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INTRODUCTION: Home care provided by dentists is crucial for ensuring adequate oral care. However, oral health professionals face challenges in delivering treatment at patients' residences due to a lack of resources. Our objective was to explore dentists' perspectives and experiences of dental home care and potential challenges for its implementation. METHODS: The study took a qualitative approach. Guided by a semi-structured interview schedule, data were gathered using recorded interviews with 22 dental professionals. After transcription, data were analysed thematically using the Discourse of the Collective Subject (DCS) method, using Qualiquantisoft. RESULTS: The majority of participants were female (n = 20), aged between 30 and 40 years old, and predominantly specialising in primary care (n = 6) or endodontics (n = 6). All participants provided home care, performing general dental procedures, normally responding to requests from the work team (n = 13) or family (n = 7). Six main categories on to the topic emerged: importance and access to home care, procedures performed during home visits, discussions about post-home care, professional competence and patient-centred care, positive aspects of home care, and negative aspects and challenges faced in this type of care. CONCLUSION: This study highlights the fundamental, yet complex, role of home care in dentistry. Continuity of treatment through adaptability and a patient-centred approach are important.

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This study investigated the impact of home care, health status, and cognition. A qualitative and quantitative approach was employed through a cross-sectional study with a sample of 60 elderly individuals in need of home care in the municipality of Itatiba, São Paulo, Brazil. The analysis utilized the Discourse of the Collective Subject (DCS), EQ-5D, EQ VAS, and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The sample consisted of 40.0% male and 60.0% female individuals. The majority (61.6%) received weekly visits, mainly from community health agents, who were responsible for the majority of the care (45%). Positive considerations were highlighted, with 36.6% emphasizing the contribution to treatment continuity. The EQ VAS assessment indicated a moderately good perception of health. The EQ-5D analysis revealed significant differences between genders in personal care (p = 0.04). There were significant differences between clinical characteristics and EQ-5D dimensions, such as neoplasia and reduced mobility (p = 0.04), and arthritis/osteoarthritis/rheumatism and a limitation in common activities (p = 0.01). The presence of anxiety/depression was significant in cases of neoplasia (p = 0.006), arthritis/osteoarthritis/rheumatism (p = 0.01), and stroke (p = 0.04). The logistic regression analysis showed associations between usual activities and arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism (p = 0.034), pain/malaise and arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism (p = 0.038), and anxiety/depression and stroke (p= 0.028). The average MMSE scores (17.52) suggested a mild cognitive impairment, with no statistical differences between genders. Based on these results, it can be concluded that home care can provide a comprehensive approach and continuous assistance, emphasizing the importance of personalized care based on perceived and clinical differences.

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Introduction: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is the advanced stage of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, compromising the immune system and rendering the body vulnerable to various opportunistic infections. Since the 1970s, AIDS has posed a global challenge, impacting Brazil since 1982. Despite advancements, the disease's persistence necessitates comprehensive strategies and a deep understanding of transmission methods for effective management. Objective: This study aims to comprehend HIV/AIDS detection in Brazil (2013­2022). Analyzing temporal patterns, it guides future prevention and control strategies, emphasizing the need for effective approaches in the dynamic epidemic scenario. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzes HIV case notifications in Brazil (2013-2022) utilizing data from the Unified Health System's Department of Information and Informatics (DATASUS), covering macro-regions, Federative Units, and capitals. Detection rate data are sourced from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (Sinan), Mortality Information System (SIM), Laboratory Exams Control System (Siscel), and Medication Logistic Control System (Siclom), considering sociodemographic variables and exposure categories. The analysis aims to understand the dynamics of HIV/AIDS in the country. Results: Between 2013 and 2022, AIDS cases in Brazil predominantly affect men, with an increase after 2020. The HIV detection rate by region reveals significant variations, highlighting fluctuations in the North and South. Educational data suggest a reduction in cases, indicating the impact of preventive programs. The analysis by race/color shows a consistent decline in cases among whites, blacks, and browns, while yellows and indigenous populations exhibit variations. Conclusion:The conducted analysis highlights the complexity of AIDS dissemination in Brazil, underscoring the need for regionally adapted strategies. Variations by region, education levels, and race/color emphasize the importance of multifaceted approaches, continuous prevention programs, and addressing social inequalities. (AU)

