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Rev. Flum. Odontol. (Online) ; 1(66): 191-203, jan-abr.2025. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO - Dentistry | ID: biblio-1570767

ABSTRACT

Com as universidades fechadas e a implementação do Ensino Remoto Emergencial, as atividades curriculares ocorreram através de plataformas digitais. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar a percepção de aprendizagem on-line na disciplina de Biomateriais da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal Fluminense no período da pandemia. O questionário COLLES (Constructivist OnLine Learning Environment Survey) foi enviado individualmente por e-mail aos cinquenta alunos, apresentando 24 declarações divididas em seis quesitos: relevância, reflexão crítica, interatividade, apoio dos tutores, apoio entre os colegas e compreensão; e para cada declaração cinco opções de resposta: quase sempre, frequentemente, algumas vezes, raramente e quase nunca. Quarenta e um alunos responderam. A soma das médias obtidas em quase sempre e frequentemente foi de 87,2% para relevância, 70% para reflexão crítica, 33,9% para interatividade, 47,6% para apoio dos tutores, 44,2% para apoio dos colegas e 89,5% para compreensão. Concluiu-se que a relevância, a reflexão crítica e a compreensão apresentaram melhores resultados, enquanto a interatividade, o apoio entre os colegas e o apoio dos tutores demonstraram necessidade de aprimoramento. E apesar das limitações do ERE, a avaliação positiva dos alunos evidenciou esta modalidade de educação on-line como uma solução plausível.


With universities closed and the implementation of Emergency Remote Teaching, curricular activities took place through digital platforms. The objective of this study was to assess the perception of online learning in the Biomaterials course at the Dental School of the Federal Fluminense University during the pandemic. The COLLES questionnaire (Constructivist OnLine Learning Environment Survey) was individually sent via email to fifty students, presenting 24 statements divided into six aspects: relevance, critical reflection, interactivity, tutor support, peer support, and comprehension. For each statement, there were five response options: almost always, often, sometimes, rarely, and almost never. Forty-one students responded. The sum of the averages obtained for almost always and often was 87.2% for relevance, 70% for critical reflection, 33.9% for interactivity, 47.6% for tutor support, 44.2% for peer support, and 89.5% for comprehension. It was concluded that relevance, critical reflection, and comprehension showed better results, while interactivity, peer support, and tutor support demonstrated a need for improvement. Despite the limitations of Emergency Remote Teaching, the positive evaluation from the students highlighted this mode of online education as a plausible solution.


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Humans , Male , Female , Perception , Biocompatible Materials , Education, Distance , Education, Dental , Learning , Surveys and Questionnaires
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J Contemp Dent Pract ; 25(4): 358-364, 2024 Apr 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38956852

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AIM: The aim of this study was to perform a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) applications in dental education. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional research was carried out using a bibliometric methodology. This process entailed the assessment of metadata from scientific publications that are catalogued in the Scopus database, covering the period from January 2018 to August 2023. A variety of indicators were utilized to scrutinize scientific production and dissemination within the academic community. These encompassed elements such as the author, the publication itself, the number of citations, institutional and collaborative affiliations, geographical location, journal quartile ranking, h-index, Source Normalized Impact per Paper (SNIP), Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI), SCImago Journal Rank (SJR), and the CiteScore. RESULTS: Several institutions from different countries and their academic output were found. Beihang University stands out with 16 scholarly articles, followed by Stanford University with 16 articles and 170 citations. The Q1 quartile has experienced a steady increase, reaching 87 scientific articles. The top 10 authors in scientific production on augmented and VR in dentistry include Joe Amal Cecil, Avinash Gupta, and Miguel A Pirela-Cruz. In terms of co-authorship by country, the United States, Germany, and China are the most predominant in the clusters represented. However, other clusters also have a significant presence. By analyzing the explored trends and themes of keyword co-occurrence, four main clusters were identified. The yellow cluster contained the largest amount of research with the keyword "virtual reality." In addition, the blue cluster was found to be best related to the green "simulation," purple "virtual reality (VR)," and light blue "human-centered computing" clusters. CONCLUSION: This study evidenced the availability and quality of the data used for the analysis. Future studies could consider the use of VR systems with integrated eye tracking and compare their effect in dentistry during dental procedures. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: The clinical importance of this study lies in its potential to improve dental education. The VR and AR can provide dental students with immersive, hands-on learning experiences, which can enhance their understanding and clinical skills. Furthermore, the translational value of this study extends beyond dental education. The insights gained from this research could be applicable to other fields of medical education where hands-on training is crucial. Thus, the findings of this study have the potential to influence the broader landscape of medical education, ultimately leading to improved healthcare outcomes. How to cite this article: Alvitez-Temoche D, Silva H, Aguila ED, et al. Scientometric Analysis of the World Scientific Production on Augmented and Virtual Reality in Dental Education. J Contemp Dent Pract 2024;25(4):358-364.


