An exploratory study of children with caries and its relationship to SARS-CoV-2.

This exploratory study investigated whether children with dental decay were more likely to have COVID-19 than those without caries. The children underwent dental inspection and blood collection for detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Fifty-four children aged 6 to 9 years participated in the survey, which was conducted between March and June 2020 in the municipality of Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil. The diagnosis of caries was performed using the dmft and DMFT indices. Parents reported signs and symptoms of sickness in their children during this period. The serology test aimed to verify the immune response of the children to coronavirus by detecting IgM/IgG antibodies. Statistical analyses were performed at P < 0.05. The majority of the children presented caries (68.5%). Of the nine children who tested positive for COVID-19 (16.7%), eight presented IgG antibodies to the virus, and only one had IgG and IgM antibodies to SARS-CoV2. Children who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 had a higher percentage of caries lesions than those who tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 (77.8% vs 65.9%), but this difference was not statistically significant.

Conhecimento e experiências vividas por cirurgiões-dentistas quanto à importunação sexual e perseguição em Pernambuco, Brasil / Knowledge and experiences lived by dentists regarding sexual harassment and persecution in Pernambuco, Brazil

Importunação Sexual e Perseguição são práticas configuradas como crime pelo Código Penal Brasileiro - CPB. Sendo o tema pouco explorado na área da saúde, este trabalho teve como objetivo verificar o nível de conhecimento do cirurgião-dentista atuante no estado de Pernambuco (Brasil), sobre estes dois tipos penais, suas experiências no exercício profissional e atitudes tomadas para resolutividade da questão. Para isto foi realizado estudo descritivo de corte transversal, com aplicação de um questionário online semiestruturado, através da plataforma Google Forms®, utilizando a metodologia "bola de neve", sendo coletados dados sociodemográficos, questões relacionadas ao conhecimento de Importunação Sexual e Perseguição, e por fim, questões relacionadas a experiências sofridas no exercício de sua profissão. Foram incluídos neste estudo 69 questionários, 22% respondidos por homens e 78% por mulheres. A maioria dos participantes respondeu que já ouviu falar sobre Importunação Sexual e sobre Perseguição, no entanto, grande parte demonstrou dificuldade em reconhecer a definição de Importunação, estabelecida pelo CPB. Os que informaram ter tido vivência com algum destes tipos penais, relataram que contaram o fato a um amigo, a algum familiar ou não fizeram nada a respeito. Conclui-se sobre existência de situações dentro da prática profissional odontológica que podem configurar, sobretudo, o crime de Importunação sexual. E, contar a um amigo, a um familiar ou mesmo não fazer nada a respeito foram as atitudes mais comumente realizadas por estes profissionais

Sexual Harassment and persecution are acts configured as a crime by the Brazilian Penal Code - CPB. As the subject is little explored in the health area, this work aimed to verify the level of knowledge of the dentists working in the state of Pernambuco (Brazil), about these two criminal types, their experiences in professional practice and attitudes taken to resolve the issue. For this, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out, with the application of a semi-structured online questionnaire, through the google forms platform, using the "snowball" methodology, collecting sociodemographic data, questions related to the knowledge of sexual harassment and persecution, and by finally, questions related to the experiences suffered in the exercise of their profession. 69 questionnaires were included in this study, 22% answered by men and 78% by women. Most participants answered that they had already heard about sexual harassment and persecution, however, most of them showed difficulty in recognizing the definition of harassment, established by the CPB. Those who reported having had experience with one of these criminal types, reported that they told the fact to a friend, to a family member or did nothing about it. It concludes on the existence of situations within professional dental practice that can configure, above all, the crime of sexual harassment. And telling a friend, a family member or even doing nothing about it were the attitudes most commonly performed by these professionals

Impact of socioeconomic vulnerability on Covid-19 outcomes and social distancing in Brazil / Impacto da vulnerabilidade socioeconômica nos resultados da Covid-19 e no distanciamento social no Brasil / Impacto de la vulnerabilidad socioeconómica en los resultados del Covid-19 y el distanciamiento social en Brasil

Due to the persistently high cases and deaths, Brazil became one of the worst countries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding the possible health inequities is essential, given the population's diversity and the country's fragile socioeco- nomic situation. Thus, this study aimed to assess the impact and correlation of socioeco- nomic vulnerability on COVID-19 outcomes and social distancing in Brazil. The Gini Coefficient (GC), the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI), epidemiological data on the CO- VID-19 epidemic in Brazil, and the Social Distancing Index (SDI) were retrieved from online databases and assessed for each Brazilian state. Data was statistically analyzed through non-parametric tests and multiple linear regressions. The mean values for the GC and SVI were 0.495 and 0.261, respectively. A positive statistically significant correlation was found between the socioeconomic indicators and the three variables related to the COVID-19 outbreak. States with very low social vulnerability presented fewer deaths per 100 thousand inhabitants due to COVID-19 than states with moderate social vulnerability. SVI was a predictor of accumulated cases, confirmed deaths, and social distancing. The COVID-19 outcomes and SDI in Brazilian states are correlated to socioeconomic condi- tions. The pandemic impacts are more severe on less favored communities.

