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As constantes transformações tecnológicas dos últimos anos têm refletido diretamente sobre o cenário da educação, com a popularização do ensino em meio digital, especialmente após a pandemia do COVID-19. Diante disso, surgiu a proposta de um ciclo de palestras online pelo grupo que compõe o Programa de Educação Tutorial (PET) Odontologia, do Instituto de Saúde de Nova Friburgo. O objetivo do evento foi oferecer conteúdo atualizado, de interesse dos participantes, abordando temas nem sempre são contemplados na grade curricular, contando com convidados externos à instituição. Após a seleção dos temas e a escolha dos palestrantes, iniciou-se a organização e divulgação do evento, utilizando ferramentas online gratuitas. O ciclo de palestras contou com sete apresentações, abrangendo áreas como Odontogeriatria, Dentística, Harmonização Orofacial, Gestão e Empreendedorismo, Emergências Médicas e Estomatologia. Durante os cursos, os participantes tiveram a oportunidade de esclarecer suas dúvidas, tornando a experiência interativa. Como instrumento de feedback, os participantes foram convidados a preencher um formulário de avaliação. O evento teve uma média de 73 participantes, os quais demonstraram estar satisfeitos com a qualidade dos temas abordados. Pode-se concluir que a proposta de um ciclo de palestras online é viável, dissemina o conhecimento, proporciona oportunidades de aprendizado e contribui para a consolidação do senso crítico-reflexivo. Para os membros do PET Odontologia, a experiência destacou a importância do ensino-aprendizado de excelência, contínuo e permanente, bem como a utilização de métodos alternativos que podem inovar o processo de formação acadêmica.
The constant technological transformations in recent years have directly impacted the education landscape, with the popularization of online teaching, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. In light of this, a proposal for an online lecture series emerged from the group that comprises the Tutorial Education Program (PET) at the Nova Friburgo Institute of Health (ISNF). The aim of the event was to offer updated content, of interest to participants, covering topics not always included in the curriculum and featuring external guests to the institution. After selecting the topics and choosing the speakers, the organization and promotion of the event began, using free online tools. The lecture series consisted of seven presentations, covering areas such as Geriatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry, Orofacial Harmonization, Management and Entrepreneurship, Medical Emergencies, and Stomatology. Throughout the courses, participants had the opportunity to clarify their doubts, making the experience interactive. As a feedback tool, participants were invited to fill out an evaluation form. The event had an average of 73 participants, who expressed satisfaction with the quality of the topics covered. It could be concluded that the proposal for an online lecture series is feasible, disseminates knowledge, provides learning opportunities, and contributes to the consolidation of critical-reflexive thinking. For PET Dentistry members, the experience highlighted the importance of continuous and excellent teaching and learning, as well as the use of alternative methods that can innovate the academic training process.
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Estudantes de Odontologia , Tecnologia Educacional , Educação em OdontologiaRESUMO
Este trabalho teve como o objetivo comparar dois Projetos Políticos Pedagógicos, descrever e analisar o desenvolvimento da visão humanística no curso de graduação em Odontologia da Universidade Federal Fluminense, a partir da ótica dos acadêmicos do referido curso. Realizou-se uma pesquisa descritivo-exploratória com enfoque quanti-qualitativo. A coleta de dados deu-se em 03 etapas, as duas primeiras por meio de categorização dos fatores selecionados pelos alunos e a terceira pelo método denominado grupo focal. As estratégias de análises utilizadas foram a categorização, operações estatísticas simples, análise temática e análise crítica com a literatura revisada. Entre os resultados da pesquisa têm-se: não existe diferença entre a visão humanística dos alunos no período inicial quando comparada com as dos alunos no final do período do ciclo profissional no Projeto Pedagógico Antigo, no Projeto Pedagógico Novo, em curso, os alunos demonstram em sua maioria estar voltados para uma visão mais humanística. Conclui-se que a humanização, do processo ensino-aprendizagem no contexto acadêmico pesquisado, apresenta ainda deficiências, constituindo-se, portanto, em um caminho a perseguir, onde o comprometimento de todos os envolvidos neste processo de transformação e formação tem um papel fundamental.
