Aptidão e conduta dos estudantes de odontologia sobre atendimento de pacientes com deficiência visual e auditiva / Aptitude and conduct of dental students on the care of patients with visual and hearing impairments

Avaliar a aptidão e conduta de estudantes de Odontologia sobre atendimento de pacientes com de deficiência visual e auditiva. Trata-se de um estudo observacional, do tipo transversal. A coleta de dados foi realizada a partir de um questionário estruturado e a amostra foi constituída por 88 estudantes do 5º, 7º e 9º período, matriculados em alguma disciplina clínica, do curso de Odontologia de uma instituição privada do estado de Pernambuco. Os dados coletados foram tabulados e analisados através de estatística descritiva e inferencial com um nível de significância de 5%. Menos da metade dos estudantes se sente aptos para atender pacientes com essas necessidades, independente do período avaliado. Uma pequena parcela tem algum tipo de contato social/familiar com deficientes visuais e auditivos, mas o fato de possuírem contato, não alterou significativamente a aptidão deste para realizar a consulta. Da mesma forma, possuir informação prévia sobre o tema não influenciou significativamente na aptidão dos estudantes durante o atendimento odontológico. A maioria dos estudantes não se sentem aptos e seguros ao atendimento de pacientes com deficiências visuais e auditivas e que o fato de possuir familiar e/ou parente com esse tipo de deficiência e ter recebido informação prévia sobre o tema não aumenta a segurança dos estudantes.

To evaluate the aptitude and conduct of dentistry students regarding the care of patients with visual and hearing impairments. This is an observational, cross-sectional study. Data collection was carried out using a structured questionnaire and the sample consisted of 88 students from the 5th, 7th and 9th period, enrolled in some clinical discipline, of the Dentistry course at a private institution in the state of Pernambuco. The collected data were tabulated and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with a significance level of 5%. Less than half of the students feel able to care for patients with these needs, regardless of the period evaluated. A small portion has some kind of social/family contact with the visually and hearing impaired, but the fact that they have contact did not significantly change their ability to carry out the consultation. Likewise, having prior information on the subject did not significantly influence the students' aptitude during dental care. Most students do not feel able and safe to care for patients with visual and hearing impairments and that the fact of having a family member and/or relative with this type of disability and having received prior information on the subject does not increase the safety of the students. students.

Projeto de monitoria em Endodontia e a importância do suporte institucional: um relato de experiência / Proyecto de tutoría de Endodoncia y la importancia del apoyo institucional: un relato de experiencia / Monitoring project in Endodontics and the importance of institutional support: an experience report

A monitoria é uma atividade complementar que oferece apoio pedagógico e exerce papel importante na formação dos alunos de graduação e do próprio monitor, bem como em sua iniciação à docência. O presente relato tem como objetivoapresentar as experiências do desenvolvimento de um programa de monitoria, com suporte institucional, em uma disciplina de Endodontia de uma instituição de ensino superior federal. A equipe docente elaborou um plano de trabalho contemplando diferentes atividades pedagógicas, técnicas e científicas a serem desenvolvidas pelos monitores. Os seguintes resultados foram alcançados após quatro semestres: a) influência positiva no desempenho de 109 alunos com apenas três médias finais inferiores a sete; b) aprimoramento técnico-científico dos monitores com participação em workshopde instrumentação mecanizada em Endodontia; c) desenvolvimento científico dos monitores com a produção de materiais didáticos, projetos científicos, participação e apresentação de seis trabalhos em eventos científicos com três premiações, publicações de resumos em anais e produção de dois trabalhos de conclusão de curso; d) participação em ação institucional para reduzir aevasão no curso; e) elaboração de projeto de pesquisa para avaliação do desempenho de monitores estruturada por meio de questionário. Pode-se concluir que o desenvolvimento de um projeto de monitoria inserido no contexto de um programa de apoio acadêmico, com oferta de bolsas, pode gerar grande interesse de participação pelos discentes e que uma variedade de atividades propostas no plano de trabalho contribuiu de forma relevante para o processo ensino-aprendizado dos monitores e para a disciplina (AU).

La tutoria es una actividad complementaria que ofrece apoyo pedagógico y juega un papel importante en la formación de los estudiantes de pregrado y del propio tutor, así como en su iniciación a la docencia. Este informe tiene como objetivo presentar las experiencias de desarrollo de un programa de tutoría, con apoyo institucional, en una disciplina de Endodoncia en una institución de educación superior federal. El equipo docente elaboró un plan de trabajo que abarcaba diferentes actividades pedagógicas, técnicas y científicas a desarrollar por los monitores. Después de cuatro semestres se lograron los siguientes resultados: a) influencia positiva en el desempeño de 109 estudiantes con sólo tres promedios finales inferiores a siete; b) perfeccionamiento técnico-científico de tutores con participación en un taller de instrumentación mecanizada en Endodoncia; c) desarrollo científico de los tutores con la producción de materiales didácticos, proyectos científicos, participación y presentación de seis trabajos en eventos científicos con tres premios, publicación de resúmenes en anales y producción de dos trabajos de conclusión de curso; d) participación en acciones institucionales para reducir el abandono de cursos; e) elaboración de un proyecto de investigación para evaluar el desempeño de los tutores estructurado a través de un cuestionario. Se puede concluir que el desarrollo de un proyecto de tutoría en el contexto de un programa de apoyo académico, con la oferta de becas, puede generar gran interés de participación por parte de los estudiantes y que una variedad de actividades propuestas en el plan de trabajo contribuyeron significativamente para el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje de los monitores y de la disciplina. Projeto de monitoria em Endodontia e a importância do suporte institucional: um relato de experiência (AU).