Devido ao número persistentemente alto de casos e mortes, o Brasil se tornou um dos países mais afetados pela pandemia da COVID-19. Compreender as possíveis desigualdades em saúde é essencial, dada a diversidade da população e a frágil situação socioeconômica do país. Assim, este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar o impacto e a correlação da vulnerabilidade socioeconômica sobre os resultados da COVID-19 e o dis- tanciamento social no Brasil. O Coeficiente de Gini (CG), o Índice de Vulnerabilidade Social (IVS), os dados epidemiológicos sobre a epidemia de COVID-19 no Brasil e o Índice de Distanciamento Social (IDS) foram recuperados de bancos de dados on-line e avaliados para cada estado brasileiro. Os dados foram analisados estatisticamente por meio de testes não paramétricos e regressões lineares múltiplas. Os valores médios para o GC e o SVI foram 0,495 e 0,261, respectivamente. Foi encontrada uma correlação po- sitiva estatisticamente significativa entre os indicadores socioeconômicos e as três variá- veis relacionadas ao surto de COVID-19. Os estados com vulnerabilidade social muito baixa apresentaram menos mortes por 100 mil habitantes devido à COVID-19 do que os estados com vulnerabilidade social moderada. O IVS foi um preditor de casos acumula- dos, mortes confirmadas e distanciamento social. Os resultados da COVID-19 e o SDI nos estados brasileiros estão correlacionados às condições socioeconômicas. Os impactos da pandemia são mais graves nas comunidades menos favorecidas.

Debido a la persistencia de un elevado número de casos y muertes, Brasil se convirtió en uno de los países más afectados por la pandemia de COVID-19. Compren- der las posibles desigualdades sanitarias es esencial, dada la diversidad de la población y la frágil situación socioeconómica del país. Así, este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar el impacto y la correlación de la vulnerabilidad socioeconómica en los resultados del CO- VID-19 y el distanciamiento social en Brasil. El Coeficiente de Gini (CG), el Índice de Vulnerabilidad Social (IVS), datos epidemiológicos sobre la epidemia de COVID-19 en Brasil y el Índice de Distanciamiento Social (IDS) fueron recuperados de bases de datos en línea y evaluados para cada estado brasileño. Los datos se analizaron estadísticamente mediante pruebas no paramétricas y regresiones lineales múltiples. Los valores medios del CG y del IVS fueron 0,495 y 0,261, respectivamente. Se encontró una correlación estadísticamente significativa positiva entre los indicadores socioeconómicos y las tres variables relacionadas con el brote de COVID-19. Los estados con vulnerabilidad social muy baja presentaron una mayor vulnerabilidad social. Los estados con muy baja vulne- rabilidad social presentaron menos muertes por cada 100 mil habitantes debidas al CO- VID-19 que los estados con vulnerabilidad social moderada. El IVS fue un predictor de casos acumulados, muertes confirmadas y distanciamiento social. Los resultados de la COVID-19 y el IVS en los estados brasileños están correlacionados con las condiciones socioeconómicas. Los impactos de la pandemia son más severos en las comunidades me- nos favorecidas.

An exploratory study of children with caries and its relationship to SARS-CoV-2

Abstract This exploratory study investigated whether children with dental decay were more likely to have COVID-19 than those without caries. The children underwent dental inspection and blood collection for detection of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Fifty-four children aged 6 to 9 years participated in the survey, which was conducted between March and June 2020 in the municipality of Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil. The diagnosis of caries was performed using the dmft and DMFT indices. Parents reported signs and symptoms of sickness in their children during this period. The serology test aimed to verify the immune response of the children to coronavirus by detecting IgM/IgG antibodies. Statistical analyses were performed at P < 0.05. The majority of the children presented caries (68.5%). Of the nine children who tested positive for COVID-19 (16.7%), eight presented IgG antibodies to the virus, and only one had IgG and IgM antibodies to SARS-CoV2. Children who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 had a higher percentage of caries lesions than those who tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 (77.8% vs 65.9%), but this difference was not statistically significant.

Viral symptoms in children and SARS-COV-2: information for pediatric dentists for the control of transmission.

The new coronavi rus, which has spread worldwide, has spiraled out of control in Brazil. The number of infected children has increased, and more Infants Special Care Units are needed to prevent deaths. This study aims to report the most common signs and symptoms in children infected by seasonal respiratory viruses and those infected by COVID-19. This knowledge is essential to educate pediatric dentists, who may contribute to identifying the difference in symptoms and notify the cases, thus preventing the spread of COVID-19. This study was carried out in a Family Health Center of Ipojuca, state of Pernambuco, Brazil, and included 54 children seen for dental emergency care. The parents provided information about the signs and symptoms of their children' s health conditions during the lockdown from March to July 2020. All children had a serological test to detect any exposure to the virus. Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Mann-Whitney tests were used to assess the distribution of the data and compare the quantitative variables between the groups. Among the study participants, 16.7% tested positive for COVID-19. The most prevalent symptoms were headache (38.9%), sneezing (35.2%), and fever (20.4%); six out of nine children with a positive test had symptoms after infection of an adult in the family. Children infected with COVID-19 showed similar clinical signs to those with negative results. Pediatric dentists should acquire knowledge to report on sick children and prevent the spread of the disease.

