Factors associated with scientific production conditions among dental students from the Peruvian capital: an analysis under a multivariable regression model.

BACKGROUND: The purpose of scientific production is to synthesize and capture research for eventual publication. In Peru, scientific production at the undergraduate level is relatively limited. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors associated with scientific production conditions among dental students from the Peruvian capital. METHODS: This cross-sectional and analytical study evaluated 338 dental students from the Peruvian capital using a questionnaire composed of 15 questions on conditions for scientific production. Pearson's chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used for bivariate analysis. To evaluate the influential variables, the adjusted Poisson regression model with robust variance using the adjusted prevalence ratio (APR) was employed. The significance level was p < 0.05. RESULTS: A total of 17.8% of the students carried out research studies, while 1.5% published scientific articles. Conditions for scientific production were considered unfavorable in 28.4% of the cases, while 50.6% were classified as somewhat favorable and 21% as favorable. Students who dedicated < 2 h and ≥ 2 h per week to research were 3.04 and 3.84 times more likely to have favourable conditions for scientific production, respectively, compared to those who had no time for it (APR = 3.04, 95% CI: 1.02-9.03 and APR = 3.84, 95% CI: 1.13-13.02; respectively). CONCLUSION: A minority of dental students reported favorable conditions for scientific production. On the other hand, students with more weekly time for research are more likely to have favourable conditions for scientific production compared to those with no time.

Factors associated with the perception of university social responsibility among dental students from two universities in the Peruvian capital: a multivariable regression analysis.

Students play a key role in university social responsibility (USR), as they are the protagonists of change and the fundamental axis in the teaching-learning process. This study aims to assess the factors associated with the perception of university social responsibility among dental students from two universities in the Peruvian capital. This analytical cross-sectional study assessed 754 students from two Peruvian universities between May and July 2023. The study utilized a validated 51-item questionnaire to assess sociodemographic factors and dental students' perception of USR. A Poisson regression model with robust variance and prevalence ratio (PR) was used to assess the influence of variables such as age, sex, marital status, type of university, academic year, and awareness of taking subjects related to USR. The significance was set at p < 0.05. The perception of USR was rated as poor, fair, and good by 16%, 67%, and 17% of the participants, respectively. According to the study, dental students from public universities were 68% more likely to perceive their USR education as poor than those from private universities (APR = 1.68, 95% CI: 1.06-2.66), and those who were aware of taking MSR-related courses were 37% less likely to perceive their USR education as poor (APR = 0.63, 95% CI: 0.40-0.98). Similarly, dental students attending public universities were 2.28 times more likely to perceive poor organizational management in USR compared to their counterparts at private universities (APR = 2.28, 95% CI: 1.51-3.44). Additionally, students in their first and second academic years were 62% and 57% less likely to perceive poor organizational management in USR compared to those in their sixth year (APR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.19-0.79 and APR = 0.43, 95% CI: 0.20-0.95; respectively). Furthermore, students from public universities were 2.31 times more likely to perceive social participation in USR poorly compared to their counterparts from private universities (APR = 2.31, 95% CI: 1.63-3.26). Lastly, it was observed that students from public universities were 2.51 times more likely to have a poor overall perception of USR compared to students from private universities (APR = 2.51, 95% CI: 1.67-3.78). Acknowledging the diverse contexts and challenges inherent in public and private institutions, it can be concluded that more than half of the dental students had a fair perception of USR. Additionally, attending a public university was found to be a risk factor for having a poor perception of USR. However, taking a course related to USR and being in the early years of the program were identified as protective factors against a poor perception of organizational training and management in USR. It is recommended that students be involved in USR activities, including the Sustainable Development Goals, from the first years of their university education, especially in public universities.

Factors associated with dental students' mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal study.

The aim of the present study was to examine the relationships between gender, sense of coherence (SOC), social support, perception of academic environment and mental health of dental students during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A longitudinal study involving 65 undergraduates enrolled from the first to sixth semesters in the bachelor dental course of Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil, was conducted. Baseline data (2018) included age, gender, SOC, social support, stress control and perception of education environment. Depression, anxiety and stress were assessed at baseline (response rate: 93%) and two-year follow-up (2020; response rate: 37%). Structural Equation Modelling was used to test the relationships between independent variables and depression, anxiety and stress during COVID-19 pandemic. Lower social support (ß = -0.15), lower stress control (ß = -0.20) and lower SOC (ß = -0.39) were directly linked to higher depression (ß = 0.22). Female gender (ß = 0.22), worse perception of educational environment (ß = -0.24) and lower SOC (ß = -0.57) directly predicted higher anxiety. Female gender (ß = 0.18), lower stress control (ß = -0.21), and lower SOC (ß = -0.46) directly predicted higher stress. The link between gender and both depression and stress, was mediated by stress control. Social support was indirectly linked to depression and stress via SOC. Perception of educational environment mediated the link between SOC and anxiety. Mental health of dental students during COVID-19 pandemic was influenced by demographic characteristics, perception of educational environment, social support and SOC through both direct and indirect pathways.

Factors associated with gingival recession prevalence in undergraduate students of the Faculty of Dentistry of the Universidad de los Andes in the year 2022. / Factores asociados a prevalencia de recesiones gingivales en alumnos de pregrado de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Los Andes en 2022.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of gingival recessions in students of the faculty of odontology at Universidad de Los Andes and the factor associated with its presence. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a randomized stratified sampling was used to select the students. The sample included 311 undergraduate students evaluated between March and December 2022. The year spectrum was from 17 to 29 years old. Two calibrated examiners intra e interoperator completed a clinical evaluation with a periodontal probe, where the purpose was to diagnose gingival recessions and identify if there were any related factors such as smoking, braces, bruxism, marginal insertion frenulum, fine phenotype, and malposition. The total prevalence was described with each trust interval of 95%. The association between categorical variables was analyzed with the chi-square test, and the t-student test of the Mann-Whitney test analyzed the difference between continuous variables and recession prevalence. Results: 93,56% of the students presented at least one gingival recession. The highest prevalence related to teeth occurred in pieces 1.6, 3.4, 2.6, and 4.1, and the most severe were 3.3, 4.3, and 1.3. The most associated factor related to recessions was orthodontics, with a prevalence of 75,2%. Bruxism showed a positive association with the number of recessions, with a prevalence of 60,7%. Conclusions: Buccal gingival recessions were very prevalent in undergraduate students at the dental school of Universidad de los Andes during 2022, and they were strongly associated with the history of orthodontics.

Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de recesiones gingivales en alumnos de pregrado de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Los Andes, y los factores asociados a su presencia. Métodos: En este estudio transversal para la selección de los participantes, se utilizó el muestreo aleatorio estratificado. La muestra incluyó a 311 alumnos de pregrado evaluados entre marzo y diciembre del año 2022. Las edades fluctuaron entre los 17 y los 29 años. Dos examinadores calibrados intra e interoperador, realizaron una evaluación clínica con una sonda periodontal, para diagnosticar recesiones gingivales, También se buscó determinar si existían factores asociados a estas, como tabaquismo, ortodoncia, bruxismo, frenillos marginales, fenotipo fino, malposiciones. La prevalencia total fue descrita con sus respectivos intervalos de confianza al 95%. La asociación entre variables categóricas fue analizada con la prueba Chi-cuadrado y la diferencia de medias entre variables continuas y prevalencias de recesiones, fueron analizadas a través de la prueba t Student o prueba de Mann-Whitney. Resultados: Un 93,56% de los alumnos presentó al menos una recesión gingival. Los dientes con mayor prevalencia de recesiones gingivales fueron 1,6; 3,4; 2,6 y 4,1; los con mayor severidad fueron el 3,3, 4,3 y 1,3. El factor con mayor asociación a la ocurrencia de recesiones fue el historial de tratamiento ortodóncico con una prevalencia del 75,2%. El bruxismo presentó asociación positiva con respecto al número de recesiones gingivales con una prevalencia de 60,7%. Conclusiones: Las recesiones gingivales vestibulares son una condición muy prevalente en estudiantes de odontología de la Universidad de Los Andes durante el año 2022, con una fuerte asociación a la historia de tratamiento ortodóncico.

Terminal efficiency, Lag and dropout in cohorts from 2007 to 2014 of dental students at the University of Costa Rica / Eficiencia terminal, rezago y abandono en las cohortes del 2007 al 2014 de estudiantes de Odontología de la Universidad de Costa Rica

Abstract Determine the terminal efficiency, lag and dropout in the cohorts of students who entered the dentistry career at the Faculty of Dentistry at University of Costa Rica in the lapse 2007 to 2014. Data from 736 files were collected. The variables considered were sex, admission age, nationality, marital status, children, admission note, domicile and high school. The data was collected from the Student Application System, the physical files, and the data base from the Supreme Court of Elections of Costa Rica. Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multivariate analysis were made, which were implemented from two logistic regression models. 98% of the students were Costa Rican, 68% women, 79% entered according to the admission note, 43% entered with an age of 18 years or less, 50% came from a public school, 77% resided in the Greater Metropolitan Area and 95% were single and remained without children. The average terminal efficiency was 6%; 46% of students have graduated with lag, 16% are still enrolled and 32% dropped out. Sex, age, admission note, and motherhood are sociodemographic variables that are associated with terminal efficiency and dropout. The average terminal efficiency in the cohorts from 2007 to 2014 in the courses at the Faculty of Dentistry University of Costa Rica was very low, almost half of the students graduated with lag and about a third dropped out the studies. The grade from the admission note seems to be a predictor of students'academic behavior, higher grade had more chances of graduating and less likely to dropout.

Resumen Determinar la eficiencia terminal, el rezago y el abandono en las cohortes de los estudiantes que ingresaron a la carrera de Odontología de la Facultad de Odontología UCR en el período 2007 al 2014. Se recopilaron los datos de 736 expedientes. Las variables consideradas fueron: sexo, edad de ingreso, nacionalidad, estado civil, hijos, lugar y colegio de procedencia, y nota de examen de admisión. Los datos se recopilaron del Sistema de Aplicaciones Estudiantiles, los expedientes físicos y del Tribunal Supremo de Elecciones de Costa Rica. Se realizó estadística descriptiva, análisis bivariado y multivariado que se implementó a partir de dos modelos de regresión logística. El 98% de los estudiantes fueron costarricenses, el 68% mujeres, el 79% ingresó según la nota de admisión, el 43% ingresó con una edad de 18 años o menos, el 50% provenía de un colegio público, el 77% residía en la gran área Metropolitana y el 95% eran solteros y permanecieron sin hijos. La eficiencia terminal en promedio fue de 6%; el 46% de los estudiantes se han graduado con rezago, el 16% continúan matriculados y el 32% hizo abandono de los estudios. El sexo, la edad, la nota del examen de admisión y la maternidad son variables sociodemográficas que se asocian con la eficiencia terminal y el abandono. El promedio de la eficiencia terminal en las cohortes del 2007 al 2014 en la carrera de Odontología de la Facultad de Odontología UCR fue muy bajo, casi la mitad de los estudiantes se han graduado con rezago y cerca de un tercio hizo abandono de los estudios. La nota del examen de admisión parece ser un predictor en el comportamiento académico de los estudiantes: a mayor nota más posibilidades de graduarse y menos de abandonar la carrera.