Monitoring is a complementary activity that offers pedagogical support and plays an essential role in training undergraduate students and the monitor himself and their initiation to teaching. The report aimsto present the experiences of developing a monitoring program, with institutional support, in an endodontics discipline at a federal higher education institution. The teaching team prepared a work plan that contemplated different pedagogical, technical, and scientific activities to be developed by the monitors. The following results were achieved after four semesters: a) positive influence on the performance of 109 students with only three final averages lower than seven; b) technical and scientific improvement of the monitors with participation in a workshopon mechanized instrumentation in Endodontics; c) scientific development of the monitors with the production of didactic materials, scientific projects, participation and presentation of six papers in scientific events with three awards, publication of abstracts in annals and production of two-course completion papers; d) participation in institutional action to reduce dropout in the course; e) elaboration of a research project to evaluate the performance of monitors, structured through a questionnaire. It can be concluded that the development of a monitoring project inserted in the context of an academic support program, with the offer of scholarships, can generate significant interest in participation by students and that a variety of activities proposed in the work plan contributed in a relevant way to the teaching-learning process of the monitors and to the discipline (AU).

Impactos da COVID-19 aos acadêmicos de Odontologia no Brasil / Impactos del COVID-19 en estudiantes de Odontología en Brasil / Impact of COVID-19 on dental students in Brazil

O presente estudo teve por objetivo analisar os efeitos da pandemia da COVID-19 sobre o rendimento e aproveitamento acadêmico dos estudantes de Odontologia no Brasil. O estudo transversal descritivo foi realizado por meio da aplicação de questionário usando o aplicativo Google Forms, compartilhado via redes sociais como WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook e endereços eletrônicos (e-mails) para 383 estudantes, número definido por cálculo amostral. Após a realização de estudo piloto, utilizou-se a técnica da "bola de neve virtual" para a coleta das respostas. Realizou-se análise descritiva e inferencial dos dados por meio de frequências e regressões logísticas multinominais com nível de significância de 5%. A maioria dos estudantes (72%) eram do sexo feminino, 81,5%oriundos de instituições privadas. Houve insatisfação tanto para com as aulas remotas (42,1% totalmente e 25,4% parcialmente) quanto para a formação acadêmica (44,1% totalmente e 25,6% parcialmente), relatou-se queda de rendimento em 70,7% dos estudantes e pensamento em abandonar os estudos (40,5% afirmam que sim e 10,2% relatam "talvez"). Região de residência e dispositivo utilizado para acompanhar as aulas influenciaram no pensamento em desistir dos estudos (p<0,05 e p=0,031 respectivamente), assim como o nível de conhecimento em informática influenciou no rendimento acadêmico durante a pandemia (p=0,009). Conclui-se que houve queda no rendimento acadêmico dos alunos durante a pandemia. O despreparo dos estudantes frente ao modelo remoto e as dificuldadesrelacionadas à aprendizagem demonstram que o Ensino Remoto Emergencial não foi suficiente para contemplar a gama de habilidades a serem desenvolvidas durante a formação (AU).

El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar los efectos de la pandemia COVID-19 en el rendimiento y logro académico de los estudiantes de odontología en Brasil. El estudio descriptivo transversal se realizó mediante la aplicación de un cuestionario utilizando la aplicación Google Forms, compartido a través de redes sociales. redes como WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook y direcciones electrónicas (e-mails) de 383 estudiantes, número definido mediante cálculo muestral. Tras realizar un estudio piloto,se utilizó la técnica de la "bola de nieve virtual" para recoger respuestas. Se realizó análisis descriptivo e inferencial de los datos mediante frecuencias y regresiones logísticas multinomiales con un nivel de significancia del 5%. La mayoría de los estudiantes (72%) eran mujeres, el 81,5% de instituciones privadas. Hubo insatisfacción tanto con las clases remotas (42,1% total y 25,4% parcialmente) como con la formación académica (44,1% total y 25,6% parcial), reportándose una caída en el rendimiento del70,7% de los estudiantes que pensaron en abandonar sus estudios (40,5% dijo sí y el 10,2% dijo "tal vez"). La región de residencia y el dispositivo utilizado para seguir clases influyeron en el pensamiento de abandonar los estudios (p<0,05 y p=0,031 respectivamente), así como el nivel de conocimientos de informática influyó en el rendimiento académico durante la pandemia (p=0,009). Se concluye que hubo una caída en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes durante la pandemia. La falta de preparación de los estudiantes para el modelo remoto y las dificultades relacionadas con el aprendizaje demuestran que la Educación Remota de Emergencia no fue suficiente para cubrir el conjunto de habilidades a desarrollar durante la formación (AU).

The aim of the present study was to analyze the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the academic performance of dental students in Brazil. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire available on the Google Forms application andshared via social networks, such as WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook, as well as electronic addresses (e-mails) to 383 students. This number was defined by the sample size calculation. After conducting a pilot study, the "virtual snowball" technique was used to collect responses. Descriptive and inferential analyses of the data were performed using frequencies and multinomial logistic regression, with a 5% significance level. Most students (72%) were female and studied at private dental schools (81.5%). Dissatisfaction was found for both remote classes (42.1% completely and 25.4% partially) and academic training (44.1% completely and 25.6% partially), with a reported drop in performance among 70.7% of the students and thoughts of abandoning their studies (40.5% answered "yes" and 10.2% answered "maybe"). Region of residence and device used to follow classes exerted an influence on thoughts of abandoning studies (p <0.05 and p = 0.031, respectively). Moreover, the level of computer knowledge exerted an influence on academic performance during the pandemic (p = 0.009). In conclusion, a drop in academic performance occurred among dental students during the pandemic. The lack of preparedness for the remote model and difficulties related to learning demonstrate that "Emergency Remote Education" was insufficient to cover the range of skills to be developed during training (AU).

Educação em saúde bucal para crianças e adolescentes com deficiência auditiva: relato de experiência / Oral health education for children and adolescents with hearing impairment: experience report

Os autores relatama experiência de uma ação de educação em saúde bucal voltada a crianças e adolescentes com deficiência auditiva, matriculados em uma escola referência para o ensino à comunidade surda de uma cidade de grande porte populacional localizada no estado da Paraíba, Nordeste brasileiro. Os alunos participantes de um projeto de Extensão Universitária conduziram a ação com o auxílio de três intérpretes da Língua Brasileira de Sinais (Libras), disponibilizados pela instituição. Destaca-se a divisão da ação em dois momentos: o primeiro, inicialmente destinado às crianças do primeiro ao quinto ano do Ensino Fundamental, por meiode dinâmicas que objetivaram trabalhar a importância da alimentação saudável, bem como orientações sobre a escovação e o uso do fio dental; eum segundo momento, realizado com os adolescentes do sexto ao nono ano do Ensino Fundamental, por meio de uma dinâmica de mitos e verdades sobre a saúde bucal, a fim de esclarecer sobre as principais dúvidas dos alunos. Ambos os momentos foram exitosos e garantiram a participação efetiva dos estudantes que se engajaram e partilharam muito conhecimento com os extensionistas. Desta forma, é notório o quanto a Extensão Universitária é uma atividade importante na formação acadêmica e humana dos futuros cirurgiões-dentistase, principalmente, na devolutiva à comunidade de conhecimentos gerados na academia, oportunizando momentos ricos de educação em saúde (AU).