Oral Health Care of Children and Adolescents with Different Impairments of Cerebral Palsy: Barriers and Challenges

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the barriers to access and oral health care faced by children and adolescents with Cerebral Palsy (CP) according to their motor impairment through the perception of caregivers. Material and Methods: A case series study was carried out at three health institutions in Pernambuco, Brazil. The study sample consisted of 94 caregivers of 5-to-18-year-old patients with CP, according to GMFCS (The Gross Motor Function Classification System). Data were collected using a semi-structured form to evaluate the barriers to access and analyzed statistically by the chi-square and Fisher exact tests, adopting a 5% level of significance. In addition, binary logistic regression was performed to determine the weight of the variables in explaining the outcome variable. Results: There were major difficulties involving transportation (p=0.04) and structural accessibility to dental services (p<0.01) among children and adolescents with severe CP. In addition, the more severe the CP, the greater the difficulty of accessibility (OR=4.09,) and the lower the income (OR=8.80), the greater the motor impairment. Conclusion: Despite the availability of access to dental services, low-income families have more severe CP patients, contributing to the daily difficulties already faced by them in oral health care.

Viral symptoms in children and SARS-COV-2: information for pediatric dentists for the control of transmission

Abstract: The new coronavi rus, which has spread worldwide, has spiraled out of control in Brazil. The number of infected children has increased, and more Infants Special Care Units are needed to prevent deaths. This study aims to report the most common signs and symptoms in children infected by seasonal respiratory viruses and those infected by COVID-19. This knowledge is essential to educate pediatric dentists, who may contribute to identifying the difference in symptoms and notify the cases, thus preventing the spread of COVID-19. This study was carried out in a Family Health Center of Ipojuca, state of Pernambuco, Brazil, and included 54 children seen for dental emergency care. The parents provided information about the signs and symptoms of their children' s health conditions during the lockdown from March to July 2020. All children had a serological test to detect any exposure to the virus. Kolmogorov-Smirnov and Mann-Whitney tests were used to assess the distribution of the data and compare the quantitative variables between the groups. Among the study participants, 16.7% tested positive for COVID-19. The most prevalent symptoms were headache (38.9%), sneezing (35.2%), and fever (20.4%); six out of nine children with a positive test had symptoms after infection of an adult in the family. Children infected with COVID-19 showed similar clinical signs to those with negative results. Pediatric dentists should acquire knowledge to report on sick children and prevent the spread of the disease.

Autograft reconstruction of nasal dorsum in cutaneous neoplasia treatment / Reconstrução com autoenxerto de dorso nasal no tratamento de neoplasias cutâneas

ABSTRACT Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type among skin cancers. It occurs in basal cells and is primarily caused by sun exposure. It mainly affects elderly people, mainly man, in exposed areas of the body and is diagnosed through biopsy. The choice of treatment depends on the type, size, location and depth of penetration, the patient's age, health conditions and potential aesthetic outcome. The present study aims to evidence, through a case report, the aesthetic and functional importance of the cutaneous transplant technique in cases of tissue loss in the face region by Basal cell carcinoma. A 56-year-old female patient, leukoderma, attended the Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology service of the Federal University of Pernambuco, complaining of asymmetry in the nasal dorsum region, with differentiated staining and raised edges. In anamnesis time she reported having suffered sun exposure for long periods. The patient underwent an incisional biopsy and subsequently, with a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma, a resection of the lesion followed by skin autografting. Good acceptances of the skin flap as well as excellent aesthetic result were attained. The autogenous grafts use has shown satisfactory aesthetic results for remaining coverage after the lesion excision.

RESUMO O carcinoma basocelular é o tipo mais comum entre os cânceres de pele. Ela ocorre nas células basais e é ocadionado principalmente pela exposição solar. Acomete principalmente idosos, principalmente homens, em áreas expostas do corpo e é diagnosticado por biópsia. A escolha do tratamento depende do tipo, tamanho, localização e profundidade de penetração, idade do paciente, condições de saúde e do potencial resultado estético. O presente estudo visa evidenciar, por meio de um relato de caso, a importância estética e funcional da técnica de transplante cutâneo em casos de perda de tecido da região facial por carcinoma basocelular. Paciente do sexo feminino, 56 anos, leucoderma, compareceu ao Serviço de Cirurgia e Traumatologia Buco Maxilo Facial da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, com queixa de assimetria na região do dorso nasal, com coloração diferenciada e bordas elevadas. Na anamnese relatou ter sofrido exposição solar por longos períodos. A paciente foi submetida à biópsia incisional e posteriormente, com diagnóstico de carcinoma basocelular, ressecção da lesão seguida de autoenxertia de pele. Foram obtidas boas aceitações do retalho cutâneo e excelente resultado estético. O uso de enxertos autógenos tem mostrado resultados estéticos satisfatórios para a cobertura remanescente após a excisão da lesão.