Importância das Jornadas Acadêmicas na formação profissional: Percepção dos estudantes Itaúna ­ MG, 2022 / Importance of Academic Journeys in professional training: Perception of students Itaúna ­ MG, 2022

A realização da jornada acadêmica contribui para a formação dos estudantes, já que são encontros anuais promovidos pelos alunos universitários com o objetivo de trazer temas emergentes, com intuito de promover a formação integral desses futuros profissionais. O objetivo deste estudo é avaliar a opinião dos alunos do curso de Odontologia acerca da 43° Jornada Acadêmica da Universidade de Itaúna. O evento foi desenvolvido na Universidade de Itaúna-MG. A Metodologia da pesquisa foi realizada por meio de questionários distribuídos no último dia do evento, o que propiciou a coleta de dados dos participantes, os quais manifestaram seus pontos de vista em relação à jornada acadêmica. Os dados foram tabulados em uma planilha do Excel e analisados utilizando-se as ferramentas estatísticas do software SPSS- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, for Windows® versão 20.0. Foram geradas tabelas de frequência e análise descritiva das variáveis. Resultados mostraram que dos 231 participantes, 162 (70,1%) afirmaram que a programação da Jornada Acadêmica Odontológica atende a todos os períodos da graduação; 177 (76,6%) achou os temas abordados interessantes; 176 (76,2%) preferirem que palestras e cursos deveriam acontecer de forma simultânea; 194 (84%) acharam relevante a apresentação de banner durante o evento; 93 (40,3%) responderam que os três dias de Jornada Acadêmica são suficientes, não sendo necessário o acréscimo de dias e 132 (57,1%) que avaliaram como ótimo o evento. Concluiu-se que essa Jornada é importante para trazer novas experiências aos profissionais e atualizações do mercado de trabalho, ampliando conhecimentos, habilidades e atitudes dentro da instituição.

The holding of the academic day contributes to the training of students, as they are annual meetings promoted by university students with the aim of bringing up emerging themes, with the aim of promoting the integral training of these future professionals. The objective of this study is to evaluate the opinion of students of the Dentistry course about the 43rd Academic Journey of the University of Itaúna. The event was held at the University of Itaúna-MG. The research methodology was carried out through questionnaires distributed on the last day of the event, which allowed the collection of data from the participants, who expressed their points of view in relation to the academic journey. Data were tabulated in an Excel spreadsheet and analyzed using the statistical tools of the SPSS- Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software, for Windows® version 20.0. Frequency tables and descriptive analysis of the variables were generated. Results showed that of the 231 participants, 162 (70.1%) stated that the Academic Dental Journey schedule covers all graduation periods; 177 (76.6%) found the topics covered interesting; 176 (76.2%) preferred that lectures and courses should take place simultaneously; 194 (84%) thought the banner display during the event was relevant; 93 (40.3%) answered that the three days of the Academic Day are enough, not being necessary to add more days and 132 (57.1%) who evaluated the event as excellent. It was concluded that this Journey is important to bring new experiences to professionals and updates in the labor market, expanding knowledge, skills and attitudes within the institution.

Conhecimento de acadêmicos de Odontologia acerca da avulsão dentária / Knowledge of dental students about tooth avulsion

Objetivo: verificar o conhecimento de acadêmicos de Odontologia de uma instituição de ensino superior da Paraíba acerca da avulsão dentária. Métodos: foi realizado um estudo transversal, no qual 64 acadêmicos responderam um formulário com perguntas objetivas relativas a dados sociodemográficos, período de formação do curso e conhecimento e condutas em casos de avulsão dentária. Foi realizada análise descritiva de frequência absoluta e relativa dos dados (SPSS, v. 20.0). Resultados: a maioria dos acadêmicos recebeu informações sobre avulsão dentária em aulas ministradas no curso (86%) e indicaria a irrigação com soro fisiológico seguida de reimplante quando da ocorrência do trauma há menos de uma hora (64,1%) e há mais de uma hora (43,8%). O tratamento endodôntico foi indicado, independentemente do tempo do dente fora do alvéolo, por 34,4% da amostra. A contenção rígida foi a mais indicada para o dente reimplantado (48,4%) e seu tempo mínimo de proservação radiográfica respondido pela maioria dos pesquisados foi de 6 meses (48,4%). Conclusões: apesar de a maioria dos acadêmicos ter recebido informações acerca da temática, o conhecimento foi considerado insuficiente em relação a condutas referentes ao reimplante dentário, indicação do tratamento endodôntico, tipo de contenção e tempo de proservação.

Objective: to verify the knowledge of dental students from a Higher Education Institution of Paraíba about dental avulsion. Methods: a cross-sectional study was carried out, in which 64 students answered a form with objective questions regarding sociodemographic data, course period, knowledge and conduct in cases of tooth avulsion. Descriptive analysis of absolute and relative frequency of data was performed (SPSS, v. 20.0). Results: most students received information about dental avulsion during the graduation classes (86%) and would indicate irrigation with saline solution followed by reimplantation when the trauma occurred less than one hour (64.1%) and more than one hour (43.8%). Endodontic treatment was indicated, regardless of the time the tooth was out of the dental socket, according 34.4% of the sample. Rigid retention was the most indicated for the reimplanted tooth (48.4%) and six months was the minimum radiographic follow-up time answered by most students (48.4%). Conclusions: although most students have received information about the topic, the knowledge was considered insufficient in relation to some aspects of the protocols recommended for emergency care for dental avulsion, with emphasis on behaviors related to dental reimplantation, indication of endodontic treatment, type of containment and follow-up.

Gerenciamento de urgências endodônticas: conhecimentos de acadêmicos de odontologia / Management of endodontic emergencies: knowledge of dental students

Objetivo: avaliar do conhecimento dos alunos de odontologia sobre os protocolos de atendimento para as urgências endodônticas. Método: 182 alunos dos últimos anos do curso de Odontologia do Centro Universitário Doutor Leão Sampaio, responderam a um questionário contendo perguntas referente ao protocolo adotado em casos de urgência de origem endodôntica. Os dados foram analisados pelo teste de Qui-quadrado de Pearson (p<0,05). Resultados: foram observadas diferenças entre a conduta relata pelos alunos do quarto e quinto ano de graduação quanto a indicação da incisão para drenagem em abscesso periapical agudo submucoso (evoluído), indicação de antibióticos nos casos de flare-up e indicação de antibióticos na dor com edema póstratamento endodôntico. A prescrição de antibióticos foi excessiva para os casos de dor entre consultas (flareup) e dor no pós-operatória. Para as patologias da polpa, a maioria dos alunos indicou protocolos de urgência recomendados na literatura. Conclusão: os resultados indicam a necessidade de melhoria dos programas de treinamento dos alunos em urgências endodônticas, principalmente quanto aos protocolos farmacológicos. (AU)

