Core Cariology Curriculum Framework in Spanish for Latin American dental schools: development and consensus.

The aim of this study was to develop and achieve consensus on a cariology teaching framework for dental schools in Latin American Spanish-speaking countries. The Delphi process, with a ≥8 0% pre-defined participants' agreement, included three phases and a Coordinating Group. During the Preparation phase three panels of experts were selected and invited to participate: a) Regional academic/professional Dental Associations (Associations-Panel): n = 12; b) Regional Dental Schools (Dental-Schools-Panel): existing dental schools (n = 263) from the 19 Spanish-speaking regional countries; c) International academic/professional associations Peer Experts (Peer-Panel): n = 4. Based on consensus documents from Europe, Colombia, the Caribbean, USA, Chile and Spain, and updated scientific evidence, the Coordinating Group developed a baseline framework proposal of domains, main competencies (MC) and specific competencies (SC). The Consultation-Agreement and Consensus phases included three rounds of questionnaires with a step-wise sharing of the MC updated version of the consensus framework with the Dental-Schools-Panel and including SC with the Associations-Panel. Diverse communication strategies were used ( e.g ., independent google-form questionnaires and workshops). Consensus was reached after an on-site Associations-Panel workshop and secret voting, followed by an online meeting with the Peers-Panel. A total of 127 academic/professional institutions participated (Associations-Panel: 11, 91.6%; Dental-Schools-Panel: 112, 42.6%, all countries; Peers-Panel: 4, 100%). The baseline Cariology teaching framework of 5 domains, 10 MC and 92 SC underwent modifications after agreements for a final consensus framework consisting of 5 domains, 10 MC and 85 SC. A Core Cariology curriculum framework in Spanish for Latin American Dental Schools was successfully developed and agreed upon with regional dental academic and professional institutions.

Core Cariology Curriculum Framework in Spanish for Latin American dental schools: development and consensus

Abstract The aim of this study was to develop and achieve consensus on a cariology teaching framework for dental schools in Latin American Spanish-speaking countries. The Delphi process, with a ≥8 0% pre-defined participants' agreement, included three phases and a Coordinating Group. During the Preparation phase three panels of experts were selected and invited to participate: a) Regional academic/professional Dental Associations (Associations-Panel): n = 12; b) Regional Dental Schools (Dental-Schools-Panel): existing dental schools (n = 263) from the 19 Spanish-speaking regional countries; c) International academic/professional associations Peer Experts (Peer-Panel): n = 4. Based on consensus documents from Europe, Colombia, the Caribbean, USA, Chile and Spain, and updated scientific evidence, the Coordinating Group developed a baseline framework proposal of domains, main competencies (MC) and specific competencies (SC). The Consultation-Agreement and Consensus phases included three rounds of questionnaires with a step-wise sharing of the MC updated version of the consensus framework with the Dental-Schools-Panel and including SC with the Associations-Panel. Diverse communication strategies were used ( e.g ., independent google-form questionnaires and workshops). Consensus was reached after an on-site Associations-Panel workshop and secret voting, followed by an online meeting with the Peers-Panel. A total of 127 academic/professional institutions participated (Associations-Panel: 11, 91.6%; Dental-Schools-Panel: 112, 42.6%, all countries; Peers-Panel: 4, 100%). The baseline Cariology teaching framework of 5 domains, 10 MC and 92 SC underwent modifications after agreements for a final consensus framework consisting of 5 domains, 10 MC and 85 SC. A Core Cariology curriculum framework in Spanish for Latin American Dental Schools was successfully developed and agreed upon with regional dental academic and professional institutions.

Agrandamiento gingival inducido por medicamentos. Reporte de un caso clínico / Drug-Induced Gingival Enlargement. A Clinical Case Report

Antecedentes: El agrandamiento gingival inducido por medicamentos es una condición clínica frecuente en pacientes que ingieren anticonvulsivos, inmunosupresores y bloqueadores de los canales de calcio. La prevalencia de agrandamiento gingival inducido por medicamentos es del 3 % al 20 % en el grupo de las condiciones gingivales inflamatorias. Todos estos medicamentos producen lesiones clínicas y características histológicas indistinguibles unas de otras, que llegan a afectar la función y la estética de los pacientes afectados. Objetivo: Describir el manejo terapéutico integral y el seguimiento a 12 meses de una paciente con agrandamiento gingival inducido por tacrolimus y amlodipino. Descripción del caso: Una mujer de 22 años con discapacidad mental limítrofe y receptora de trasplante renal se remitió al servicio de Odontología del Hospital Infantil Universitario de San José (Bogotá, Colombia) por presentar agrandamiento gingival. El examen clínico mostró un índice de placa de O'Leary del 84,3 %, in flamación generalizada y bolsas gingivales de 4-6 mm. El equipo de trasplante renal revisó el protocolo de tratamiento periodontal que incluyó: trabajo con la familia para red de apoyo, diseño de un programa personalizado de higiene oral, gingivectomía y mantenimientos periodontales periódicos. Esta estrategia terapéutica permitió reducir el índice de placa y lograr un resultado clínico favorable. Conclusión: La condición sistêmica y psicológica de la paciente requirió desarrollar un plan de tratamiento ajustado a sus necesidades. Pacientes susceptibles deben ser instruidos sobre la importancia de tener prácticas adecuadas de higiene oral y ameritan ser incluidos en programas de mantenimiento periodontal.

Background: Gingival enlargement induced by the use of drugs is a frequent clinical condition in patients who take anticonvulsants, immunosuppressive agents and calcium channel blockers. The gingival enlargement prevalence, as induced by drug use, is from 3% to 20% in the group with inflammatory gingival conditions. All these drugs cause clinical lesions and histological characteristics indistinguishable from one another, which eventually affect the function and aesthetics of the patients. Objective: To describe a comprehensive therapeutic management and the 12-month following in a patient with gingival enlargement induced by the use of tacrolimus and amlodipine. Case Description: A 22 year-old woman with Borderline Personality Disorder who also underwent a kidney transplant was referred to the dental service in the Hospital Infantil Universitario de San José (Bogotá, Colombia) due to gingival enlargement. The clinical examination showed an O'Leary plaque index of 84.3%, extended inflammation and gingival pockets about 4-6 mm. The kidney transplant team checked the periodontal treatment protocol that included: partnering with the family as a support network, design of a customized oral hygiene program, gingivectomy and regular periodontal maintenance. This therapeutic strategy allowed to reduce the plaque index and resulted in a favorable clinical condition. Conclusion: The systemic and psychological status of the patient required to design a treatment plan customized to her needs. Susceptible patients should be educated on how important it is to follow the appropriate oral hygiene practices and are eligible for periodontal maintenance programs.