Regulación de la implantología dental en México / Regulation of dental implantology in Mexico

Introducción: los implantes dentales se han convertido en uno de los tratamientos odontológicos con mayor demanda en todo el mundo, no sólo por el nivel máximo de funcionalidad y de estética, sino también debido a su estabilidad, osteointegración y facilidad en su rehabilitación. Es incierto si los implantes dentales se encuentran normados formalmente en México, lo que motiva a la revisión del estado actual. Objetivo: evidenciar el estado actual de la legislación de la práctica de la implantología dental en México a través de una revisión en la literatura. Material y métodos: revisión de las legislaciones existentes en México para la aplicación de implantes dentales y su contraparte en el mundo a través de la evaluación de normas expedidas en América y Europa. Resultados: se contabilizó un total de 17 escuelas de implantes dentales que cuentan con el reconocimiento de la Secretaría de Educación Pública, de las cuales tres son públicas y 14 privadas. Se presentó una discrepancia en los planes de estudio que va de 16 a 36 meses. Las escuelas no contaron con un aval normativo. Las normas internacionales para control de calidad y aplicación de la tecnología en implantes se ubicaron en Canadá, Estados Unidos, España, Reino Unido y Francia. Conclusiones: contar con un antecedente normativo establecido por los países de primer mundo y ausente en México permite evidenciar la necesidad de implementar una Norma Oficial Mexicana que regule la fabricación, distribución y almacenamiento de los implantes dentales en México. A la vez, la revisión sugiere que la Secretaría de Educación Pública norme los créditos mínimos necesarios en las instituciones educativas reconocidas para la formación de recursos humanos que ejercen la implantología dental (AU)

Introduction: dental implants have become one of the dental treatments with the highest demand in the world, not only because of the highest level of functionality and aesthetics, but also because of their stability, osseointegration and ease of rehabilitation. It is uncertain if dental implants are formally regulated in Mexico, which motivates the review of the current status. Objective: to demonstrate the current state of the legislation for the practice of dental implantology in Mexico through a review of the literature. Material and methods: review of the existing legislation in Mexico, for the application of dental implants and its counterpart in the world, through the evaluation of standards issued in America and Europe. Results: a total of 17 dental implant schools that have the recognition of the Ministry of Public Education were counted, of which 3 are public and 14 private. There was a discrepancy in the study plans that ranged from 16 to 36 months. Schools will not have regulatory backing. The international standards for quality control and application of technology in implants were located in Canada, the United States, Spain, the United Kingdom and France. Conclusions: having a normative antecedent established by the countries of the first world and absent in Mexico, allows to demonstrate the need for the implementation of an Official Mexican Standard, which regulates the manufacture, distribution and storage of dental implants in Mexico. At the same time, the review suggests that the Ministry of Public Education regulate the minimum necessary credits in recognized educational institutions, for the training of human resources that practice dental implantology (AU)

Consideraciones normativas y legales del expediente clínico electrónico en odontología / Normative and legal considerations of the electronic clinical record in odontology

La elaboración del expediente clínico es una actividad rutinaria dentro del consultorio dental, éste es la materialización del acto médico, a tra- vés del cual se registra el estado de salud inicial del paciente, así como toda la información relativa al tratamiento recibido. Desde hace algunos años comenzó a promocionarse el expediente clínico electrónico como una herramienta alternativa y novedosa para elaborar este importante documento; sin embargo, la implementación de esta herramienta electrónica no ha podido lograrse en México, dada la gran cantidad de dudas que los odontólogos tienen respecto al conjunto de leyes y normas que regulan al expediente clínico, lo cual genera renuencia por parte de los odontólogos para utilizar esta modalidad de expediente dentro de su consulta diaria. El objetivo del presente artículo es realizar una revisión de la literatura, así como de las leyes y normas vigentes que regulan el expediente clínico en México para esclarecer así la viabilidad de implementarlo dentro del consultorio dental

The preparation of the electronic medical record is a routine activity in the dental office, this is the materialization of the medical act, through which the initial health status of the patient is recorded, as well as all the information related to the received treatment. A few years ago, the electronic clinical record began to be promoted as a novel alternative tool to prepare this important document, however, the implementation of this electronic tool has not been achieved in Mexico, given the large number of doubts that dentists have regarding the set of laws thar regulate the clinical record, which generates reluctance on the part of dentists to use this record modality within their daily consultation. The aim of this article is to carry out a review of the literature, as well as the current laws that regulate the clinical record in Mexico, in order to clarify the feasibility of implementing it within the dental office