Objective: to evaluate the knowledge of dentistry students about care protocols for endodontic emergencies. Method: 182 students from the last years of the Dentistry course at Doctor Leão Sampaio University Center answered a questionnaire containing questions regarding the protocol adopted in urgent cases of endodontic origin. Data were analyzed using Pearson's Chi-square test (p<0.05). Results: differences were observed between the conduct reported by fourth- and fifth-year undergraduate students regarding the indication of incision for drainage in submucosal acute periapical abscess (evolved), indication of antibiotics in cases of flare-up and indication of antibiotics in pain with edema after endodontic treatment. The prescription of antibiotics was excessive for cases of pain between appointments (flare-up) and postoperative pain. For pulp pathologies, most students indicated emergency protocols recommended in the literature. Conclusion: the results indicate the need to improve student training programs in endodontic emergencies, especially regarding pharmacological protocols. (AU)

Señales de Alarma: Empeoramiento de la Obesidad, Inactividad Física y Alta Percepción de Estrés en Estudiantes de Primer Año de la Facultad de Medicina y Odontología de la Universidad de Chile / Alarming signals: Worsening obesity, physical inactivity and high perception of stress in first-year medical and dental students in Chile

BACKGROUND: The high prevalence of obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity in Chile despite government-sponsored measures and campaigns, along with others in the last 30 years, suggests additional reinforcement of these efforts at the primary care level. OBJECTIVES: To determine if lifestyles and modifiable health risk factors in first-year students from the University of Chile Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, potential future promoters of healthy lifestyles, show changes throughout their first academic year. METHODS: In a randomized stratified sample of 388 students according to sex and chosen career weight, height, waist circumference, waist circumference-weight ratio, food consumption, smoking prevalence and dependence, alcohol use, perceived stress level, and physical activity were measured at the first week, 3 and 6 months after their admission. The Cochrane test assessed dichotomic variables, and the Friedman test was used for nonparametric values. RESULTS: 253 students (186 women) completed the follow-up. A significant worsening of obesity (general and abdominal) and physical inactivity, persistent moderate and high-stress perception, and smoking prevalence were documented throughout the study period. CONCLUSIONS: The progressive obesity and physical inactivity, high-stress perception, and persistent smoking prevalence in the first year of academic life suggest considering measures in the curricular academic structure that facilitate adjustments in the student's lifestyles. Future follow-up of this cohort, increasing participants, and assessing students' mental health are planned.

[Alarming signals: Worsening obesity, physical inactivity and high perception of stress in first-year medical and dental students in Chile]. / Señales de Alarma: Empeoramiento de la Obesidad, Inactividad Física y Alta Percepción de Estrés en Estudiantes de Primer Año de la Facultad de Medicina y Odontología de la Universidad de Chile.

BACKGROUND: The high prevalence of obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity in Chile despite government-sponsored measures and campaigns, along with others in the last 30 years, suggests additional reinforcement of these efforts at the primary care level. OBJECTIVES: To determine if lifestyles and modifiable health risk factors in first-year students from the University of Chile Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, potential future promoters of healthy lifestyles, show changes throughout their first academic year. METHODS: In a randomized stratified sample of 388 students according to sex and chosen career weight, height, waist circumference, waist circumference-weight ratio, food consumption, smoking prevalence and dependence, alcohol use, perceived stress level, and physical activity were measured at the first week, 3 and 6 months after their admission. The Cochrane test assessed dichotomic variables, and the Friedman test was used for nonparametric values. RESULTS: 253 students (186 women) completed the follow-up. A significant worsening of obesity (general and abdominal) and physical inactivity, persistent moderate and high-stress perception, and smoking prevalence were documented throughout the study period. CONCLUSIONS: The progressive obesity and physical inactivity, high-stress perception, and persistent smoking prevalence in the first year of academic life suggest considering measures in the curricular academic structure that facilitate adjustments in the student's lifestyles. Future follow-up of this cohort, increasing participants, and assessing students' mental health are planned.

Transición entre Cursos Preclínicos y Clínicos de Odontología: análisis de las Dificultades y Recomendaciones / Transition Between Preclinical and Clinical Courses In Dentistry: analysis of the Difficulties and Recommendation

RESUMEN: La formación de cirujano dentista requiere de la integración de conocimientos y habilidades. Tradicionalmente el plan de estudio de la carrera se divide en un ciclo de ciencias básicas, un ciclo preclínico y un ciclo clínico. Se ha reportado que los alumnos de odontología presentan dificultad al iniciar el ciclo clínico, observándose altos niveles de ansiedad y depresión. El objetivo de esta investigación es recopilar información sobre las dificultades que presentan los alumnos de odontología UC en la transición de los cursos preclínicos a los cursos clínicos para identificar mejoras tendientes a facilitarla. Investigación cualitativa, en la que se realizaron 4 focus gropus a alumnos entre tercero y sexto año de la carrera de odontología UC. Los focus group fueron audio grabados y se realizó un análisis de contenido de sus transcripciones, utilizado el software Atlas Ti. Luego del análisis de contenido de las transcripciones de los focus groups se identificaro n tres unidades temáticas: características de la carrea, desafíos de la actividad clínica y mecanismos de afrontamiento. Los resultados de esta investigación sugieren que existen dificultades para la transición de los cursos preclínicos a los cursos clínicos, las que se relacionan con características propias de la carrera (exigente, con alta dedicación de tiempo y que requiere de capacidad de organización) y de la actividad clínica (presión por cumplir los requisitos clínicos y la importancia del desarrollo de habilidades no técnicas). Los estudiantes relataron diferentes mecanismos de afrontamiento para estas dificultades (ayuda psicológica, la medicación, la reducción de carga académica y el costear los tratamientos de los pacientes).