The aim of this paper was to compare two Pedagogical Political Projects, to describe and analyze the development of humanistic vision in the undergraduate course in Dentistry of the Federal University of Fluminense, from the perspective of the academics of this course. A descriptive-exploratory research with quantitative-qualitative approach was carried out. The data collection took place in 03 stages; the first two by categorizing the factors selected by the students and the third by the method called the focal group. The analysis strategies used were categorization, simple statistical operations, thematic analysis and critical analysis with the reviewed literature. The results of the research are: there is no difference between the humanistic view of the students in the initial period when compared to the students at the end of the professional cycle in the Pedagogical Project. In the New Pedagogical Project, in progress, students demonstrate, in majority, aimed at a more humanistic view. It is concluded that the humanization of the teaching-learning process in the researched academic context still presents deficiencies, constituting, therefore, a path to be pursued, where the commitment of all those involved in this process of transformation and formation plays a fundamental role.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Estudantes de Odontologia , Ensino , Educação em Odontologia , Humanização da Assistência , AprendizagemRESUMO
O presente estudo tem por objetivo realizar um relato de experiência demonstrando a percepção de discentes do curso de odontologia na sua participação na prática da atenção primária à saúde (APS), vivenciadas em um cenário pandêmico e com base no combate a enfrentamentos e desafios impostos no processo de trabalho das equipes de saúde da família. Este estudo trata - se de relato de experiência, de caráter descritivo e retrospectivo, associado à uma pesquisa bibliográfica para que trousse o embasamento teórico necessário para a descrição do relato de experiência vivenciado. No decorrer da pandemia, a Equipe de saúde da família exerceu importante papel e atuou na linha de prevenção e controle desta, sendo uma das maiores ferramentas de apoio. Na odontologia, a atuação da equipe de saúde bucal devido a fatores de risco inerentes à esta modalidade de ocupação, ficou limitada em seu exercício. O conhecimento de muitos dos profissionais da rede pública foi colocado em questão, assim como sua vivência, limitações e o medo de contrair a doença. Os profissionais da equipe de saúde, mostraram que o trabalho interprofissional e um bom relacionamento aumentou o incentivo e a responsabilidade de equipe.
This study aims to carry out an experience report demonstrating the perception of students of the dentistry course in their participation in the practice of primary health care (PHC), experienced in a pandemic scenario and based on the fight against confrontations and challenges imposed on the work process of family health teams. This study is an experience report, descriptive and retrospective, associated with bibliographical research to bring the necessary theoretical basis for the description of the lived experience report. During the pandemic, the Family Health Team played an important role and acted in the line of prevention and control of this, being one of the greatest support tools. In dentistry, the performance of the oral health team, due to risk factors inherent to this type of occupation, was limited in its exercise. The knowledge of many public health professionals was questioned, as well as their experience, limitations and fear of contracting the disease. Health team professionals showed that interprofessional work and a good relationship increased team incentive and responsibility.
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Humanos , Atenção Primária à Saúde , Estudantes de Odontologia , Pandemias , COVID-19 , Condições de TrabalhoRESUMO
PURPOSE: The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of geriatric dentistry courses as a combating strategy against ageism among dental students. METHODS: A pre-post prospective study was conducted in three different dental schools located in the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil, that offered geriatric dentistry courses in their curricula. A questionnaire specifically developed for this research and the "Ageism Scale for Dental Students" (ASDS) were applied before and after geriatric dentistry courses in all three dental schools. RESULTS: Among 184 dental students, 51.6% (n = 95) improved their ageism scores. Dental students who improved ASDS scores were more likely to be from a public dental school (56 .7% vs. 40.4%; p = .040), in their 8th and 10th semesters (56 .7% vs. 40.4%; p = .040), and females (55 .6% vs. 36.8%; p = .040). Other factors such as age, ethnicity, history of living with older adults, history of taking care of older adults, and knowledge of ageism were not significantly associated with ageism score improvement. Only institutional affiliation and age remained significant predictors in the final model. CONCLUSION: In this study, the main variables correlated with reducing ageism among dental students were institutional affiliation and age.