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Augmented Reality , Bibliometrics , Education, Dental , Virtual Reality , Education, Dental/methods , Cross-Sectional Studies , Humans
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J Dent ; 149: 105255, 2024 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39079315

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OBJECTIVES: To identify 1) factors of the evidence-practice gap (EPG) in Japan and Brazil as perceived by dentists and compare these factors between two countries, and 2) mechanisms to close this EPG. METHODS: The study employed a cross-sectional design by administering a web-based questionnaire to 136 Japanese and 110 Brazilian dentists. The survey queried dentists' reports of which factors possibly cause an EPG, using a newly developed 20-item questionnaire. RESULTS: An international comparison of 20 items related to factors of the EPG between Japan and Brazil revealed that "Dentists' own experiences are sometimes given priority over evidence" and "Dentists' own thoughts are sometimes given priority over evidence" were common factors to both countries, with over 80 % agreement. In logistic regression, "Insufficient opportunity to learn about evidence in dental education at universities", "Evidence-based treatments are sometimes not covered by the dental insurance system", and "Insufficient evidence which helps dentists choose an appropriate treatment for a patient after careful consideration of his/her own background" were significantly associated with the EPG in Japan (p < 0.05). In Brazil, "Insufficient case reports in which evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is applied to clinical practice" and "Image-based information and devices used for diagnosis vary depending on individual dentists" were significantly associated with the EPG (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that EPG could be improved in Japan: by promoting EBD education at universities, improving the dental insurance system, and accumulating evidence according to patient background; and in Brazil: by promoting EBD case reports and standardizing diagnostic information and devices. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Two factors of EPG common to Japan and Brazil, namely the prioritization of dentists' own "experiences" and "thoughts" over evidence, are urgent issues for improving EPG. In addition, it will be necessary to address the country-specific factors of EPG that were identified in this study.


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Dentists , Evidence-Based Dentistry , Practice Patterns, Dentists' , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Attitude of Health Personnel , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Dentists/psychology , Education, Dental , Insurance, Dental , Japan , Practice Patterns, Dentists'/statistics & numerical data , Professional Practice Gaps , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Dentomaxillofac Radiol ; 53(7): 501-508, 2024 Oct 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39018170

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OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of 3D-printed mannequins on the training of predoctoral students. METHODS: Two 3D-printed training models were developed: a traditional model that simulates a sound adult patient and a customized model with pathological and physiological changes (impacted third molar and edentulous region). Students accomplished their pre-clinical training divided into a control group (CG, n = 23), which had access to the traditional model, and a test group (TG, n = 20), which had access to both models. Afterward, they performed a full mouth series on patients and filled out a perception questionnaire. Radiographs were evaluated for technical parameters. Descriptive statistics and the Mann-Whitney test were used to compare the groups. RESULTS: Students provided positive feedback regarding the use of 3D printing. The TG reported a more realistic training experience than the CG (P = .037). Both groups demonstrated good clinical performance (CG = 7.41; TG = 7.52), and no significant differences were observed between them. CONCLUSIONS: 3D printing is an option for producing simulators for pre-clinical training in Oral Radiology, reducing student stress and increasing confidence during clinical care.


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Education, Dental , Manikins , Printing, Three-Dimensional , Humans , Education, Dental/methods , Radiology/education , Clinical Competence , Male , Female , Students, Dental/psychology , Surveys and Questionnaires , Adult
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Surg Radiol Anat ; 46(8): 1345-1353, 2024 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38907851

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PURPOSE: The current study proposes the comparison of the visualization and identification of anatomical details between natural human temporal bone, its respective copy from three-dimensional printing, and the virtual model obtained from CBCT. METHODS: The sample consisted of undergraduate students in Dentistry (Group UE, n = 22), Postgraduate students in Radiology and Imaging (Group P-RI, n = 20), and Postgraduate students in Forensic Odontology (Group P-FO, n = 24). All participants attended a theoretical class on specialized anatomy of the temporal bone and subsequently performed the markings of 10 determined structures. RESULTS: The number of correct identifications was similar in natural bone and printed three-dimensional models in all groups (p > 0.05). The virtual model showed a significantly lower number of correct structures (p < 0.05) in the 3 groups. In general, there were significantly higher percentages of accurate answers among postgraduate students compared to undergraduate students. Most graduate students believed that the printed three-dimensional model could be used to teach anatomy in place of natural bone, while undergraduate students disagreed or were unsure (p < 0.05). Regarding the virtual tomographic image, in all groups, students disagreed or were not sure that its use would be beneficial in replacing natural bone. CONCLUSION: Three-dimensional and virtual models can be used as auxiliary tools in teaching anatomy, complementing practical learning with natural bones.


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Anatomy , Models, Anatomic , Printing, Three-Dimensional , Temporal Bone , Humans , Temporal Bone/anatomy & histology , Temporal Bone/diagnostic imaging , Anatomy/education , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Cone-Beam Computed Tomography , Male , Female , Education, Dental/methods
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Braz Oral Res ; 38: e055, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38922215

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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.