ABSTRACT: Education for dentists requires the integration of knowledge and skills. Traditionally, the dental curriculum is divided into a basic science cycle, a preclinical cycle and a clinical cycle. It has been reported that dental students have difficulty starting the clinical cycle, with high levels of anxiety and depression. The aim of this study is to gather information on the difficulties that dental students have in the transition from preclinical to clinical courses in order to identify improvements to facilitate it. Qualitative research, in which 4 focus groups were carried out with students between the third and sixth year of the dental school. The focus groups were audio recorded and a content analysis of their transcriptions was carried out using Atlas Ti software. After the content analysis of the transcripts of the focus groups, three thematic units were identified: characteristics of the program, challenges of clinical activity and coping mechanisms. The results of this research suggest that there are difficulties in the transition from preclinical to clinical courses, which are related to the characteristics of the program (highly demanding, with high time dedication and requiring organizational skills) and clinical activity (pressure to meet clinical requirements and the importance of developing non-technical skills). The students reported different coping mechanisms for these difficulties (psychological help, medication, reduction of academic load and paying for patients' treatments).

Dental students' dropout rates and professional practice adherence among graduates from a public institution / Taxas de evasão dos estudantes de Odontologia e adesão à prática profissional entre os formados por uma instituição pública

This study presents a quantitative analysis of data related to the dropout rates at the School of Dentistry at Federal University of South Mato Grosso (FAODO-UFMS) and graduates' professional activity, covering the period between its implementation in 1964 until the year 2015. The data obtained were associated with the existing admission system during the period. The graduates' adherence to the professional practice was investigated and the professional practice time of these graduates and of those ones from other Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in the state of South Mato Grosso (MS). A significance level of 5% was adopted. The Unified Selection System (USS) has a strong correlation with Dental School dropout rates at UFMS. There was no statistical difference in the comparison between students who were admitted by nationwide competition (Vestibular), quotas, or through the use of vacant positions. The average time extent of Dentistry's practice has decreased in MS in recent decades, being statistically lower for the UFMS' graduates than for those ones from other HEI (p<0.001). Of the graduates from the years 1971 to 1990, the percentage of those who have been/are in practice for over 30 years reached 71.43%. The dropout rates at FAODO-UFMS increased with the use of USS as an admission system. Both USS and increase in vacancy at FAODO-UFMS did not show favorable results when related to adherence to the course. The average time of practice for Dentistry in MS has been decreasing, especially for those not graduated from FAODO-UFMS (AU).

Este estudo apresenta uma análise quantitativa dos dados relacionados à taxa de evasão na Fa- culdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Sul de Mato Grosso (FAODO-UFMS) e à ati- vidade profissional de seus licenciados, abran- gendo o período entre a sua implantação, em 1964, até ao ano 2015. Os dados obtidos foram associados ao sistema de admissão existente du- rante esse período. Foi investigada a adesão dos diplomados à prática profissional e a duração da prática profissional destes licenciados e dos di- plomados em outras Instituições de Ensino Supe- rior (IES), no estado do Mato Grosso do Sul (MS). Foi adotado um nível de significância de 5%. O Sistema de Seleção Unificado (SISU) tem uma forte correlação com a taxa de evasão na FAODO-UFMS. Não houve diferença estatística na comparação entre estudantes que foram admi- tidos por concurso nacional (Vestibular), Cotas, ou para utilização de vagas ociosas. O tempo mé- dio de prática da Odontologia diminuiu no MS nas últimas décadas, sendo a dos licenciados de outras IES estatisticamente inferior (p<0,001) àquela dos que se graduaram na FAODO-UFMS. Dos formados nos anos de 1971 à 1990, a percen- tagem daqueles que estiveram/estão na prática há mais de 30 anos atingiu 71,43%. A taxa de eva- são, na FAODO-UFMS aumentou com a utiliza- ção do SISU como sistema de admissão. Tanto o SISU como o aumento de vagas na FAODO- UFMS não mostraram resultados favoráveis com relação à aderência ao curso. O tempo médio de prática da Odontologia no MS tem diminuído, es- pecialmente para aqueles que não se graduaram na FAODO-UFMS (AU).

Competencias Transversales: Una Revisión de las Mallas Curriculares de la Carrera de Odontología en Chile / Generic Competencies: A Review of Dental Curriculum Programs in Chile

El desarrollo de competencias transversales es un aspecto relevante en el currículum de pregrado de Odontología, sin embargo, existe escasa evidencia sobre su presencia en los planes de estudio nacionales. El objetivo de esta investigación fue conocer la presencia de asignaturas centradas en competencias transversales en la carrera de Odontología de las universidades chilenas. Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de diseño transversal, revisando las mallas curriculares publicadas en la web por cada universidad que dictó el pregrado de Odontología el año 2020, con proceso de admisión abierto. De las 19 universidades consultadas, todas exhibieron en sus mallas curriculares asignaturas asociadas a competencias transversales y distribuidas a lo largo de los seis años del plan de estudios. Al utilizar la agrupación de competencias transversales propuesta por el Proyecto Tuning América Latina, se observó que las asignaturas relacionadas con los procesos cognitivos asociados al aprendizaje eran las más numerosas y suponían el 41 % del total; las vinculadas con los valores sociales correspondieron al 34 %; las asociadas al contexto tecnológico e internacional representaron el 20 %; mientras que las relacionadas con las habilidades interpersonales, solo alcanzaron un 5 %. Debido a su escasa presencia, es posible concluir que gran parte de los aprendizajes relacionados con el entrenamiento en habilidades interpersonales se encuentren resguardados en el currículum oculto y que probablemente estén a cargo del modelaje docente que se realiza diariamente en la práctica clínica. Como propuesta de futuro, el estudio sugiere mejorar la formación en competencias transversales de los egresados de odontología de las universidades chilenas.

