Doenças periodontais oriundas do ambiente laboral / Periodontal diseases from the workplace

As doenças periodontais provém de processo inflamatório instalado com concomitante destruição dos tecidos de proteção e de sustentação dos dentes. Comumente evidencia-se o acometimento em caráter reversível pela gengivite e em caráter irreversível pela periodontite. Algumas ocorrências relacionadas a doenças bucais provenientes das atividades laborais desempenhadas podem ocasionar manifestações bucais com o acometimento pelas doenças periodontais. O objetivo deste artigo foi evidenciar como as atividades desempenhadas no ato da execução do trabalho podem manifestar-se em âmbito odontológico, promovendo o acometimento pelas doenças periodontais. Realizou-se estudo de revisão narrativa de literatura com busca nas bases de dados: PubMED, LILACS, Google Acadêmico e levantamento de estudos e artigos que tratavam do aparecimento de doenças periodontais em trabalhadores advindas do seu ambiente laboral. No geral, muitos problemas bucais podem advir de atividades insalubres desempenhadas no ambiente de trabalho, estas que podem afligir tanto os tecidos duros como os tecidos moles dos elementos dentais, dentre os quais pode-se constatar a instalação de cárie dentária, neoplasias orais e pigmentação do tecido gengival, entre outras intercorrências. Na hipótese de ocorrer acometimento dos tecidos moles, uma das manifestações possíveis engloba a instalação e a progressão das doenças periodontais. Concluiu-se que uma abordagem odontológica precoce e preventiva atuante no ambiente laboral é imprescindível para que seja possível evitar-se agravantes que possam causar prejuízo ao estado de saúde bucal dos trabalhadores, incluindo o estado de saúde periodontal.

Periodontal diseases come from an inflammatory process installed with concomitant destruction of the protective and supporting tissues of the teeth. Commonly, reversible involvement by gingivitis and irreversible character by periodontitis is evident. Some occurrences related to oral diseases from work activities performed can cause oral manifestations with the involvement of periodontal diseases. The objective of this article was to show how the activities performed in the execution of the work can be manifested in the dental field, promoting the involvement of periodontal diseases. A narrative review of the literature was carried out with a search in the following databases: PubMED, LILACS, Google Scholar and a survey of studies and articles dealing with the appearance of periodontal diseases in workers arising from their work environment. In general, many oral problems can result from unhealthy activities performed in the work environment, which can affect both hard and soft tissues of the dental elements, among which dental caries, oral neoplasms and pigmentation can be seen. gingival tissue, among other complications. In the event of soft tissue involvement, one of the possible manifestations includes the onset and progression of periodontal diseases. It was concluded that an early and preventive dental approach active in the work environment is essential so that it is possible to avoid aggravating factors that may harm the oral health status of workers, including the periodontal health status.

Evaluation of the Frequency of Occupational Hazards Among a Group of Iranian General Dentists and its Prevention Criteria

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the frequency of occupational hazards and the criteria for their prevention among Iranian dentists. Material and Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 187 general dentists in Kerman. The data collection tool was a questionnaire including personal information (gender, age, marital status, condition and place and years of employment, and the average of weekly working hours) and a valid and reliable questionnaire of occupational hazards, including 24 questions about occupational hazards (6 domain) and nine questions about criteria for the prevention of the risks of dentistry. The t-test, chi-square, and linear regression were used. Results 92 (49.2%) were men. The mean and standard deviation of the score of occupational hazards was 27.04±16.21 out of 96, and the criteria of prevention were 22.00±7.28 out of 36. Regression analysis showed significant correlations between single statuses, years of occupational and type of employment, weekly work hours and occupational hazards, participation in occupational injury identification courses, and hepatitis vaccination. In addition, there were significant correlations between gender, age, weekly work hours, and preventive measures. Moreover, 3.2% of dentists were in a high-risk group and 26.2% were weak in preventive measures. Conclusion A total of 32.6% of dentists are at moderate risk of occupational hazards, and 10.7% meet the prevention criteria properly. It is recommended to hold training classes to identify occupational hazards and the criteria for their prevention among dentists.