Aspectos bioéticos y legales del secreto profesional en odontología / Bioethical and legal aspects of the professional secret in dentistry

Deontology and bioethics regulate the professional actions of doctors and dentists from a human and moral point of view. The dentist collects private information from each of his patients during the interrogation or clinical examination, and it is the dentist's obligation to keep silent about everything he sees or hears during the dental practice about the private life of his patients. The disclosure of secrets without the full authorization of the patient could undoubtedly affect their person, honor and reputation. In addition, the dentist has another type of private information about patients, known as personal data, which must be handled with great care and discretion. Professional secrecy is an ethical obligation of every dentist and its omission may bring legal repercussions. The aim of this article is to analyze the concept of professional secrecy, its ethical, deontological and legal aspects in dental practice (AU)

La deontología y bioética norman el actuar profesional de los médicos y odontólogos desde el punto de vista humano y moral. El odontólogo recaba información privada de cada uno de sus pacientes durante el interrogatorio o la exploración clínica, y es obligación del odontólogo guardar silencio de todo aquello que ve o escucha durante la consulta sobre la vida privada de sus pacientes. La revelación de secretos sin la plena autorización del paciente, podría generar sin duda afectaciones a su persona, honorabilidad y reputación. Además, el odontólogo posee otro tipo de información privada sobre los pacientes, conocida como datos personales, mismos que debe manejar con mucha cautela y discre- ción. El secreto profesional es una obligación ética de todo odontólogo y su omisión puede traer consigo repercusiones legales. El objetivo de este artículo consiste en analizar el concepto de secreto profesional, sus aspectos deontológicos, bioéticos y legales en la práctica odontológica (AU)

Orientação Profissional no ensino odontológico brasileiro / Professional Guidance in Brazilian dental education

Neste estudo objetivou-se analisar os conteúdos de "Orientação Profissional" nas estruturas curriculares dos cursos de graduação em Odontologia do Brasil. As variáveis estudadas foram nomenclatura, período ministrado, carga horária e características das aulas (teórico/prático). Foi também realizada análise qualitativa dos conteúdos descritos nos planos de ensino das disciplinas. No endereço eletrônico do Conselho Federal de Odontologia foi obtida a lista com os 242 cursos de Odontologia. Destes, 192 disponibilizavam o plano de ensino, projeto pedagógico ou matriz curricular. Do total, 72,2% apresentavam alguma disciplina relacionada à "Orientação Profissional" e 3,2% eram ofertadas como disciplinas optativas. A carga horária média era de 46,5±26,96 horas (mediana = 40), sendo ministrada com maior frequência entre o 3º e 4º semestres (33,9%). Na maioria dos cursos (54,4%) os conteúdos são trabalhados de forma teórica. A nomenclatura apresenta variações, sendo a mais utilizada "Orientação Profissional". Conclui-se que em todas variáveis estudas há uma grande heterogeneidade, destacando-se, assim, a dificuldade do ensino do tema de forma articulada e contínua nos cursos (AU).

This study aimed to analyze the contents of "Professional Guidance" in the curricular structures of undergraduate dentistry courses in Brazil. The variables studied were: nomenclature, period taught, workload and class characteristics (theoretical/practical). A qualitative analysis of the contents described in the subjects' teaching plans, was also performed. The e-mail address of the Federal Council of Dentistry obtained the list with the 242 courses of Dentistry. Of these, 192 provided the teaching plan, pedagogical project or curriculum matrix. Of the total, 72.2% had some subject related to "Vocational Guidance" and 3.2% were offered as optional subjects. The average workload was 46.5 ± 26.96 hours (median = 40), being given more frequently between the 3rd and 4th semesters (33.9%). In most courses (54.4%) the contents are worked theoretically. The nomenclature presents variations, being the most used "Professional Orientation". It is concluded that in all variables studied there is a great heterogeneity, thus highlighting the difficulty of teaching the theme in an articulated and continuous way in the courses (AU).