Los autores relatan la experiencia de una acción de educación en salud bucal dirigida a niños y adolescentes con discapacidad auditiva, matriculados en una escuela de referencia para la enseñanza de la comunidad sorda en una ciudad con gran población ubicada en el estado de Paraíba, Nordeste brasileño. Los estudiantes que participan de un proyecto de Extensión Universitaria realizaron la acción con la ayuda de tres intérpretes de Lengua de Señas Brasileña (Libras), proporcionados por la institución. Se destaca la división de la acción en dos momentos: el primero, inicialmente dirigido a niños de primero a quinto año de educación primaria, a través de dinámicas que tuvieron como objetivo trabajar la importancia de una alimentación saludable, así como orientaciones sobre el cepillado y el uso de hilo dental; y un segundo momento, realizado con adolescentes de sexto a noveno año de educación primaria, a través de una dinámica de mitos y verdades sobre la salud bucal, con el fin de aclarar las principales dudas de los estudiantes. Ambos momentos fueron exitosos y garantizaron la participación efectiva de los estudiantes que involucraron y compartieron muchos conocimientos con los extensionistas. De esta manera, se evidencia cuánto la Extensión Universitaria es una actividad importante en la formación académica y humana de los futuros cirujanos dentistas y, principalmente, en devolver a la comunidad el conocimiento generado en la academia, brindando oportunidades para momentos ricos de educación en salud (AU).

The authors report the experience of an oral health education action directed at children and adolescents with hearing impairment enrolled in a reference school for the hearing impaired in a large city in the state of Paraíba in Northeast Brazil. University students participating in an extension project conducted the action with the assistance of three interpreters of Brazilian sign language. The action involved two interventions, the first with children in the first to fifth year of primary school, who received information on the importance of a healthy diet and orientations on toothbrushing and the use of dental floss. The second involved adolescents from the sixth to ninth year, who received clarifications on myths and truths about oral health to address the main questions of the students. Both interventions were successful and ensured the effective participation of the students, who engaged in the activities and shared knowledge with the children and adolescents. University extension programs constitute an important aspect of academic education and the humanist formation of future dentists, enabling them to share with the community knowledge acquired during their university education and providing rich health education opportunities (AU).

Desempenho de discentes monitores do curso de Odontologia na construção do diagnóstico e plano de tratamento de pacientes odontológicos / Desempeño de los estudiantes tutores del curso de odontología en la construcción del plan de diagnóstico y tratamiento de pacientes odontológicos / Dentistry course student-monitors'performance in the construction of the diagnosis and treatment plan for dental patients

O objetivo no presente estudo foi avaliar o desempenho de discentes, que participaram do Programa de Monitoria no Curso de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora em disciplinas com práticas clínicas, em relação à construção do diagnóstico e plano de tratamento, comparando essas habilidades com as apresentadas por alunos não monitores. Para isso foi aplicado um questionário a 12 alunos que haviam participado do programa de monitoria em disciplinas com práticas clínicas e a 12 alunos não monitores. O questionário foi composto por seis questões sobre o perfil dos discentes monitores e a experiência desses alunos com o programa; e por três casos clínicos fictícios, que permitiram a avaliação da construção do diagnóstico e do plano de tratamento. As respostas das questões sobre o perfil dos discentes foram apresentadas em frequências absolutas e relativas. Testes t para amostras independentes foram utilizados para comparar as notas dos discentes monitores e não monitores para cada caso clínico. Os resultados obtidos mostraram que não houve diferença significativa entre os dois grupos avaliados nas pontuações obtidas pelas respostas aos casos clínicos. Dentre os motivos que levaram os discentes a participar dos programas de monitoria, destacam-se: "oportunidade de reforçar o conhecimento", "aumentar a pontuação do currículo" e "por causa da remuneração". O interesse pela docência foi a justificativa menos prevalente. Pode-se concluir que, mesmo queo resultado não tenha mostrado diferença entre os discentes, a prática da monitoria tem sido relevante, colaborando para o desenvolvimento de competências e habilidades que são indispensáveis à formação do cirurgião-dentista (AU).

El objetivo del presente estudio fue evaluar el desempeño de los estudiantes que participaron del Programa de Tutoría de la Carrera de Odontología de la Universidade Federal de Juiz de Foraen materias con prácticas clínicas, en relación a la construcción del plan dediagnóstico y tratamiento, comparando estas habilidades con las presentadas por estudiantes no tutores. Para ello se aplicó un cuestionario a 12 estudiantes que habían participado en el programa de tutoría en asignaturas con prácticas clínicas y a 12 estudiantes no tutores. El cuestionario constaba de seis preguntas sobre el perfil de los estudiantes tutores y su experiencia con el programa; y tres casos clínicos ficticios, que permitieron evaluar la construcción del diagnóstico y plan de tratamiento. Las respuestas a las preguntas sobre el perfil de los estudiantes se presentaron en frecuencias absolutas y relativas. Se utilizaron pruebas T para muestras independientes para comparar las puntuaciones de los estudiantes tutores y no tutores para cada caso clínico. Los resultados obtenidos mostraron que no hubo diferencia significativa entre los dos grupos evaluados en las puntuaciones obtenidas de las respuestas a los casos clínicos. Entre los motivos que llevaron a los estudiantes a participar en programasde tutoría destacan: "oportunidad de reforzar conocimientos", "aumentar la puntuación del currículo" y "por la remuneración". El interés por la enseñanza fue la justificación menos frecuente. Se puede concluir que, si bien el resultado no mostró diferencia entre los estudiantes, la práctica de tutoría ha sido relevante, contribuyendo al desarrollo de habilidades y habilidades esenciales para la formación de los cirujanos dentistas (AU).