The development of transversal competencies is a relevant aspect in the dental undergraduate curriculum. However, there is insufficient evidence about its implementation in national curriculums. The aim of this research was to know whether or not the courses are focused on transversal competencies in dental programs of Chilean universities. To accomplish this, a descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out. This research was based on the review of the curriculums published on the websites of each university that awarded undergraduate degrees in dentistry in 2020, and facilitated an open admission process. Of the 19 universities studied, all had courses associated with transversal competencies in their dental curriculum. These were distributed throughout the six years of the curriculum. Using the grouping of transversal competencies, as proposed by the Latin America Tuning Project, it was shown that courses related to cognitive learning processes were the most represented of the subjects, corresponding to 41 % of all courses studied. Those related to social values corresponded to 34 %; courses associated with informational technology and those within the international context represented 20 %; while the courses related to interpersonal skills only reached 5 %. Due to the fact that the courses related to interpersonal skills were scarce, it could be concluded that a large part of this learning is included in the hidden curriculum and is probably achieved via instructional modeling as part of the daily clinical practice. As a proposal for the future, this research suggests that we need to improve the training in transversal competencies for the dental graduates of Chilean universities.

Content Validity of an Index to Explore the Opinion of Undergraduate Students on Participation as Study Subjects in Research / Validez de Contenido de un Índice para Explorar la Opinión de Estudiantes de Pregrado sobre la Participación como Sujetos de Estudio en la Investigación

The participation of undergraduate students as study subjects (SS) in research is considered a fundamental research activity of the educational experience provided by a university. Educators should promote learning by the scientific method through these activities under ethical standards for research with human beings. We designed a multidimensional questionnaire in English and Spanish to determine the perception of the educational benefits to, interest of and influence on university students with respect to participation as SS in research, and determine the content validity based on the judgement of experts. The items were designed based on previous theories and measurement scales, and on the opinion of experts. The Student Perceptions of the Educational Value of Research Participation Scale and the Coercion Assessment Scale were included in the new Participation of University Students as Study Subjects Index (USTUDI). The validity of the content was determined based on the judgement of experts who evaluated each item for relevance. The new instrument showed excellent content validity and is a multidimensional, single-application instrument designed to measure three psychological attributes of the participation of university students as SS in research, making it an instrument of high educational value. However, the results must be interpreted with caution, as tests need to be carried out to evaluate other psychometric characteristics.

La participación de estudiantes de pregrado como sujetos de estudio (SE) en una investigación se considera una actividad de investigación fundamental de la experiencia educativa proporcionada por una universidad. Los educadores que a su vez son investigadores deben promover el aprendizaje por el método científico a través de estas actividades bajo normas éticas de investigación con seres humanos. Diseñamos un cuestionario multidimensional en inglés y español para determinar la percepción de los beneficios educativos, el interés y la influencia en los estudiantes universitarios con respecto a la participación como SE en investigación y determinamos su validez de contenido a partir del juicio de expertos. Los ítems se diseñaron en base a teorías y escalas de medición previas junto a la opinión de expertos. Las escalas de medición The Student Perceptions of the Educational Value of Research Participation Scale y the Coercion Assessment Scale se incluyeron en el nuevo Índice de Participación de los Estudiantes Universitarios como Sujetos de Estudio (IPEUSE). La validez de contenido se determinó a partir del juicio de expertos que evaluaron la pertinencia de cada ítem. El nuevo instrumento mostró una excelente validez de contenido y es un instrumento multidimensional de aplicación única diseñado para medir tres atributos psicológicos de la participación de los estudiantes universitarios como SE en la investigación, lo que lo convierte en un instrumento de alto valor educativo. Sin embargo, los resultados deben interpretarse con cautela, ya que es necesario realizar pruebas para evaluar otras características psicométricas.

Ajustes Curriculares de las Escuelas de Odontología Chilenas en Periodo de Pandemia COVID-19 / Curricular Adjustments of Chilean Dental Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic Period

Dada la expansión de la pandemia por COVID-19, se han implementado diversas medidas restrictivas, las cuales han afectado todos los ámbitos, incluido el educacional. A nivel internacional, las universidades han realizado diversos ajustes a sus programas curriculares para adaptarse a esta situación, siendo la carrera de Odontología particularmente afectada a causa de los cierres de clínicas y retraso en la adquisición de competencias clínicas. El objetivo del estudio es describir los principales ajustes curriculares de las carreras de Odontología de universidades chilenas, realizadas en periodo de pandemia en el año 2020, recopiladas a través de una encuesta. Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo, a través de una encuesta enviada a todos los representantes de las escuelas de Odontología de universidades chilenas. Se recopiló información sobre el contexto sanitario local, accesibilidad a las clínicas odontológicas, disponibilidad de tratamientos, vía de enseñanza, apoyo al bienestar mental e implicaciones futuras en la educación dental. De las 27 escuelas de Odontología nacionales, se obtuvieron 23 respuestas. Un 57% de las escuelas tuvo limitaciones en el acceso y en el tipo de tratamientos odontológicos realizados en sus centros clínicos. Todas las escuelas implementaron una modalidad online para reemplazar las actividades lectivas presenciales y un 42 % realizó actividades clínicas presenciales durante el año 2020. Todas las evaluaciones teóricas fueron realizadas de forma online, y un 82 % de las evaluaciones de competencias clínicas se retrasaron para ser realizadas posteriormente. Debido a las medidas restrictivas de la pandemia, las clases presenciales, evaluaciones teóricas y algunas actividades prácticas se realizaron en modalidad online. Dependiendo del contexto comunal y políticas internas universitarias, algunas escuelas de odontología pudieron realizar actividades prácticas presenciales. El plan de estudios académico en las escuelas de odontología se ha visto afectado de diferentes maneras como resultado de la pandemia de COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused several disruptions in medical education worldwide. Universities made curricular adjustments in order to adapt to this situation. Dentistry has been particularly affected by the lockdown measures resulting in the closure of dental clinics and the disruption of face to face personal training of students. The objective of this study was to describe the main curriculum adjustments made by the dental schools in Chile during 2020. A cross-sectional online survey was carried out which included representatives from all Dental Schools in Chilean Universities. The survey requested information related to local sanitary situations, accessibility to dental clinics, availability of treatments, teaching modality, support for mental well-being and future implications of dental education. Of 27 dental schools a total of 23 responses were received. It was found that 57 % of schools had limited access to dental clinics. All schools had implemented online modality to replace face-to-face theoretical training, 42 % were able to conduct clinical activities during 2020 and 82 % of clinical competency assessments were postponed. Due to the restrictive measures of the pandemic, the face-to-face classes, theoretical evaluations and some practical activities were performed online. Depending on the communal context, dental schools were able to execute practical activities. The academic curriculum in dental schools has been severely affected in different ways as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conhecimento de acadêmicos de Odontologia acerca da avulsão dentária / Knowledge of dental students about tooth avulsion