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Etarismo , Educação em Odontologia , Odontologia Geriátrica , Estudantes de Odontologia , Humanos , Feminino , Masculino , Estudantes de Odontologia/psicologia , Brasil , Estudos Prospectivos , Odontologia Geriátrica/educação , Currículo , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto , Estudos de Coortes , Adulto JovemRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to verify the predictive capacity of manual dexterity assessment methods for pre-clinical training in Dentistry. METHOD: Students from the fifth year of the undergraduate course in Dentistry (N = 95) participated in this study. Manual dexterity was investigated as a variable of interest, measured by the O'Connor Finger Dexterity Test methods-Model 32021, Purdue Pegboard Test-Model 32020A, Dental Manual Dexterity Assessment-DMDA, Class One Cavity Preparation Assessent-COCA and Class One Composite Resin Restoration Assessment-COCRA. The average score obtained in the evaluation of the quality of the cavity preparations and restorations was considered as gold standard, and from these data the sensitivity and specificity of the tests were estimated. Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curves were constructed to assess the diagnostic performance of each dexterity test. The analysis included calculating the Area Under the Curve (AUROC) to evaluate their discriminative power, and cutoff points were determined that optimize the balance between sensitivity and specificity. RESULTS: The DMDA test showed better performance, with statistical significance (p <0.001) and acceptable predictive ability (AUROC = 0.775), while the O'Connor test (AUROC = 0.644, p = 0.050) and Purdue Pegboard test (Purdue 1: AUROC = 0.542, p = 0.560; Purdue 2: AUROC = 0.564, p = 0.423; Purdue 3: AUROC = 0.517, p = 0.828; Purdue 4: AUROC = 0.608, p = 0.083) were not statistically significant. CONCLUSION: The DMDA test presented the best performance, with statistical significance and acceptable discrimination, showing greater effectiveness for assessing students' manual dexterity. Therefore, the implementation of the DMDA test can significantly contribute to the early identification of motor dexterity difficulties in dental students, enabling more effective and targeted interventions.
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Destreza Motora , Humanos , Feminino , Masculino , Destreza Motora/fisiologia , Adulto Jovem , Educação em Odontologia/métodos , Curva ROC , Adulto , Estudantes de Odontologia , Avaliação Educacional/métodos , Competência ClínicaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: For health science students, publishing in scientific journals is a significant milestone that can positively impact their professional careers, providing recognition and credibility within the academic and professional community. However, despite the apparent increase in scientific production among undergraduate dental students in Latin America and the Caribbean, it remains low compared to other regions. The study aimed to determine the frequency of publication in scientific journals of the documents to obtain the professional title of dental surgeon by undergraduate dental students at a private Peruvian university over seven years. METHODS: This cross-sectional study considered all records of theses required for the professional title of dental surgeon from the Faculty of Dentistry at a private Peruvian university, as published in its institutional repository between 2017 and 2023. The main variable of the study was publication in scientific journals. In contrast, the year of formal submission of the document to obtain the professional title of dental surgeon, the type of document, the modality of obtaining the professional title, the area of dental specialty according to the American Dental Association, the year of publication, international indexing, impact factor (IF), and journal's quartile ranking were considered as covariates. Descriptive analysis was conducted to obtain absolute and relative frequencies. RESULTS: Between 2017 and 2023, 246 documents for the professional title of dental surgeon were published in the institutional repository of a Peruvian university, of which 23 were subsequently published in scientific journals. Of these, 20 (86.96%) were published in internationally indexed scientific journals, 1 (5.00%) was published in journals with an IF ≥ 2, and 2 (10.00%) were published in Q2 category journals. CONCLUSIONS: The seven-year analysis reveals significant challenges in converting undergraduate dental research at a Peruvian university into published scientific literature, with low rates of research documents achieving publication in scientific journals.
