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OBJECTIVES: The present cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate if social, racial, and gender inequalities disproportionally affect the use of dental services by people with and without disabilities in Brazil in the year 2013. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study used data from the 2013 National Health Survey and the dependent variable was the use of dental services. The outcome was stratified by gender, race, and social variables. Descriptive analysis was represented by absolute and relative frequencies. Two inequality measures were used to investigate the inequalities: the Slope Index of Inequalities (SII) and the Concentration Index of Inequalities (CIX). The SII expresses the absolute difference and the CIX identifies the relative inequality. RESULTS: Of 145,580 adults evaluated, 7.7% reported disability. The proportion of adults without disabilities who used dental services in the last 12 months was higher (45.2%; 95%CI 44.2-46.1) than adults with disabilities (33.9%; 95%CI 32.0-35.9). There was an absolute difference of 40% points (SII 0.40; CI95% (0.36-0.45) in the use of dental services between poorer and richer people with disabilities. Absolute and relative inequalities were identified in the use of dental services, considering the education of the head of the family and family income, with similar results for people with and without disabilities. High inequality is observed concerning race. Racial minorities (Black, Brown, Yellow, and Indigenous) without disabilities presented a higher use of dental services in the last 12 months than racial minorities with disabilities. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings demonstrate that social and racial inequities negatively affect individuals with and without disabilities. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Inequalities exist in the use of oral health services for people with and without disabilities.

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Resumo O tema do Aleitamento Materno (AM) é pouco abordado nos cursos técnicos e de graduação em Odontologia. O objetivo desta revisão foi pesquisar conteúdos odontológicos relacionados à amamentação para promoção do AM desde o pré ao pós-natal. O método adotado foi a estratégia PICO, com os descritores: "amamentação" e "odontologia". A busca foi realizada dos últimos 10 anos até outubro de 2023 em cinco bases de dados e outros estudos incluídos. Dos 209 artigos, 101 foram selecionados sob critérios de inclusão e exclusão de acordo com o tipo de estudo e conteúdo abordado. Os resultados obtidos foram: promoção de políticas públicas em AM; sua importância e benefícios para a saúde oral e geral; alimentação; respiração; distúrbios do sono; atendimento odontológico pré e pós-natal; uso de medicamentos e drogas durante a amamentação; aconselhamento materno; manejo e técnica adequada de amamentação; trabalho multidisciplinar; treinamento profissional; fatores sociodemográficos, risco de cárie e má oclusão; desenvolvimento craniofacial; funções orais; microbiota oral; casos especiais: anquiloglossia; fenda palatina; dentes neonatais, hipomineralização, autismo, transmissão vertical; hábitos prejudiciais e sucção não nutritiva. Conclui-se que existem evidências na perspectiva odontológica para orientar mães e familiares sobre o Aleitamento Materno. Esse conteúdo deverá fazer parte de cursos de formação na área da saúde.

Abstract Breastfeeding (BF) is rarely covered in technical and undergraduate Dentistry courses. This review aimed to research dental issues regarding breastfeeding to promote BF from pre- to post-natal dental care. The method adopted was the PICO strategy with the descriptors: "breastfeeding" and "dentistry", and the search was carried out over the last 10 years until October 2023 in five databases and included studies. Of 209 articles, 101 were selected under inclusion and exclusion criteria according to the type of study and subject covered. The results show the promotion of public policies in BF; its importance and benefits for oral and general health; food; breathing; sleep disorders; pre- and post-natal dental care; use of medications and drugs during breastfeeding; maternal counseling; adequate breastfeeding management and technique; multidisciplinary work; professional training; sociodemographic factors, risk of caries and malocclusion; craniofacial development; oral functions; oral microbiota; special cases: ankyloglossia; cleft palate; neonatal teeth, hypo-mineralization, autism, vertical transmission; harmful habits and non-nutritive sucking. We conclude that there is evidence from a dental perspective to guide mothers and families about BF. This content should be part of training courses in the health area.