Objetivo: verificar o conhecimento de acadêmicos de Odontologia de uma instituição de ensino superior da Paraíba acerca da avulsão dentária. Métodos: foi realizado um estudo transversal, no qual 64 acadêmicos responderam um formulário com perguntas objetivas relativas a dados sociodemográficos, período de formação do curso e conhecimento e condutas em casos de avulsão dentária. Foi realizada análise descritiva de frequência absoluta e relativa dos dados (SPSS, v. 20.0). Resultados: a maioria dos acadêmicos recebeu informações sobre avulsão dentária em aulas ministradas no curso (86%) e indicaria a irrigação com soro fisiológico seguida de reimplante quando da ocorrência do trauma há menos de uma hora (64,1%) e há mais de uma hora (43,8%). O tratamento endodôntico foi indicado, independentemente do tempo do dente fora do alvéolo, por 34,4% da amostra. A contenção rígida foi a mais indicada para o dente reimplantado (48,4%) e seu tempo mínimo de proservação radiográfica respondido pela maioria dos pesquisados foi de 6 meses (48,4%). Conclusões: apesar de a maioria dos acadêmicos ter recebido informações acerca da temática, o conhecimento foi considerado insuficiente em relação a condutas referentes ao reimplante dentário, indicação do tratamento endodôntico, tipo de contenção e tempo de proservação.(AU)

Objective: to verify the knowledge of dental students from a Higher Education Institution of Paraíba about dental avulsion. Methods: a cross- -sectional study was carried out, in which 64 students answered a form with objective questions regarding sociodemographic data, course period, knowledge and conduct in cases of tooth avulsion. Descriptive analysis of absolute and relative frequency of data was performed (SPSS, v. 20.0). Results: most students received information about dental avulsion during the graduation classes (86%) and would indicate irrigation with saline solution followed by reimplantation when the trauma occurred less than one hour (64.1%) and more than one hour (43.8%). Endodontic treatment was indicated, regardless of the time the tooth was out of the dental socket, according 34.4% of the sample. Rigid retention was the most indicated for the reimplanted tooth (48.4%) and six months was the minimum radiographic follow-up time answered by most students (48.4%). Conclusions: although most students have received information about the topic, the knowledge was considered insufficient in relation to some aspects of the protocols recommended for emergency care for dental avulsion, with emphasis on behaviors related to dental reimplantation, indication of endodontic treatment, type of containment and follow-up.(AU)

Associação entre qualidade de vida, prática de atividades físicas e frequência de estudo de alunos de graduação em Odontologia / Association between quality of life, practice of physical activities and frequency of study by undergraduate students in Dentistry

Objetivo: avaliar a associação entre a qualidade de vida (QV) de estudantes do curso de graduação em Odon-tologia da Faculdade CNEC Santo Ângelo com a prática de atividades físicas e de estudo. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo transversal. Os participantes responderam questões referentes a informações demográficas, atividades físicas, frequência de estudo e conteúdos pesquisados em redes sociais. Além disso, foi aplicado o questionário WHOQOL-BREF para avaliação da QV. A análise de dados foi realizada mediante Teste U de Mann-Whitney e Kruskal-Wallis (p-valor <0,05). Resultados: a amostra contou com 127 alunos. A QV não teve associação com idade, sexo, mídias sociais utilizadas pelos participantes e tempo que utilizam o celular no dia a dia. A maior média foi observada no domínio social. Os alunos que estudaram todos os dias tiveram uma mediana maior de QV no domínio psicológico, quando comparados àqueles que não estudaram todos os dias, e essa diferença foi estatisticamente significante. A prática de exercícios físicos proporcionou melhor QV para os participantes, e essa associação foi estatisticamente significante para os domínios físico, psicoló-gico, do meio ambiente e para o escore total. A menor média foi do domínio psicológico. Conclusão: estudar todos os dias e praticar atividades físicas estiveram associados de forma independente a uma melhor QV. (AU)

Objective: to evaluate the association between a QoL of undergraduate students in Dentistry at Faculdade CNEC Santo Ângelo with the practice of physical activities and study. Methods: this is a cross-sectional study. The participants reported on demographic information, physical activities, study frequency and content searched on social media. In addition, the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was formulated to assess QoL. Data analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis U test (p-value <0.05). Results: 127 students were included. QoL was not associated with age, gender, social media used by participants and the time they used the cell phone on a daily basis. The highest average was observed in the social domain. Students who studied every day had a significantly higher median QoL in the psychological domain compared to those who did not study every day. The practice of physical exercises provided better QoL for the participants and this association was statistically significant for the physical, psychological, environmental and total score domains. The lowest mean was in the psychological domain. Conclusion: studying every day and practicing physical activities were independently associated with better QoL.(AU)

Avaliação da retenção do conhecimento, do grau de confiança e dos erros de compreensão dos acadêmicos de odontologia / Evaluation of knowledge retention, degree of confidence and erros of undertanding of dental students

