from the Municipal Human Development Index (MHDI) of the year 2010, obtained from the Atlas Brasil portal; Ipardes Municipal Performance Index (IPDM) of the years 2015 and 2016, obtained from the Ipardes portal; and oral health indicators from 2015 to 2018, from SIA/SUS. Subsequently, the Spearman correlation test was used. Results There was a statistically significant positive correlation between municipal development indicators and indicators of the first programmatic dental consultation in 2017; a negative correlation between MHDI and tooth extractions, in the years 2015 and 2016; a positive correlation between IPDM and basic individual dental procedures from the years 2015 to 2018. Conclusion There was a significant correlation between the municipal development indicators and the oral health indicators. Municipalities with higher development rates provided greater access to oral health services and lower proportions of tooth extractions per inhabitant.

One year of COVID-19 pandemic: Health care workers' infection rates and economical burden in medical facilities for oral and maxillofacial surgery.

The aim of this study was to create an overview on the COVID-associated burdens faced by the oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) workforce during 1 year of the pandemic. OMS hospitals and private practices nationwide were surveyed regarding health care worker (HCW) screening, infection status, pre-interventional testing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and economic impact. Participants were recruited via the German Society for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. A total of 11 hospitals (416 employees) and 55 private practices (744 employees) participated. The HCW infection rate was significantly higher in private practices than in clinics (4.7% vs. 1.4%, p<0.01), although most infections in HCW occurred in private environment (hospitals 88.2%, private practice 66.7%). Pre-interventional testing was performed significantly less for outpatients in private practices than in hospitals (90.7% vs. 36.4%, p<0.01). Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used significantly more for inpatients in hospitals than in private practices (100.0% vs. 27.3%, p<0.01). FFP2/3 use rose significantly in hospitals (0% in second quarter vs. 46% in fourth quarter, p<0.05) and private practices (15% in second quarter vs. 38% in fourth quarter, p<0.01). The decrease in procedures (≤50%) was significantly higher in hospitals than in private practices (90.9% vs. 40.0%, p<0.01). Despite higher infection rates in private practices, declining procedures and revenue affected hospitals more. Future COVID-related measures must adjust the infrastructure especially for hospitals to prevent further straining of staff and finances.

Understanding Health Policy and Its Importance in Residency Education for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Health policy shapes the delivery of surgical care and the reimbursement of oral and maxillofacial surgeons (OMSs). Understanding broad principles of health policy will better allow surgeons to develop policies that will ultimately affect surgical practice. The growing presence of corporate and private equity investments in OMS practice management as well as expanding interests in value-based reimbursement models has innumerable implications for OMSs and patients. A standardized health policy curriculum for educating OMS trainees in key health policy principles may encourage OMSs to actively participate in health care advocacy efforts and shape the policies that may affect their future scope of practice.

Fellowship Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Opportunities and Outcomes.

The pursuit of fellowship training stems from one's desire to master a focused area of surgery. Successful applicants tend to have published articles and participated in other scholarly activities. They commonly have a mentor within the subspecialty of their interest. Selection of the program is generally based on the breadth of experience available followed by faculty reputation and location. Advantages to the successful fellowship graduate include the experience and confidence to provide specialized and efficient care to patients. Enhancements to an academic department with a fellowship program include mentorship for residents and guidance toward fellowship, as well as an increased level of scholarly activity.

Scientific production of Brazilian researchers focusing on oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology.

We analyzed the distribution characteristics of the scientific production of Brazilian dentistry researchers of the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development. The Lattes curriculum data of 211 researchers from Oral Pathology, Oral Surgery, and Oral Medicine fields were included (2018-2020). Over their academic career, 39 researchers published 7,555 papers (average, 175 articles/researcher); 3,876/7,555 papers were indexed in the Web of Science. During 2018-2020, 1,440/7,555 (19%) papers were published. Brazilian dental researchers contribute significantly to international research by participating in scientific journals' editorial boards, evaluating research promotion agencies, training researchers, and contributing to scientific and technological development.

