Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação na Atenção Básica: o blog a serviço da formação em Odontologia / Information and Communication Technologies in Primary Care: the blog at the service of Dentistrytraining

A incorporação de ferramentas tecnológicas na atividade docente apresenta-se como estratégica para a transformação do ensino em Odontologia,modificando o processo de formação discente por meio da implementação de Tecnologias da Informação e da Comunicação. Trata-se de um relato de experiência de caráter exploratório e descritivo, construído a partir de um projeto de monitoriadesenvolvido no ano de 2016 envolvendo discentes e docentes vinculados ao componente curricular Saúde Coletiva I da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE) campus Arcoverde. Diante da aplicação de um questionário de avaliação do trabalho desenvolvido, 17 (94,4%) discentes afirmaram que o método aplicado complementou o conhecimento de Saúde Coletiva, com 3(16,7%) e 9(50,0%) discentes classificando respectivamente as atividades e os meios de interação como excelentes e ótimos.A utilização do ambiente virtual apresentou-se como uma ferramenta importante na ampliação dos espaços de ensino-aprendizagem para além da sala de aula, favorecendo a inclusão digital, socializando produtos e estimulando a integração dos participantes em torno da temática (AU).

The incorporation of technological tools in teaching presents itself as strategic for the transformation of teaching in Dentistry, changing the process of student education through the implementation of Information and Communication Technologies. This is an experience report of exploratory and descriptive nature, built from a monitoring project developed in 2016 involving students and teachers linked to the curricular component Collective Health I of the Facultyof Dentistry, University of Pernambuco (UPE) Arcoverde campus. When a questionnaire was applied toevaluate the work developed, 17 (94.4%) students stated that the method applied complemented their knowledge of Collective Health, with 3 (16.7%) and 9 (50.0%) students respectively classifying the activities and the means of interaction as excellent and excellent. The use of the virtual environment presented itself as an important tool in expanding the teaching-learning spaces beyond the classroom, favoring digital inclusion, socializing products, and stimulating the integration of participants around thetheme (AU).

Orofacial Injuries in Children and Adolescents (2009-2013): A 5-Year Study In Porto, Portugal.

The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence of acts of aggression to the head, face and neck towards victims of Physical Violence against Children and Adolescents (PVCA) who were examined at the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences Delegation North (INMLCF-DN) in Porto, Portugal. A study was carried out on 2,148 complaints of physical aggression against children and adolescents (0 to less than 18 years old) occurred between 2009 and 2013 and which were retrieved from information about violence held on INMLCF-DN data files. Continuous variables were described and the association between them was verified by Chi-square or Fischer's Exact tests with 5% significance level. Within the 5-year timespan, 1,380 cases were identified with clinical relation with physical aggression. Most subjects evaluated were male adolescents and the most affected body region was the face, to which 747 injuries (24.7%) were recorded, with statistically significant association between sex and region (head and face). Victims in 15-17-year-old age group are more susceptible to violence than those in the 0-14-year-old age range. Dentists routinely examine the face, neck and skull, which make them the most appropriate health professionals to identify cases of aggression early.

Orofacial injuries in children and adolescents (2009-2013): a 5-year study in Porto, Portugal

Abstract The aim of this study was to verify the prevalence of acts of aggression to the head, face and neck towards victims of Physical Violence against Children and Adolescents (PVCA) who were examined at the National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences Delegation North (INMLCF-DN) in Porto, Portugal. A study was carried out on 2,148 complaints of physical aggression against children and adolescents (0 to less than 18 years old) occurred between 2009 and 2013 and which were retrieved from information about violence held on INMLCF-DN data files. Continuous variables were described and the association between them was verified by Chi-square or Fischer's Exact tests with 5% significance level. Within the 5-year timespan, 1,380 cases were identified with clinical relation with physical aggression. Most subjects evaluated were male adolescents and the most affected body region was the face, to which 747 injuries (24.7%) were recorded, with statistically significant association between sex and region (head and face). Victims in 15-17-year-old age group are more susceptible to violence than those in the 0-14-year-old age range. Dentists routinely examine the face, neck and skull, which make them the most appropriate health professionals to identify cases of aggression early.