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the performance of students, who participated in the Monitoring Program of the Dentistry Course at the Federal University of Juiz de Fora, in subjects with clinical practices, relative to construction of the diagnosis and treatment plan, to compare these skills with those presented by non-monitor students. For this purpose, a questionnaire was applied to 12 students who had participated in the monitoring program in subjects with clinical practices, and to 12 students who werenot monitors. The questionnaire consisted of six questions about the profile of student monitors and their experience with the program; and three fictitious clinical cases that allowed evaluation of the construction of the diagnosis and treatment plan. The answers to the questions about the students' profile were presented in absolute and relative frequencies. For each clinical case, T-tests for independent samples were used to compare the scores of student monitors and students who were not monitors. The results obtained showed that there was no significant difference between the two groups evaluated, relative to the scores attributed to the responses to the clinical cases. Among the reasons that led students to participating in monitoring programs, the following were outstanding: "opportunity to reinforce knowledge", "increase the CV score" and "because of the remuneration". Interest in teaching was the least prevalent justification. It can be concluded that although the result did not show a difference between students, the practice of monitoring has been relevant, by contributing to the development of skills and abilities that are essential to the training of dental surgeons (AU).

Dentistry Students' Knowledge of Pediatric Patients Who Suffered Violence: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Objective: To review the literature unprecedentedly to identify the dentistry students' knowledge of pediatric patients who suffered violence. Material and Methods: A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, LILACS, SciELO, Google Scholar, and OpenGrey electronic databases up to November 2021. The "Grey Literature" was verified through Google Scholar and Open Grey searches to avoid any selection bias. There was no restriction on the date of publication or language. Results: The systematic search yielded 2.756 studies in the first selection phase, but only twenty-two articles were included. All selected articles were published between 1998 and 2021 and used a questionnaire to evaluate the dentistry students' knowledge regarding child maltreatment cases. Brazil was the country that had the most studies included (10 articles). Despite the majority of the students presenting insufficient knowledge about child maltreatment, evidence from this research showed that every form of approach by professionals toward child maltreatment should be considered important. Conclusion: Therefore, there are deficiencies regarding the teaching-learning methodology, reinforcing the need for improvements in Dentistry undergraduate curricula.

Where do we invest money to implement active learning on caries detection? An economic evaluation

Abstract This trial-based economic evaluation aimed to estimate the incremental cost of implementing an active learning strategy (theoretical-practical workshop) to substitute the didactic lecture as the sole method for students training in caries detection. We also provided a budget impact analysis and explored the composition of costs related to the activity. Data from the coordinating centre of a multicentre randomized and controlled study (IuSTC01) was analyzed as the first part of our main economic analysis plan. The perspective of the educational provider (the institution implementing the activity) was considered, and an immediate time horizon was adopted. All used resources were valued in Brazilian Real by adopting a microcosting strategy. Costs for each strategy were estimated and converted into international dollars. The incremental Cost per student and the total cost of implementing the complete teaching strategy for 80 students were calculated. Monte Carlo simulations were used to estimate the uncertainties. The incremental Cost estimated for the workshop implementation would be $7.93 per student (interquartile range (IQR): $7.8-8.1), and the total cost of the teaching activity would be $684 (IQR:672-696). The laboratory training comprised more than 50% of the total amount spent, and a higher percentage of this value was related to human resources costs (72%). Saving 40% of the costs could be expected for the next rounds of activities in the institution, assuming no need for additional preparation of didactic materials and tutor training. A modest incremental cost per student and an acceptable organizational budget impact should be expected for the institution when including active learning training in caries detection for undergraduate students, mainly related to the human resources involved.

Association of Sleep Quality and Stress with Academic Performance among Undergraduate Dental Students of Bhubaneswar, India

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess sleep quality and stress level and to analyze their effect on the academic performance of undergraduate dental students. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted among 234 undergraduate dental students at Bhubaneswar. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), consisting of 18 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale, assessed sleep quality. Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) evaluated the stress level. Google Forms collected demographic details and marks obtained in their previous examination. Chi-square, Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis tests, and Spearman correlation coefficient were used for analysis (p≤0.05). Results: Mean PSQI and K10 scores were 4.87±4.5 and 17.60±8.5, respectively. 38% of students had poor sleep quality, and mean actual sleep hours were 8.01±1.7. One-fourth (24.8%) of subjects had moderate to severe stress. Sleep quality significantly differed among the various academic years (p=0.001). A post-hoc test showed a difference between 1st and 2nd-year students and 1st and 4th-year students. A statistically significant difference between genders regarding the components of the K10 scale was observed. A non-significant positive correlation between total marks and K10 score and a negative correlation between marks and global PSQI score was found. Conclusion: Sleep quality and stress harm the academic performance of dental students.

Sociodemographic and undergraduate-related variables as predictors of dental students' empathy: an e-survey in a south brazilian dental school / Variáveis sociodemográficas e relacionadas à graduação como preditoras da empatia de estudantes de odontologia: um e-survey em uma faculdade de odontologia do Sul do Brasil

Aim: To assess the associations between sociodemographic and undergraduate-related characteristics and empathy scores among dental students in a school in Southern Brazil. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study developed from self-administered online questionnaires to undergraduate dental students at the Federal University of Pelotas. Outcomes were the total score of empathy obtained through the Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) and the scores obtained in four domains: perspective-taking (PT), fantasy (FA), empathic concern (EC), and personal distress (PD). In RStudio version 4.1.3 simple and adjusted linear regression models with robust residual standard errors were performed. Results: Eighty-seven students were included (response rate 24.4%). Considering the total IRI score, there was a mean score of 3.62 (SD=0.64) by item, and dental students had a mean score of 94.07 (SD=16.62). In adjusted analysis, being a woman increased the IRI (0.505;95%CI 0.187;0.823), EC (0.494;95%CI 0.168;0.819), and PT (0.822; 95%CI 0.329;1.315) scores compared to men. Adjusted associations were found between the EC domain and skin color and between the PT domain and family income. FA scores increased with age and family income and, decreased with dissatisfaction with undergraduate studies, only in the bivariate analysis. Discussion: Dental professionals' empathy is essential in daily practice, improving the patient-professional relationship in a patient-centered care approach. Thus, it is relevant to recognize predictors of empathy among dental students to promote strategies to increase empathy in dental practice. Conclusion: Gender, skin color, family income, age, and satisfaction with undergraduate studies were associated with empathy scores among dental students.