Introdução: A síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida (AIDS) é o estágio avançado da infecção pelo vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV), comprometendo o sistema imunológico e tornando o organismo vulnerável a diversas infecções oportunísticas. Desde a década de 1970, a AIDS tem representado um desafio global, impactando o Brasil desde 1982. Apesar dos avanços, a persistência da doença requer estratégias abrangentes e profundo entendimento das formas de transmissão para enfrentá-la eficazmente. Objetivo: Este estudo visa compreender a taxa de detecção de HIV/AIDS no Brasil, de 2013 a 2022, bem como analisar padrões temporais, orientando estratégias futuras de prevenção e controle, destacando a necessidade de abordagens eficazes no cenário dinâmico da epidemia. Métodos: Este estudo transversal analisa notificações de casos de HIV no Brasil (2013­2022) utilizando dados do Departamento de Informação e Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde (DATASUS), abordando macrorregiões, unidades da federação e capitais. Os dados referentes à taxa de detecção são provenientes das bases relacionadas aos sistemas de informação sobre Agravos de Notificação (SINAN), Mortalidade (SIM), Controle de Exames Laboratoriais (SISCEL) e Controle Logístico de Medicamentos (SICLOM), considerando variáveis sociodemográficas e categorias de exposição. A análise visa compreender a dinâmica de HIV/AIDS no país. Resultados: Entre 2013 e 2022, os casos de AIDS no Brasil indicaram predominância em homens, com aumento depois de 2020. A taxa de detecção de HIV por região revela variações significativas, destacando oscilações nas regiões Norte e Sul. Dados educacionais sugeriram redução nos registros, evidenciando o impacto de programas preventivos. A análise por raça/cor mostrou queda consistente nos casos de brancos, pretos e pardos, enquanto amarelos e indígenas apresentaram variações. Conclusão:A análise evidenciou a complexidade da disseminação da AIDS no Brasil, destacando a necessidade de estratégias adaptadas regionalmente. Variações por região, níveis de escolaridade e raça/cor ressaltaram a importância de abordagens multifacetadas, programas contínuos de prevenção e enfrentamento das desigualdades sociais. (AU)

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ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) intention and associated variables among women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Methods: The data were collected with a questionnaire for the pregnant women (n=653), from December/2018 to November/2019. They answered the Infant Feeding Intentions (IFI) scale, translated and adapted to Brazilian Portuguese, and a questionnaire on sociodemographic, biological, family, pregnancy, breastfeeding, health care, and habits variables. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression analyses were performed with a 5% significance level, following a multilevel hierarchical model that estimated the association between the dependent and independent variables. The outcome EBF intention measured by the IFI score was dichotomized by the median (<16 or =16). Results: Mean±standard deviation score for the IFI scale was 14.4±2.6 (score 0: very strong intention to not breastfeed at all; score 16: very strong EBF intention up to six months). The results from the regression analysis showed that pregnant women who had no intention to bottle feed (OR=4.33; 95%CI 2.79-6.72) or did not know (OR=1.85; 95%CI 1.21-2.82), those who planned the pregnancy (OR=1.52; 95%CI 1.09-2.12), those who believed they would have help to care for the baby (OR=3.60; 95%CI 1.51-8.56) or did not know (OR=3.97; 95%CI 1.26-12.51), and those who reported knowing the World Health Organization recommendations on breastfeeding (OR=1.73; 95%CI 1.13-2.64) were more likely to show a very strong EBF intention. Conclusions: Pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy presented a strong EBF intention. The higher EBF intention score was significantly associated with the structural, setting, and individual determinants.

RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar a intenção materna de amamentar exclusivamente (IMA) e variáveis associadas entre as mulheres no terceiro trimestre de gravidez. Métodos: A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevista e questionário semiestruturado e autoadministrado, entre dezembro/2018 e novembro/2019. As gestantes (n=653) responderam à escala Infant Feeding Intentions (IFI) testada, traduzida e adaptada para o português do Brasil e ao questionário contendo perguntas sobre variáveis sociodemográficas, biológicas e familiares, bem como relacionadas à gestação, ao aleitamento materno, à assistência à saúde e a hábitos. Foram realizadas análises estatísticas descritivas e de regressão logística múltipla hierarquizada, com nível de significância de 5%, para estimar a associação entre as variáveis independentes e o desfecho. A IMA, medida pela escala IFI, foi dicotomizada pela mediana (<16 ou =16). Resultados: A pontuação média±desvio padrão para a escala IFI foi de 14,4±2,6. Os resultados da análise de regressão mostraram que as gestantes que não tinham intenção de oferecer mamadeira (OR=4,33; IC95% 2,79-6,72) ou não sabiam (OR=1,85; IC95% 1,21-2,82), que planejaram a gestação (OR=1,52; IC95% 1,09-2,12), aquelas que acreditavam que teriam ajuda nos cuidados com o bebê (OR=3,60; IC95% 1,51-8,56) ou que não sabiam (OR=3,97; IC95% 1,26-12,51), bem como aquelas que relataram conhecer as recomendações da Organização Mundial de Saúde sobre amamentação (OR=1,73; IC95% 1.13-2.64) tinham mais chances de mostrar uma IMA muito forte. Conclusões: As gestantes no terceiro trimestre de gestação apresentaram forte IMA. A maior IMA esteve significativamente associada aos determinantes estruturais, contextuais e individuais.