Profesionales de odontología y la COVID-19: resultado de una encuesta / Dental professionels and the COVID-19: results from a survey

A partir de una propuesta del Comité de Investigaciones del Ateneo Argentino de Odontología se realizó una encuesta anónima transversal para conocer el estado de los odontólogos en relación con la infección provocada por la covid-19 ya que los afecta de una manera especial debido a las características del virus SARS-CoV-2 y su forma de trasmisión (AU)

From a proposal of the Research Committee of the Argentine Athenaeum of Dentistry, an anonymous cross-sectional survey was conducted to know the status of dentists in relation to the infection caused by covid-19 and that particularly affects dentists due to the characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its form of transmission (AU)

Planejamento e reestruturação de um serviço de saúde bucal do trabalhador ­ relato de experiência com ênfase na documentação odontológica / Planning and restructuring a workers' dental health service ­ experience report with emphasis in dental records

INTRODUÇÃO: A Odontologia do Trabalho busca seu espaço dentro das empresas públicas e privadas. Pensando em melhorar a condição de vida do empregado e manter a produtividade da empresa, a Odontologia integra a equipe de Saúde Ocupacional das empresas, realizando ações preventivas e de educação em saúde, além dos exames admissionais e periódicos. OBJETIVO: O presente trabalho objetiva relatar a experiência do planejamento e reestruturação de um serviço de saúde bucal do trabalhador em uma empresa do setor elétrico brasileiro, com ênfase na documentação odontológica. RELATO DE CASO: O serviço de saúde bucal foi planejado levando em conta as metas e objetivos da empresa, as condições epidemiológicas dos trabalhadores brasileiros, além das prioridades elencadas pelos empregados e pela equipe de saúde. Um novo prontuário foi desenvolvido e o rol de procedimentos realizados no serviço foi ampliado. CONCLUSÃO: Cabe ao cirurgião-dentista apresentar projeto de implementação ou de readequação do serviço, demonstrando a melhoria dos índices de saúde bucal e geral através da realização de ações odontológicas ocupacionais e preventivas. A presença do cirurgião-dentista do trabalho nas empresas é de grande valia, pois este profissional contribuirá com a redução do absenteísmo, a diminuição dos acidentes de trabalho relacionados a causas odontológicas e a promoção de saúde bucal para todos os trabalhadores

INTRODUCTION: The Occupational Dentistry seeks space within the public and private companies. Thinking about improving the employee's living conditions and maintain the productivity of the company, Dentistry integrates the Occupational Health team, performing preventive actions and health education, in addition to the admission and periodic exams. OBJECTIVE: This paper aims to report the experience of planning and restructuring a Labor Dentistry service in a company in the Brazilian electrical sector, with emphasis on dental documentation. CASE REPORT: The oral health service was planned taking into account the goals and objectives of the company, the epidemiological conditions of Brazilian workers, and the priorities established by the employees and the health team. The new dental record was developed and the list of procedures was updated and expanded. CONCLUSION: The dentist must submit a project for the implementation or the readjustment of the service, demonstrating the improvement of oral and general health indexes through the performance of occupational and preventive dental actions. The presence of the occupational dentist in the companies is of great value, since this professional will contribute with the reduction of absenteeism, the reduction of the accidents of work related to dental causes and the promotion of oral health for all the workers.

Incapacidade gerada pela dor osteomuscular em aluno de odontologia / Incapacity generated by musculoskeletal pain in dental students / Incapacidad generada por el dolor osteomuscular en estudiantes de odontología

Introdução: A sintomatologia dolorosa no sistema músculo-esquelético é uma grande preocupação entre os cirurgiões-dentistas. Objetivo: Avaliar a incapacidade gerada pela dor e o nível de intensidade da dor, verificando se existe uma correlação entre essas. Metodologia: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com alunos de Odontologia que cursaram ao menos uma disciplina clínica (n=303). Os estudantes foram investigados sobre a presença de dor, utilizando o Questionário Nórdico. Aos alunos sintomáticos foi aplicado também o Pain Disability Questionnaire (PDQ) e a Escala Numérica da Dor. A análise dos resultados foi realizada por meio do teste de correlação de Spearman. Resultados: Consentiu participar da pesquisa, um total de 241 alunos e destes, 199 (82,6%) apresentaram sintomatologia da dor. A incapacidade gerada pela dor foi classificada como moderada em 76,9% dos alunos. Em relação a escala de dor, a média encontrada nos alunos foi de 2,19. A intensidade da dor foi classificada com moderada em 11,5%, mínima em 55,8% dos alunos, e nula em 32,7%. Foi encontrada uma correlação positiva e estatisticamente significante entre a maioria das questões do PDQ e a Escala de dor. A correlação entre os domínios do PDQ (CF, CP e Total) e a Escala de dor se mostrou moderada, positiva e estatisticamente significante (ρ=0.433 e p≤0,01; ρ=0.307 e p≤0,01; ρ=0,456 e p≤0,01). Conclusão: Conclui-se que existe uma correlação positiva entre a incapacidade gerada pela dor e a intensidade da dor, e estas são classificadas como: moderada e mínima, respectivamente, na maioria dos alunos(AU)