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Editoração , Estudantes de Odontologia , Peru , Humanos , Estudos Transversais , Estudantes de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Editoração/estatística & dados numéricos , Universidades , Publicações Periódicas como Assunto/estatística & dados numéricos , Fator de Impacto de RevistasRESUMO
The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of dental professionals and students regarding tobacco cessation counseling (TCC) after their participation in a continuing education activity (CEA) entitled "Smoking cessation: How does the dentist participate in this decision?" at the Oral Cancer Seminar: Projeto Maio Vermelho 2021. This study utilized a pre-/post-intervention design, including a pre-intervention questionnaire with 20 close-ended questions, an educational intervention, and a post-intervention questionnaire with nine close-ended questions. Descriptive and statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 25 and GraphPad Prism 8 software. The significance level was set at p = 0.05. A total of 94 participants answered the pre-intervention questionnaire and 52 answered both the pre- and post-intervention questionnaires. Most participants reported regularly asking about smoking status (96.8%), providing advice on tobacco risks (96.8%), and offering some counseling to help patients stop smoking (84.0%). Although participants habitually ask about cigarette use, other forms of tobacco consumption are frequently overlooked. Most participants reported never having attended TCC training during their undergraduate studies (67.0%) or after graduation (71.2%). However, 96.2% showed interest in attending TCC training. The perception that motivational counseling by dentists can encourage patients to stop smoking rose from 87.5 to 98.2% (p<0.05) after the educational intervention. In addition, participants' self-confidence in conducting TCC increased from 8.9% to 23.3% (p<0.01). The brief CEA on TCC showed favorable outcomes, enhancing the perception of dentists and undergraduate dental students regarding the effectiveness of counseling for smoking cessation and boosting their self-confidence in providing tobacco counseling.
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Aconselhamento , Odontólogos , Educação Continuada em Odontologia , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Abandono do Hábito de Fumar , Estudantes de Odontologia , Humanos , Estudantes de Odontologia/psicologia , Feminino , Aconselhamento/métodos , Masculino , Inquéritos e Questionários , Odontólogos/psicologia , Adulto , Abandono do Hábito de Fumar/psicologia , Abandono do Hábito de Fumar/métodos , Educação Continuada em Odontologia/métodos , Adulto Jovem , Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
The negative oral health outcomes of disadvantaged racial groups have been well-documented, as racial disparity in oral health persists over time and in different locations1. However, it is important to note that skin colour has no biological meaning, and the observed differences can be physiological expressions of social injustice such as racism. Aim: The aim of this study was to analyse the association between levels of modern racism (camouflaged prejudice and affirmation of differences) and sociodemographic characteristics of Brazilian dental students. Material and Method: An epidemiological cross-sectional online survey was conducted on 441 Brazilian undergraduate dental students using Google Forms. Participants were recruited via emails and social media, using the snowball technique. The Checklist for Reporting of Survey Studies (CROSS) was followed. The survey used sociodemographic variables, and the Brazilian version of the Modern Racism Scale (B-MRS), which measures the cognitive component of subtle racial attitudes. The scale assesses the central notion of disguised prejudice and has two domains: 'denial of prejudice' and 'affirmation of differences'. Participants' self-declared skin colour was categorized as "white" and "non-white" (black, brown, indigenous, yellow). Univariate analysis and Poisson regression with robust variance were applied. Results: Participants' mean age was 24.1 years (±5.4). Most participants were self-declared as white (54%) and 46% as non-white skin colour. Higher B-MRS overall-scores were observed in male (p=0.008) and non-white (p=0.002) students. B-MRS scores for the domain 'affirmation of differences' (representation of those who believe that whites and non-whites are truly different) were higher among male dental students (PR=1.138; CI 95%: 1.019-1.271) and those from low-income families (PR=1.306; CI 95%: 1.089-1.565). Scores for the domain 'denial of prejudice' (the idea that non-whites use their race to receive legal benefits) were higher among male dental students (PR=1.328; CI 95%: 1.129-1.562). Conclusions: In general, male non-white students had higher modern racism indicators. Male students from low-income families believed that whites and non-whites are truly different, accounting for the affirmation of difference in this sample.