Subject(s)
Cost-Benefit Analysis , Dental Caries , Education, Dental , Problem-Based Learning , Humans , Dental Caries/economics , Dental Caries/diagnosis , Brazil , Problem-Based Learning/economics , Education, Dental/economics , Education, Dental/methods , Monte Carlo Method , Time Factors
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Eur J Dent Educ ; 28(3): 857-864, 2024 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38706419

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INTRODUCTION: Erosive tooth wear (ETW) has been gaining attention due to its high prevalence. However, ETW clinical diagnosis is difficult and may go unnoticed by many professionals. The present study aimed to develop, implement and evaluate a theoretical-practical training using active methodologies in the development of undergraduate students' skills for the diagnosis of ETW compared to the traditional teaching method. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This randomized controlled study involved two parallel groups: control group (n = 22), with learning based only on theoretical content and test group (n = 24), learning by theoretical-practical activity mediated by monitors/tutors. The theoretical class covered the current concepts of ETW, aetiology, diagnosis, use of the BEWE index, prevention and treatment. The practical training included exercises and discussions based on the diagnosis using BEWE scores of a collection of images and extracted teeth. To evaluate the efficacy of the teaching-learning methods, a theoretical multiple-choice questionnaire and a practical test using images and extracted teeth were applied. The outcome was the number of correct answers. Groups were compared by Mann-Whitney (theoretical knowledge) and T tests (practical ability in diagnosis) (p < .05). RESULTS: There was no significant difference between groups in the theoretical evaluation (p = .866). The test group showed higher ability to diagnose ETW lesions compared to the control group in the practical tests (p = .001). The performance of ETW diagnosis was similar when images were used in comparison to extracted teeth (p = .570). CONCLUSION: The practical activity associated with theoretical classes can be a promising strategy to improve the development of undergraduate students' skills in the diagnosis of ETW.


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Education, Dental , Students, Dental , Tooth Erosion , Humans , Education, Dental/methods , Tooth Erosion/diagnosis , Tooth Erosion/prevention & control , Tooth Erosion/etiology , Female , Male , Clinical Competence , Educational Measurement/methods , Young Adult , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev. Flum. Odontol. (Online) ; 2(64): 19-30, mai-ago.2024. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO - Dentistry | ID: biblio-1567259

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O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o desempenho do estudante de Odontologia no diagnóstico radiográfico de cáries proximais. Sessenta e oito estudantes de Odontologia passaram pelas etapas de treinamento teórico e prático para o diagnóstico radiográfico de cárie. O material foi constituído de exames radiográficos convencionais e digitalizados de 40 dentes humanos, sendo 20 pré-molares e 20 molares com alterações clínicas não tratadas em uma das superfícies proximais. Para avaliar a semelhança entre as referências de escores de diagnóstico radiográfico da cárie e a avaliação histológica foi aplicado o Coeficiente de Correlação Intraclasse, que mediu a assertividade entre os escores dos estudantes e o verdadeiro diagnóstico, a qual foi classificada em níveis de reprodutibilidade. Na avaliação da reprodutibilidade utilizando o coeficiente de correlação intraclasse, os valores obtidos para as imagens digitalizadas dos dentes pré-molares foram considerados satisfatórios, onde os estudantes do sétimo semestre mais se aproximaram do diagnóstico correto. Conclui-se que os estudantes do sétimo semestre tiveram melhor desempenho no diagnóstico radiográfico de cáries proximais.


The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of the dental student in the diagnosis of proximal caries. Sixty-eight students of Dentistry underwent the stages of theoretical and practical training for the radiographic diagnosis of caries. The sample consisted of conventional and digitized radiographic examinations of 40 human teeth, 20 premolars and 20 molars with untreated clinical alterations on one of the proximal surfaces. To evaluate the similarity between the references of the radiographic diagnosis scores of the caries and the histological evaluation, the Intraclass Correlation Coefficient was used, which measured the assertiveness between the students' scores and the true diagnosis, which was classified in levels of reproducibility. In the evaluation of reproducibility using the intraclass correlation coefficient, the values obtained for the digitized images of the premolar teeth were considered satisfactory, where the students of the seventh semester more approached the correct diagnosis. It was concluded that the seventh semester students had better performance in the radiographic diagnosis of proximal caries.


Subject(s)
Students, Dental , Diagnostic Imaging , Dental Caries , Education, Dental
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J Dent Educ ; 88(7): 922-932, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38551308