Aspectos clínicos e demográficos de pessoas com deficiência atendidas em uma clínica-escola de Odontologia / Clinical and demographic characteristics of people with disabilities attending a dental teaching clinic

O objetivo deste artigo foi descreveras característicasclínicase demográficasde pessoas com deficiência atendidas em uma clínica-escolade Odontologia do Nordeste brasileiro, relacionando estes perfis àsnecessidades acumuladas e aos tratamentos realizados no período de marçoa julho de 2019. Tratou-se de um estudode análise de banco de dados no qualforam avaliadosos prontuários em relação a sexo, idade, diagnóstico médico, uso de medicamentos, motivo da consulta e tratamentos realizados. Foi utilizada uma amostra deconveniência de 55 prontuários,referentes aos indivíduos em atendimento neste período.Os testes Qui-quadrado e exato de Fisher foram utilizados para verificar associação entre as variáveis estudadas. Foi adotado o intervalo de confiança de 95% e a margem de erro de 5%.Verificou-se queamaioria dos pacientes erado sexo masculino(52,7%)e possuíaentre20 e59 anos(54,5%).As patologias de base de maior prevalênciaforam as doenças sistêmicas (34,5%)e deficiência intelectual (32,7%). Em relação às medicações, 80% faziamuso contínuo de algum fármaco. A respeito das consultas odontológicas, a procurade 60% da amostrafoi por motivo de dor e os procedimentos mais realizados, os restauradores (63,6%).Além disso, a estabilização física e sedação medicamentosa foram amplamente utilizadas nos pacientes com deficiência intelectual.Oatendimento odontológico incluiu pacientes com diversas necessidades especiais e, apesar da clínica-escola em questão priorizar a conduta preventiva, a maior parte dos procedimentos executados foi curativo, podendo estar relacionado com a procura tardia pelo tratamento odontológicoe dificuldades de acesso (AU).

The aim of this article was to describe the clinical and demographic characteristics of people with disabilities attending a dental teaching clinic in northeastern Brazil, and to associate these profiles with the cumulative needs and treatments performed from March to July 2019. This was a database study in which sex, age, medical diagnosis, medication use, reason for consultation, and previous treatments obtained from the medical records were evaluated. A convenience sample of 55 records from patients seen during this period was used. The chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were applied to evaluate the association between the variables studied, adopting a 95% confidence interval and an error margin of 5%. Most patients were male (52.7%) and were between 20 and 59 years old (54.5%). The most prevalent underlying diseases were systemic diseases (34.5%) and intellectual disability (32.7%). Regarding medications, 80% of the patients continuously used some drug. The reason for consultation was pain in 60% of the sample and restorative procedures were the most frequently performed (63.6%). Moreover, patients with intellectual disability commonly required physical restraint and sedatives. The dental consultations comprised patients with different special needs. Although the teaching clinic prioritizes preventive management, most of the procedures performed were curative, a fact that might be related to the late seeking of dental treatment and difficulties of accessing health services (AU).

Evaluation of dental trauma in inmates of the most highly populated Brazilian prison complex.

BACKGROUND/AIM: Due to the increase in incarceration rates, the prison community has attracted much concern in the recent past. Although people in prison are often socially disadvantaged and vulnerable to a range of health problems, there is a lack of information on the oral health conditions of prisoners. Thus, the aim of this study was to survey the oral problems of a sample of the male incarcerated population of Brazil, focusing on dental trauma. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The research was undertaken over a three-month period in 2017. It was a cross-sectional study of 756 prisoners of the Curado Prison Complex, located in Recife, PE. Using a previously calibrated examiner, dental trauma was measured with the Andreasen index. Etiology of dental trauma and socio-demographic data were collected with questions developed for this survey. Standard descriptive statistics were used to report frequency estimates. The chi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and Mann-Whitney U-test were used to compare groups. In addition, a binary logistic regression was performed to identify whether the studied variables could predict the occurrence of dental trauma. RESULTS: The prevalence of dental trauma in the sample was 10.8% and most of the cases (42.7%) occurred due to violent events. A higher frequency of violent etiology was observed in cases that occurred during imprisonment (p = 0.037). Individuals that suffered dental trauma during incarceration were more likely to have been incarcerated for longer periods of time (p = 0.043). The main type of injury found was enamel and dentin fracture without pulp exposure (68%). The most affected tooth was the upper right central incisor (40%). CONCLUSION: These results underline the high prevalence of dental trauma experienced by men in prison.

The use of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in infectious oral lesions of patients with leukemia under antineoplastic treatment: Two case reports.

Opportunistic infections in the oral cavity can cause serious complications in immunocompromised cancer patients. Efficient treatments options are essential. This article reports two clinical cases of adolescent patients diagnosed with leukemia, who presented with infectious conditions in the oral cavity. Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy was used as an adjuvant therapy to abbreviate the course of these oral lesions.