Objetivo: Avaliar associações entre as características sociodemográficas e relacionadas à graduação e os escores de empatia entre estudantes de odontologia de uma escola do Sul do Brasil. Materiais e métodos: Estudo transversal desenvolvido com questionários on-line autoadministrados para estudantes de graduação em odontologia da Universidade Federal de Pelotas. Foram considerados desfechos o escore total de empatia medido pelo Índice de Reatividade Interpessoal (IRI) e os escores obtidos em quatro domínios: tomada de perspectiva (TP), fantasia (FA), consideração empática (CE) e angústia pessoal (AP). No RStudio versão 4.1.3 foram realizadas regressões lineares simples e múltiplas com erros residuais robustos. Resultados: Foram incluídos 87 alunos (taxa de resposta=24,4%). Considerando a pontuação total do IRI, houve média de 3,62 (DP=0,64) por item, e de 94,07 (DP=16,62) por estudante. Na análise multivariável, mulheres tiveram maiores pontuações no IRI (0,505; IC95%0,187;0,823), CE (0,494; IC95%0,168;0,819) e AP (0,822; IC95%0,329;1,315) em comparação aos homens. Foram encontradas associações ajustadas entre o domínio CE e cor da pele e entre o domínio PT e renda familiar. Os escores do domínio FA aumentaram com idade e renda familiar e diminuíram com insatisfação com a graduação, somente em análise bivariada. Discussão: A empatia do profissional de odontologia é essencial na prática diária, melhorando a relação paciente-profissional. Assim, é relevante reconhecer os preditores da empatia entre os estudantes de odontologia, visando estratégias para aumentar a empatia na prática odontológica. Conclusão: Gênero, cor da pele, renda familiar, idade e satisfação com a graduação foram associados aos escores de empatia entre estudantes de odontologia.

Vinculación entre universidad y comunidad en el proceso formativo de los estudiantes de odontología desde la perspectiva de los docentes

Fundamento: los proyectos de vinculación con la sociedad efectuados por las universidades ecuatorianas son una oportunidad de servicio y una alternativa de acercamiento de sus estudiantes a la comunidad. Objetivo: describir el valor conferido por docentes a la vinculación entre universidad y comunidad en el proceso formativo de los estudiantes de odontología. Métodos: estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal, en docentes de odontología de la Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes en el periodo enero-junio de 2022. La población quedó constituida por los 15 docentes de la sede Santo Domingo. Resultados: el 100 % de los docentes consideró que la vinculación universidad comunidad permite la aplicación de los conocimientos adquiridos. Señalaron como debilidades la corta duración de los periodos (100 %) y la falta de empoderamiento de los docentes (100 %); y como elementos positivos la promoción de los microemprendimientos entre los estudiantes (100 %) y el desarrollo integral en el futuro profesional (100 %). Se identificaron como necesidades la retroalimentación entre la universidad y la comunidad (100 %) y los cambios de los paradigmas formativos (100 %). Conclusiones: los docentes identifican el vínculo universidad-comunidad como una oportunidad de gran valor en la formación del estudiante de odontología, preparándolos en función de la solución de los problemas sociales propios de la práctica profesional. Se reconocen como debilidades la falta de empoderamiento y la concepción de proyectos de corto plazo, lo cual demanda transformaciones en las dinámicas docentes actuales, basadas en una retroalimentación entre la academia y la sociedad.

Foundation: the connection projects with society carried out by Ecuadorian universities are an opportunity for service and an alternative to bring their students closer to the community. Objective: to describe the grant value by teachers on the link between university and community in the dental students training process. Methods: observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study of dentistry teachers at the Los Andes Regional Autonomous University from January to June 2022. The population of 15 teachers at the Santo Domingo campus. Results: 100% of the teachers considered that the university-community connection allows the application of the acquired knowledge. The short duration of the periods (100%) and the lack of empowerment of teachers (100%) were indicated as weaknesses; and as positive elements the promotion of microenterprises among students (100%) and comprehensive development in the professional future (100%). Feedback between the university and the community (100%) and changes in training paradigms (100%) were identified as needs. Conclusions: teachers identify the university-community link as an opportunity of great value in the dental students training, preparing them based on the social problems solution typical of professional practice. The lack of empowerment and the conception of short-term projects are recognized as weaknesses, which demands transformations in current teaching dynamics, based on feedback between academia and society.

Estrés académico autopercibido y factores relacionados en una escuela privada de odontología en Cartagena, Colombia / Self-perceived academic stress and related factors in a private dental school from Cartagena, Colombia / Estresse acadêmico auto-percebido e fatores relacionados em uma escola particular de odontologia em Cartagena, Colômbia

Introducción: El estrés académico surge de una interacción entre factores estresantes ambientales y las reacciones de los estudiantes, asociándose con frustración y fracaso académico. Además, algunos factores demográficos y familiares influyen en el estrés. Objetivo: Analizar estrés académico, factores demográficos y familiares en estudiantes de Odontología en Escuela privada de Cartagena. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal, en 158 estudiantes. Se aplicó cuestionario sociodemográfico, APGAR familiar e inventario SISCO. Se analizó los datos mediante estadística descriptiva y prueba X2. Resultados: Se encontró disfuncionalidad familiar y mal soporte de amigos en casi la mitad de los participantes, niveles de preocupación moderada cercana a 70%, alta frecuencia de demandas del entorno (estresores), reacciones comportamentales y presencia de síntomas ante estímulo estresor. Hubo asociación entre alta frecuencia de inquietud en situaciones cotidianas y pertenecer a semestres básicos, baja frecuencia de uso de estrategias de afrontamiento y sexo femenino, alta frecuencia de reacciones comportamentales y disfunción familiar. Conclusiones: Los principales factores identificados fueron pertenecer a semestres básicos, ser mujer y presencia de disfuncionalidad familiar. Los niveles de estrés y disfuncionalidad familiar sugieren una alerta para intervenir desde bienestar universitario, previniendo condiciones desfavorables en la salud y rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.