Introdução: Painful symptomatology of the musculoskeletal system is a great preoccupation among dental surgeons. Objective: To assess the incapacity generated by the pain and its level of intensity, and verify whether there is a correlation between them. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed with dental students who had taken at least one clinical course (n=303). The Nordic Questionnaire was used to investigate the presence of pain in the students. In symptomatic students, the Pain Disability Questionnaire (PDQ) and the Numeric Pain Scale were also applied. The analysis of the results was performed by using Spearman's correlation test. Results: A total of 241 students consented to participate in the research, of whom 199 (82.6%) presented pain symptomatolgy. Incapacity generated by pain was classified as moderate in 76.9% of the students. As for the Pain Scale, the mean score found in the students was of 2.19. Pain intensity was classified as moderate in 11.5% and mild in 55.8% of the students, while 32.7% claimed no pain. We found a positive and statistically significant correlation between most PDQ questions and the Pain Scale. The correlation between PDQ domains (CF, PC and Total) and the Pain Scale were moderate, positive and statistically significant (ρ=0.433 and p≤0.01; ρ=0.307 and p≤0.01; ρ=0.456 and p≤0.01). Conclusion: We conclude there is a positive correlation between the incapacity generated by pain and pain intensity, and these are classified as moderate and mild, respectively, in most students(AU)

Introducción: La sintomatología dolorosa en el sistema musculoesquelético es una gran preocupación entre los cirujanos-dentistas. Objetivo: Evaluar la incapacidad generada por el dolor y el nivel de intensidad del dolor, verificando si existe una correlación entre esas. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio transversal con alumnos de Odontología que cursaron al menos una disciplina clínica (n = 303). Los estudiantes fueron investigados sobre la presencia de dolor, utilizando el Cuestionario Nórdico. A los alumnos sintomáticos se aplicó también el Pain Disability Questionnaire (PDQ) y la Escala Numérica del Dolor. El análisis de los resultados fue realizado por medio de la prueba de correlación de Spearman. Resultados: Consentió participar de la investigación, un total de 241 alumnos y de éstos, 199 (82,6%) presentaron sintomatología del dolor. La incapacidad generada por el dolor fue clasificada como moderada en el 76,9% de los alumnos. En relación a la escala de dolor, la media encontrada en los alumnos fue de 2,19. La intensidad del dolor fue clasificada con moderada en el 11,5%, mínima en el 55,8% de los alumnos, y nula en el 32,7%. Se encontró una correlación positiva y estadísticamente significativa entre la mayoría de las cuestiones del PDQ y la Escala de dolor. La correlación entre los dominios del PDQ (CF, CP y Total) y la Escala de dolor se mostró moderada, positiva y estadísticamente significativa (ρ = 0.433 ep≤0,01; ρ = 0.307 ep≤0,01; ρ = 0,456 ep ≤0,01). Conclusión: Se concluye que existe una correlación positiva entre la incapacidad generada por el dolor y la intensidad del dolor, y éstas se clasifican como: moderada y mínima, respectivamente, en la mayoría de los estudiantes(AU)

The Current Status of Dental Education and the Dental Profession in Chile

Objective: To describe the current situation of the dental profession in Chile, including training and workforce issues. Material and Methods: Data were collected from different national institutions, which included information regarding number of current registered dentists, university of graduation, geographical distribution, professional position, additional specialty certifications obtained, the number and characteristics of dental surgeons who work in the public and private sectors, the traditional character of the university, the accreditation status of the undergraduate dental programs and the general population number. Results: Currently there are 32 schools of Dentistry in Chile, of which 21 have their quality certified. There are 19,100 Chilean dentists and 1,727 foreign dentists registered. The number of graduates from private universities has increased significantly. Currently, 2,164 dentists work for MINSAL. Less than a third hold a specialty certification. Forty-five percent of the dental specialists obtained their certification from universities. The current professional ratio is 104 dentists per 100,000 habitants. Conclusion: The number of dentists in Chile has increased progressively during the last years, mainly associated with the opening of new dental schools. Only 28% of the Chilean dental schools have certified their quality for the total duration of the undergraduate program. Regarding the workforce, there is a public/private and geographical inequities in dentists' distribution.