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Better understanding of dentists' decision-making about defective restorations is needed to close the evidence-practice gap (EPG). Aim: this study aimed to quantify the EPG about defective restorations and identify dentist factors associated with this EPG. Methods: 216 dentists from São Paulo State, Brazil, completed a questionnaire about three clinical case scenarios involving defective composite restorations with cementum-dentin margins (case 1) and enamel margins (case 2), and an amalgam (case 3) restoration. Dentists were asked what treatment, if any, they would recommend, including preventive treatment, polishing, re-surfacing, or repairing the restoration, or replacing the entire restoration. Replacing the entire restoration in any of these three scenarios was classified as inconsistent with the evidence, comprising an EPG. Bivariate analyses using Chi-square, ANOVA, or multiple comparison tests were performed (p<.05). Results: for defective composite restorations, 49% and 55% of dentists chose to replace the entire restoration for cases 1 and 2, respectively. Twenty-nine percent of dentists chose to replace the entire amalgam restoration. Dentists were significantly more likely to choose to replace the defective amalgam restoration than the composite restoration with a defect at the cementum-dentin margins or the enamel margins (both at p < .001). Female dentists were more likely to choose a conservative treatment than male dentists for cases 1 (p=.034) and 2 (p=.009). Dentists with a higher percentage of patients interested in individualized caries prevention were also more conservative in case 1 (p=.045). Conclusion: a substantial EPG regarding treatment decisions for defective restorations exists, especially for composite restorations. This study adds to the international evidence that an EPG exists in this clinical area and that global strategies need to be developed to close the gap.

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Better understanding of dentists' decision-making about defective restorations is needed to close the evidence-practice gap (EPG). This study aimed to quantify the EPG about defective restorations and identify dentist factors associated with this EPG. Methods: 216 dentists from São Paulo State, Brazil, completed a questionnaire about three clinical case scenarios involving defective composite restorations with cementum-dentin margins (case 1) and enamel margins (case 2), and an amalgam (case 3) restoration. Dentists were asked what treatment, if any, they would recommend, including preventive treatment, polishing, re-surfacing, or repairing the restoration, or replacing the entire restoration. Replacing the entire restoration in any of these three scenarios was classified as inconsistent with the evidence, comprising an EPG. Bivariate analyses using Chi-square, ANOVA, or multiple comparison tests were performed (p<.05). Results: for defective composite restorations, 49% and 55% of dentists chose to replace the entire restoration for cases 1 and 2, respectively. Twenty-nine percent of dentists chose to replace the entire amalgam restoration. Dentists were significantly more likely to choose to replace the defective amalgam restoration than the composite restoration with a defect at the cementum-dentin margins or the enamel margins (both at p < .001). Female dentists were more likely to choose a conservative treatment than male dentists for cases 1 (p=.034) and 2 (p=.009). Dentists with a higher percentage of patients interested in individualized caries prevention were also more conservative in case 1 (p=.045). Conclusion: a substantial EPG regarding treatment decisions for defective restorations exists, especially for composite restorations. This study adds to the international evidence that an EPG exists in this clinical area and that global strategies need to be developed to close the gap

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ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the prevalence and analyze the variables associated with the use of pacifiers and/or bottles by infants up to 6 months of age. Material and Methods: Data on sociodemographic characteristics, intention to offer pacifier and bottle-feeding, pregnancy and breastfeeding (BF) variables were collected at baseline by interviews and a self-administered questionnaire among pregnant women in the 3rd trimester. After delivery, mother-baby binomials were followed by phone calls at the 1st, 3rd, and 6th months of the baby's life (n=467) to gather information on the type of delivery, baby's gender, BF in the first hour of the newborn's life, baby's weight, mother's return to work, and oral habits. Association analyses were performed using logistic regression models with a 5% significance level with the pacifier/bottle-feeding use as the outcome. Results: Most mothers (52.5%) reported their babies used bottle-feeding, 48.2% used pacifiers and 33.4% used both of them throughout the 6 months. Intention to offer pacifier and bottle-feeding was reported by 45.0% and 54.8% of the mothers at the 3rd trimester of the pregnancy, respectively. Not living in one's own residence (OR=1.53; 95%CI: 1.05-2.24) and having the prenatal intention of offering a pacifier (OR=2.50; 95%CI: 1.63-3.83) to the baby were significantly associated with pacifier use. Variables significantly associated with bottle-feeding were mother's return to work (OR=2.48; 95%CI: 1.54-3.97), baby's lower birth weight (OR=1.58; IC95%: 1.07-2.33), and prenatal intention to offer bottle-feeding (OR=2.51; 95%CI 1.56-4.04). Conclusion: About half of the babies used pacifiers or were bottle-fed, which were associated with the mother's prenatal intention to offer them to their babies and socioeconomic factors.