Mercado de trabalho para o cirurgião-dentista no Pará: panorama atual e perspectivas / Labor market for the dentist in the state of Pará: current overview and perspectives

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi analisar a distribuição de cirurgiões-dentistas (CD) no estado do Pará, visando melhorar a compreensão dos rumos da profissão no estado para direcionar a atuação dos futuros profissionais. Para isso, utilizou-se de um estudo documental analítico, com base nos dados do Conselho Federal de Odontologia, Conselho Regional de Odontologia do Pará e do Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística, para avaliar a relação habitante/CD por município, e essa razão à renda per capita, ao índice de desenvolvimento humano municipal (IDH-M) e às especialidades odontológicas. Os dados foram analisados de forma descritiva tomando-se como parâmetro, a proporção habitante por CD. Os resultados mostraram que o Pará apresentou uma proporção de 1.687 habitantes por CD. Em apenas 13,2% dos municípios do estado havia baixa proporção de habitantes por CD, de acordo com recomendação estabelecida pelo Conselho Federal de Odontologia. Já 23,6% dos municípios não apresentavam CD. A tendência dos profissionais é de se fixarem nos municípios de maior renda e de maior IDH-M. No campo das especialidades observou-se que 72% dos profissionais especialistas se concentravam na capital e municípios próximos à capital do estado, sendo Ortodontia e Endodontia as especialidades mais prevalentes. Assim, constatou-se que existe má distribuição dos profissionais no estado, sendo necessário promover uma política de interiorização dos CD, o que irá favorecer maior cobertura e melhor prestação de serviços de saúde bucal à população (AU).

The objective of this research was to analyze the distribution of dentists (CD) in the State of Pará, aiming to improve the understanding of the future of the profession in the State to direct the performance of future professionals. To this end, an analytical documentary study was performed based on data from the Federal Council of Dentistry (CFO), the Regional Council of Dentistry of Pará (CRO-PA) and the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). To evaluate the inhabitant/CD ratio per municipality, and this ratio to per capita income, to the municipal human development index (IDH-M) and dental specialties. Data were analyzed descriptively taking as a parameter the proportion inhabitant/CD. The results showed that Pará has a proportion of 1,687 inhabitants per CD. In only 13.2% municipalities there was a low proportion of inhabitants per CD, according to a recommendation established by the Federal Council of Dentistry. In turn, 23.6% municipalities had no CD. The tendency of the professionals was to settle down in the municipalities with the highest income and the highest IDH-M. As for specialties, it was observed that 72% specialists are concentrated in the capital and municipalities near the capital of the state, where Orthodontics and Endodontics are the most prevalent specialties. Thus, there is a poor distribution of professionals in the State, and it is necessary to promote a policy of internalization of dental surgeons, which will promote greater coverage and better delivery of oral health services to the population of the State (AU).

Competency model for dentists in China: Results of a Delphi study.

OBJECTIVE: With the increasing awareness of the importance of oral health, patients have an increasing need for integrated care from dentists. In China, the dentistry examination consists of two parts: a practical skills examination and a comprehensive medical examination; to date, no assessment methods that are based on specialized dentistry competencies, unlike the United States, Canada, and other countries, have been established. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to construct a competency model for dentists in China in order to guide the development, admission, training and assessment of dentists. METHODS: Using a literature review, focus group interviews and in-depth personal interviews, a dentist competency index was developed with an expert consultation questionnaire. A panel of 20 specialist experts was chosen from ten national medical universities to carry out two rounds of Delphi expert analysis, using the boundary value method to filter the indicators and the Analytic Hierarchy Process to calculate the weights of the primary indicators. RESULTS: Two rounds of Delphi results showed that the expert authority, enthusiasm, and coordination coefficients were high. Constructs of the competency model that included seven primary indicators and 62 secondary indicators determined the weight of each index. The seven primary indicators included the following: clinical skills and medical services, disease prevention and health promotion, interpersonal communication skills, core values and professionalism, medical knowledge and lifelong learning ability, teamwork ability and scientific research ability. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the use of the Delphi method to construct an initial model of Chinese physician competency is scientific and feasible. The initial competency model conforms to the characteristics and quality requirements of dentists in China and has a strong scientific basis. The dentist competency model should be used in the National Dental Licensing Examination in China.

Roles y responsabilidades del odontólogo como auxiliar de la justicia / Dentists´ roles and responsibilities as auxiliaries to justice

La ciencia odontológica cuenta con diversas metodologías a la hora de brindar auxilio a la Justicia, tanto en la resolución de casos criminales como en procedimientos de índole civil y laboral. La odontología legal requiere de un trabajo interdisciplinario con las otrasespecialidades odontológicas. En ese contexto, el rol capital del perito odontólogo es contribuir al esclarecimiento de la identidad de unapersona. El diente es susceptible de variantes fisiológicas y patológicas en sus estructuras, como así también estigmas inherentes a los tratamientos restauradores, hechos que confiere información dental que individualiza a una persona. Las piezas dentarias pueden ser utilizadas como un arma en determinadas circunstancias, brindando información relevante sobre los caracteres odontológicos de la víctimay/o del agresor, pudiendo entonces desempeñar la odontología legal un importante rol en la investigación de situaciones de agresión sexual yabuso en todas las edades. El odontólogo en su tarea asistencial tiene la responsabilidad de labrar y documentar de manera fiel y completasu devenir profesional, pudiendo ser requerido por las autoridades encargadas de administrar Justicia en casos de responsabilidad profesional, negligencia, fraude, abuso, e identificación de restos humanos.