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Japón está compuesto por 126 millones de habitantes y corresponde a la tercera potencia económica mundial. El sistema de salud se basa en un único seguro obligatorio universal, con cobertura médica y odontológica. En las últimas décadas, el envejecimiento poblacional ha sido un punto importante a considerar en la planificación de políticas públicas sanitarias. La eficiencia de este sistema ha sido punto de comparación con distintos países, no así con Chile. Por ello, el objetivo de esta revisión narrativa es comparar el sistema de salud oral chileno y japonés. Se realizó una revisión narrativa utilizando los repositorios de revistas científicas Science Direct, y PubMed, así como publicaciones disponibles en páginas gubernamentales de Japón y Chile.El seguro japonés prioriza la promoción de salud y prevención de enfermedades, enfatizando en la población más vulnerable. Al contrario, en Chile el sistema de salud tiene énfasis en la curación y rehabilitación. Japón ha adoptado un seguro debido a la transición demográfica y epidemiológica, para garantizar la sustentabilidad del sistema en el tiempo, modelo que podría ser aplicado en Chile; considerando el envejecimiento poblacional y la carga de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles. Ambos países tienen ventajas y limitaciones en los atributos de sus sistemas de salud. Chile tiene una Red integrada de servicios de salud y ha implementado políticas como GES. Japón tiene un sistema universal, más eficiente y equitativo. Las fortalezas del sistema japonés podrían implementarse en Chile, a través de nuevas políticas públicas que fortalezcan la salud del país, incluyendo la odontología.

Japan has a population of 126 million, and it is the third national economy in the world. The health system is on a single universal mandatory insurance, with medical and dental coverage. In the last decades, Japan has faced the ageing of its population, and this has been a relevant matter in the planning of public health policies. The efficiency of the health system has been a point of comparison in different countries, but not in Chile. Thus, the objective of this narrative review is to compare the Chilean oral-health system with the Japanese.A non-systematic review was made using Science Direct, PubMed repositories of journals and official Japanese and Chilean government pages. The Japanese healthcare insurance prioritizes health promotion and disease prevention, emphasizing the most vulnerable population. Conversely, Chile has a health system that focalizes on healing and rehabilitation. Japan has adopted insurance because of the demographic transition to guarantee the system's sustainability. Considering the increased ageing population and the non-communicable disease load, this insurance model could be applied in Chile.Both Chile and Japan have advantages and limitations regarding the attributes of their health systems. Japan has a universal, more efficient, and equitable system. Chile should study the strengths of the Japanese system for its implementation of new public policies that strengthen the country's health, including dentistry.

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Objetivo: Analisar fatores associados à redução de atendimentos odontológicos na Atenção Primária à Saúde, durante pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal, com cirurgiões-dentistas das unidades básicas de saúde (UBS). O desfecho foi a redução dos atendimentos odontológicos, e as variáveis de exposição, dados sociodemográficos, disponibilidade de equipamentos de proteção individual (EPIs) e medidas adotadas pela UBS na pandemia. Realizou-se regressão de Poisson para determinar razão de prevalências e intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados: A redução de atendimentos acima de 50% após o início da pandemia foi relatada por 62,6% dos 958 participantes. Adoção de protocolos de biossegurança (RP = 1,04; IC95% 1,01;1,07), disponibilidade de EPIs preconizados por novos protocolos (RP = 0,94; IC95% 0,89;0,99) e adoção da teletriagem (RP = 0,90; IC95% 0,85;0,96) estiveram associados à redução. Conclusão: A disponibilização dos novos EPIs e a implementação da teletriagem nas UBS parecem ter minimizado a redução dos atendimentos odontológicos após o início da pandemia.