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ABSTRACT Little is known about how Brazilian dentists' treatment decisions for proximal carious lesions are compared to current evidence-based recommendations, so better understanding is needed to close any potential evidence-practice gap. Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed to quantify the evidence-practice gap about proximal carious lesions treatment and identify dentist factors associated with this evidence-practice gap. Methods: Brazilian dentists (n=214) from Araraquara, São Paulo State, "completed a questionnaire about their dentist and practice characteristics and a translated version of the "Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment" from the U.S. National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Five radiographic images of proximal carious lesions in low-risk and high-risk patient scenarios were used. Associations between treatment recommendations and lesion, dentist, and practice characteristics were tested for statistical significance (p<0.05). Results: Lesions confined to the enamel would be restored by 35% and 71% of dentists in the low-risk and high-risk patient scenarios, respectively, suggesting a substantial evidence-practice gap given that surgical intervention of enamel lesions is not consistent with current evidence. The lesion depth threshold to recommend a permanent restoration differed between the low-risk and high-risk patient scenarios (p<0.001). Specific dentist/practice characteristics (dentist gender, graduate of a public dental school, postgraduate training, use of caries risk assessment) were significantly associated with the evidence-practice gap, but the magnitude of these differences was not major Conclusion: A substantial evidence-practice gap in treatment of proximal carious lesions was found for the sample overall, even when clinical scenarios presented low-risk patients. Global strategies are needed to close this substantial evidence-practice gap.

RESUMO Pouco se sabe se as decisões de tratamento dos dentistas brasileiros para lesões cariosas proximais são comparadas às recomendações atuais baseadas em evidências, portanto, é necessário um melhor entendimento para fechar qualquer potencial lacuna entre a evidência e a prática. Purpose: Este estudo transversal teve como objetivo quantificar a lacuna entre a evidência e a prática na decisão de tratamento das lesões cariosas proximais e identificar os fatores associados a essa lacuna entre a evidência e a prática. Methods: Cirurgiões-dentistas brasileiros (n=214) de Araraquara, Estado de São Paulo, preencheram um questionário sobre suas características odontológicas e clínicas e uma versão traduzida do "Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment" da U.S. National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Cinco imagens radiográficas de lesões cariosas proximais em cenários de pacientes de baixo risco e alto risco foram usadas. Associações entre recomendações de tratamento e lesão, dentista e características da prática foram testadas (p<0,05). Results: As lesões confinadas ao esmalte seriam restauradas por 35% e 71% dos dentistas nos cenários de pacientes de baixo risco e alto risco, respectivamente, sugerindo uma lacuna entre a evidência e a prática substancial, dado que a intervenção cirúrgica das lesões do esmalte não é consistente com as evidências atuais. O limiar de profundidade da lesão para recomendar uma restauração permanente diferiu entre os cenários de pacientes de baixo risco e alto risco (p<0,001). Características específicas do dentista/prática (sexo do dentista, graduado em uma faculdade pública, pós-graduação, uso da avaliação de risco de cárie) foram significativamente associadas à lacuna entre a evidência e a prática, mas a magnitude dessas diferenças não foi importante. Conclusions: uma lacuna entre a evidência e a prática substancial na decisão de tratamento de lesões cariosas proximais foi encontrada para a amostra como um todo, mesmo quando os cenários clínicos apresentavam pacientes de baixo risco. Estratégias globais são necessárias para fechar essa lacuna entre a evidência e a prática.

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ABSTRACT Objective: To describe the dental practice patterns related to caries prevention in children aged 6-18 years and associated factors. Material and Methods: Dentists (n=162) from Araraquara, Brazil, completed two paper questionnaires: (1) one about characteristics of their practice and their patient population; and (2) a translated version of the "Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment" Questionnaire from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Regression analyses were used for data analysis (p<0.05). Results: Dentists reported using in-office fluoride (IOF) and dental sealants (DS) in 74.2% and 45.1% of their pediatric patients, respectively. Regression analysis showed that female dentists (p=0.035 for DS; p=0.044 for IOF; p=0.011 for non-prescription fluoride rinse), those with advanced degrees (p=0.032 for prescription of fluoride), those who graduated from a private dental school (p=0.018 for chlorhexidine rinse), those who provided caries prevention regimens (p<0.001 for DS; p=0.004 for IOF; p=0.013 for non-prescription fluoride rinse), those with a greater percentage of patients interested in a caries prevention regimen (p=0.007 for non-prescription fluoride rinse), those working in a private practice model (p=0.047 for prescription of fluoride) were more likely to recommend some type of preventive methods to their pediatric patients. Conclusion: Dentists reported recommending IOF to most of their pediatric patients. Certain dentists', practices', and patients' characteristics were associated to some caries prevention regimens recommended by dentists.