Dental science has various methodologies when providing aid to justice, both in solving criminal cases and civil procedures and labor issues.Legal Dentistry requires interdisciplinary work with other dental specialties. In this context, the principal role of the dentist expert is helpclarify the identity of a person. The tooth is subject to physiological and pathological variations in their structures, as well as inherentstigmas restorative treatments, facts which confers dental individualized information to a person. The teeth can be used as a weapon incertain circumstances, providing relevant information about dental characteristics of the victim and/or perpetrator can then LegalDentistry play an important role in investigating cases of sexual assault and abuse in all the ages. The dentist in their care task isresponsible for faithfully document and complete their professional procedure that may be required by the authorities responsible foradministering justice in cases of professional liability, negligence, fraud, abuse, and identification of human remains.

[New rules of registration medical (dental) products - steeplechase].

The article describes, from the perspective of new regulations, the procedure of state registration of medical (dental) of products, acting on the territory of the Russian Federation.

El por qué de la ética en la investigación científica / The reason for an ethic requirement in scientific research

Las normas internacionales que rigen actualmente los proyectos de investigación odontológica en seres humanos (aún respecto del uso de piezas dentarias extraídas) o de experimentación en animales, exigen que se cumplan los requisitos establecidos para cada caso por la legislación vigente en el país donde se realiza el proyecto, y que cuenten también con la revisión y la aprobación de un comité institucional de ética para la investigación científica certificado, requisito indispensable para la publicación de los resultados de una investigación de esas características. En ese sentido, y a partir del presente número, la Revista de la Asociación Odontológica Argentina ha modificado las normas para la publicación de trabajos de investigación, considerando como condición excluyente la revisión y la aprobación previa del proyecto de parte de un Comité de Etica reconocido, a fin de proteger y asegurar los derechos fundamentales y el bienestar de los pacientes que participen en investigaciones clínicas, el de los animales empleados con fines experimentales y garantizar el respeto de los principios y compromisos bioéticos asumidos por la comunidad científica.

El por qué de la ética en la investigación científica / The reason for an ethic requirement in scientific research

Las normas internacionales que rigen actualmente los proyectos de investigación odontológica en seres humanos (aún respecto del uso de piezas dentarias extraídas) o de experimentación en animales, exigen que se cumplan los requisitos establecidos para cada caso por la legislación vigente en el país donde se realiza el proyecto, y que cuenten también con la revisión y la aprobación de un comité institucional de ética para la investigación científica certificado, requisito indispensable para la publicación de los resultados de una investigación de esas características. En ese sentido, y a partir del presente número, la Revista de la Asociación Odontológica Argentina ha modificado las normas para la publicación de trabajos de investigación, considerando como condición excluyente la revisión y la aprobación previa del proyecto de parte de un Comité de Etica reconocido, a fin de proteger y asegurar los derechos fundamentales y el bienestar de los pacientes que participen en investigaciones clínicas, el de los animales empleados con fines experimentales y garantizar el respeto de los principios y compromisos bioéticos asumidos por la comunidad científica.(AU)

[Dentistry and healthcare legislation 10. The law governing complaints: readily accessible filing procedures]. / Tandheelkunde en gezondheidsrecht. 10. De Wet klachtrecht: laagdrempelig klagen.

The law promises patients a readily accessible means of filing complaints. Healthcare providers are therefore required to adopt regulations governing complaints which satisfy a number of conditions. Most dentists choose to adopt the regulations which have been established by their professional organization. In addition to handling complaints, there is also a provision for mediation, which is often used by patients. Mediation appears, then, to be a successful provision. Many complaints have their origin in insufficient knowledge of healthcare legislation and patients' rights legislation. This demonstrates that more attention should be given to these subjects in educational programmes and programmes in continuing education. The present law governing complaints is expected to be replaced this year by a new, more comprehensive law in which considerable attention will be devoted to the quality of care as well as to complaints. It seems likely, however, that the new law governing complaints will damage the effective manner in which patients' complaints are dealt with in dentistry today.