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OBJECTIVE: To identify cultural topics with clinical implications to be incorporated into the dentistry curriculum to develop Intercultural Competence. METHODS: Systematic review with PRISMA criteria that exported 216 articles from the Web of Science, Scopus, and SciELO databases from 2012 to 2022, of which 40 were selected. The inclusion criteria were theoretical and empirical scientific articles, of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods nature, on cultural topics. RESULTS: The data analysis allowed the organization of information into four cultural topics: Development of professional intercultural self-awareness, Individual, family, and cultural implications, Construction of intercultural therapeutic relationships, and Specific clinical aspects, each with particular contents to be developed in the dentistry curriculum. However, some clinical issues have yet to be explored in-depth, leaving research possibilities open to all disciplines in dentistry. Additionally, it is necessary to analyze the cultural bias in the discussion and conclusion of some reviewed articles, as they were conducted from an ethnocentric perspective. Thus, peer reviewers of scientific journals and researchers in these topics must have appropriate training in Intercultural Competence. CONCLUSIONS: This review provides a guide and pedagogical sequence of the cultural topics that should be incorporated into the dentistry curriculum to achieve Intercultural Competence, it also highlights a wide range of relevant aspects to consider in establishing an adequate therapeutic relationship. Explicit accreditation criteria contribute to the establishment of Intercultural Competence in the curricula; however, in countries that lack regulations, there is a moral and ethical duty to incorporate the subject so that the future professional can manage and establish inclusive healthcare.


Subject(s)
Cultural Competency , Curriculum , Education, Dental , Education, Dental/methods , Cultural Competency/education , Humans
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J Dent Educ ; 88(7): 994-999, 2024 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38545646

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OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of administering inferior alveolar nerve blocks (IANB) for the first time with or without a previous practical lesson using a simple manufactured simulator. METHODS: This was a study designed to compare students' first administration of IANB anesthesia during 2022, with or without a previous practical lesson. Students were randomized into two groups. The experimental group attended both theoretical lessons and a practical lesson with a simulator device, while the control group attended only theoretical lessons. The theoretical lesson included usual contents such as anatomy, physiology, technical maneuvers for administering anesthesia, tips, and complications, and the practical lesson consisted of the administration of anesthesia using a simple manufactured simulator. After students applied their first IANB, its efficacy, and their answers to a questionnaire on a 5-point Likert scale were recorded. Statistical analysis consisted of the Chi-square test (p < 0.05). RESULTS: The study recorded 60 anonymous surveys. The main difference observed was in instrument handing (p < 0.05), and there was a tendency in the ease of recognition of the anatomical marks used for the technique-pterygomandibular raphe and coronoid notch of the mandible (p = 0.08 and 0.11, respectively). No difference in success was observed (p > 0.05). Self-confidence and personal feelings did not differ statistically. All students agreed strongly or partially that training with the simulator model was helpful. CONCLUSION: Students who used simple manufactured simulators achieved better outcomes for instrument handling, and possibly for identification of anatomical landmarks, than those who received only theoretical lessons.


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Anesthesia, Dental , Education, Dental , Mandibular Nerve , Nerve Block , Nerve Block/methods , Humans , Education, Dental/methods , Anesthesia, Dental/methods , Students, Dental/psychology , Simulation Training/methods , Anesthesiology/education , Models, Anatomic
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J Dent ; 144: 104932, 2024 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38499281

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OBJECTIVES: To report the challenges for training and practice for the Brazilian primary dental care in a universal health system. METHODS: Health, education and protection rights against poverty are guaranteed by the 1988 Brazilian Constitution and public health in Brazil is provided by the Unified Health System (SUS), one of the largest public health systems in the world. According to SUS, every Brazilian citizen has the right to free primary oral health care as secondary and tertiary care, offering a unique opportunity to integrate oral care within general health care. RESULTS: The Brazilian undergraduate Dental curriculum was updated in 2021 aiming to graduate general practitioners with a major in comprehensive health care in primary health care, integrated with public and general health. This curriculum update requires at least 20% of the academic hours to be exercised outside the university walls (extramural or community work), preferably within the SUS. CONCLUSIONS: Considering the World Health Organization (WHO) agenda, Brazil needs to advance the innovative oral health workforce, the integration of oral health into primary care, the population access to essential dental medicines and optimal fluorides for caries control. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: It is necessary political action and the engagement of multiple stakeholders, mainly from the health and education sectors, to improve primary health care.


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Curriculum , Dental Care , Education, Dental , Oral Health , Primary Health Care , Brazil , Humans , Universal Health Care , Health Services Accessibility
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Caries Res ; 58(3): 153-161, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38377971

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INTRODUCTION: The Core Curriculum in Cariology (CCC) was developed by ORCA and ADEE in 2010. This article summarizes challenges for the implementation of the CCC at university/country level identified at the "Education Platform" of the ORCA 2022 conference in Cagliari, Sardinia. METHODS: Participants from universities from 3 European (Italy, Poland, and UK), 2 Asian (India and Russia), and 3 American countries (Brazil, Colombia, and USA) led the presentations, discussion, and generation of statements. Presentations were transcribed and summarized through qualitative content analysis. Key themes were identified, transformed into key topics, and sent to the panel for agreement. RESULTS: Regardless of the wide variety of dental schools per country, from few (Poland n = 10) to many (India n = 318, Brazil n = 563) or from country/continent itself, frequent challenges to CCC implementation were highlighted. These included lack of agreement on a basic CCC as standard (96%), insufficient support or reimbursement for caries prevention and management (90%), separation between cariology and restorative dentistry (68%), focus on restorative/surgical management with prevention and nonoperative management being disconnected (73%). The group agreed that the integration of cariology and restorative dentistry remains essential to enhancing evidence-based decision-making, resulting in a shift of emphasis from cure to care. CONCLUSION: There is variation in the level of implementation of the CCC. A frequent challenge is the disconnect between cariology and restorative dentistry. The CCC should be disseminated and promoted as a uniform blueprint/framework to facilitate the implementation of a common cariology curriculum among universities within each country, as well as internationally.