Principios y recursos clásicos y modernos: combinación en el manejo de fracturas tipo Le Fort / Classical and modern principles and resources: their combination in the management of Le Fort fractures

Introducción: Las lesiones traumáticas maxilofaciales son un problema de salud importante en todo el mundo. Suponen una carga para la salud pública. Objetivo: Reflexionar sobre la necesidad de combinar en el contexto cubano principios y recursos clásicos y modernos en el manejo de fracturas tipo Le Fort. Comentarios principales: El tratamiento de las fracturas faciales ha evolucionado mucho a lo largo de los años. Tradicionalmente, el alambre de acero inoxidable se utilizaba para la osteosíntesis en cirugía maxilofacial hasta la aparición de las miniplacas. Los sistemas de osteosíntesis de titanio son actualmente los de elección en cirugía maxilofacial. A pesar de sus ventajas indiscutibles, en los países en desarrollo ocasionalmente no se cuenta con todo el equipamiento necesario para su empleo. Consideraciones globales: El manejo del trauma maxilofacial se centra en la reobtención de la forma y la función original de la región afectada. Sin vulnerar los principios teóricos de manejo de fracturas tipo Le Fort, se impone de los profesionales cubanos la búsqueda de soluciones en concordancia con la disponibilidad de recursos. La unión de técnicas clásicas y recursos modernos como las suspensiones craneofaciales alámbricas, los arcos barra y los tornillos de fijación maxilomandibular puede ser una alternativa terapéutica confiable(AU)

Introduction: Traumatic maxillofacial lesions are an important global health problem, as well as a public health burden. Objective: Reflect on the need to combine classical and modern principles and resources in the management of Le Fort fractures in the Cuban context. Main remarks: Treatment of facial fractures has evolved considerably through the years. Before the appearance of miniplates, stainless steel wire was used for osteosynthesis in maxillofacial surgery. Titanium osteosynthesis systems are currently the systems of choice in maxillofacial surgery. Despite their undeniable advantages, developing countries occasionally do not have all the equipment required for their use. General considerations: Management of maxillofacial trauma is aimed at recovering the original form and function of the affected area. Without disregarding the theoretical principles of the management of Le Fort fractures, Cuban professionals should search for solutions in keeping with the resources available. The combination of classical techniques and modern resources, such as wired craniofacial suspensions, bar arches and maxillomandibular fixation screws, may be a reliable therapeutic alternative(AU)

Evaluation of Accessibility and Content of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Fellowship Program Websites.

PURPOSE: Opportunities for graduating oral and maxillofacial surgery residents to pursue fellowship training are expanding. However, there is a paucity of information in the literature for prospective applicants in our specialty. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accessibility and content of oral and maxillofacial surgery fellowship program websites (FPWs). METHODS: The authors designed a cross-sectional study including oral and maxillofacial surgery fellowship programs in North America listed on 4 major websites: 1) The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2) The American Academy of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons Match, 3) The American Dental Association, and 4) The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The existence and accessibility of stand-alone FPWs from these listings were assessed. Content scores were generated based on the presence or absence of 23 content variables related to program characteristics, fellow recruitment, and fellow education on listings and available webpages. Descriptive and bivariate statistics were used to evaluate the relationship between predictor variables and content scores. RESULTS: A total of 44 fellowship programs were included. Of these fellowships, 26 (59.1%) had a stand-alone FPW. The mean content score was 10.8 ± 4.82 out of a maximum of 23. Content scores were significantly greater for head and neck oncology fellowships (P ≤ .001), programs with a stand-alone FPW (P ≤ .001), and Commission on Dental Accreditation-accredited programs (P = .046). Programs with a stand-alone FPW had content scores 1.87 times greater than those without and was the predictor variable with the greatest mean difference between groups. There was no significant difference in content scores with respect to geographic region. CONCLUSIONS: Oral and maxillofacial surgery FPWs demonstrate deficiencies in content areas relevant to prospective applicants. Optimizing the content of FPWs may represent an opportunity to better inform and recruit graduating residents into fellowship programs.