Introduction: Academic stress arises from an interaction between environmental stressors and student reactions, which are associated with academic frustration and academic failure. Likewise, there are demographic and family factors that affect stress. Objective: To analyze academic stress, demographic and family factors in Dentistry students at a private school in Cartagena. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study with 158 students. The APGAR family sociodemographic questionnaire and SISCO inventory were used. Descriptive statistics and the X2 test were applied to analyze data. Results: Family dysfunction and low friend support were observed in almost half of the participants, 70% displayed moderate anxiety levels. Also, a high frequency of environmental demands (stressors), behavioral reactions, and the presence of symptoms in response to the stressors were found. There were associations between: high frequency of restlessness in everyday situations and belonging to initial semesters; low frequency of using coping strategies and female gender; and high frequency of behavioral reactions and family dysfunction. Conclusions: The main factors identified were belonging to initial semesters, being a woman, and family dysfunction. Levels of stress and family dysfunction can be used as a signal for university welfare services to intervene and prevent unfavorable student health and academic performance conditions.

Introdução: O estresse acadêmico surge de uma interação entre os estressores ambientais e as reações dos alunos, associados à frustração e ao fracasso acadêmico. Além disso, alguns fatores demográficos e familiares influenciam o estresse. Objetivo: Analisar o estresse acadêmico, fatores demográficos e familiares em estudantes de odontologia de uma escola particular de Cartagena. Materiais e métodos: Estudo transversal descritivo, em 158 estudantes. Questionários sociodemográficos, APGAR familiar e inventário SISCO foram aplicados. Os dados foram analisados por meio de estatística descritiva e teste X2. Resultados: Disfunção familiar e pouco apoio dos amigos foram encontrados em quase metade dos participantes, níveis de preocupação moderada próximos a 70 %, alta frequência de demandas do ambiente (estressores), reações comportamentais e presença de sintomas diante de estímulos estressantes. Houve associação entre alta frequência de inquietação em situações cotidianas e pertencimento aos semestres básicos, baixa frequência do uso de estratégias de enfrentamento e sexo feminino, alta frequência de reações comportamentais e disfunção familiar. Conclusões: Os principais fatores identificados foram pertencer aos semestres básicos, ser mulher e a presença de disfunção familiar. Os níveis de estresse e disfuncionalidade familiar sugerem um alerta para intervir da unidade de bem-estar da universidade para prevenir condições desfavoráveis na saúde e desempenho acadêmico dos estudantes.

Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Lower Academic Performance in Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

@#Introduction: Sleep is essential for both physical and mental health. Studies have shown that sleep problems are prevalent among university students. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between sleep quality and academic performance among dental students at a Malaysian university. Methods: All dental students of the university were invited to participate in this cross-sectional study, which used a self-administered Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) scale and the psychological health domain of the Lifestyle and Habits Questionnaire- Brief. The academic performance was determined by their Grade Point Average (GPA). Descriptive statistics, independent t-tests, Pearson’s Chi square test for independence, and ANCOVA tests were used to analyse the data. Results: A total of 341 students (233 females and 108 males) participated in the study, with 36.7% reporting poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5). There was a significant difference in academic performance between students with good and poor sleep quality. Controlling for gender and psychological health, poor sleep quality was associated with lower GPA in both preclinical (adjusted mean GPA: 2.84 for poor sleepers, 3.28 for good sleepers, P < 0.001) and clinical year students (adjusted mean GPA: 2.99 for poor sleepers, 3.13 for good sleepers, P = 0.003). Conclusion: Dental students with poor sleep quality performed worse academically than students with good sleep quality after controlling for gender and psychological health. This finding was consistent in both the preclinical and clinical phase groups.

Factors Influencing Anxiety Levels During Dental Radiographic Examination Among Dental Students

@#Introduction: : Dental anxiety was found to be related to the radiographic procedure and can be influenced by sociodemographic characteristics of patients such as age, gender, level of education, and provoking factors such as past dental examination experience. Evaluating the anxiety regarding dental radiographic examination could be beneficial in ensuring the procedure’s continuance. This study aimed to measure the radiology knowledge among dental students and its association with anxiety due to dental radiographic examination. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect the data using a questionnaire packet that included a knowledge and anxiety questionnaire, demographic data, and information about the experience of dental radiographic examination. A total sampling of 1st and 2nd year undergraduate and clerkship dental students at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia was selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Anxiety-related factors were assessed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression conducted with STATA 15.1. Results: Results showed that knowledge and anxiety were negatively correlated but the correlation was not statistically significant. Gender, radiographic technique, and presence/absence of a companion during the examination were not correlated with anxiety. Meanwhile, the anxiety level was negatively and significantly correlated with age and examination frequency (p < 0.05). Multiple linear regression results showed strong evidence that age and examination frequency were the main factors for predicting anxiety. Conclusion: Although age, radiographic examination frequency, and educational level are significant bivariate predictors of anxiety, subsequent regression analysis indicated that only age and radiographic examination frequency influence anxiety.