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Curriculum , Dental Caries , Humans , Dental Caries/prevention & control , Education, Dental , Schools, Dental/organization & administration , Colombia , Brazil , Europe , United States
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Int J Paediatr Dent ; 34(5): 653-662, 2024 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38317276

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BACKGROUND: Pulpectomy is used to treat primary teeth with irreversibly inflamed or necrotic pulp tissue. There is, however, a lack of consensus on clinical protocols for teaching pulpectomy at dental schools. AIM: To determine what faculty members at Brazilian dental schools are teaching about pulpectomy in primary teeth. DESIGN: A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using a 39-question survey available via the Google Forms® platform. A snowball sampling strategy was used for recruitment. Invitations to participate were sent via e-mail, WhatsApp® and Instagram®. The data were analysed descriptively. RESULTS: A total of 177 (58.4%) responses were obtained. Most faculty members recommended the use of Kerr hand files (66.1%), and 1% sodium hypochlorite was the most common choice for the irrigating solution (35.3%). Iodoform pastes were the first choice of faculty members (41.6%), and 60.5% of the faculty members recommended composite resin as the definitive restoration. CONCLUSION: Similarities were found in the teaching of pulpectomy for primary teeth among faculty members at dental schools in Brazil.


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Pediatric Dentistry , Pulpectomy , Schools, Dental , Tooth, Deciduous , Cross-Sectional Studies , Brazil , Humans , Tooth, Deciduous/surgery , Pediatric Dentistry/education , Surveys and Questionnaires , Education, Dental , Faculty, Dental , Female , Male
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J Dent Educ ; 88(6): 872-876, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38356365

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the influence of ChatGPT on academic tasks performed by undergraduate dental students. METHOD: Fifty-five participants completed scientific writing assignments. First, ChatGPT was utilized; subsequently, a conventional method involving the search of scientific articles was employed. Each task was preceded by a 30-min training session. The assignments were reviewed by professors, and an anonymous questionnaire was administered to the students regarding the usefulness of ChatGPT. Data were analyzed by Mann-Whitney U-test. RESULTS: Final scores and scores for the criteria of utilization of evidence, evaluation of arguments, and generation of alternatives achieved higher values through the traditional method than with ChatGPT (p = 0.019, 0.042, 0.017, and <0.001, respectively). No differences were found between the two methods for the remaining criteria (p > 0.05). A total of 64.29% of the students found ChatGPT useful, 33.33% found it very useful, and 3.38% not very useful. Regarding its application in further academic activities, 54.76% considered it useful, 40.48% found it very useful, and 4.76% not very useful. A total of 61.90% of the participants indicated that ChatGPT contributed to over 25% of their productivity, while 11.9% perceived it contributed to less than 15%. Concerning the relevance of having known ChatGPT for academic tasks, 50% found it opportune, 45.24% found it very opportune, 2.38% were unsure, and the same percentage thought it is inopportune. All students provided positive feedback. CONCLUSION: Dental students highly valued the experience of using ChatGPT for academic tasks. Nonetheless, the traditional method of searching for scientific articles yield higher scores.


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Artificial Intelligence , Education, Dental , Students, Dental , Education, Dental/methods , Humans , Students, Dental/psychology , Writing , Surveys and Questionnaires , Male , Female
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Biochem Mol Biol Educ ; 52(3): 317-322, 2024.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38308530

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As a strategy to carry out a better achievement in the Biochemistry course, undergraduate dentistry education manage a traditional course on the basic concepts of general chemistry necessary in the understanding of Biochemistry. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of learning outcome, we aimed to develop an evaluation tool that was applied to first-year dental students before and after receiving the general chemistry classes. Randomized trial consisted of 50 items distributed in 10 categories. The evaluation was applied to the students who took the Oral Biology course in the periods comprising 2020, 2021, and 2022 to a population of 109 students. Our results showed that after receiving the course the improvement rate was 20.71% with significant differences in each category. In conclusion, the introductory course allows students coming from different school systems to attend Biochemistry with similar knowledge of general chemistry.