Temporomandibular disorder: otologic implications and its relationship to sleep bruxism / Disfunção temporomandibular: implicações otológicas e sua relação com o bruxismo do sono

Abstract Introduction: Temporomandibular disorder is an umbrella term for various clinical problems affecting the muscles of mastication, temporomandibular joint and associated structures. This disorder has a multifactor etiology, with oral parafunctional habits considered an important co-factor. Among such habits, sleep bruxism is considered a causal agent involved in the initiation and/or perpetuation of temporomandibular disorder. That condition can result in pain otologic symptoms. Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between temporomandibular disorder and both otologic symptoms and bruxism. Methods: A total of 776 individuals aged 15 years or older from urban areas in the city of Recife (Brazil) registered at Family Health Units were examined. The diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder was determined using Axis I of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for temporomandibular disorders, addressing questions concerning myofascial pain and joint problems (disk displacement, arthralgia, osteoarthritis and osteoarthrosis). Four examiners had previously undergone training and calibration exercises for the administration of the instrument. Intra-examiner and inter-examiner agreement was determined using the Kappa statistic. Individuals with a diagnosis of at least one of these conditions were classified as having temporomandibular disorder. The diagnosis of otologic symptoms and bruxism was defined using the same instrument and a clinical exam. Results: Among the individuals with temporomandibular disorder, 58.2% had at least one otologic symptom and 52% exhibited bruxism. Statistically significant associations were found between the disorder and both otologic symptoms and bruxism (p < 0.01 for both conditions; OR = 2.12 and 2.3 respectively). Otologic symptoms and bruxism maintained statistical significance in the binary logistic regression analysis, which demonstrated a 1.7 fold and twofold greater chance of such individuals have temporomandibular disorder, respectively. Conclusion: The logistic regression analysis demonstrated strong associations between the disorder and both otologic symptoms and bruxism when analyzed simultaneously, independently of patient age and gender.

Resumo Introdução: A disfunção temporomandibular é um termo que engloba vários problemas clínicos que afetam os músculos da mastigação, a articulação temporomandibular e estruturas associadas. Esse distúrbio tem uma etiologia multifatorial, com hábitos parafuncionais orais considerados um importante cofator. Entre esses hábitos, o bruxismo do sono é considerado um agente causador envolvido no desenvolvimento e/ou na perpetuação de disfunção temporomandibular. Esse problema pode resultar em sintomas otológicos dolorosos. Objetivo: Investigar a relação entre disfunção temporomandibular e os sintomas otológicos e bruxismo. Método: Foram examinados 776 indivíduos com idade igual ou superior a 15 anos de áreas urbanas da cidade de Recife (Brasil) registrados nas Unidades de Saúde da Família. O diagnóstico da disfunção foi determinado utilizando o Eixo I dos Critérios de Diagnóstico de Pesquisa para Distúrbios Temporomandibulares, abordando questões relativas a dor miofascial e problemas articulares (luxação discal, artralgia, osteoartrite e osteoartrose). Quatro examinadores foram treinados para a administração do instrumento. A concordância intraexaminador e interexaminador foi determinada usando a estatística Kappa. Os indivíduos com diagnóstico de pelo menos uma dessas condições foram classificados como tendo disfunção temporomandibular. O diagnóstico de sintomas otológicos e bruxismo foi definido utilizando o mesmo instrumento de diagnóstico e exame clínico. Resultados: Entre os indivíduos com a disfunção, 58,2% apresentaram pelo menos um sintoma otológico e 52% apresentaram bruxismo. Foram encontradas associações estatisticamente significativas entre a disfunção temporomandibular e ambos os sintomas otológicos e bruxismo (p < 0,01 para ambos os problemas, OR = 2,12 e 2,3, respectivamente). Os sintomas otológicos e o bruxismo mantiveram significância estatística na análise de regressão logística binária, o que demonstrou uma probabilidade de 1,7 e 2 vezes maior chance de que esses indivíduos tenham disfunção temporomandibular, respectivamente. Conclusão: A análise de regressão logística demonstrou associações fortes entre disfunção temporomandibular e sintomas otológicos e bruxismo quando analisados simultaneamente, independentemente da idade e do sexo do paciente.

Temporomandibular disorder: otologic implications and its relationship to sleep bruxism.

INTRODUCTION: Temporomandibular disorder is an umbrella term for various clinical problems affecting the muscles of mastication, temporomandibular joint and associated structures. This disorder has a multifactor etiology, with oral parafunctional habits considered an important co-factor. Among such habits, sleep bruxism is considered a causal agent involved in the initiation and/or perpetuation of temporomandibular disorder. That condition can result in pain otologic symptoms. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between temporomandibular disorder and both otologic symptoms and bruxism. METHODS: A total of 776 individuals aged 15 years or older from urban areas in the city of Recife (Brazil) registered at Family Health Units were examined. The diagnosis of temporomandibular disorder was determined using Axis I of the Research Diagnostic Criteria for temporomandibular disorders, addressing questions concerning myofascial pain and joint problems (disk displacement, arthralgia, osteoarthritis and osteoarthrosis). Four examiners had previously undergone training and calibration exercises for the administration of the instrument. Intra-examiner and inter-examiner agreement was determined using the Kappa statistic. Individuals with a diagnosis of at least one of these conditions were classified as having temporomandibular disorder. The diagnosis of otologic symptoms and bruxism was defined using the same instrument and a clinical exam. RESULTS: Among the individuals with temporomandibular disorder, 58.2% had at least one otologic symptom and 52% exhibited bruxism. Statistically significant associations were found between the disorder and both otologic symptoms and bruxism (p<0.01 for both conditions; OR=2.12 and 2.3 respectively). Otologic symptoms and bruxism maintained statistical significance in the binary logistic regression analysis, which demonstrated a 1.7 fold and twofold greater chance of such individuals have temporomandibular disorder, respectively. CONCLUSION: The logistic regression analysis demonstrated strong associations between the disorder and both otologic symptoms and bruxism when analyzed simultaneously, independently of patient age and gender.