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Abstract Data on dental practices related to caries risk assessment (CRA) are scarce among Brazilian dentists. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of CRA use by dentists and factors associated with its use, as well as to quantify dentists' ratings of the importance of specific factors when treatment planning. Dentists registered at the Regional Council of Dentistry of São Paulo State - Araraquara region were sent two paper questionnaires that comprised: a) characteristics of dentists themselves, their practices, and their patients; and b) the translated version of the "Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment" Questionnaire from the U.S. National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Participants were 206 dentists who currently practiced in Araraquara and treated dental caries. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression analyses were used for data analysis. Thirty-six percent of the dentists reported they perform CRA and, among them, 36% indicated they record the assessment on a special form that is kept in the patient chart. More years since dental school graduation (OR = 1.1, p = 0.002) and holding an advanced academic degree (OR=2.6, p=0.005) were associated with a higher likelihood of performing CRA, whereas exclusively using a private practice model (OR = 0.5, p = 0.016) was associated with a lower likelihood of performing CRA. The current oral hygiene and commitment to return for follow-up were the most important risk factors for treatment planning. In conclusion, CRA was not a routine procedure in daily practice among the majority of participating dentists. Specific demographic, practice and academic education characteristics were associated with performing CRA.

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Data on dental practices related to caries risk assessment (CRA) are scarce among Brazilian dentists. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of CRA use by dentists and factors associated with its use, as well as to quantify dentists' ratings of the importance of specific factors when treatment planning. Dentists registered at the Regional Council of Dentistry of São Paulo State - Araraquara region were sent two paper questionnaires that comprised: a) characteristics of dentists themselves, their practices, and their patients; and b) the translated version of the "Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment" Questionnaire from the U.S. National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. Participants were 206 dentists who currently practiced in Araraquara and treated dental caries. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression analyses were used for data analysis. Thirty-six percent of the dentists reported they perform CRA and, among them, 36% indicated they record the assessment on a special form that is kept in the patient chart. More years since dental school graduation (OR = 1.1, p = 0.002) and holding an advanced academic degree (OR=2.6, p=0.005) were associated with a higher likelihood of performing CRA, whereas exclusively using a private practice model (OR = 0.5, p = 0.016) was associated with a lower likelihood of performing CRA. The current oral hygiene and commitment to return for follow-up were the most important risk factors for treatment planning. In conclusion, CRA was not a routine procedure in daily practice among the majority of participating dentists. Specific demographic, practice and academic education characteristics were associated with performing CRA.

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Little is known about dental practice patterns of caries prevention in adults among Brazilian dentists. OBJECTIVE: To quantify procedures used for caries prevention for adult patients among dentists from a Brazilian community. METHODS: Dentists (n=197) who reported that at least 10% of their patients are more than 18 years old participated in the first Brazilian study that used a translated version of the "Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment" from the U.S. National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. A questionnaire about characteristics of their practice and patient population were also completed by the dentists. Generalized linear regression models and a hierarchal clustering procedure were used (p<0.05). RESULTS: In-office fluoride application was the preventive method most often reported. The main predictors for recommending some preventive agent were: female dentist (dental sealant; in-office fluoride; non-prescription fluoride) and percentage of patients interested in caries prevention (dental sealant; in-office fluoride; non-prescription fluoride). Other predictors included private practice (dental sealant), percentage of patients 65 years or older (in-office fluoride), graduation from a private dental school (non-prescription fluoride), years since dental school graduation (chlorhexidine rinse) and using a preventive method (recommending sealant/fluoride/chlorhexidine rinse/sugarless, xylitol gum). Cluster analysis showed that dentists in the largest subgroup seldom used any of the preventive agents. CONCLUSION: Dentists most often reported in-office fluoride as a method for caries prevention in adults. Some practitioner, practice and patients' characteristics were positively associated with more-frequent use of a preventive agent.

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Little is known about dental practice patterns of caries prevention in adults among Brazilian dentists. Aim: To quantify procedures used for caries prevention for adult patients among dentists from a Brazilian community. Methods: Dentists (n=197) who reported that at least 10% of their patients are more than 18 years old participated in the first Brazilian study that used a translated version of the "Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment" from the U.S. National Dental Practice-Based Research Network. A questionnaire about characteristics of their practice and patient population were also completed by the dentists. Generalized linear regression models and a hierarchal clustering procedure were used (p<0.05). Results: In-office fluoride application was the preventive method most often reported. The main predictors for recommending some preventive agent were: female dentist (dental sealant; in-office fluoride; non-prescription fluoride) and percentage of patients interested in caries prevention (dental sealant; in-office fluoride; non-prescription fluoride). Other predictors included private practice (dental sealant), percentage of patients 65 years or older (in-office fluoride), graduation from a private dental school (non-prescription fluoride), years since dental school graduation (chlorhexidine rinse) and using a preventive method (recommending sealant/fluoride/chlorhexidine rinse/sugarless, xylitol gum). Cluster analysis showed that dentists in the largest subgroup seldom used any of the preventive agents. Conclusion: Dentists most often reported in-office fluoride as a method for caries prevention in adults. Some practitioner, practice and patients' characteristics were positively associated with more-frequent use of a preventive agent