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Biochemistry , Curriculum , Education, Dental , Educational Measurement , Students, Dental , Humans , Biochemistry/education , Education, Dental/methods , Learning
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J Dent Educ ; 88(5): 554-566, 2024 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38361493

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INTRODUCTION: Health professionals who effectively communicate and coordinate their work increase patient safety and quality of care. Therefore, an interprofessional education (IPE) program may be a valuable addition to the curriculum of health science courses. This study aims to verify how IPE has been implemented in undergraduate dental program curricula. METHODS: This is a qualitative systematic review performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines with qualitative and qualitative-quantitative studies selected in the period between 2011 and 2021. The guiding question was as follows: how has IPE been implemented in undergraduate dentistry curricula around the world? The quality of the included articles was assessed using the CASP Qualitative Checklist (2018). RESULTS: After the review, 22 studies were selected and data were extracted following the acronym PICo (Population, phenomenon of Interest, and COntext). The majority of studies in which IPE is included in Dentistry come from North American universities. Regarding the IPE teaching methodology, the use of active methodologies was observed and the interprofessional skills most common were role clarity, teamwork, and communication. CONCLUSION: This systematic review indicated that Dentistry is included in interprofessional activities in many studies around the world, and primarily with colleagues in medicine, nursing, and pharmacy programs. IPE teaching takes place through the use of active methodologies and develops important skills for interprofessional work.


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Curriculum , Education, Dental , Interprofessional Education , Education, Dental/methods , Humans , Interprofessional Relations
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Rev. ABENO (Online) ; 24(1): 1931, 20 fev. 2024. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO - Dentistry | ID: biblio-1568341

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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).


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Humans , Students, Dental , Education, Dental , Endodontics/education , Mentoring , Student Dropouts , Surveys and Questionnaires , Educational Measurement
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Rev. ABENO (Online) ; 24(1): 1928, 20 fev. 2024. tab
Article in Portuguese | BBO - Dentistry , LILACS | ID: biblio-1552569

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Este estudo quantitativo e observacional de corte transversal objetivou avaliar a percepção dos estudantes sobre a utilização de podcastcomo ferramenta pedagógica no ensino da Endodontia. Os discentes que estavam matriculados no sétimo período de Odontologia em 2020/01 (n=30) e que tiveram contato com o projeto Endocast: Endodontia em Podcastforam convidados, individualmente, via e-mail institucional, para participar do estudo. Os alunos responderam a um questionário eletrônico do tipo surveycom informações sobre o tipo de dispositivo utilizado, o lugar de acesso ao podcast, nível de satisfação, a importância da ferramenta para o aprendizado teórico e prático, frequência de acesso mensal, compreensão facilitada do conteúdo, relevância das informações, utilização do podcastcomo ferramenta auxiliar de aprendizagem e acessibilidade.As opções de resposta a essas questões foram apresentadas em escala de 5 pontos do tipo Likert. Os dados coletados foram processados e analisados por estatística descritiva. A taxa de resposta obtida foi de 86,66% (n=26), todos os respondentes relataram ter escutado o podcast durante seus estudos e 16 (61,53%) utilizaram o aparelho celular como dispositivo de acesso ao conteúdo da ferramenta. Em relação ao lugar de onde ouviam o podcast, 24 (92,3%) relataram acompanhar em casa. De forma geral, os participantes avaliaram o podcastcomo importante para seu aprendizado teórico, o consideraram como facilitador na compreensão dos conteúdos e determinante para complementar as aulas expositivas teóricas. Os achados deste estudo sugerem que os discentes podemser beneficiados pela utilização do podcast como ferramenta complementar de aprendizagem (AU).


Este estudio cuantitativo, observacional y transversal tuvo como objetivo evaluar la percepción de los estudiantes sobre el uso de podcasts como herramienta pedagógica en la enseñanza de Endodoncia. Se invitó a participar del estudio a los estudiantes que se encontraban matriculados en el séptimo período de Odontología en el año 2020/01 (n=30) y que tuvieron contacto con el proyecto Endocast: Endodoncia en Podcast, de manera individual, vía correo electrónico institucional. Los estudiantes respondieron a uncuestionario electrónico tipo encuesta con información sobre el tipo de dispositivo utilizado, lugar de acceso al podcast, nivel de satisfacción, importancia de la herramienta para el aprendizaje teórico y práctico, frecuencia de acceso mensual, comprensión facilitada de contenidos, relevancia de la información, uso del podcast como herramienta auxiliar de aprendizaje y accesibilidad. Las opciones de respuesta a estas preguntas se presentaron en una escala Likert de 5 puntos. Los datos recopilados fueron procesados y analizados mediante estadística descriptiva. La tasa de respuesta obtenida fue del 86,66% (n=26), todos los encuestados informaron haber escuchado el podcast durante sus estudios y 16 (61,53%) utilizaron su celular como dispositivo para acceder al contenido de la herramienta. En cuanto a dónde escucharon el podcast, 24 (92,3%) dijeron haberlo visto en casa. En general, los participantes evaluaron el podcast como importante para su aprendizaje teórico, lo consideraron como un facilitador en la comprensión del contenido y crucial para complementar las clases teóricas expositivas. Los hallazgos de este estudio sugieren que los estudiantes pueden beneficiarse del uso del podcast como herramienta de aprendizaje complementaria (AU).


