Periodontal disease and its impact on general health in Latin America: LAOHA Consensus Meeting Report.

Periodontal diseases are considered a worldwide public health problem, owing to their high prevalence in developed and developing countries. Periodontitis may lead to tooth loss, which can impact oral health-related quality of life. Gingivitis and periodontitis have been extensively studied regarding their etiopathogenesis, epidemiology, prevention and treatment outcomes. However, most of these aspects are studied and discussed globally, which may hamper a clear interpretation of the findings and the design of effective plans of action for specific regions or populations. For example, in Latin America, epidemiological data about the distribution of periodontal diseases is still scarce, mainly when it comes to nationwide representative samples. This Consensus aimed to address the following topics related to periodontal diseases in Latin America: a) The impact of the global burden of periodontal diseases on health: a global reality; b) Periodontal diseases in Latin America; c) Strategies for the prevention of periodontal diseases in Latin America; d) Problems associated with diagnosis of periodontal conditions and possible solutions for Latin America; e) Treatment of Periodontitis. This consensus will help to increase awareness about diagnosis, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases, in the context of Latin American countries.

Periodontal disease and its impact on general health in Latin America: LAOHA Consensus Meeting Report

Abstract: Periodontal diseases are considered a worldwide public health problem, owing to their high prevalence in developed and developing countries. Periodontitis may lead to tooth loss, which can impact oral health-related quality of life. Gingivitis and periodontitis have been extensively studied regarding their etiopathogenesis, epidemiology, prevention and treatment outcomes. However, most of these aspects are studied and discussed globally, which may hamper a clear interpretation of the findings and the design of effective plans of action for specific regions or populations. For example, in Latin America, epidemiological data about the distribution of periodontal diseases is still scarce, mainly when it comes to nationwide representative samples. This Consensus aimed to address the following topics related to periodontal diseases in Latin America: a) The impact of the global burden of periodontal diseases on health: a global reality; b) Periodontal diseases in Latin America; c) Strategies for the prevention of periodontal diseases in Latin America; d) Problems associated with diagnosis of periodontal conditions and possible solutions for Latin America; e) Treatment of Periodontitis. This consensus will help to increase awareness about diagnosis, prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases, in the context of Latin American countries.

Contenidos de cariología impartidos por escuelas dentales chilenas: Estudio transversal / Contents of cariology taught by Chilean dental schools: Cross-sectional study

RESUMEN: Objetivo: determinar los contenidos impartidos en cariología, su aplicación clínica y metodología educativa empleada, en las escuelas dentales chilenas de pregrado. Método: Se efectuó un estudio de corte transversal, en una muestra por conveniencia de docentes de cariología y/o asignaturas relacionadas con cariología en 23 de 29 escuelas de odontología chilenas (año 2015), n=13 acreditadas ante la Comisión Nacional de Acreditación y n=10 de 16 no acreditadas. Se envió un cuestionario de 55 preguntas por vía electrónica, basado en los dominios propuestos por la Asociación para la Educación Dental Europea. El cuestionario fue sometido al análisis y evaluación previa de contenido y lenguaje por un comité de expertos, los resultados fueron tabulados y analizados utilizando STATA v14.2. Resultados: La tasa de respuesta del cuestionario fue de 86,95%. En promedio el 70% de los contenidos encuestados son impartidos, de ellos, el 65% se impartieron en clases teóricas, el 14% en práctica de laboratorio y se realizó aplicación clínica en el 24% de los contenidos impartidos. Conclusiones: La actual enseñanza de la cariología en las escuelas dentales chilenas es alta en contenidos teóricos, los que mayoritariamente no se imparten a través de práctica de laboratorio y la aplicación clínica de los contenidos desarrollados es escasa.

ABSTRACT: The objective: was to determine the current contents of cariology taught, its clinical application and educational methodology used in Chilean undergraduate dental schools. Materials and Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a convenience sample of cariology teachers and/or teachers of cariology-related subjects belonging to 23 of the 29 Chilean Dental Schools (year 2015), including n=13 out of 13 schools accredited by the National Accreditation Commission, and n=10 out of 16 non-accredited schools. A questionnaire of 55 questions was sent electronically, based on the domains proposed by the Association for European Dental Education (ADEE). The survey was subjected to prior analysis and evaluation of content and language by a panel of experts, the results were tabulated and analyzed using STATA v14.2. Results: The response rate o was 86.95%. On average, 70% of the contents surveyed are taught, of which 65% were taught in didactic classes, 14% were in laboratory practice and 24% were taught in the clinical setting. Conclusions: The current teaching of cariology in chilean dental schools includes a large number of subjects taught mainly in didactic settings, with less in the laboratory practice, while the clinical application of the contents developed is scarce.

Cepillo dental ideal ¿un paradigma? / The ideal toothbrush: is it a paradigm?

During many years, dentists had recommended toothbrushes with traditional design, considered suitable for our patients. The real issue is, some patients can not realize with efficacy his dental cleaning with an universal type of toothbrush, they should need an special toothbrushes selection according his anatomic characteristics and personal habits or behaviors. We proposed a guide to choose or select the proper toothbrush analyzing different factors