Interprofessional Education Programs for Nursing Students: A Systematic Review / 한국간호교육학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate how interprofessional education has been designed, implemented, and evaluated in undergraduate programs in nursing through a systematic review. METHODS: The literature was searched using the PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Cochrane central databases to identify interventional studies including teaching-learning activities among nursing students and other disciplines in English between January 2000 and May 2017. Thirty studies were selected for the analysis. RESULTS: Twenty-four studies out of 30 were designed as a pre-post, no control group, quasi-experimental study design. Interprofessional education learners were primarily engaged in medicine, physical therapy, dentistry, occupational therapy, pharmacy, and respiratory therapy. Patient care related activity was the most frequently selected topic and simulation was the most common teaching-learning method. Evaluation of learning outcomes was mainly based on the aspects of teams and collaboration, professional identity, roles and responsibilities, patient care, and communication skills. Nursing students in 26 out of the 30 reviewed studies were found to benefit from interprofessional education, with outcome effects primarily related to changes in learning outcomes. CONCLUSION: The development and integration of interprofessional education with collaborative practices may offer opportunities in nursing education for training professional nurses of the future.

A Odontologia em Saúde do Trabalhador como uma Nova Especialidade Profissional: Definição do Campo de Atuação e Funções do Cirurgião-Dentista na Equipe de Saúde do Trabalhador / Odontology in worker's health as a new professional specialty: definition of the activity field and functions of the surgeon dentist in worker's health team

Atualmente, as empresas brasileiras enfrentam novos desafios advindos do reflexo da globalização na economia. A competitividade, tanto na área de produtos quanto na de serviços, desafia as empresas a aumentarem sua produtividade e qualidade. Neste cenário, os recursos humanos são cada dia mais valorizados, e os empresários utilizam programas para melhorar as condições de trabalho e de saúde dos trabalhadores. Programas de Ergonomia, Qualidade Total, Qualidade de Vida no Trabalho, ações da equipe de Saúde do Trabalhador e inúmeros outros benefícios, como por exemplo assistência odontológica, visam melhorar as condições de competitividade da empresa. Na maioria das empresas, o cirurgião-dentista não participa da composição da equipe de segurança e saúde no trabalho. Por meio de levantamento da literatura de 1917 ao ano 2000, verificou-se a importância da Odontologia, não apenas para tratamentos, mas também como parte integrante da equipe de Saúde do Trabalhador. O presente estudo destacou principalmente uma visão mais detalhada da evolução, atuação e conceito da Odontologia em Saúde do Trabalhador, permitindo a delimitação desta nova área de atuação do cirurgião-dentista. Foram discutidas a influência de algumas doenças bucais sobre a saúde do trabalhador e suas conseqüências, como aumento dos índices de absenteísmo, de produtividade e de riscos de acidentes de trabalho. Sugere-se uma definição para a Odontologia em Saúde do Trabalhador, seus objetivos, política e benefícios para o trabalhador, para a empresa, para o Brasil, para a equipe de Segurança e Saúde no Trabalho e para a Odontologia. Pela análise de 10 questionários aplicados em empresas de grande porte do Estado de São Paulo, concluiu-se que é necessário um trabalho de esclarecimento voltado às empresas, aos trabalhadores, ao governo, aos sindicatos, aos profissionais de Saúde do Trabalhador e à classe profissional odontológica, para conscientizar todos os segmentos envolvidos sobre a importância da atuação do cirurgião-dentista do trabalho. Algumas funções do cirurgião-dentista do trabalho especialista em Odontologia em Saúde do Trabalhador seriam a prevenção, o diagnóstico e o tratamento das manifestações bucais das doenças profissionais, as avaliações técnicas de tratamentos odontológicos, as perícias no campo trabalhista e cível, e a colaboração com a equipe de segurança e saúde no trabalho para melhorar a sua atuação e atingir os seus objetivos. Contudo, como toda nova área, é imprescindível que novas pesquisas voltadas ao assunto sejam realizadas, pois muitas questões ainda carecem de elucidação e/ou aprofundamento. Fica, porém, a certeza de que a atuação na área de Odontologia em Saúde do Trabalhador é de competência do cirurgião-dentista e deve, a curto prazo, tornar-se uma especialidade da Odontologia.