Responsabilidad profesional en odontología / Professional liability in dentistry

Pese a que es difícil disponer de datos concretos sobre casuísticas de reclamaciones legales contra los dentistas, ya que los datos están muy fragmentados y son poco accesibles, disponemos de series como los datos del Colegio de Odontólogos y Estomatólogos de la I Región, que recoge todas las reclamaciones de los pacientes motivadas por una atención odontológica presentadas ante la Comisión Deontológica del Colegio. También disponemos de series de datos sobre sentencias judiciales debidas a reclamaciones sanitarias analizadas anteriormente en estudios de la Escuela de Medicina Legal de Madrid. Según los datos derivados de estas series, es evidente que la presión legal de los pacientes está incrementando. Así es y así será en el futuro, incluso de forma más acusada. Debemos por tanto, asumirlo e intentar adoptar las medidas que minimicen este riesgo, o limiten sus consecuencias en caso de producirse. ste es el objetivo principal del presente estudio (AU)

It is difficult to provide specific data on of legal claims against dentists on a case-by-case basis due to the data being highly fragmented and not usually accessible. However, we do have available data series, such as the one from the College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Region I, which includes all patient claims motivated by a dental care submitted to the College's Ethics Committee. We also have data series relating to court judgments due to health care claims that had been previously discussed on studies carried out by the School of Legal Medicine of Madrid.Based on data derived therefrom, it is clear that the legal pressure of patients is increasing. This is how it is and how it will be in the future, perhaps even more sharply. We must therefore accept it and try to adopt measures that minimize this risk or limit its consequences, should they occur (AU)

Importancia de los comités de ética / The importance of the Ethics Commitees

Las discusiones que se dieron a comienzos del siglo pasado entre científicos y humanistas para determinar las reglas entre la ciencia y la vida, donde las investigaciones se realizan por el amor a la ciencia y a los conocimientos, dejaron consecuencias en el sector social, al no asumir el compromiso de ver que "aquello que es técnicamente posible resulta éticamente correcto. Hechos que marcan en la historia de la humanidad la génesis de los Comités de Etica, con la necesidad de una reflexión sobre la condición humana del paciente. Hay que diferenciar entre los Comités de Etica en investigación de los comités de etica asistenciales o clínicos, en el momento de su creación. En la actualidad, los estados presentan regulaciones específicas, nacionales y locales, para garantizar el derecho a la salud, los derechos de los pacientes y las normas para el mejor desarrollo de las prestaciones. El grave problema son los países en desarrollo, por carecer de legislación suficiente; la bioética será la herramienta principal ante las realidades que convergen en principios clásicos y universales como son: respeto a la vida, respeto a la salud y la justicia. En el presente artículo, aunque Argentina carece de legislaciones nacionales en Bioética, se presentan referencias importantes relacionadas expresamente a la investigación e importancia de los Comités de Etica.

Importancia de los comités de ética / The importance of the Ethics Commitees

Las discusiones que se dieron a comienzos del siglo pasado entre científicos y humanistas para determinar las reglas entre la ciencia y la vida, donde las investigaciones se realizan por el amor a la ciencia y a los conocimientos, dejaron consecuencias en el sector social, al no asumir el compromiso de ver que "aquello que es técnicamente posible resulta éticamente correcto. Hechos que marcan en la historia de la humanidad la génesis de los Comités de Etica, con la necesidad de una reflexión sobre la condición humana del paciente. Hay que diferenciar entre los Comités de Etica en investigación de los comités de etica asistenciales o clínicos, en el momento de su creación. En la actualidad, los estados presentan regulaciones específicas, nacionales y locales, para garantizar el derecho a la salud, los derechos de los pacientes y las normas para el mejor desarrollo de las prestaciones. El grave problema son los países en desarrollo, por carecer de legislación suficiente; la bioética será la herramienta principal ante las realidades que convergen en principios clásicos y universales como son: respeto a la vida, respeto a la salud y la justicia. En el presente artículo, aunque Argentina carece de legislaciones nacionales en Bioética, se presentan referencias importantes relacionadas expresamente a la investigación e importancia de los Comités de Etica.(AU)

[Problems in cardiology specialty training in Turkey]. / Türkiye'deki kardiyoloji uzmanlik egitiminin sorunlari

Cardiology Specialty Training in our country should be made in accordance with the law numbered 1219 on the Practice of Medicine and Related Arts, and according to the Medical and Dental Specialist Training Regulation which is published according to the 9th article of this law. The duration of Cardiology Specialist Training has been defined as 4 years in our country. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC), European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), and the European Cardiology Section Foundation (ECSF) define the duration of Cardiology Specialist Training as 6 years. Therefore, insufficient Cardiology residency training occurs in our country due to the shortened length of time. In this report, the problems of the Cardiology Specialist Training in Turkey will be addressed under different headings.