Objetivo: Analizar factores asociados a la reducción de consultas odontológicas en Atención Primaria de Salud en Brasil durante el COVID-19. Métodos: Estudio transversal con cirujanos dentistas de las Unidades Básicas de Salud (UBS). El hecho investigado fue la reducción de consultas odontológicas y las variables de exposición incluyeron factores sociodemográficos, aspectos de los equipos de protección personal (EPPs) y las medidas adoptadas por la UBS tras la aparición del COVID. La regresión de Poisson se utilizó para determinar la razón de prevalencia y el intervalo de confianza del 95% (IC95%). Resultados: El 62,6% de los 958 participantes informó una reducción en la asistencia superior al 50% después del inicio de la pandemia. La adopción de protocolos (RP = 1,04; IC95% 1,01;1,07), disponibilidad de EPPs recomendados por los nuevos protocolos (RP = 0,94; IC95% 0,89;0,99) y la adopción de teletriaje (RP = 0,90; IC95% 0,85;0,96) fueron factores que se asociaron con esta reducción. Conclusión: La disponibilidad del nuevo EPP y la implementación de la teleprotección en las UBS parecen haber minimizado la reducción en la atención bucal después del inicio de la pandemia.

Objective: To analyze factors associated with the reduction of dental care in Primary Health Care, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with dentists in primary healthcare centers (PHCCs). The reduction of dental care was the outcome, and the exposure variables were sociodemographic data, availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and measures adopted by PHCCs during the pandemic. Poisson regression was performed to determine the prevalence ratio and 95% confidence interval (95%CI). Results: Of the total of 958 participants, 62.6% reported a reduction of over 50% in dental visits after the beginning of the pandemic. Adoption of biosafety protocols (PR = 1.04; 95%CI 1.01;1.07), availability of PPE recommended by new protocols (PR = 0.94; 95%CI 0.89;0.99) and adoption of tele-screening (PR = 0.90; 95%CI 0.85;0.96) were associated with the reduction. Conclusion: The availability of new types of PPE and implementation of tele-screening in PHCCs seem to have minimized the reduction of dental care after the beginning of the pandemic.

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The purpose of this study was to implement a model of permanent oral health care for oncopediatric patients and to observe its effects on severe oral mucositis and subsequent treatment interruptions. We performed a quasi-experimental study in the Pediatric Department of Napoleão Laureano Hospital, in the city of João Pessoa, Brazil. A integrated oral care was implemented by a dentistry team for prevention of comorbidities, such as infections, oral pain, oral function maintenance, oral mucositis, and interventions for lesions due to severe oral mucositis. The oral comorbidities were compared before and after the implementation. The duration of severe oral mucositis (SOM) before and after the interventions and the interruptions in treatment due to SOM were the main outcome measures. Permanent oral health care reduced the duration of SOM and reduced pediatric chemotherapy interruptions due to SOM by 81.8%.Conclusion: The permanent oral health care to offer to oncopediatric patients increased surveillance regarding oral comorbidities and reduced chemotherapy interruptions due to severe oral mucositis. This care plan could be adopted anywhere around the world. What is Known: • Several studies on oral care for pediatric oncology patients, especially regarding both prevention of and treatment for oral mucositis during antineoplastic therapy, have been published. What is New: • This study describes the benefits of permanent oral care with daily oral surveillance for pediatric patients, which reduced the duration of severe oral mucositis, increased surveillance and the efficiency in diagnostic for signs of oral mucositis, enabling early intervention, and decreased chemotherapy interruptions, contributing positively to the course of treatment.

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The objective of this study is to show the distribution of periodontal disease, risk factors, and importance of primary healthcare, for the improvement of clinical parameters. Two phases study transversal and nonrandomized trial (before - after), with educational intervention and conservative treatment, were carried out at Dental School of the Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero México, in 161 subjects who met the inclusion criteria. Oral healthcare education was carried out as well as conservative periodontal treatment, with six months follow up. Clinical measurements were performed with a Williams probe, O'Leary plaque index, calculus index and dental mobility Miller method. Periodontal disease was found on 82 % of all participants. Multinomial logistic regression analysis showed an odds ratio of 14.3 (95 % CI: 2.5, 82.1), 13.4 (95 % CI: 1.7, 103.5), 29.2 (95 % CI: 3.2, 260.9) and 68 (95 % CI: 6.6, 711.0) plaque in gingivitis, mild, moderate and severe chronic periodontitis, respectively. The longitudinal panel data analysis showed a significant effect (p <0.001) in the mean decrease of the clinical parameters after intervention, probing depth 0.4 mm (95 % CI: -0.5, -0.3), pockets depth 1.1 mm (95 % CI: -1.3, -0.9), amount of pockets 4.5 (95 % CI: -5.2, -3.7), bleeding 5.2 (95 % CI: -5.9, -4.5) and dental mobility 0.6 degrees (95 % CI: -0.7, -0.5). Primary healthcare is still the best option to improve the periodontal health in population who do not have access to specialty services. Dentists can achieve significant clinical improvement at very low cost, if they are aware of primary health care.