Photodynamic therapy for treatment of oral mucositis: Pilot study with pediatric patients undergoing chemotherapy.

BACKGROUND: Oral mucositis has become a major dose-limiting toxicity of antineoplastic treatment. AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and low level laser therapy (LLLT) on the treatment of chemotherapy-induced mucositis in pediatric patients. METHODS: An open, controlled, and blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted with 29 patients, from 10 months to 18 years old, who were divided into two groups. Group A was submitted to photodynamic therapy (0.01% Methylene Blue and red laser, λ660 nm) with 3J energy per point; and Group B submitted to low level laser therapy (λ660 nm) with 1J energy per point. The results were evaluated by using the WHO and ChIMES mucositis scales. The Chi-square, Exact Fisher, Student's-t and Mann-Whitney tests, and the mixed linear regression model were used for comparison between the groups, with the maximum error admitted of 5%. RESULTS: There was no difference between the groups as regards the number of sessions necessary for clinical cure of the oral lesions (p = 0.954) or reduction in pain reported by the patients (p = 0.258; p = 0.486). Within each group, however, there was significant reduction in pain (p = 0.032; p = 0.003). The number needed to treat (NNT) was 4.75. CONCLUSIONS: PDT or LLLT could be used for treatment of oral mucositis in children/young patients. Each were well tolerated and presented satisfactory results in reducing pain associated with the lesion.

Uso da tecnologia educacional web-based por profissionais da Odontologia brasileira / The use of web-based educational technology by Brazilian Dental professionals

O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o uso da tecnologia educacional web-based por cirurgiõesdentistas e auxiliares de saúde bucal cadastrados no curso de Capacitação para Atenção e Cuidado da saúde bucal da pessoa com deficiência (ACPD) e avaliar as dificuldades de acesso à internet, o tempo de utilização dos recursos tecnológicos e os seus objetivos. Foi realizado um estudo descritivo dos dados coletados em Ambiente Virtual da Capacitação da Odontologia Brasileira para a Atenção e o Cuidado da Pessoa com Deficiência - ACPD, no site da Universidade Aberta do SUS (UNASUSUFPE), por meio de um questionário eletrônico disponibilizado no site. A amostra foi composta por 2.377 profissionais cadastrados no curso e que se disponibilizaram a responder o questionário. A análise dos dados foi realizada por técnicas de estatística descritivas. Constatou-se que pouco mais da metade da amostra (54,05%) utiliza mais de um recurso tecnológico para sua conexão com o mundo virtual no dia a dia e 54,56% dos participantes relataram acessar a internet da própria residência. A rede Wireless/Wi-Fi é utilizada por 57,21% do total da amostra. Quanto ao grau de dificuldade encontrado pelos participantes ao utilizar um novo recurso tecnológico, 58,9% relataram ser razoável. O uso da tecnologia digital já é uma realidade no Brasil. Porém, sua utilização para fins de estudo, embora disponível, parece não ser utilizada por grande parte da população (AU).

The objective of this study was to analyze the use of web-based educational technology by dental surgeons and oral health aides enrolled in the Training for Attention and Oral Health Care of the Disabled and to evaluate the difficulties of access to the Internet and technological time of use of resources and their objectives. A descriptive study of the data collected in the Virtual Environment of the Brazilian Dentistry Training for Attention and Care of the Person with Disability was carried out on the UNASUSUFPE website, through an electronic questionnaire made available on the website. The sample consisted of 2,377 professionals registered in the course and who became available to answer the questionnaire. Data analyzes were performed using descriptive statistical techniques through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 20.0. It was found that a few more than half of the sample (54.05%) uses more than one technological resource to connect with the virtual world on a day-to-day basis and 54.56% of participants reported accessing the internet from their own residence. The Wireless / Wi-Fi network was used by 57.21% of the total sample. Regarding the degree of difficulty encountered by the participants when using a new technological resource, 58.9% reported being reasonable. The use of digital technology is already a reality in Brazil. However, its use for study purposes, although available, does not seem to be used by much of the population (AU).

State, trait, and dental anxiety in caregivers of individuals with disabilities.

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to compare state anxiety, trait anxiety, and dental anxiety in caregivers of patients with special needs and caregivers of pediatric patients without special needs at dental clinics. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were collected using a semistructured questionnaire. All respondents were older than 18 years of age. Individuals with cognitive impairment and those taking anxiolytics, antidepressants, or sleep-inducing medication were excluded from the study. The sample consisted of 55 caregivers of patients with special needs and 55 caregivers of pediatric dental patients. A questionnaire was administered to determine the sociodemographic profile of the patients based on the 2015 Brazilian Economic Classification Criteria. Anxiety regarding dental treatment was measured using the dental anxiety scale. The state-trait anxiety inventory was used to identify state and trait anxiety levels. RESULTS: Caregivers of individuals with disabilities had a similar level of anxiety as caregivers of pediatric dental patients. Most caregivers of individuals with disabilities were mothers with an older age and a greater frequency of trait anxiety, especially when these mothers had health problems. State anxiety was associated with a lower education level. CONCLUSIONS: Higher dental anxiety levels were found among caregivers with a higher level of trait anxiety, independently of the type of patient to which care was given.