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência de atos de agressão à cabeça, face e pescoço em relação às vítimas de Violência Física contra Crianças e Adolescentes (PVCA) que foram examinadas no Instituto Nacional de Medicina Legal e Delegação de Ciências Forenses Norte (INMLCF -DN) no Porto, Portugal. Um estudo foi realizado em 2.148 queixas de agressão física contra crianças e adolescentes [0 a menores de 18 anos] ocorridas entre 2009 e 2013 e que foram recuperadas de informações sobre violência mantidas em arquivos de dados do INMLCF-DN. Variáveis contínuas foram descritas para verificar a suas correlações foram usados os testes do Chi-Quadrado e o Teste Exato de Fisher em um nível de significância de 5%. Nestes 5 anos, foram detectados 1.380 casos que apresentam nexo clínico com agressão física. As vítimas mais acometidas eram adolescentes do sexo masculino, a região do corpo mais atingida foi a face com 747 das lesões (24,7%) registradas. Há significância estatística no teste do qui-quadrado de Pearson na relação de gênero com a cabeça e o rosto. Dentistas rotineiramente examinam o crânio, rosto e pescoço que os torna os profissionais mais adequados para identificar casos de agressão precoce. Os adolescentes são mais suscetíveis à violência do que as crianças menores de 12 anos.

Em busca de uma educação política para estudantes de Odontologia: percepções acerca do fenômeno político e suas aproximações / In search of a political education for Dentistry students: perceptions on the political phenomenon and its approaches

Considerando a educação humanística como uma condição necessária para formação política em odontologia, objetivou-se identificar a percepção de estudantes acerca da política nos conteúdos de saúde bucal coletiva e se é possível, assim, realizar uma educação política desses estudantes. Uma intervenção pedagógica do tipo investigaçãoação foi realizada cujo cenário foi a disciplina 'Saúde coletiva II' no Curso de Odontologia do Campus Arcoverde da Universidade de Pernambuco. Dezessete estudantes do 2º período participaram elaborando resenhas sobre suas percepções sobre política a partir do conteúdo estudado. Usou-se o método de Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin a partir das resenhas para definir se, o que foi identificado como 'política', se aproximava de um letramento político. Totalizou-se 185 ideias sobre política que foram agrupadas em oito categorias: 'Trânsito da Odontologia entre a perspectiva integral e a perspectiva técnica', 'Informação como requisito essencial', 'As políticas públicas de saúde (operacionalização via Estado)', 'Participação dos envolvidos nas decisões', 'Planejamento das ações de saúde', 'A formação do cirurgião-dentista', 'O saber da Saúde Bucal Coletiva' e 'Portarias ministeriais'. 70,3% dessas ideias parecem servir para um letramento político. Conclui-se que parece haver um caminho pedagógico que pode ser percorrido para se obter um letramento político dos estudantes de odontologia investigados (AU).

Considering humanistic education as a necessary condition for political formation in dentistry, this study aimed to identify students perceptions about politics in contents of the discipline of community oral health and if it is possible, through these contents, to build a political education of these students. For this, a research-action type educational intervention was conducted where the pedagogical scenario was the curricular discipline 'Public health II' of the Dental Course of Universidade de Pernambuco (UPE), Campus Arcoverde. Seventeen students of the 2nd Semester participated in the research making reviews about their perceptions about politics from the content studied in the discipline. A content analysis method according Bardin was used to set up whether the content identified as 'politics' approached a political literacy. A total of 185 views about politics which were grouped into eight categories: 'Movement of Dentistry between full perspective and technical perspective', 'Information as an essential requirement', 'Public health policies (implementation via State)', 'Stakeholder involvement in decision-making',' Planning of health practices', 'The formation of the dentist', 'Knowledge of Public Oral health' and 'Ministerial Decrees'. 70.3% of these ideas seem to serve as a political literacy. In conclusion, there seems to be an educational path that can be followed to obtain a political literacy of dental students investigated (AU).

Job satisfaction among dental assistants in Brazil.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the expressed levels of job satisfaction of dental assistants working in Brazil and whether there are relationships among professional formation standards, workplace relations and job satisfaction. An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out with a calculated sample of 443 dental assistants. A questionnaire was developed for this purpose and its validity was verified in a pilot study. The questionnaire provided data for socioeconomic and demographic categorization and identified the variables that could be correlated to professional satisfaction. Job satisfaction was stratified into satisfaction and no satisfaction. All participants signed an informed consent form. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, version 13.0. Pearson's chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were performed. Among the 443 participants, 94.6% were women, 72.7% were aged between 21 and 40 years and 65.0% were single. Over half had 37 or more months of job experience and had completed their course at a public institution. The majority earned between US$141.00 and US$190.00 per month. Job satisfaction was mentioned by 81.5% of the dental personnel. It was found that most subjects were satisfied with their job, and that the level satisfaction is influenced negatively by salary, workplace, workload and dentist's personality.