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Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi traduzir e realizar a adaptação transcultural do questionário "Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment", da Dental Practice Based Research Network (DPBRN), para a língua portuguesa do Brasil. Métodos: O questionário sobre a prática odontológica relacionada ao diagnóstico, prevenção, tratamento e avaliação de risco de cárie passou por tradução e adaptação cultural seguindo critérios pré-estabelecidos: tradução inicial, retrotradução e comitê de revisão. No pré-teste, o questionário foi preenchido por 21 cirurgiões-dentistas (CDs), cuja finalidade foi identificar erros, desvios das traduções e compreensão das perguntas. Após uma semana, 17 CDs preencheram o questionário novamente para avaliar a reprodutibilidade pelo teste de correlação intra-classe. Resultados: A etapa de tradução mostrou que os termos/sentenças traduzidos de forma destoante pelos diferentes pesquisadores eram, na verdade, sinônimos, e indicaram que o processo de tradução foi facilmente realizado. Em relação à compreensão do questionário, 95% (n=20) dos CDs não mostraram dúvida/dificuldade ao preenchê-lo. Os dados de reprodutibilidade mostraram que 42% (n=22) das questões apresentaram correlação satisfatória e 58% (n=31) correlação excelente. Conclusão: Conclui-se que o processo de tradução e adaptação cultural do questionário foi realizado de forma satisfatória e que a versão brasileira do questionário foi facilmente compreendida pela população estudada.(AU)

Aim: The aim of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the "Assessment of Caries Diagnosis and Caries Treatment" questionnaire from the Dental Practice Based Research Network (DPBRN) into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: The questionnaire on dental practices related to diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and caries risk assessment underwent translation and cross-cultural adaptation following pre-established criteria: initial translation, back-translation, and committee review. During the pre-test, the questionnaire was filled out by 21 dentists in order to evaluate mistakes, to find deviations in the translations, and to identify the comprehension of the questions. After one week, 17 dentists filled out the questionnaires again to evaluate their reliability by means of the intra-class correlation test. Results: The translation process showed that the term/sentences translated differently by distinct researchers were synonyms and indicated that the process was easily performed. Regarding the comprehension of the questionnaire, 95% (n=20) of the dentists showed no doubts / difficulty when filling it out. Reliability data showed that 42% (n=22) of the questions showed a satisfactory correlation, while 58% (n=31) showed an excellent correlation. Conclusion: In conclusion, the translation and cross-cultural adaptation process of the questionnaire was performed satisfactorily, and the Brazilian version of the questionnaire was easily understood by the studied population.(AU)

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Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and severity of oral pain in pregnant women. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of pregnant women who were receiving dental care at a Dental School. A structured questionnaire about self-perception of oral conditions and the presence and severity of orofacial pain in the mouth or teeth in the last 6months was applied. Results: 80 pregnant women participated in the study and, of these, 58.8% reported having a problem with their teeth, 31.3% periodontal problems, 61.3% bad taste in mouth and 62.5% bad breath. Only 22.5% of pregnant women did not exhibit any form of oral pain. The most frequently reported pains were: pain with hot/cold liquids or sweets (56.2%) and spontaneous toothache (38.8%). With regard to severity, mild and moderate pain were the most frequently reported, but there was a group of 23.8% of pregnant women with severe or very severe pain caused by hot or cold liquids and 18.8% in the same condition in relation to spontaneous pain. Conclusion: The results of this study showed that, despite the high prevalence of pain detected in the pregnant women, severity was low and referred to specific situations.

Objetivo: Avaliar a preval?ncia e a severidade da dor orofacial em gestantes. M?todos: O estudo transversal foi realizado em uma amostra de gestantes em atendimento odontol?gico em uma faculdade de odontologia. Foi aplicado question?rio estruturado com perguntas sobre a auto percep??o das condi??es bucais e a presen?a e a severidade da dor orofacial sentida na boca ou dentes nos ?ltimos 6 meses. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 80 gestantes e, destas, 58,8% afirmaram ter algum problema nos dentes, 31,3% problema na gengiva, 61,3% gosto ruim na boca e 62,5% mau h?lito. Apenas 22,5% n?o apresentaram nenhum tipo de dor orofacial. As dores mais relatadas foram: dor com l?quidos quentes, frios ou doces (56,2%) e dor de dente espont?nea (38,8%). Quanto ? severidade, as dores de intensidade leve e moderada foram as mais frequentes, mas havia um grupo de 23,8% das gestantes com dores intensas ou muito intensas provocadas por l?quidos frios ou quentes e 18,8% na mesma condi??o em rela??o ? dor espont?nea. Conclus?o: Os resultados do estudo mostraram que, apesar da alta preval?ncia de dor orofacial encontrada, a severidade foi baixa e relacionada a algumassitua??es espec?ficas.