El objetivo del estudio fue mostrar la distribución de la enfermedad periodontal, los factores de riesgo y la importancia de la atención primaria de salud, para la mejora de los parámetros clínicos. Material y método: Estudio de dos fases transversal y no aleatorizado (antes - después), con intervención educativa y tratamiento conservador, realizado en la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero México, en 161 sujetos que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. Se llevó a cabo una educación sanitaria oral, así como un tratamiento periodontal conservador, con un seguimiento de seis meses. Las mediciones clínicas se realizaron con una sonda Williams, el índice de placa O'Leary, el índice de cálculo y el método Miller de movilidad dental. Resultados: se encontró enfermedad periodontal en el 82 % de todos los participantes. El análisis de regresión logística multinomial mostró un odds ratio de 14.3 (IC 95 %: 2.5, 82.1), 13.4 (IC 95 %: 1.7, 103.5), 29.2 (IC 95 %: 3.2, 260.9) y 68 (IC 95 %: 6.6, 711.0) placa en gingivitis, periodontitis crónica leve, moderada y grave, respectivamente. El análisis de datos del panel longitudinal mostró un efecto significativo (p <0.001) en la disminución media de los parámetros clínicos después de la intervención, profundidad de sondeo 0.4 mm (IC 95 %: -0.5, -0.3), profundidad de bolsillos 1.1 mm (IC 95 %: -1.3, -0.9), cantidad de bolsillos 4.5 (IC 95 %: -5.2, -3.7), hemorragia 5.2 (IC 95 %: -5.9, -4.5) y movilidad dental 0.6 grados (IC 95 %: -0.7, - 0.5). Conclusiones: la atención primaria de salud sigue siendo la mejor opción para mejorar la salud periodontal en la población que no tiene acceso a servicios especializados. Relevancia clínica: los dentistas pueden lograr una mejora clínica significativa a un costo muy bajo, si conocen la atención primaria de salud.

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Centros de especialidades odontológicos (CEOs) são estabelecimentos de saúde de âmbito especializado que devem realizar uma quantidade mínima de procedimentos. Objetivos: descrever a produção odontológica especializada e reportar o cumprimento das metas nas capitais brasileiras com CEOs. Materiais e método: foi conduzido um estudo do tipo longitudinal retrospectivo, sendo realizada uma busca por CEOs cadastrados no Cadastro Nacional de Estabelecimentos de Saúde (CNES). A produção odontológica foi pesquisada no Sistema de Informações Ambulatoriais do Sistema Único de Saúde (SIASUS), de maio de 2015 a abril de 2016. Resultados: foram encontrados e considerados elegíveis para o presente estudo 59 CEOs, localizados em 19 capitais brasileiras e no Distrito Federal, sendo 48% CEOs tipo II. Cerca de 730 mil procedimentos especializados foram realizados durante os 12 meses avaliados. Uma taxa de 86% das metas foi cumprida, sendo que cirurgia foi à área com maior cumprimento (92%), seguida de periodontia (89%) e endodontia (76%). Uma das capitais apresentou apenas 33% das metas cumpridas. Três capitais não atingiram nenhuma das metas estabelecidas em procedimentos de endodontia. Conclusão: foi observada uma grande variação no cumprimento das metas entre as capitais com CEOs. Enquanto algumas capitais apresentaram elevado cumprimento das metas, outras exibiram dados preocupantes, principalmente nos procedimentos de endodontia. (AU)