Condição bucal de trabalhadores de fábricas de baterias e uso de serviços odontológicos / Oral health status and use of dental services in battery factory workers

Contexto: A Odontologia do Trabalho é responsável por estudar, interpretar e solucionar os diferentes problemas bucais dos trabalhadores, contribuindo para sua qualidade de vida e maior produtividade. Objetivos: Avaliar as condições bucais de trabalhadores em duas fábricas de baterias e o uso de serviços odontológicos em Bauru, São Paulo. Métodos: A amostra foi constituída por 134 indivíduos que responderam a um questionário sobre o uso de serviços. Os exames foram realizados utilizando-se o Índice CPOD para a cárie dentária, Índice Periodontal Comunitário (IPC) e Perda de Inserção Periodontal (PIP) para a doença periodontal, e o Índice de Desgaste Dentário (IDD) (Kappa>0,94). A análise foi descritiva, por meio de frequências absolutas e relativas. Resultados: Com relação ao uso de serviços, 55,22% relataram consulta odontológica há menos de 1 ano, 76,87% buscaram atendimento particular/convênio e 33,58% como consulta de rotina. Apenas 12,60% dos trabalhadores apresentaram-se livres de cárie, sendo observado CPOD médio de 8,49. Houve presença de cálculo em 56,70%, bolsas rasas em 17,90% e bolsas profundas em 1,50% dos trabalhadores. A perda de inserção periodontal foi observada em 26,52%. Todos os trabalhadores apresentaram desgaste dentário, sendo esse mais prevalente em dentina. Conclusão: Os serviços odontológicos oferecidos pelas empresas pesquisadas propiciaram uma condição bucal satisfatória aos trabalhadores.

Context: The Occupational Dentistry is responsible for studying, interpreting and solving the various oral problems of workers, contributing to their quality of life and greater productivity. Objectives: To evaluate the oral conditions of workers in two battery factors and the use of dental services in Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: The sample consisted of 134 individuals who responded to a questionnaire on the use of services. The tests were conducted using DMFT index for dental caries, Community Periodontal Index (CPI) and Periodontal Attachment Loss (PAL) for periodontal disease, and the Dental Wear Index (DWI) (Kappa>0.94). A descriptive analysis was done by means of absolute and relative frequencies. Results: Regarding the use of services, 55.22% reported dental visit in less than 1 year, 76.87% sought private care and 33.58% used as a routine consultation. Only 12.60% of the workers were free of caries, with mean DMFT of 8.49. There was calculus in 56.70%, shallow pockets in 17.90% and deep pockets in 1.50% of the workers. The periodontal attachment loss was observed in 26.52%. All workers had tooth wear, which was more prevalent in dentin. Conclusion: The dental services offered by the surveyed companies provided a satisfactory oral health to the workers.

Absenteeism study in a steel industry of São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil

Aim: To identify the factors involved in absenteeism in a steel industry in the city of São Jose dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out after obtaining permission from Institutional Ethics Committee in a steel industry. Worker's detailed information regarding absenteeism was obtained from the Health Department files, from January 2005 to December 2008. Specifical data were: sex, function, certificate type (medical or dental), the working sector, according to the Large Groups (LG) of Brazilian Classification of Occupations - 2002, working periods, duration of absenteeism (lost days), the main causes of absenteeism (International Classification of Diseases ICD-10). Results: A total of 570 workers were recorded. The majority of workers were males (97%), with medical certificate (97%), LG-7 workers in the production of industrial goods and services (62.09%), and operators of industrial machinery (68.3%) and the working period was Shift 4 - Monday to Friday from 8 am to 12 am and 1 pm to 5 pm (44.43 %). The total duration of absenteeism was 3,187 days, the main causes of diseases being problemas in the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (18.48%), respiratory diseases (17.11%), injuries, poisoning and other external causes (11.24%), and diseases of the digestive tract (11.24%). Conclusions: It was concluded that there was under-reporting of absenteeism due to dental causes (41 events) during the study period. More studies in this field are required (Au)

Effects of Oral Health Education for Occupational Health Nurses / 치위생과학회지

The purpose of this study was to evaluate effects of oral health education for occupational health nurses. The subjects were 300 occupational health nurses which participated in continuing education of Korean Association of Occupational Health Nurses. Oral health education contents consisted of basic knowledge about oral health, prevention of periodontal disease, oral health care for workers, and oral health program for workers. In order to evaluate the effects of oral health education, we performed questionnaire surveys before and after the education regarding their perceived oral health status and concern for oral health, knowledge about prevention of periodontal disease, attitude about oral health promotion, and needs for implementation of oral health promotion program. The data were analyzed by paired t-test to compare the change of knowledge and attitude according to the education. Linear regression analysis was carried out to assess the factors related to the improvement of their knowledge and attitude. The findings indicated that oral health knowledge and attitude of occupational health nurses were significantly improved by oral health education. A factor of the improvement of knowledge and attitude was concern for oral health. And they would like to be provided primarily oral health education for occupational health nurses. Finally, this study suggested that oral health education for occupational health nurses had significantly effects on improving oral health knowledge and attitude.