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Objetivos: 1) Avaliar o impacto dos problemas de saúde bucal na qualidade de vida de gestantes por meio do questionário OHIP-14, bem como a presença de cárie dentária, doença periodontal e uso e necessidades de próteses em gestantes; 2) associar as variáveis sociodemográficas e condições de saúde bucal encontradas no exame clínico com o OHIP-14. Métodos: Além da aplicação do questionário OHIP-14, realizou-se uma avaliação clínica das condições bucais (índices: IPC, CPO-D e avaliação protética) em 51 gestantes que procuraram atendimento odontológico junto à Clínica de Odontologia Preventiva, no período de abril de 2008 a agosto de 2010. Realizaram-se análises descritivas para caracterização da amostra, análise bivariada (teste de Qui-Quadrado ou Exato de Fisher) e regressão logística múltipla em nível de significância de 5% para analisar a associação entre o impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida de gestantes e as variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas. Resultados: Os dados do OHIP-14 mostraram menor impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida. O CPOD médio foi 12,8; 70,6% das gestantes apresentavam cálculo dental e 58,8% necessitavam de prótese. A associação entre OHIP-14 e última visita ao dentista e CPOD permaneceram no modelo final de regressão (p<0,05). Conclusão: A experiência de cárie das gestantes examinadas foi considerada alta, a maioria apresentava necessidade de prótese e presença de cálculo dental. O OHIP apresentou baixo impacto no grupo estudado e foi significativamente influenciado pela última visita ao dentista e pelo índice CPOD...

Objectives: 1) to evaluate the impact of oral health problems on the quality of life of pregnant women by the simplified Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) questionnaire as well by the presence of dental caries, periodontal disease and denture use/need; 2) to correlate the sociodemographic variables and the oral health conditions revealed in the clinical examinations with the OHIP-14. Method: In addition to the application of the OHIP-14 questionnaire, clinical examination of the oral conditions (CPI - community periodontal index, DMFT and prosthetic evaluation) was performed on 51 pregnant women, who sought dental treatment between April 2008 and August 2010 at the Preventive Dentistry Clinic. Descriptive analyses were made for sample characterization, bivariate analysis (chi-square or FisherÆs exact tests) and multiple logistic regressions at a 5% significance level to assess the correlation between the impact of oral health on the quality of life of pregnant women and the socio-demographic and clinical variables. Results: The OHIP-14 data showed a lesser impact of oral health on the womenÆs quality of life. The mean DMFT was 12.8; 70.6% of the pregnant women presented dental calculus and 58.8% needed prostheses. The association between OHIP-14 data and last dental visit and DMFT remained in the final regression model (p<0.05). Conclusion: Caries experience of the pregnant women was considered high. Most of them needed prostheses and presented dental calculus. The OHIP-14 presented a low impact on this population and was significantly influenced by the last dental visit and the DMFT index...

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A arte de lidar com o semelhante vai além do simples contato de um prestador de serviços para o recebedor do serviço, afinal a boca é apenas uma parte do indivíduo. O projeto do PET- SAÚDE proporciona ao acadêmico a experiência de desbravar o mundo além dos muros da faculdade, o que é simplesmente sensacional. Essa é a melhor maneira de formar o profissional de odontologia, com uma visão humanista, crítica e reflexiva. Propiciando ao aluno a oportunidade de deparar-se com a realidade dos postos públicos e desenvolver as competências gerais do cirurgião-dentista, como a comunicação com outros profissionais, vivenciando a multiprofissionalidade, interdisciplinaridade e transdisciplinaridade, importantes na promoção da saúde. Durante as visitas aos municípios foram executadas as atividades de atenção à saúde com ações de prevenção e de reabilitação. Mesmo diante de um cenário de carência de recursos, a falta de determinados materiais, comuns na clínica diária, não impossibilitou a realização dos procedimentos e do cuidar. Esta experiência é imprescindível, pois auxilia na tomada de decisões e estabelecimento da relação custo- efetividade na carreira profissional, baseada não só em evidências científicas, mas também nas necessidades de uma determinada população. Portanto, a experiência de participar do PET, permite a formação completa do acadêmico, pautada também nas Ciências Humanas e Sociais. Dessa forma, ir além dos muros da faculdade proporciona uma visão completa e humana do paciente, que não se restringe mais a apenas uma "parte" doente, por poder ter seu contexto compreendido e integrado na visão de cada petiano (AU).

The art of dealing with the similar goes beyond simply contact a service provider to the recipient of the service , after the mouth is only part of the individual. The design PET - Saúde provides the academic experience of exploring the world beyond the walls of the college, which is simply phenomenal. This is the best way to form the dental professional with a humanist , critical and reflective view . Providing students the opportunity to encounter the reality of payphones and develop the general skills of the dentist , as communication with other professionals , experiencing multiprofessionality and transdisciplinarity , important in health promotion . During visits to municipalities were executed activities of health care with prevention and rehabilitation. Even against a background of lack of resources , lack of certain materials, common clinical presentation not prevented the carrying out of procedures and care . This experience is essential because it helps in decision making and establishment of costeffectiveness in their professional careers, based not only on scientific evidence , but also the needs of a given population. Therefore , the experience of participating in the PET allows the complete formation of the academic , also marked the Humanities and Social Sciences . Therefore, going beyond the walls of the college provides a comprehensive and humane view of the patient , which is no longer restricted to just one sick " part " , because it may have its context understood and integrated into the vision of each petiano (AU).