Banco de dentes humanos no Brasil: revisão de literatura / Human tooth bank in Brazil: a review of literature

O presente artigo descreve resultados de uma revisão de literatura sobre "Banco de Dentes Humanos no Brasil - BDH", com o objetivo de conhecer a produção científica sobre BDH no país, a sua relação com o ensino, a pesquisa, a extensão, a sua estrutura administrativa e as suas implicações legais, tendo como base a Bioética. A busca teve como base de dados a Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde de Odontologia e livros especializados. Foram encontrados oitenta e um artigos e dois livros, selecionando-se vinte e três artigos e dois livros, um sobre Banco de Dentes Humanos e outro Serviços Odontológicos da ANVISA. Os textos analisados foram classificados em três categorias: Ensino/Pesquisa, Organização/Estrutura dos BDH e Bioética/Biossegurança. Conclui-se que poucos são os trabalhos relacionados aos BDH nos cursos de Odontologia no Brasil, o que demonstra a necessidade de novas reflexões na Odontologia sob o olhar da Bioética na criação dos BDH (AU).

This article describes the results of a literature review on Brazil's "Human Tooth Banks (HTB)," conducted to gain more knowledge into the scientific literature available on the country's HTBs, their relationship with teaching, research and extension, as well as their administrative structure and legal implications, based on bioethics. The study was based on data from the Virtual Dental Health Library and specialized books. Eighty-one articles and two books were retrieved, from which twenty-three articles and two books were selected, one on Human Tooth Banks and the other on ANVISA (Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency) Dental Services. The analyzed texts were classified into three categories: Education/Research, Organization/Structure of HTBs and Bioethics/Biosafety. We concluded that few HTB-related studies were conducted in Brazilian dentistry courses, thus revealing a need for new reflections in dentistry as concerns bioethics in creating an HTB (AU).

Odontologia legal: análise das provas de concursos para perito e para egressos em odontologia / Forensic dentistry: analysis of selection exams for experts and the national exams for graduates

Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o perfil de exigência das questões sobre Odontologia Legal entre os egressos do curso de Odontologia e aquelas constantes dos concursos para odontolegista publicamente disponíveis nos últimos anos, tendo em vista a edição da Lei nº 12.030/09 e os parâmetros da Lei nº 5.081/66. Materiais e Métodos: Os exames foram recuperados por meio da internet, e as questões avaliadas segundo as competências estabelecidas para o especialista em Odontologia Legal pela Resolução CFO nº 185/93. Resultados: No total, foram encontradas 10 provas de concurso para odontolegista e 10 para egressos dos cursos de Odontologia (Provão e Enade), entre 1997 e 2010. O conteúdo das provas para perito focou-se nas questões de identificação humana (37,7%) e de traumatologia forense (19%), e o dos exames nacionais, na orientação odontolegal para o exercício profissional (52,6%), deontologia (21 %) e elaboração de documentos (21%), particularmente de prescrições. Conclusão: De modo geral, as provas para perito versaram sobre todas as competências atribuídas ao odontolegista, com ênfase em identificação humana e traumatologia forense, em consonância com os editais, ao contrário dos exames para egressos, que se centraram em questões voltadas para o exercício profissional.

AIM: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the forensic expert profile as requiredby the publicly available recruitment exams for forensic experts and the National Exam for Dental School Graduates, following the homologation of Law nº 12.030 of 2009, and the legal parameters of Law 5.081/66. MATERIALS ANO METHODS: The exams were obtained from the internet and the questions valued accordingly to the competencies described for the expert examiner as established by Resolution CFO nº 185 of 1993. RESULTS: The total number of exams were 10 for expert examiners and 10 for dental school graduates, between 1997 and 2010. It was observed that human identification (37,7%) and forensic traumatology (19%) were the contents most required by the recruitment exams. On the other hand, the forensic content of the National exams for graduates focused mostly in questions regarding professional legal conduct (52,6%), deontology (21%) and document writing (21%), particularly on how to write prescriptions. Conclusion: In general, the exams for dental experts covered ali competencies related to the forensic dentist, with emphasis in human identification and forensic traumatology, in accordance to the official published exam requirements, contrary to the graduate's exams which focused on professional conduct questions.