Relations between oral health and work ability among administrative workers

To analyze the relationships between perceived oral health quality of life and work ability index. METHODS: The data regarding administrative workers of a private textile company in São Paulo - Brazil, included socio-demographic, occupational characteristics, self-perceived oral health OHIP 14 and self-perceived work ability index WAI. RESULTS: The response rate of the questionnaires was 75.20% and the reliability of the instruments Conbrach's alpha was 0.89 for OHIP 14 and 0.64 for WAI. Linear multiple regression analyses showed that OHIP 14 was associated with educational level p=0.009 and work ability index p=0.001 of workers, regardless of other variables. CONCLUSIONS: These results showed the importance of adopting oral health programs in private companies to improve oral health and work ability...

[Problems of dental services in closed administrative units assessed by a survey of dentists].

The article presents the results of the survey of 150 dentists from 10 closed administrative units of FMBA health care system of Russia in connection with the dynamics of dental staff withdrawal and reduce of volume of preventive work in schools and factories. These problems were found to be associated with the lack of regulations on mandatory preventive dental examinations of workers with occupational hazards, low tariffs for dental services in obligatory medical insurance program, poor wages an lack of apartments for young dentists.

Impacto da perícia na decisão sentencial trabalhista na área de saúde / Expertise impact on labor sentence decision on health

A perícia é uma ferramenta utilizada pelo sistema judiciário para que informações técnicas adicionais ou de melhor acurácia sejam apuradas e possam assim auxiliar na tomada de decisão sentencial. O presente estudo tem a proposta de analisar laudos de jurisprudências da justiça do trabalho visando determinar quão importante a perícia médica/odontológica tem sido para tomada de decisão pelo juiz.Trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal, descritivo e analítico no qual foi realizado levantamento dos dados por meio de análise documental. Setenta e dois processos de ações trabalhistas foram avaliados e a seleção foi realizada eliminando-se as ementas repetidas e ações por dissídios coletivos resultando em 38 processos no período entre 1996 a 2014. As variáveis “DORT como consequência do dano” (p=0,1723), “Perícia do tipo médica/odontológica” (p=0,1504) e “Perícia do tipo Técnica” (p=0,1975) foram habilitadas para elaboração de modelo ajustado com emprego de regressão logística múltipla, método backward, com intervalo de confiança de 95%. As variáveis “Perícia do tipo Médica” (OR= 14,5319; IC 95%= 2,3263 a 90,7780) e “DORT como consequência do dano” (OR= 7,8989; IC 95%= 1,2755 a 48,9151) permaneceram no modelo ajustado final, revelando que a chance do juiz necessitar de perícia é 14 vezes maior quando esta é do tipo médica/odontológica e quando o dano sofrido envolve DORT, há 7,89 vezes mais chances de o juiz acatar a perícia. A análise do modelo ajustado com emprego da Curva ROC revelou ser muito boa sua capacidade preditiva (AUC=0,8661; SE=0,06194; IC 95%= 0,7163 a 0,9545). A perícia médica/odontológica possui alta relevância em ações trabalhistas, caracterizando-se como uma prova fundamental para a tomada de decisão pelos magistrados.

Expertise is a tool used by the judiciary for additional technical information or better accuracy can be cleared and can be assist in making decision sentence. This study is the proposal to examine case law reports of the labor courts in order to determine how important the medical/dental expertise has been for decision making by the judge. This is an observational, cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study that was conducted through the data of document analysis. Seventy-two cases of labor claims have been assessed and the selection was carried out eliminating the repeated menus and actions for collective bargaining resulting in 38 cases from 1996 to 2014. The variables "WRMD as a result of damage" (p=0,1723), "Medical/dental Expertise" (p=0.1504) and "Technical Expertise" (p=0.1975) were able to elaborate adjusted model with the use of multiple logistic regression, backward method, with 95% confidence interval. The variable “Medical Expertise"(OR= 14,5319; IC 95%= 2,3263 to 90,7780) and "WRMD as a result of damage" (OR= 7,8989; IC 95%= 1,2755 to 48,9151) remained in the final model adjusted, revealing that the chance of the judge require expertise is 14 times more than when it is the medical /dental type and when the damage suffered involves WRMD there is 7,89 times more chance to the judge accept expertise. The analysis of the adjusted model with use of ROC curve was found to be very good its predictive capacity (AUC= 0,8661; SE= 0,06194; IC 95%= 0,7163 to 0,9545). The medical/dental expertise is of high relevance to labor actions, characterized as a essential proof for decision making by judges.