Dental Specialty Centers (Centros de Especialidades Odontológicas ­ CEOs) are specialized health facilities that should perform a minimum number of procedures. Objectives: this study aimed to describe the specialized dental production and report the achievement of goals in Brazilian capitals with CEOs. Materials and method: a retrospective longitudinal study was performed with a search for the CEOs listed in the National Registry of Health Establishments. The dental production was searched in the Outpatient Information System of the Brazilian Unified Health System for the period from May 2015 to April 2016. Results: fifty-nine CEOs were found and considered eligible for the present study. They were located in 19 Brazilian capitals and in the Federal District, whereas 48% were CEOs Type II. Approximately 730 thousand specialized procedures were performed during the 12 months evaluated. A rate of 86% of goals was met and surgery presented the highest achievement (92%), followed by periodontics (89%) and endodontics (76%). One of the capitals achieved only 33% of the goals. Three capitals did not achieve any of the goals set for endodontic procedures. Conclusion: there was a great variation in the achievement of goals among capitals with CEOs. While some capitals showed high achievement of goals, others presented concerning data, especially for endodontic procedures. (AU)

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OM is a painful inflammatory condition of the oral mucosa, derived from the toxic effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. High OM severity is frequently present in HSCT pediatric patients, who exhibit multiple painful ulcers that limit their mastication and swallowing, leading to poor nutritional status. Few studies have demonstrated OM clinical outcomes in young patients undergoing HSCT. Feasibility of oral care and LLLT on OM prophylaxis and treatment is also poorly discussed. The aim of this study was to describe a specialized oral care protocol that included LLLT for pediatric patients undergoing transplantation and to demonstrate the clinical outcomes after OM prevention and treatment. Data from OM-related morbidity were collected from 51 HSCT pediatric patients treated daily with LLLT, followed by standard oral care protocols. All the patients, even infants and young children, accepted the daily oral care and LLLT well. The majority (80.0%) only exhibited erythema in the oral mucosa, and the maximum OM degree was WHO II. Patients who had undergone autologous and HLA-haploidentical transplants showed OM with the lowest severity. The frequency of total body irradiation and methotrexate prescriptions was higher in adolescents when compared with infants (p = 0.044), and adolescents also exhibited OM more severely than infants and young children. We found that good clinical outcomes were obtained using this therapy, mainly in regard to the control of OM severity and pain reduction in the oral cavity. Specialized oral care, including LLLT, is feasible and affordable for HSCT pediatric patients, although some adaptation in the patient's oral hygiene routine must be adopted with help from parents/companions and clinical staff.

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Introdução: as Redes de Atenção à Saúde (RAS) são organizações que permitem, através de um objetivo único, oferecer contínua e qualitativa atenção de saúde à popula- ção. Objetivo: analisar as condições e extensões da RAS com enfoque no município de Maringá/Paraná, direcionado à saúde bucal pública. Para isso, foi construído um mapa com todos os pontos de atenção em saúde bucal do município em suas diferentes complexidades, trazendo, assim, para o concreto a imagem da Rede de Atenção à Saúde Bucal Pública do município. Metodologia: fundamentou-se em revisão bibliográfica do referencial teórico sobre a RAS, Saúde Pública e Saúde Bucal e entrevista com a gestora municipal de saúde bucal. A coleta de dados caracterizou os pontos de atenção e suas complexidades, perfil epidemiológico da população, fluoretação das águas de abastecimento, para que, dessa forma, fosse construí- do o mapa da rede. Resultados: o município possui uma rede estruturada da atenção em saúde bucal, havendo todos os níveis de complexidade em diferentes regiões do município, possibilitando um maior acesso da população. Conclusão: por meio da estruturação do mapa da rede, constatou-se que há uma grande potência de serviços em saúde bucal, com os três níveis de complexidade e, ainda, parcerias com o consórcio intermunicipal e instituição de ensino superior, podendo beneficiar a população, oferecendo um tratamento integrado aos usuários do sistema e servir de suporte aos profissionais da rede.