Job satisfaction among dental assistants in Brazil

The aim of the present study was to investigate the expressed levels of job satisfaction of dental assistants working in Brazil and whether there are relationships among professional formation standards, workplace relations and job satisfaction. An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out with a calculated sample of 443 dental assistants. A questionnaire was developed for this purpose and its validity was verified in a pilot study. The questionnaire provided data for socioeconomic and demographic categorization and identified the variables that could be correlated to professional satisfaction. Job satisfaction was stratified into satisfaction and no satisfaction. All participants signed an informed consent form. Data were analyzed using SPSS software, version 13.0. Pearson's chi-square and Fisher's exact tests were performed. Among the 443 participants, 94.6% were women, 72.7% were aged between 21 and 40 years and 65.0% were single. Over half had 37 or more months of job experience and had completed their course at a public institution. The majority earned between US$141.00 and US$190.00 per month. Job satisfaction was mentioned by 81.5% of the dental personnel. It was found that most subjects were satisfied with their job, and that the level satisfaction is influenced negatively by salary, workplace, workload and dentist's personality.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi investigar os níveis de satisfação no trabalho dos auxiliares de saúde bucal e a existência de associação entre estes níveis e o local de trabalho e o salário. Um estudo transversal foi realizado com uma amostra de 443 profissionais definida por cálculo amostral. Um questionário para avaliar satisfação no trabalho foi desenvolvido e validado através de um estudo piloto. O questionário também permitiu a categorização das variáveis socioeconômicas e demográficas, identificando aquelas relacionadas à satisfação no trabalho. A satisfação no trabalho foi categorizada em satisfação e não satisfação. Todos os participantes assinaram um termo de consentimento livre e esclarecido. Os dados foram analisados através do software SPSS 13.0 e para determinar associação entre variáveis foram utilizados os testes qui-quadrado de Pearson e exato Fisher. Dos 443 participantes, a maioria era do sexo feminino (94,6%), solteira (65,0%), com média de idade de 32,01 ± 9,076 anos. Mais da metade tinham 37 ou mais meses de experiência de trabalho e completado o curso em uma instituição pública. A maioria ganhava entre US$141,00 e 190,00 por mês. A satisfação no trabalho foi citada por 81,55% dos profissionais. A maioria do grupo estudado estava satisfeita com seu trabalho, e essa satisfação foi influenciada negativamente pelo salário, local de trabalho, carga horária e personalidade do dentista.

Ocorrência da Hipersensibilidade Dentinária e Seus Fatores de Risco / The Occurence and Risk Factors of Dentin Hypersensitivity

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a ocorrência de casos de Hipersensibilidade Dentinária Cervical (HSDC) e seus fatores etiológicos entre os pacientes que procuram atendimento na Faculdade de Odontologia de Pernambuco (FOP-UPE). Um estudo analítico transversal foi realizado com 97 pacientes, 37 (38,14%) dos quais foram diagnosticados com a HSDC, a qual foi avaliada exercendo-se pressão leve com uma sonda clínica sobre a superfície exposta do dente e com jateamento de ar sobre a área com recessão gengival. A prevalência da HSDC é preocupante. Os indivíduos que utilizavam escovas mais abrasivas, aqueles que foram submetidos a tratamento periodontal nos últimos três meses e aqueles com refluxo gástrico apresentaram maior chance de apresentar HSDC. A ocorrência da HSDC foi elevada na população estudada, demonstrando que os cirurgiõesdentistas deveriam dar maior atenção para o diagnóstico desta condição. O consumo de bebidas e alimentos ácidos, escovação com escovas de dente com cerdas abrasivas, má higiene bucal, tratamento periodontal e problemas gastrointestinais são importantes fatores etiológicos associados a esta condição. Outros estudos de base populacional são necessários para avaliar a prevalência e os determinantes da HSDC.

The aim of the present study was to verify the occurrence of cervical hypersensitivity (CHS) in the dentin and risk factors among patients seeking care at the policlinic of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Pernambuco (Brazil) and assess the treatment need. An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out involving 99 patients, 39 (39,39%) of whom were diagnosed with CHS, which was assessed by touching a clinical probe to the exposed surface of the tooth with light pressure and a one-second jet of air on the area with gingival recession. The prevalence of CHS is worrisome. Individuals who used more abrasive toothbrushes, those who underwent periodontal treatment in the previous three months and those with gastric reflux had a greater chance of exhibiting CHS. The occurrence of CHS was high in the population studied, demonstrating that dentists should give greater attention to the diagnosis of this condition. The consumption of acidic drinks and foods, brushing with toothbrushes with more abrasive bristles, poor oral hygiene, periodontal treatment and gastrointestinal problems are important etiological factors associated to this condition. Further population-based studies are needed to assess the prevalence and determinants of CHS.