Riscos ocupacionais no exerc¡cio da Odontologia – revisÆo sistem tica / Occupational hazards in Dentistry – systematic review

O presente trabalho teve como objetivo levantar evidˆncias relacionadas …s doen‡as profissionais e/ou ocupacionais que os cirurgiães-dentistas estÆo vulner veis. Elaborou-se mediante a aplica‡Æo de m‚todos expl¡citos e sistematizados de busca, aprecia‡Æo cr¡tica e s¡ntese da informa‡Æo selecionada, uma revisÆo da literatura sobre o tema. Os trabalhos foram selecionados das bases de dados eletr“nicas (PubMed, Bireme, Nature, Scielo e Cochrane), sendo consultados no per¡odo de 1990 a 2013 sobre as seguintes tem ticas: “doen‡as ocupacionais na Odontologia”, “risco ocupacional odontol¢gico”, “Odontologia do trabalho”, “occupational disease Dentistry”, “occupational hazards”, “dentist”, “cirurgiÆo-dentista”, nos idiomas portuguˆs e inglˆs. Selecionaram-se 21 artigos de um total de 40 potencialmente relevantes, identificados nas pesquisas de base de dados, que reportaram sobre as diversas doen‡as ocupacionais. Concluiu-se que os cirurgiães-dentistas devem conscientizar-se dos riscos ocupacionais e que trabalhos educativos no sentido de preven‡Æo das doen‡as profissionais sÆo necess rios.

The present study aimed to collect evidence related to occupational diseases to which dental surgeons are exposed. A literature review on the subject was elaborated through the application of explicit and systematic search methods, critical appraisal, and synthesis of selected information. The studies were chosen from electronic databases (Pubmed, Bireme, Nature, SciELO and Cochrane), consulted in the period from 1990 to 2013 on the following topics: “occupational diseases in Dentistry”, “occupational hazards in Dentistry”, “dental work”, “occupational disease Dentistry”, “occupational hazards”, “dentist”, “dental surgeon”, in Portuguese and English. Twenty-one articles were selected from a total of 40 potentially relevant studies identified in the databases concerning various occupational diseases. It was concluded that dentists should become aware of occupational hazards and that further educational programs towards the prevention of occupational diseases are still necessary.

Situación ocupacional de los odontólogos matriculados en Córdoba

Con el objetivo general de determinar la situación ocupacional de los odontólogos matriculados en la Provincia de Córdoba a través de la vinculación laboral pública en los ámbitos Nacional, Provincial, Municipal y/o Comunal, el ejercicio laboral en el ámbito privado, adherencia voluntaria a Instituciones que poseen contratos con obras sociales, la modalidad respecto a poseer un consultorio propio, alquilado, en comodato o locación de servicio y datos de la población de Córdoba, se distribuyó un custionario semi-estructurado, auto-administrable, que se entrego por vía mail o en mano a los odontólogos para llegar al universo de aproximadamente 5.000 odontólogos, de ambos sexos, matriculados en el Colegio Odontológico de la Provincia de Córdoba, distribuidos en todos los departamentos del territorio provincial.

Summary: With the general objective of determining the occupational status of dentists enrolled in the province of Córdoba through the link on National Public Employment areas, provincial, municipal and / or communal, the labor field exercise in private, voluntary adherence to Institutions that have contracts with public works, regarding the mode having a custom office, leased or lease in loan service and population data Cordoba, questionnaire semi-structured, self-managing, whi ch was delivered via mail or hand delivered to the dentist to get to the universe of approximately 5,000 dentists, of both sexes enrolled in the Dental Association of the Province of Córdoba, distributed all departments of the province.

Desenvolvimento de um software para registro e gerenciamento em odontologia do trabalho / Software development for registration and management in occupational dentistry

A qualidade de vida do trabalhador, assim como sua saúde têm sofrido grandes impactos ocasionados pela evolução da indústria, da tecnologia e dos processos de produção. O profissional especialista em Odontologia do Trabalho tem por compromisso a identificação e prevenção de doenças relativas ao trabalho, com manifestações bucais, além da implementação de ações de promoção e preservação da saúde dos trabalhadores. A reunião dos dados relativos à saúde dos indivíduos, dados estes baseados em seus prontuários e colhidos quando da realização dos exames odontológicos para fins trabalhistas, podem dimensionar as condições, ou seja, o nível de saúde de determinada população. Com o aumento progressivo de dados, tão intenso no mundo todo,e frente às deficiências apresentadas no fluxo das informações relativas à saúde do trabalhador por meio de documentos físicos, nos propusemos a desenvolver um software direcionado ao registro e gerenciamento de dados, específico para Odontologia do Trabalho, que abrangesse, agregasse e vinculasse, de maneira concomitante, as informações referentes às empresas contratantes, aos funcionários e às condições de saúde bucal dos mesmos. Para tanto tivemos o apoio financeiro da OT BRASIL - excelência em saúde ocupacional bucal. Os sistemas foram produzidos para interface Web, podendo ser acessado através de qualquer computador conectado à Internet. Utilizou-se o moderno conceito AJAX proporcionando mais dinâmica, criatividade, suavidade e produtividade para as aplicações. O software recebeu o nome de OT BRASIL e é constituído por módulos integrados, devidamente personalizados, proporcionando melhor adaptação à empresa. O acesso é seguro e controlado por login, senha e níveis de usuário. Concluiu-se que o software OT BRASIL proporciona um ganho inestimável à Odontologia do Trabalho, no que diz respeito ao registro e gestão de informações, relativas à saúde dos trabalhadores; viabiliza a elaboração de um prontuário digital...