Dentifrice Containing Extract of Rosmarinus officinalis Linn: An Antimicrobial Evaluation

Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of a dentifrice containing an alcoholic extract of rosemary on oral bacteria, compared to a commercially available herbal dentifrice. Standard strains of Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 25175), Streptococcus oralis (ATCC 9811) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus (ATCC 7469) were used, as well as different toothpastes based on rosemary (TR), on propolis (TH), triclosan (positive control) (TPC) and non-fluoridated dentifrice (negative control) (TNC). Bacteria were seeded in Petri dishes and paper discs soaked with dilutions of dentifrice placed on the plates. The inhibition halos were analyzed. It was observed that TR did not show statistical difference in relation to the TH to inhibit S. mutans and S. oralis, while TH was more active against L. rhamnosus. The toothpaste containing rosemary extract had the ability to inhibit the growth of S. mutans, S. oralis and L. rhamnosus, revealing an antimicrobial activity similar to commercially available toothpastes for inhibition of S. mutans and S. oralis.

Resumo O estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a atividade antimicrobiana de um dentifrício extrato alcoólico de alecrim sobre bactérias orais, comparando-o a um dentifrício herbal disponível no mercado. Cepas padrão de Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 25175), Streptococcus oralis (ATCC 9811) e Lactobacillus rhamnosus (ATCC 7469) foram utilizadas, bem como diferentes dentifrícios à base de alecrim (TR), própolis (TH), triclosan (controle positivo) (TPC) e sem flúor (controle negativo) (TNC). Placas de Petri foram inoculadas com as bactérias e discos de papel embebidos com diluições de cada dentifrício foram colocados nas placas. Em seguida, foram analisados os halos de inibição. Observou-se que o TR não mostrou diferença estatística em relação ao TH para inibição dos S. mutans e S. oralis, enquanto TH foi mais ativo contra L. rhamnosus. O dentifrício contendo extrato de alecrim foi capaz de inibir o crescimento de S. mutans, S. oralis e L. rhamnosus, revelando uma atividade antimicrobiana semelhante ao dentifrício disponível comercialmente na inibição de S. mutans e S. oralis.

Vivências comunitárias durante as excursões didáticas no curso de Odontologia da UFPE - uma experiência extramuros / The community experiences during the tour of teaching in UFPE College of Dentistry - an extramural experience

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a percepção dos alunos envolvidos no projeto de Excursão Didática a respeito da integralidade da atenção à saúde e da integralização ensino, trabalho e práticas sociais. Trata-se de um estudo observacional do tipo analítico. A amostra foi composta de 109 alunos que participaram das excursões e que estavam cursando entre o 7º e o 10º período do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE). As atividades das excursões foram desenvolvidas nas cidades do sertão pernambucano. O questionário aplicado para coletar as informações dos participantes foi composto por quatro partes: Dados pessoais (nome, idade, sexo e período do curso); Infraestrutura necessária para a excursão (transporte, recurso financeiro e duração da atividade); Abordagem clínica (acolhimento, relacionamento dos profissionais com os pacientes e famílias, biossegurança e domínio das atividades clínicas); e Resultado final da excursão. Quase a totalidade da amostra dos estudantes entendeu como adequada a metodologia utilizada durante todo o transcurso da atividade. As atividades extramuros desenvolvidas nas comunidades cumpriram seu principal objetivo, que foi proporcionar aos alunos uma visão integral da realidade social e sanitária encontrada nas comunidades não assistidas pelos serviços básicos de saúde (AU).

The aim of this study was to evaluate the perception of the students involved in the Tour Teaching project concerning the completeness of health care and integralization of learning, work and social practices. This is an analytical observational study. The sample included 109 students who participated in tours and belonging to the 7th, 8th 9th or 10th periods of the Dental course at Federal University of Pernambuco. The activities of the excursions were developed in the Pernambuco backlands cities. The questionnaire for collecting information from participants was composed of four sections: Personal information (name, age, gender and degree course period); Infrastructure required for the tour (transport, financial resources and duration of the activity); Clinical approach (reception, professional relationship with patients and families, biosafety and field of clinical activities); and Final results of the tour. The extramural activities in the communities served their main goal was to provide students with a comprehensive view of social reality and health found in communities not assisted by basic health services (AU).

Characterization of women victims of violent death in a metropolitan area of Northeast Brazil / Caracterização de mulheres vítimas de morte violenta na região metropolitana de uma cidade do Nordeste

Objective: To analyze the frequency, body topographic local and the instruments used in women with violent death in the city of Recife and the metropolitan area and in the years from 2000 to 2009. Methods: Data collection was performed at the Institute of Forensic Medicine Persivo Antonio Cunha-PE from March to October 2010. Through a study, of chronological approach, necropsy reports in women residing in the Metropolitan Region of Recife-PE in the years 2000 to 2009 were selected. We analyzed the frequency of deaths, the type of instruments used and the topographic location of the lesion. Statistical analysis used the chi-square test or Fisher's exact test, at the significance level of 5%. Results: The frequency distribution showed that the homicide was the 1st reason and represented 36.2% of the total mortality. The accident was the second most common cause with 30.2% followed by the suicides with 5.7%. Regarding the body topographic location, polytrauma presented 29.1% of the occurrences followed by the craniofacial complex with 26.3%. Within the complex craniofacial, the head was the most affected with 27.4%. The face corresponded to 4.2% of the cases. The type of instrument of more incidence was the blunt with 36%, followed by blunt-stabbing with 27%. Conclusion: The homicides demonstrate the magnitude of external causes as cause of premature death among women. The head and neck region is closely linked to the cases of violence against women.