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Definir el perfil de los académicos en Odontología, cuanto al acogimiento de los pacientes/usuarios atendidos en la Institución, en el ámbito de las directrices del SUS. Métodos: Fue aplicado un cuestionario Se aplicó un cuestionario estructurado a 163 estudiantes, con cuestiones que englobaban cinco variables (recepción, diálogo y escucha, actuación y cuidado, primer contacto e identidad profesional). Fue realizado una entrevista para verificar la coherencia de respuestas obtenidas durante la primera fase. Los datos cuantitativos fueron tabulados y analizados por estadística descriptiva en el programa Epi-Info (versión 6.0) y los datos cualitativos analizados por medio del discurso del sujeto colectivo. Resultados: Fue verificado que, intelectualmente, la mayoría de los académicos (70,7%) entienden el concepto y la repercusión del proceso de acogimiento en salud y muchos poseen características de cuidadores. El sistema pedagógico formativo, centrado en el tecnicismo, puede dificultar o sistematizar una acción acogedora espontánea e integral. Conclusión: Los académicos poseen perfil acogedor, pero existe una necesidad de mayor motivación de humanización en la educación universitaria.

To define the profile of Dentistry's academics, on the welcoming reception of patients/users attended in the Public Institution, under the guidelines of the SUS. Methods: A structured questionnaire was applied to 163 students, which contained questions that covered five variables (reception, dialogue and listening, action and care first contact, professional identity) and conducted an interview to associate to responses obtained during the first phase. Quantitative data were tabulated and analyzed by descriptive statistics in SPSS 16.0 and qualitative data analyzed through discourse of the collective subject. Results: It was observed that, intellectually, the most of student (70.7%) understand the concept and the repercussion of the welcoming reception process in health and many have caring characteristics. However, the pedagogic system formation makes it difficult or systemizes an integral and spontaneous welcoming action. Conclusions: The academics have the embracement profile but it is need more motivation in the humanization of the university teaching.

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Este trabalho teve como objetivo verificar em mulheres com crianças até 5 anos de idade o que ocorreu no seu período gestacional em relação a tratamentos odontológicos, associado a uma provável correlação entre o nível de seu conhecimento sobre a saúde bucal e possíveis razões que a levariam ou a levaram a uma busca tardia a esse tratamento. As entrevistas foram realizadas em ambientes do Posto de Saúde Central do município e na Faculdade de Odontologia de Araraquara. Dentre as mães entrevistadas, 57% recusaram o tratamento odontológico durante a gestação. Verificou-se que as mães têm receio de realizarem um tratamento odontológico durante o período gestacional. A desinformação sobre essa questão, muitas vezes, está associada à crença na área médica de que o atendimento odontológico durante os primeiros três meses de gestação é prejudicial ao bebê. Tal informação transmitida às mães acarreta uma hesitação ao tratamento odontológico nesse período. O nível educacional das mães não interferiu nessa busca, sendo que 24,5% delas evitam o tratamento durante a gestação. O diferencial, entretanto, é que as mães de alto nível de escolaridade realizam prevenção bucal antes da gravidez.

The objective was to assess in women with children under 5 years old what happened to your pregnancy in relation to dental care, coupled with a probable correlation between the level of their knowledge on dental health and possible reasons which lead or have led to a late seeking such treatment. The interviews were conducted in an environment of health center in the city center and the Odontoly Faculty in Araraquara. Among the interviews mothers, 57% refused the dental treatment during pregnancy. It appears on mothers that are afraid to perform a dental treatment during pregnancy. The misinformation on this issue often associated with this belief in the medical field that dental care during the first three months of pregnancy is harmful to the baby. Such information passed on to mothers leads to a hesitancy with dental treatment during this period. The educational level of mothers did not interfere in this pursuit, and 24.5% of them avoid treatment during pregnancy. The difference, however, is between those mothers of high educational level, performing oral prevention before pregnancy.

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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of oral environment stabilization (OES) on the counting of Streptococcus mutans in high-caries-risk pregnant women participants of a prevention program in a public teaching institution. The sample was composed of 30 pregnant women aged 18 to 43 years, who looked for treatment at the Preventive Dentistry Clinic of the Araraquara Dental School, UNESP. Saliva samples were collected before and after the OES procedures and were forwarded to the pathology for observation and quantification of S. mutans CFU. There was a decrease in the number of S. mutans CFU, which was significantly different (p<0.0001) between samples. Considering the age group, 70.0% were between 18 to 30 years old and 30.0% belonged to the 31-43-year-old age group. Data related to the pregnancy period showed that 73.4% were in the second trimester, 13.3% in the first and 13.3% in third trimester. OES showed to be an effective clinical procedure in diminishing the number of S. mutans CFU in the saliva of high-caries-risk pregnant women. This management is simple and effective, corresponding to the basic treatment needs of pregnant women that search dental care in this public service.

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