Tratamiento simple y de bajo costo de mucocele oral en un paciente pediátrico: reporte de caso / Tratamento simples e de baixo custo de mucocele em paciente pediátrico: relato de caso / Simple and low-cost treatment of mucocele in a pediatric patient: case report

Objetivo: El objetivo de este reporte de caso es presentar una técnica simple de escisión quirúrgica de un mucocele oral en un paciente pediátrico mediante manejo conductual no farmacológico. Discusión: Este relato debe destacarse por la simpleza de la técnica, su bajo costo, menor tiempo y mayor aceptación por el paciente pediátrico. Además, se debe prestar atención a la técnica de escisión quirúrgica, enfatizando en la importancia de la selección del hilo de sutura y del análisis histológico. El mucocele es generalmente asintomático, sin embargo, en este caso la lesión afecta el habla, la masticación y autoestima del niño. Conclusión: Es competencia del odontopediatra tratar oportunamente y evitar secuelas como las encontradas en este reporte.

Objetivo: El objetivo de este reporte de caso es presentar una técnica simple de escisión quirúrgica de un mucocele oral en un paciente pediátrico mediante manejo conductual no farmacológico. Discusión: Este relato debe destacarse por la simpleza de la técnica, su bajo costo, menor tiempo y mayor aceptación por el paciente pediátrico. Además, se debe prestar atención a la técnica de escisión quirúrgica, enfatizando en la importancia de la selección del hilo de sutura y del análisis histológico. El mucocele es generalmente asintomático, sin embargo, en este caso la lesión afecta el habla, la masticación y autoestima del niño. Conclusión: Es competencia del odontopediatra tratar oportunamente y evitar secuelas como las encontradas en este reporte.

Assessment of relapse of skeletal open bite treatment in adult patients treated with molar intrusion using temporary anchorage devices and orthognathic surgery - a systematic review / Avaliação da recidiva do tratamento da mordida aberta esquelética em pacientes adultos tratados com intrusão molar utilizando dispositivos de ancoragem temporária e cirurgia ortognática - uma revisão sistemática

Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar sistematicamente as evidências disponíveis para recidiva do tratamento da mordida aberta esquelética usando dispositivos de ancoragem temporária e cirurgia ortognática. Material e Métodos: Cinco bases de dados eletrônicas como MEDLINE, COCHRANE, SCIELO, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, EMBASE foram pesquisadas sistematicamente até junho de 2020. Os estudos de qualidade metodológica foram classificados por meio da Ferramenta de Avaliação de Qualidade do Projeto de Práticas de Saúde Pública Eficazes (EPHPP). Resultados: No total, 1.005 estudos foram identificados para triagem e 6 estudos foram elegíveis. O instrumento de avaliação da qualidade apresentou qualidade moderada para todos os estudos. A correção imediata pós-tratamento da mordida aberta foi melhor nos estudos cirúrgicos do que nos estudos tratados com TADs. Conclusão: A estabilidade dos resultados do tratamento da mordida aberta anterior foi comparável nos casos tratados em ambas as modalidades de tratamento. A recidiva da mordida aberta anterior foi associada a casos em que a sobremordida pós-tratamento foi mínima. A sobremordida parece ser mais estável quando apenas a maxila foi operada do que com cirurgias bimaxilares. A rotação anti-horária da mandíbula com subsequente redução da altura facial anterior foi melhor na correção cirúrgica do que através de TADs (AU)

Objective: The purpose of this study is to systematically assess the available evidence for relapse of skeletal open bite treatment using temporary anchorage devices and orthognathic surgery. Materials and Methods: Five electronic databases such as MEDLINE, COCHRANE, SCIELO, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, EMBASE were systematically searched up to June 2020. Methodological quality studies were graded by means of the Effective Public Health Practice Project (EPHPP) Quality Assessment Tool. Results: In total, 1005 studies were identified for screening, and 6 studies were eligible. The quality assessment tool showed moderate quality for all the studies. The immediate post treatment correction of open bite was better in the surgical studies than in the studies treated with TADs. Conclusion: Stability of treatment results of anterior openbite was comparable in cases treated in both the treatment modalities. Relapse of anterior open bite was associated with cases in which the posttreatment overbite was minimal. Overbite seems to be more stable when only the maxilla has been operated on than with bi-maxillary surgeries. Counterclockwise rotation of the mandible with subsequent reduction of anterior facial height was better in surgical correction than through TADs. (AU)

The Diversity Bonus in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

The diversity bonus theorem developed by Scott Page postulates that in specific environments, diversity is an absolute necessity to creating the most successful team. The theorem dispels the myth that institutions must choose between diversity and excellence. Within oral and maxillofacial surgery, this bonus is captured through expanded access to care, more equitable and relevant research, and attracting the best and brightest to the specialty. To capture the bonus, oral and maxillofacial surgery must invest in policy changes to admissions and hiring practices, and offer training in communication, cultural competency, and implicit bias.