Introduction: The Oral Health Care System (OHCS) is a network which, with a single goal, offers continuous and quality care to the public. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the conditions and extent of the OHCS in the city of Maringá, Paraná, with a specific focus on the oral health of the public. A map was carefully created, illustrating all the points in Maringá where the public can receive oral health care, whether it is preventative care or more specific care that needs to be met. This map presents a concrete image of the city's Public Oral Health Care Network. Methodology: The methodology was based on a literature review of the theoretical framework concerning the Health Care System, Public Health, and Oral Health, as well as an interview with the manager of the municipal oral health program. The data collection characterized points of attention and their complexities, the epidemiological profile of the population, and fluoridation of water supplies. Results: Using this data, the citywide network map was created, and from this map, we are able to conclude that the city has a structured network for oral health care needs, which encompasses all the levels of complexity and the various locations in the different municipal regions, allowing greater access for the population. Conclusion: By constructing the network map, we found there is a powerful array of services in oral health, with three levels of complexity, and even partnerships with the inter-municipal association as well as the local institutions for higher education. These relationships can benefit not only the population, by offering users of this network integrated treatment, but also can serve as a support network for the healthcare professionals.

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Background Payment mechanisms for health care providers have been used as a strategy to improve management, health indicators, cost containment, equity and efficiency. Among the mechanisms implemented in the past decade is pay-for-performance (P4P). In Chile, it was incorporated since 2003 in primary care in addition to the salary by seniority and training. Objectives To assess the impact of P4P on the efficiency of primary oral health care providers in Chile. Methods We performed a retrospective cohort study to compare the performance of oral healthcare practices belonging to primary health providers measured by the rate of dental discharge in 6 year-old children between years in which P4P was used and years in which P4P was not used, in the 52 municipalities of the Metropolitan Region of Chile. We also explored whether rurality, and the human development index (HDI) had an association with the efficiency of health care teams. We calculated the rate of discharge per 1000 patients, and its adjusted and unadjusted association with the predictors of interest, using a Random-effects Poisson regression. Results We found statistically significant differences in the rate of dental discharges when comparing P4P versus no P4P (822.59/1000 and 662.59/1000, respectively, p < 0.0001) and high versus low HDI (692.23/1000 and 832.85/1000, respectively, p = 0.01). Rurality was not statistically associated with P4P (727.24/1000 in rural and 770.19/1000 in urban municipalities, p = 0.553). Unadjusted and adjusted rate ratios were very similar. Conclusions P4P financial incentives can improve the performance of primary care dental practices, and seem to be useful interventions to improve the performance of oral health care providers.

Antecedentes Se han venido utilizando mecanismos de pago a los profesionales de la atención sanitaria para mejorar la gestión, los indicadores sanitarios, la contención de costes, la equidad y la eficacia. Entre los mecanismos introducidos en el último decenio se encuentra el pago por desempeño- pay for performance (P4P). En Chile, se lleva incorporando a la atención primaria desde 2003, además del salario por antigüedad y la formación. Objetivos Evaluar el impacto del P4P sobre la eficacia de los profesionales de la atención sanitaria oral primaria en Chile. Métodos Realizamos el estudio comparativo de un grupo, para comparar el desempeño de las prácticas de los cuidados sanitarios orales de los profesionales de la salud primaria, medido mediante el índice de las altas dentales en niños de seis años, entre los años en que se utilizó el P4P y los años en que no, en cincuenta y dos municipios de la región metropolitana de Chile. También exploramos si la ruralidad y el índice de desarrollo humano (IDH) estaban asociados a la eficacia de los equipos de atención sanitaria. Calculamos el índice de altas por 1000 pacientes, y su asociación ajustada y no ajustada a los predictores del interés, utilizando el modelo de regresión de los efectos aleatorios de Poisson. Resultados Encontramos diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el índice de altas dentales al comparar P4P frente a no P4P (822,59/1000 y 662,59/1000, respectivamente, p < 0,0001), y el elevado frente al bajo IDH (692,23/1000 y 832,85/1000, respectivamente, p = 0,01). La ruralidad no estuvo estadísticamente asociada al P4P (727,24/1000 en municipios rurales y 770,19/1000 en municipios urbanos, p = 0,553). Los ratios no ajustados y ajustados fueron muy similares. Conclusiones Las incentivas financieras P4P pueden mejorar el desempeño de las prácticas de atención primaria dental, y parecen resultar unas intervenciones útiles para mejorar el desempeño de los profesionales de la atención sanitaria oral.