Objetivo: Analisar a frequência, a localização topográfica corporal e o instrumento utilizado em mulheres com morte violenta na cidade de Recife e Região Metropolitana nos anos de 2000 a 2009. Métodos: A coleta de dados foi realizada no Instituto de Medicina Legal Antonio Persivo Cunha, Pernambuco entre março a outubro de 2010. Por meio de um estudo, de série temporal foram selecionados os Laudos necroscópicos, realizados entre os anos de 2000 a 2009 em mulheres residentes na Região Metropolitana do Recife, Pernambuco. Foram analisados a frequência dos óbitos, o tipo de instrumento utilizado e a localização topográfica da lesão. Na análise estatística utilizou-se o Qui-quadrado de Pearson ou Exato de Fisher, a um nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: A distribuição de frequência mostrou que o homicídio foi a 1ª razão e representou 36,2% da mortalidade total. Os acidentes representaram a segunda causa mais frequente com 30,2% seguida dos suicídios 5,7%. Em relação à localização topográfica corporal os politraumatismos apresentaram 29,1% de ocorrência seguido do complexo crânio-facial com 26,3%. Dentro do complexo crânio-facial a cabeça foi a mais atingida com 27,4%. A face apresentou 4,2% dos casos. O tipo de instrumento mais utilizado foi o contudente com 36%, seguido pelo perfuro-contundente com 27%. Conclusão: Os homicídios demonstram a magnitude das causas externas como causa de morte prematura entre as mulheres. A região da cabeça e pescoço esta intimamente ligada aos casos de violência contra a mulher.

Acupuncture and percutaneous electric nerve stimulation to control chronic masticatory myalgia: preliminary study / Uso da acupuntura e da estimulação elétrica nervosa percutânea no controle da mialgia mastigatória crônica: estudo preliminar

ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:This was a randomized clinical trial to compare the analgesic effect of acupuncture and percutaneous electric nerve stimulation for chronic masseter muscle masticatory myalgia.METHODS:Participated in the study 23 patients with unilateral or bilateral masticatory myalgia, who were selected according to Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders and were distributed in two groups. Acupuncture and percutaneous electric nerve stimulation groups were made up of 12 and 11 patients, respectively. In each group, patients were submitted to two weekly treatment sessions lasting 20 minutes, in a total of 9 sessions. Selected points for the acupuncture group were IG4, E36, F3, ShemMen (bilateral auricular), VG20 and Yintang. Needles were inserted and stimulated until “De Qi” was obtained, then remaining without stimulation until procedure completion. In the electric stimulation group, symptomatic points were identified by manual palpation and electric stimulation was applied. Both groups have described pain intensity by means of the visual analog scale, before the first, fifth and ninth sessions. Results were evaluated with Student t and F (ANOVA) tests.RESULTS:There has been mean visual analog scale scores decrease in both groups at each measurement, being that in the last measurement the acupuncture group had statistically lower mean as compared to the percutaneous electric nerve stimulation group.CONCLUSION:Acupuncture and percutaneous electric nerve stimulation are effective methods to improve masseter muscle masticatory myalgia in the short term.

RESUMOJUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS:Foi conduzido um ensaio clínico randomizado, com o objetivo de comparar o efeito analgésico da acupuntura com a estimulação elétrica percutânea na mialgia mastigatória crônica no músculo masseter.MÉTODOS:Vinte e três pacientes com mialgia mastigatória uni ou bilateral foram selecionados, segundo os Critérios de Diagnóstico em Pesquisa para Desordens Temporomandibulares, e distribuídos em 2 grupos. Os grupos acupuntura e estimulação elétrica percutânea foram constituídos de 12 e 11 pacientes, respectivamente. Em cada grupo, os pacientes foram submetidos a duas sessões semanais de tratamento com duração de 20min, totalizando 9 sessões. No grupo acupuntura, os pontos selecionados foram IG4, E36, F3, ShemMen (auricular bilateral), VG20 e Yintang. As agulhas foram inseridas e estimuladas até a obtenção do “De Qi”, permanecendo sem estimulação adicional até o final do procedimento. No grupo estimulação elétrica percutânea, os pontos sintomáticos foram identificados à palpação manual e o estímulo elétrico foi aplicado. Ambos os grupos descreveram a intensidade da dor por meio da escala analógica visual, antes da primeira, quinta e nona sessões. Os resultados foram avaliados por meio dos testes t de Student e F (ANOVA).RESULTADOS:Houve redução da média dos valores da escala analógica visual em ambos os grupos a cada aferição, sendo que na última o grupo acupuntura apresentou média estatisticamente inferior ao grupo estimulação elétrica percutânea.CONCLUSÃO:A acupuntura e a estimulação elétrica percutânea são métodos eficazes na redução da mialgia mastigatória do músculo masseter no curto prazo.