Medicare Reimbursement Trends for Hospital-Based Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Procedures: 2003 to 2020.

PURPOSE: To evaluate recent trends in Medicare reimbursement rates for common hospital-based oral-maxillofacial surgery procedures. METHODS: Physician Fee Schedule Look-Up Tool by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services was searched for reimbursement rates for the 20 most performed oral-maxillofacial surgery procedures between 2003 and 2020. Total percent change, annual percent change, and compound annual growth rate (CAGR) were calculated using the adjusted reimbursement rates over the study period. Annual changes in reimbursement rates before and after 2016 were compared. RESULTS: After adjusting for inflation, average reimbursement rates for procedures decreased by 13.4%. Annual percent change and CAGR were -0.79 and -0.88%, respectively. Annual reimbursements decreased more between 2016 to 2020 (-1.83%,) than from 2003 to 2016 (-0.49%; P value = .003). CONCLUSION: Inflation-adjusted Medicare reimbursement rates for oral-maxillofacial surgery procedures have decreased from 2003 to 2020. The rate of reimbursement decreases has accelerated in recent years.

Caries dental y determinantes sociales de salud en niños de establecimientos educativos de los distritos de Canchaque y San Miguel de El Faique, provincia de Huancabamba, región de Piura, Perú, 2019 / Dental caries and social determinants of health in children of educational establishments of Canchaque and San Miguel de El Faique districts, Huancabamba province, Piura region, Perú, 2019

RESUMEN Introducción: el objetivo fue determinar la asociación entre Caries Dental (CD) y los Determinantes Sociales de la salud (DSS) en niños de establecimientos educativos de los distritos de Canchaque y San Miguel de El Faique, provincia de Huancabamba, región de Piura, Perú, año 2019. Métodos: estudio transversal. Muestra no probabilística, seleccionando 124 individuos de 11-12 años de sexto grado de primaria y primer grado de secundaria de las escuelas de los distritos de Canchaque y San Miguel de El Faique. Los DSS estuvieron compuestos por: género, ingreso económico, nivel de educación, condición de vivienda, empleo, saneamiento ambiental y acceso a los servicios de salud. La experiencia de CD fue medida mediante el índice CPOD. Se realizó un análisis bivariado empleando las pruebas estadísticas Chi cuadrado, U de Mann Whitney y Kruskal Wallis. Resultados: se encontró asociación entre prevalencia de caries dental y condición de vivienda (p<0,05), el índice de CPOD con género, nivel educativo, servicio higiénico y seguro de salud (p<0,05), y el índice ceod no presentó ninguna asociación con las variables (p>0,05). Conclusión: la caries dental tuvo asociación con los determinantes sociales de la salud de condición de vivienda, género, nivel educativo, servicio higiénico y seguro de salud.

ABSTRAC Introduction: the objective was to determine the association between Dental Caries (DC) and the Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in children from educational establishments in the Canchaque and San Miguel de El Faique districts, Huancabamba province, Piura region, Peru, 2019. Methods: cross-sectional study. Non-probability sample, selecting 124 individuals from 11-12 years of sixth grade of primary and first grade of secondary from schools in the districts of Canchaque and San Miguel de El Faique, Huancabamba province, Piura-Peru, year 2019. The SDOH were made up of: gender, economic income, education level, housing condition, employment, environmental sanitation and access to health services. DC experience was measured using the DMFT Index. A bivariate analysis was performed using statistical tests Chi-Square, Mann Whitney U test y Kruskal Wallis Results: it was found association between to the prevalence of DC and housing condition (p<0.05), the DMFT index with gender, education level, hygienic service and health insurance (p<0.05), and dmft index there was no association with the variables (p >0.05). Conclusions: the dental caries was associated with SDOH of housing condition, gender, education level, environmental sanitation and health insurance.