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Introduction: The Brazilian Dental Specialty Centers (CEOs) were created due to a limitation of Brazilian public dental care. In 2004, the specialized services corresponded to no more than 3.5% of total dental clinical procedures. These services are a reference for oral health teams in primary care in order to perform additional procedures at this level of attention. Despite the expansion of specialized procedures, the resolution of these services is subject to discussion between managers and researchers. Objective: To evaluate the access and use of the secondary dental care of a large city. Material and methods: The descriptive retrospective longitudinal study was conducted using CEO primary data from November 2012 to July 2013. These data were obtained from the Technical Department of Oral Health and the coordination of services were analyzed and then compared to the guidelines of Ordinance no. #1.464/MS. Results: The performance of services was low, ranging from 47.2 to 60.6% of the overall fulfillment of goals, in average. By analyzing per subgroup, endodontics was the subgroup with lower fulfillment (33.2%) and periodontics was that with the most fulfillment (88.3%). Absenteeism on the first appointments, the average per service ranged between 29.4 and 44.2%, and periodontics was the most affected subgroup (51%). The percentage of finished treatment ranged from 52.9 to 66.4%, and stomatology was the subgroup with less number of finished treatments (19.2%). Conclusion: The study revealed low utilization of the evaluated services associated with high absenteeism. Further studies and management initiatives are necessary to find ways to optimize secondary dental care integration to primary care services.

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Access to oral health care for vulnerable populations is one of the concerns addressed by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration HIV/AIDS Bureau's Community-Based Dental Partnership Program (CBDPP). The program introduces dental students and residents at several dental schools to care for vulnerable patients through didactic and clinical work in community-based dental settings. This study of the dental students and residents in this program answered three questions: 1) What are their HIV knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors? 2) How has participation in the CBDPP impacted their knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors? 3) Has the intervention affected their work placement decisions and attitudes after graduation, particularly with respect to treating people living with HIV and other underserved populations? A total of 305 first- through fourth-year dental students and first- and second-year residents at five dental schools across the United States completed surveys before and after a community-based rotation and following graduation. Response rates at each of the five schools ranged from 82.4 to 100 percent. The results showed an increase in the participants' knowledge and positive attitudes regarding treatment for patients with HIV and other vulnerable populations post-rotation compared to pre-rotation. Results after graduation found that most respondents were practicing in private settings or in academic institutions as residents but were willing to treat a diverse patient population. These findings support the role of training programs, such as the CBDPP, for expanding the dental workforce to treating vulnerable populations including people living with HIV/AIDS.

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Objective: Regular home care and yearly dental check-ups are the best means of dental care. In spite of the information on dental care, many people fail to take these precautions. The objective of the study was to determine the barriers to restorative care as Perceived by dental patients attending government hospitals in Udaipur, Rajasthan.Material and Methods: A closed ended structured interview schedule was conducted among 242 patients attending the government hospitals of Udaipur city Rajasthan, India. The 11 item questionnaire was administered by a trained interviewer. Reliability of the questionnaire was assessed by using Test-Retest and the values of measured Kappa (k) was 0.86 and Weighted Kappa (kw) was 0.9. Internal consistency of questionnaires was assessed by applying Chronbachs-Alpha (?) and the value of ?=0.78 was measured. . The effect of socioeconomic status on beliefs and misinformation on restorative care, lack of knowledge on restorative care and past experience with dental treatment was assessed by applying one way ANOVA. P value was taken as P?0.5. Result: There is statistical association between Past dental visits and beliefs and misinformation about restorative care (P?0.05). . Past dental visit and past experience with dental treatment is significantly associated with each other (P?0.05).Conclusion: Utilization of oral health care has long been used as an indicator of oral health related behavior. It is concluded that association between Past dental visits and beliefs and misinformation about restorative care, Past dental visit and past experience with dental treatment, association between misconception on restorative care and past dental visit are the significant barriers to restorative care as perceived by dental patients...