This quantitative and observational cross-sectional study aimed to assess the students' perception of podcasts as a pedagogical tool in Endodontics teaching. Students who were enrolled in the seventh semester of Dentistry in 2020/01 (n=30) and who had contact with the project Endocast: Endodontics in a Podcastwere individually invited by email to participate in the study. The students responded to an electronic survey about the type of device used, the location where the podcast was accessed, level of satisfaction, the importance of the tool for theoretical and practical learning, frequency of monthly access, understanding of the content, relevance of information, use of the podcast as a complementary learning tool, and accessibility. The answer options in the survey were presented on a 5-point Likert scale. Data was processed and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The response rate obtained was 86.66% (n=26), all respondents reported having listened to the podcast during their studies and 16 (61.53%) used the cell phone as a device to access the tool's content. Regarding the location where they listened to the podcast, 24 (92.3%) reported listening to it at home. In general, the participants evaluated the podcast as important for theoretical learning, they considered it as a facilitator in understanding the content and crucial to complement the theoretical expository classes. The findings of this study suggest that students can benefit from using the podcast as a complementary learning tool (AU).


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Humans , Male , Female , Students, Dental , Problem-Based Learning/methods , Webcasts as Topic/instrumentation , Cross-Sectional Studies/methods , Surveys and Questionnaires , Education, Dental
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Rev. ABENO (Online) ; 24(1): 1851, 20 fev. 2024.
Article in Portuguese | BBO - Dentistry , LILACS | ID: biblio-1552573

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Os autores relatam a experiência de reestruturação das estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem durante a pandemia COVID-19, em um curso de Odontologia, envolvendo docentes, discentes, comunidade e serviços de saúde. Diante da suspensão das atividades presenciais nas instituições de ensino e estágios na comunidade, os acadêmicos do Curso de Odontologia da Universidade Evangélica de Goiás utilizaram o arco de Maguerez, para observar a realidade de algumas regiões do município, identificar os principais problemas de saúde e sociais existentes e propor soluções, pautadas na literatura científica, para intervir nacomunidade com diferentes estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem reestruturadas, mediadas por recursos educativos que permitissem difundir preceitos de saúde de forma remota. Foram desenvolvidos vídeos curtos, tutoriais, livros, cartilhas e manuais, que, comlinguagem clara, acessível e explicativa, orientaram a comunidade por meio das redes sociais e de transmissões ao vivo pela internet. A comunidade teve acesso aos materiais produzidos pelos telefones celulares e computadores, em que pese a limitação de quem não possuía estes equipamentos. Foram abordados temas como orientações sobre higiene bucal, alimentação saudável, importância da atividade física, descrição das condições bucais e sistêmicas e como preveni-las, orientações sobre como lidar com as diferenças dos indivíduos e a solidão na quarentena. No contexto pandêmico, as limitações impostas pelo isolamento social implicaram na necessidade de reestruturação das estratégias de ensino-aprendizagem, provocando nos docentes, discentes, comunidade e serviço de saúde uma aproximação da tecnologia digital, trazendo o desafio de se desenvolver uma educação problematizadora, com o uso de estratégias dinâmicas e reflexivas (AU).


Los autores relatan la experiencia de reestructuración de estrategias de enseñanza-aprendizaje durante la pandemia de COVID-19, en una carrera de Odontología, involucrando docentes, estudiantes, comunidad y servicios de salud. Ante la suspensión de actividades presenciales en instituciones educativas y pasantías en la comunidad, estudiantes de la Carrera de Odontología de la Universidad Evangélica de Goiás utilizaron el arco de Maguerez, para observar la realidad de algunas regiones del municipio, identificar las principales problemas de salud y sociales soluciones existentes y proponer soluciones, basadas en la literatura científica, para intervenir en la comunidad con diferentes estrategias de enseñanza-aprendizaje reestructuradas, mediadas por recursos educativos que permitan difundir preceptos de salud de forma remota. Se desarrollaron videos cortos, tutoriales, libros, cuadernillos y manuales que, con un lenguaje claro, accesible y explicativo, guiaron a la comunidad a través de las redes sociales y transmisiones en vivo a través de internet. La comunidad tuvo acceso a materiales producidos por celulares y computadoras, a pesar de las limitaciones de quienes no contaban con estos equipos. Se trataron temas como orientación sobre higiene bucal, alimentación saludable, la importancia de la actividad física, descripción de afecciones bucales y sistémicas y cómo prevenirlas, orientación sobre cómo afrontar las diferencias individuales y la soledad durante la cuarentena. En el contexto de pandemia, las limitaciones impuestas por el aislamiento social implicaron la necesidad de reestructurar las estrategias de enseñanza-aprendizaje, provocando que docentes, estudiantes, comunidad y servicio de salud se acerquen a la tecnología digital, trayendo el desafío de desarrollar una educación problematizadora, con el uso de estrategias dinámicas y reflexivas


The authors evaluated the restructuring of teaching approaches for educators, students, the community, and health services in a dentistry program during the COVID-19 pandemic. Given the suspension of in-person activities, students from the dentistry program of the Evangelical University of Goiás used the Maguerez Arch method to observe some city regions, identify main health and social issues, and propose evidence-based solutions. These interventions aimed to address community needs using modified teaching approaches via remote educational tools to disseminate health principles.Short videos, tutorials, books, booklets, and manuals were developed using clear, accessible, and explanatory language and broadcasted via social networks and online lives. The community accessed these materials using cell phones and computers, althoughsome individuals faced limitations due to a lack of access to these devices. Topics addressed in the materials included guidance on oral hygiene, healthy eating, the importance of physical activity, oral and systemic conditions and prevention, and individual guidance to cope with social isolation. During the pandemic, social isolation demanded the restructuring of teaching approaches, leading educators, students, the community, and health services to embrace digital technology, which posed the challenge of developing a problem-based education using dynamic and reflective approaches (AU).