The quality of life of the employee, as well as their health has suffered major impacts caused by the development of industry, technology and production processes. The Occupational Dentistry specialist is committed to identifying and preventing work related diseases with oral manifestations, in addition to implementing actions to promote and preserve the health of workers. The gathering of data on the individuals health such data is based on their dental records and harvested when performing dental examinations for labor purposes, can determine the scale of health conditions, that is, the level of health of a given population. Due to the progressive increase of data, so intense worldwide, and attributable to the deficiencies in the flow of information relating to workers health through paper documents; we set out to develop a software directed to the registration and management of data, specific to Occupational Dentistry, encompassing, aggregating and linking in a concomitant manner, the information related to the contractors, employees and their oral health conditions. Thereunto, we had the financial support of OT BRAZIL- excellence in occupational oral health. The system was produced for Web interface and with access through any Internet-connected computer. The modern AJAX concept was used providing a more dynamic, creative, smooth and productive application. The software named OTBRAZIL and it is composed of integrated modules, duly customized, providing better adaptation for the company. The access is secure, controlled by username and password, and user levels. It was concluded that the OTBRAZIL software provides an invaluable gain to Occupational Dentistry, with regard to the registration and management of information concerning the workers health; enables the development of a digital medical record for Occupational Dentistry; permits the obtaining of longitudinal records of work exams and favors the planning and the implementation of actions...

Pre-employment exam analysis of a military company and its relation to oral health

Absenteeism is determined as an absence from work, resulting in the decrease of the company's production and, consequentially, causing profit reduction. The employer must follow closely the employees' quality of life, assuring that they perform all their tasks effectively. Dental health is directly connected to the employee's general health status and cannot be put aside when trying to assure complete physical and mental well being of an individual. AIM: To analyze pre-employment exams of a military company in order to identify, among all the reasons for exclusion, dental problems that ultimately resulted prevented hiring of job applicants. METHODS: Information was collected in 2008 from the dental files of the Health Department archives, which contained data referring to the candidates applying for a specific position and permitted and analytical study of the reasons for exclusion, based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). RESULTS: 10.24% (720) of the candidates, from a total of 7,029, were excluded for dental reasons, namely dental cavitation, 2.8% (197), and pulpal and periapical diseases, 3.14% (221). CONCLUSIONS: Aside from being limited, the results of this study suggest that dental problems influence a great deal on the quality of life of employees that are able for work, and, that being said, should be managed closely to reduce absenteeism in the workplace.

O papel da Odontologia do Trabalho na saúde do trabalhador / The role of Dentistry at Work on worker's health

Com o intuito de discutir a importância da inserção da Odontologia do Trabalho no ambiente laboral das empresas foi realizado um levantamento da história dessa especialidade articulada aos cuidados necessários que a classe trabalhadora exprime no tocante à prevenção e promoção da saúde nos diversos tipos de ambientes laborais, nos quais os trabalhadores se inserem, objetivando qualificar e quantificar as doenças ocupacionais que mais acometem os funcionários nelas inseridos. Concluiu-se que a Odontologia do Trabalho deve propiciar proteção ao trabalhador contra quaisquer riscos à sua saúde decorrentes da atividade laborativa ou devido a condições nas quais é realizada, principalmente, através do incentivo do uso dos equipamentos de proteção individual.

In order to discuss the importance of Dentistry at Work insertion in the working environment of companies was conducted a survey of the history of this specialty articulated the necessary attention to the working class expresses with regard to prevention and health promotion in various types of work environments, in which workers fall, aiming to qualify and quantify the occupational diseases that most affect employees in them inserted. It was concluded that Dentistry at Work should provide protection to workers against risks to their health arising from labor activity or due to conditions under which it is performed, especially by encouraging the use of individual protection equipment.