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La evaluación del GES salud oral integral para niños/as de 6 años (GES-6años) mostró una baja utilización de esta garantía, con un menor uso en los beneficiarios de escuelas municipales. El empoderamiento y la alfabetización en salud de los padres permiten mejorar su rol como agentes promotores de la salud de sus hijos. Objetivo: implementar y evaluar una estrategia de empoderamiento y alfabetización en salud bucal de la comunidad sobre sus derechos garantizados en salud para aumentar el uso de la garantía GES-6años. Métodos: diseño mixto. Mediante metodología cualitativa se diseñará un instrumento comunicacional, adecuado cultural y socialmente, para ser enviado a la comunidad beneficiaria de esta garantía. Mediante un ensayo comunitario no aleatorio este instrumento, orientado a empoderar y alfabetizar sobre la salud bucal y el GES-6años, será enviado como carta personalizada (intervención) firmada por el alcalde/sa con un mensaje dirigido a los niños/as beneficiarios del GES-6años y otro dirigido a sus padres/apoderados. Se seleccionarían escuelas por conglomerados (comunas) de las dos regiones del país seleccionadas por conveniencia según residencia de los investigadores participantes del estudio. De las comunas cuyas autoridades acepten participar, se seleccionarían aleatoriamente las comunas a intervenir y las comunas controles. El análisis de los datos evaluará si existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la prevalencia de uso de estas garantías entre los niños/as de los establecimientos de educación municipal de las comunas intervenidas respecto a los de las comunas controles.

The assessment of comprehensive oral health care for children aged 6 (GES-6years) showed low utilization of this guarantee, with lower use for children from municipal public schools. The empowerment and health literacy of parents improve their role as oral-health promoters for their children. Objective: To implement and to assess a strategy of empowerment and health literacy of the community about their guaranteed health rights to increase the use of GES-6years. Methods: A mixed design. Using qualitative methodology we will design a communication tool, culturally and socially appropriate to be sent to the beneficiary community of this guarantee. Using a nonrandomized community trial, this instrument designed to empower and improve oral health literacy on GES-6 guarantee, will be sent as personalized letter (intervention) signed by the mayor of the municipality with a message aimed to children beneficiaries for GES -6years and another addressed to their parents/guardians. Schools would be selected from clusters (communes) of the two regions selected for convenience. Communes will be randomly selected among those whose authorities agree to participate, and will be selected as for intervention or control. Data analysis will assess the differences in the prevalence of use of this guarantee among children from municipal schools belonging to the intervention or control arm.

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O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar as caracterísiticas e dificuldades encontradas por pais o de / cuidadores durante a realização da escovação dental em pacientes com desordens neurológicas e motoras. Foi aplicado um questionário a 40 pais / cuidadores de pacientes especiais, com idade de 3 a 32 anos, os quais estavam em atendimento na Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Prêto da Universidade de São Paulo. Os dados obtidos foram avaliados por meio de análise estatística descritiva. Foi observado que as mães foram as principais responsáveis pela higienização bucal dos pacientes especiais, realizada 3 vezes ao dia, na pia do banheiro. Todos os pais relataram dificuldades durante a escovação dental, incluindo a inabilidade do paciente para cuspir e enxaguar a boca, dificuldade para manter a boca aberta durante o procedimento, presença de movimentos voluntários e involuntário e reflexo de vômito constante. Estas dificuldades reportadas pelos cuidadores indicam a necessidade de treinamento para realizar a higiene bucal em pacientes especiais com o objetivo de melhorar a qualidade de vida desses indivíduos.

The purpose of this questionnaire-based study was to identify the characteristics and difficulties in undertaking toothbrushing in special needs patients with neurological and / or motor disorders. A questionnaire addressing aspects of the patients' oral homecare was applied to 40 caregivers of special needs patients aged 3-32 years who were undergoing dental treatment. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics. Mothers were most often reported as the person in charge of performing toothbrushing, which was usually performed three times a day at the bathroom sink. All respondents mentioned difficulties during toothbrushing, including the patients' inability to rinse the mouth and spit, their inability to open the mouth and keep it open during brushing, the presence of voluntary and involuntary movements, and vomiting reflexes. These difficulties reported by guardians further indicate that guardians need to be trained for performing oral hygiene in special care patients in order to improve the quality of life for these patients.

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