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Humans , Male , Female , Problem-Based Learning/methods , Education, Dental , COVID-19/transmission , Health Services , Health Promotion
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Rev. ABENO (Online) ; 24(1): 2232, 20 fev. 2024. tab
Article in Portuguese | BBO - Dentistry , LILACS | ID: biblio-1552574

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Este artigo objetivou relatar a experiência da utilização das mídias sociais como espaços de construção de conhecimentos acerca das temáticas de racismo estrutural e saúde da população LGBT por meio de eventos promovidos por alunos bolsistas do Programa de Educação Tutorial (PET) Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Ao considerar o cenário de ensino em Odontologia, além dos conhecimentos técnicos e científicos necessários aos cirurgiões-dentistas, é de extrema relevância a abordagem de assuntos que ultrapassam essas barreiras para a formação de profissionais que sejam capazes de exercer a profissão de forma articulada ao contexto social. Tendo em vista a pandemia gerada pelo novo coronavírus (COVID-19) e a necessidade de ajustar as ferramentas de ensino às demandas de isolamento e distanciamento social, observou-se o importante espaço que as mídias sociais conquistaram como meio de construção de conhecimentos dos mais diversos temas e com a vantagem de dispensar deslocamento, diferente dos ambientes tradicionais de ensino. A metodologia utilizada mostrou-se vantajosa, uma vez que possibilitou o encontro de docentes, discentes e público em geral de diferentes regiões do Brasil, garantindo ampla discussão das temáticas que apresentam grande impacto social. Ainda assim, destaca-se que a desigualdade social gera diferentes possibilidades de acesso aos ambientes virtuais, sendo uma barreira à informação para populações mais vulnerabilizadas. A escolha das temáticas foi ao encontro das propostas dos Grupos PET, uma vez que contribuem positivamente na formação dos estudantes universitários (AU).


Este artículo tuvo como objetivo relatar la experiencia de utilizar las redes sociales como espacios de construcción de conocimiento sobre los temas del racismo estructural y la salud de la población LGBT a través de eventos promovidos por becarios del Programa de Educación Tutorial (PET) Odontología de la Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. Al considerar el escenario de la enseñanza en Odontología, además de los conocimientos técnicos y científicos necesarios para los odontólogos, es de suma importancia abordar temas que superen estas barreras para la formación de profesionales capaces de ejercer la profesión de forma articulada al contexto Social. Ante la pandemia generada por el nuevo coronavirus (COVID-19) y la necesidad de adecuar las herramientas didácticas a las exigencias del aislamiento y distanciamiento social, se observó el importante espacio que conquistaron las redes sociales como medio de construcción de conocimiento de los más varias temáticas y con la ventaja de prescindir de desplazamientos, a diferencia de los entornos de enseñanza tradicionales. La metodología utilizada demostró ser ventajosa, ya que posibilitó el encuentro de profesores, estudiantes y público en general de diferentes regiones de Brasil,asegurando una amplia discusión de temas de gran impacto social. Aun así, se destaca que la desigualdad social genera diferentes posibilidades de acceso a los entornos virtuales, siendo una barrera de información para las poblaciones más vulnerables. La elección de los temas estuvo en línea con las propuestas de los Grupos PET, ya que contribuyen positivamente a la formación de los universitarios (AU).


This article aimed to report the experience of using social media as spaces for building knowledge about the themes of structural racism and the health of the LGBT population through events promoted by scholarship students from the Tutorial Education Program (TEP) Dentistry at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul. Considering the scenario of dental education, beyond the technical and scientific knowledge required for dentists, it is of utmost relevance to address issues that go beyond these boundaries for the training of professionals capable of practicing dentistry in an integrated manner with the social context. Given the pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the need to adapt teaching tools to the demands of isolation and social distancing, the significant space that social media has gained as a means of knowledge construction on various topics was observed, with the advantage of dispensing with travel, unlike traditional teaching environments. The methodology used proved advantageous, as it allowed teachers, students, and the general public from different regions of Brazil to come together, ensuring broad discussion of topics that have a significant social impact. Nevertheless, it is emphasized that social inequality generates different possibilities of access to virtual environments, being a barrier to information for more vulnerable populations. The choice of themes aligned with the proposals of the TEP Groups, as they positively contribute to the formation of university students (AU).


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Education, Dental , Social Media/instrumentation , Sexual and Gender Minorities , Education, Distance/methods , COVID-19/transmission
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