Prevalence of depressive symptoms among dental students is influenced by sex, academic performance, smoking exposure, and sexual orientation: cross-sectional study

Aim: To estimate the prevalence and associated factors of self-reported depressive symptoms in undergraduate and graduate dental students. Methods: The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) was applied, and only the depression domain was verified. A structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, behavioral, and COVID-19 pandemic-related fear variables. Academic performance was assessed based on academic records, ranging from 0 (worst possible grade) to 10 (best possible grade). Respondents included 408 regularly enrolled dental students. Bi- and multivariate analyses were performed using Poisson regression with robust variance to verify the association between at least moderate depressive symptoms and independent variables. Results: The prevalence of at least moderate depression was 40.5% among undergraduate students and 26% among graduate students. The prevalence of fear and anxiety due to the COVID-19 pandemic was 96.1% among undergraduate students and 93.5% among graduate students. In the final multivariate analysis, being female (prevalence ratio [PR]:2.01; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]:1.36­2.96) was associated with a higher PR for depression. Conversely, no exposure to smoking (PR:0.54; 95%CI:0.36­0.82) and a final academic performance average ≥7.0 (PR:0.56; 95%CI:0.41­0.76) was associated with a lower PR for depression. Finally, among graduate students, a non-heterosexual orientation was associated with a higher PR for depression (PR:6.70; 95%CI:2.21­20.29). Conclusion: Higher rates of depression symptoms were observed in female undergraduates, students with lower academic performance and smoking exposure, and graduate dental students with a non-heterosexual orientation

Antibiotic prescription in the management of endodontic infections amongst Iraqi final-year undergraduate dental students

Aim This study aimed to examine the prescription of antibiotics for endodontic infections among undergraduate dental students. Methods Two government Iraqi dental schools [(the University of Baghdad (UOB) (n=99) and University of Babylon (UB) (n=70)], and one private dental school [Osouldeen University College (OUC) (n=103)] were included in this survey study. A paper-based questionnaire composed of seven questions was distributed to students, and collected. A chi-square test was used for data analysis, and the level of significance was set at 0.05 (P=0.05). Results A statistically significant difference (P<0.05) was identified between students' answers in the three dental schools regarding antibiotic selection for endodontic infections in which patients had no known allergies (P=0.001). In comparison to other dental schools, a statistically significantly higher proportion of respondents from UOB (32%) favored Azithromycin 500mg for treating patients with penicillin hypersensitivity (P=0.003). A high percentage of participants (62.1%) selected antibiotic prescription in cases with necrotic pulp and symptomatic apical periodontitis (with swelling and moderate/severe preoperative symptoms). However, there were no significant differences between the 3 dental schools (P>0.05). Conclusion In conclusion, a significantly greater percentage of UB chose amoxicillin for the treatment of endodontic infection in patients with no medical allergies. Azithromycin 500mg was selected by UOB as the preferred option in patients who were sensitive to penicillin. Our findings support the need for the implementation of strategies to raise awareness of good antibiotic prescribing practices among dentists in Iraq.

Association between dental environment stress and sense of coherence in dental students: a cross-sectional study

Abstract The aim of this study was to explore associated variables with sense of coherence (SOC), and dental environment stress (DES) in a sample of dental students. All undergraduate (n = 474) and graduate (n = 105) dental students enrolled in the first semester of 2020 at a public university in southern Brazil were invited to participate. Data collection was performed by an online questionnaire, which included information related to sociodemographic and educational characteristics, biopsychosocial factors, aspects related to feelings experienced in the COVID-19 pandemic, and the SOC scale. The study outcome (DES) was measured by a validated tool. Linear regression analyses were performed to identify the associations between the outcome and all independent variables. A total of 408 students were included (response rate: 70.5%). The overall mean score of the DES scale was 73.95 (SD: 24.13). Students with higher SOC scores were observed to have significantly lower DES scores (βGRADUATE: -0.376; 95%: -0.482 to -0.271; βUNDERGRADUATE: -0.478; 95%:-0.658 to -0.297). Female undergraduate students (β: 11.788; 95%CI: 7.161-16.415) had higher DES scores compared with undergraduate male students. In addition, the presence of anxiety symptoms when providing dental care to patients with symptoms or suspected COVID-19 infection was associated with higher DES scores (β: 10.460; 95%CI: 5.644-15.277) among undergraduate dental students. The level of stress was higher in non-white undergraduate students than white (β: 8.912; 95%CI: 3.581-14.244). Among both undergraduate and graduate dental students, higher SOC scores were associated with lower DES.

Academics knowledge about tooth bleaching: technical and ethical issues / Conhecimento de acadêmicos acerca do clareamento dental: questões técnicas e éticas

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge of UFES dental students about home bleaching treatment. Methods: As a methodology, a descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out through the application of practice to 109 students, containing questions about home tooth whitening, technical care and possible complications of the treatment. Data were tabulated and submitted to descriptive statistics. Results: Of the total number of students, 88.99% said they knew the factors that limit or contraindicate the bleaching treatment, 16.51% of students recognize hydrogen peroxide as a possible inducer of oral cancer, 30.27% of the students had their teeth whitened inside the University, 44.03% had their teeth whitened outside the University without professional supervision. In addition, 56.88% believe anamnesis and clinical examination are necessary before the bleaching treatment. Conclusion: It is concluded that students have limited knowledge about certain points of at-home tooth whitening. Students know the risk factors of bleaching treatment, except regarding hydrogen peroxide being a possible inducer of oral cancer. It can be inferred that academics highlight the importance of associating the clinical examination with the patient's anamnesis before performing the bleaching treatment. Most students have had their teeth whitened outside the University, which calls attention to reinforce knowledge about the ethical issues of the profession.

RESUMO Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o nível de conhecimento dos acadêmicos de odontologia da UFES sobre o tratamento clareador caseiro. Métodos: Como metodologia, foi realizado um estudo descritivo e transversal por meio da aplicação de questionário a 109 estudantes contendo perguntas sobre o clareamento dental caseiro, cuidados técnicos e possíveis riscos do tratamento. Os dados foram tabulados e submetudos à estatística descritiva. Resultados: Do total de estudantes, 88,99% disse conhecer os fatores que limitam ou contraindicam o tratamento clareador; 16,51% dos estudantes reconhecem o peróxido de hidrogênio como possível indutor de câncer bucal; 30,27% dos estudantes realizaram o clareamento dental dentro da Universidade, 44,03% realizaram o clareamento dental fora da Universidade sem supervisão profissional. Além disso, 56,88% acreditam que são necessários anamnese e exame clínico antes de realizar o tratamento clareador. Conclusão: Conclui-se que os alunos têm conhecimento limitado sobre determinados pontos do clareamento dental caseiro. Os estudantes conhecem os fatores de risco do tratamento clareador, exceto a respeito do peróxido de hidrogênio ser um possível indutor de câncer bucal. Pode-se inferir que os acadêmicos relevam a importância da associação do exame clínico com a anamnese do paciente antes de se realizar o tratamento clareador. A maioria dos estudantes tem realizado o clareamento dental fora da Universidade, o que chama atenção para reforçar o conhecimento sobre as questões éticas da profissão.