Objetivo: avaliar a retenção de conhecimento (RC), o grau de confiança (GC) e a identificação dos erros de aprendizado (EA) dos acadêmicos de um curso de Odontologia. Métodos: neste estudo, foram avaliados 39 alunos dos níveis finais de um curso de Odontologia, os quais responderam 40 questões retiradas de provas anteriores do Exame Nacional de Desempenho dos Estudantes (Enade), através de uma plataforma virtual. Es-tas foram divididas em quatro áreas: Formação Geral (FG); Saúde Coletiva (SC); Clínica Odontológica (CO); e Especialidade Odontológica (EO). Resultados: analisando os resultados, observou-se que a área do saber que obteve melhor média de acertos foi a de CO (com 59,4), seguida das questões de FG (com 48,5). A área que obteve menor média de acertos foi a de SC (com 36,4). O GC foi analisado através de um questionário em que o aluno relatava se estava ou não confiante perante a questão respondida. Em relação ao erro, percebeu--se que a única área na qual os alunos erraram as questões, mas estavam confiantes, foi a de SC. Em relação ao acerto, a única área em que os alunos acertaram as questões, mas não se demonstraram confiantes para acertar, foi a de FG.Conclusão: percebe-se que, dentre as áreas avaliadas, a SC foi a que apresentou pior média de acertos. (AU)

Objective: the present study evaluated the knowledge retention, degree of confidence and identification of learning errors of dental students. Methods: 39 senior dental students (last year) responded 40 questions from previous exam from the ENADE (National Student Performance Exam) using a virtual platform. Questions were divided into four areas: General Formation (GF); Collective Health (CH); Dental Clinic (DC) and Dental Specialty (DE). Results: it was observed that the area of knowledge that obtained the best average was DC, with 59.4, following by GF questions, with 48.5. The area with the lowest average was that of CH, with 36.4. The degree of confidence was analyzed through a questionnaire, where the student reported whether or not she/he was confident about the answers. Regarding the error, it was noticed that the only area where the students answered the questions but were confident was that of CH. Regarding the hit, the only area where students got the questions right but were not confident to get it right was that of GF. Conclusion: among the evaluated areas, CH was the one with the worst average of correct answers.(AU)

Estudiantes Pragmáticos, Teóricos y Educación Superior Mediante Metodologías Activas / Pragmatists, theorists' students and tertiary education through active methodologies

Nuevos modelos de educación en salud, enfatizan la importancia del contexto y contenidos para la implementación de acciones significativas en terapéutica. Los estudiantes deben involucrarse activamente en su aprendizaje. Una manera de estimular este cambio son las metodologías activas de educación. Estudiantes educados mediante Aula Reversa (AR) y Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas (ABP) han demostrado destrezas profesionales superiores y aprendizaje efectivo. Según Honey-Alonso, hay cuatro estilos de aprendizaje: Teórico (T), Pragmáticos (P), Reflexivos (R) y Activos (A). Propósito: Implementar metodologías activas para profesionales, conociendo su estilo de aprendizaje, cuando cursan un programa de especialización. El programa de especialización en periodoncia de la Facultad de Odontología de la U. de Chile, posee la unidad de rehabilitación en periodonto reducido (URPR). Entre 2009-2019 tuvo 67 estudiantes, 31firmaron consentimiento informado. En URPR se implementó AR y ABP para: gestión del riesgo cariogénico, ferulización, desprogramación, ajuste oclusal, retención de dientes y selección de sitio para implantes. Se compararon la primera y última entrega de los ABP's categorizando contenidos disciplinares e interdisciplinares. En los mismos tiempos se aplicó el cuestionario Honey-Alonso (H-A). Se registraron los tiempos de la actividad. Datos analizados en SPSS v.21. Para la variable contenidos disciplinares e interdisciplinares se utilizó la prueba t de student, ≤ 0,05. La cohorte n=31, 14 mujeres y 17 hombres. H-A inicial= 20 (P) y 11(T); H-A final = 17 (R), 8 (A), 3 (P) y 3(T). La media de contenidos disciplinares iniciales (I)= 8,10 y finales(F)=13,71; p=0,000. La media de contenidos interdisciplinares I= 2,48 y F=13,19; p= 0,000. Diferencias de medias contenidos disciplinares F-I= 5,61; interdisciplinaresF-I= 10,71 p= 0,000. Todos los estudiantes fueron capaces de desarrollar metodologías activas, independiente de su estilo de aprendizaje y aumentaron significativamente más contenidos interdisciplinarios en contexto, para la toma de decisiones clínicas.

New conceptual models for health education emphasize content and context relevance for significant therapeutic interventions. Students should actively be involved in learning. One way to promote this are the active learning methodologies. Students educated by Reverse Classroom (RC) and Problem Based Learning (PBL) exhibit superior professional skills and effective learning. According to Honey-Alonso(H-A), there are four learning styles: Theorists (T) Pragmatists (P) Reflective (R) and Actives (A). The objective was to apply active methodologies in professionals, knowing their learning style, while they are students in a specialty program. The Periodontics program at the Dental School, Universidad de Chile, has a rehabilitation unit (RU). Between 2009 and 2019 the programme had 67 students, 31 agreed to participate signing the consent form. RC and PBL were applied in RU for the following contents: Caries Risk assessment, ferrule, muscle deprogramming, occlusal adjustment, teeth retention and implant site selection. First and last PBL presentations were compared categorizing disciplinary and interdisciplinary contents in contexts. At the same time, the HA questionnaire was applied to all participants. Collected data was analyzed in SPSS v.21 program. For the variables disciplinary, interdisciplinary contents, t test was applied with significance ≤ 0.05. The cohort n=31; 14 women (mean 30 years), 17 men (mean29 years). Basel HA = 20(P) and 11(T). Final H A = 8 (A), 3 (P),17 (R), 3(T). Median for disciplinary contents at basal was 8.1 and final was 13.71, p=0.00. Median for interdisciplinary contents at basal was 2.48 and at final was 13.19, p=0.00. Median differences for disciplinary contents final- basal = 5.63, for interdisciplinary contents final-basal= 10.71, p=0.00. All students engage actives methodologies, regardless of their learning style significantly increased more interdisciplinary contents in context for clinical decision making.