Health changes during Covid-19: a nationwide study with dental students

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To assess the changes in stress levels, social behavior, dietary and parafunctional habits, oral hygiene, among other conditions perceived by dental students in Brazil during the Covid-19 pandemic and evaluated the correlations between stress level and other variables. METHODS An online questionnaire was developed and validated. Undergraduates enrolled in private and public dental schools were recruited by convenience sampling. Data were collected on the perceived changes regarding stress levels, financial and social characteristics, dietary habits, oral hygiene, health conditions, and parafunctional habits. Quantitative variables were expressed as absolute and relative frequencies. Wilcoxon test evaluated comparisons between perceived changes, and correlations between changes in stress levels and other variables were analyzed by Spearman correlation (α = 0.05). RESULTS A total of 638 dental students, mean age of 22.95 ± 4.10 years, participated in the study. During the pandemic, the reported stress levels increased while household income decreased (p < 0.05). Late dinners and mindless eating increased in frequency, whereas oral hygiene decreased (p < 0.05). Most of the health conditions and parafunctional habits assessed changed (p < 0.05). Perceived stress levels showed poor negative correlations with household income (rS = −0.14), poor positive correlations with the pressure to contribute financially in the household (rS = 0.19), and poor positive correlations with food choice frequency (rS = 0.15) (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Dental students reported perceived changes in stress levels, dietary habits, oral hygiene, health conditions, parafunctional habits, and social behavior. Moreover, the results showed poor correlations, as students with higher stress levels tended to have the lowest household income, feel pressured to contribute financially in the household, and present a high meal intake frequency.

O impacto da covid-19 nos alunos de graduação de odontologia e a perspectiva de retorno às atividades presenciais / The impact of covid-19 on undergraduate dental students and the perspective of resuming face-to-face activities

Introduction: mass contamination by the new coronavirus caused enough damage for the pandemic to extend indefinitely Objective: the objective of this study was to analyze the emotional factors acquired by students from a dentistry course during the COVID-19 pandemic period and the influences related to the resumption of face-to-face activities. Material and method: it is an observational, cross-sectional and analytical research conducted at a public university in the state of Pará, Brazil. A research questionnaire, prepared by the authors and validated by the ethics committee of the Federal University of Pará, was applied to the academic community for a period of three months (November 2020 to January 2021). The analysis was performed using the Excel program, Kappa statistics and the Chi-squared test, whose results were presented as frequency and percentage. Result: a total of 188 dental students participated in the research. The findings proved to be in accordance with the hypothesis generated by the researchers, about 19.2% had emotional crises and 3.7% increase in the lockdown period. As for the expectations for care services, there was an increase in the oppressive state of psychic crises (anxiety, stress, anger, fear), considered influential in the cognition of behavioral traits during post-pandemic care. Conclusion: the study identified that the emotional changes acquired in the pandemic outbreak had a negative impact on student performance; however, depressive symptoms were expressed in graduating students.

Introdução: a contaminação em massa pelo novo coronavírus promoveu danos suficientes para que a pandemia se estendesse por tempo indeterminado. Objetivo: analisar os fatores emocionais adquiridos por estudantes do curso de odontologia no período pandêmico COVID-19 e as influências relacionadas ao retorno das atividades presenciais. Material e método: pesquisa observacional, transversal e analítica, realizada em uma universidade pública do estado do Pará. Foi aplicado na comunidade acadêmica um questionário de pesquisa, próprio, validado pelo comitê de ética da Universidade Federal do Pará, por um período de 3 meses (novembro de 2020 a janeiro de 2021). Para a análise foi pelo programa Excel, estatísticas Kappa e o teste Qui-quadrado exibidos por frequência e porcentagem. Resultado: participaram da pesquisa 188 alunos de odontologia. Os resultados obtidos na pesquisa foram de acordo com a hipótese gerada pelos pesquisadores, cerca de 19,2% e 3,7%, apresentaram crises emocionais elevando-as no período de confinamento. Quanto as expectativas para o atendimento, houve aumento de estado opressivo de crises psíquicas (ansiedade, estresse, raiva, medo), consideradas influentes na cognição dos traços comportamentais durante o atendimento pós pandemia. Conclusão: o estudo identificou que as alterações emocionais adquiridas no surto pandêmico desencadearam impacto negativo no rendimento estudantil, todavia, a sintomatologia depressiva esteve expressa em acadêmicos concluintes.

Dental students' self-perception of security and biosafety measures in times of pandemic by COVID-19: a cross-sectional study in private Universities in Southern Brazil

The study investigated the factors associated with the self-perception safety of dental students in clinical activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional study was based on a semi-structured online (google forms) self-applied questionnaire, sent by e-mail to three private Dental Schools in Brazil. The variables were: 1) sociodemographic information; 2) questions about the measures adopted by dental schools before returning to clinical activities; 3) dental students' self-perception of security; 4) the General Health Questionnaire. Data were submitted to Fisher's exact test (p<0.05). Of the 294 eligible students, 97% were evaluated and 100% received previous specific biosafety training predominantly theoretical (72.16%) longer than one hour (51.55%). Most students (81.44%) felt secure performing clinical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students undergoing specific biosafety training for longer than one hour felt safer than those perfoming training for up to 1 hour (p=0.004). Students from schools where the aerosol-producing restriction was applied felt safer than those without restrictions (p=0.016). Women reported feeling less secure than men (p=0.046), and students who submitted to COVID-19 Specific Biosafety Training felt safer in clinical activities than those submitted to theoretical training only (p=0.011). Students from private universities presenting psychosomatic changes felt less secure in practicing clinical dental care activities (p=0.006). In conclusion, time-spent training in biosafety, restriction of the use of aerosol-producing procedures, and the gender of students were associated with the self-perception safety of students. Students with practical training felt safer in clinical activities for patients with COVID-19 than those who had only theoretical training