Os impactos negativos da saúde oral dos grupos raciais desfavorecidos têm sido bem documentados, uma vez que a disparidade racial na saúde oral persiste ao longo do tempo e em diferentes locais. No entanto, é importante notar que a cor da pele não tem significado biológico e as diferenças observadas podem ser expressões fisiológicas de injustiça social, como o racismo. Objetivo: A teoria do racismo moderno afirma que as atitudes se expressam em formas preconceituosamente camufladas. Associou-se níveis de racismo moderno (afirmação de diferenças) com características sociodemográficas de universitários brasileiros. Material e Método: Uma pesquisa epidemiológica transversal on-line foi realizada com 441 estudantes brasileiros de graduação em odontologia por meio do Google Forms. Os participantes foram recrutados via e-mail e redes sociais, utilizando a técnica bola de neve. Seguiu-se a Lista de Verificação para Relatórios de Estudos de Pesquisa (CROSS). Variáveis sociodemográficas, bem como a versão brasileira da Escala de Racismo Moderno (B-MRS) que mede o componente cognitivo de atitudes raciais sutis foram utilizadas. A escala acessa o preconceito disfarçado, possuindo dois domínios: 'negação do preconceito' e 'afirmação das diferenças'. A cor da pele autodeclarada dos participantes foi categorizada em "branca" e "não-branca" (preta, parda, indígena, amarela). Foram realizadas análises univariada e regressão de Poisson. Resultados: A média de idade foi de 24,1 anos (±5,4). Muitos participantes se autodeclararam brancos (54%) e 46% não-brancos. Maiores escores da B-MRS foram observados em estudantes do sexo masculino (p=0,008) e não-brancos (p=0,002). Os escores da B-MRS para o domínio 'afirmação de diferenças' (representação daqueles que acreditam que brancos e não-brancos são diferentes) foram maiores entre estudantes de odontologia do sexo masculino (RP=1,138; IC 95%: 1,0191,271) e aqueles de famílias de baixa renda (RP=1,306; IC 95%: 1,0891,565). Os escores do domínio 'negação do preconceito' (ideia de que os não-brancos usam sua raça para receber benefícios legais) foram maiores entre os participantes do sexo masculino (RP=1,328; IC 95%: 1,1291,562). Conclusão: Os estudantes homens, não-brancos, apresentavam indicadores de racismo mais elevados. Homens, provenientes de famílias de baixa renda, acreditavam que brancos e não-brancos são verdadeiramente diferentes, o que representa a afirmação da diferença entre o grupo desta amostra.
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Racismo , Pigmentação da Pele , Estudantes de Odontologia , Humanos , Brasil , Estudantes de Odontologia/psicologia , Masculino , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Adulto Jovem , Adulto , AdolescenteRESUMO
Teaching requires the incorporation of communication skills, and these potentials may affect the outcomes of the learning process. This study evaluated the quality of communication between professors and students during the process of learning Dentistry. A questionnaire was developed and applied to evaluate their perceptions about their communications in an undergraduate Dentistry course. The questionnaire had ten items to analyze professors' self-perception and ten for students' perceptions, using a Likert-like scale and a final open question. During its construction, it was sent to five specialists to analyze content validity. The open question gathered suggestions to improve and intensify communications effectively and to identify vulnerabilities. Total scores ranged from 10 to 50, with 10 as the worst perception, and 50, as the best. The scores were calculated by adding all answers and then dividing that sum by the total number of items. Cronbach's alpha was calculated to evaluate the instrument's internal consistency. The level of significance was set at 0.05%. The Student t-test was used to determine differences between groups. Professors' self-perceptions and students' perceptions of the quality of communication of the university teaching staff during the student's learning process had statistically significant differences. Professors classified their ability to communicate when emitting and receiving information as satisfactory. Students, however, did not fully agree with them, particularly on the items about receiving information. The perceptions identified in this study may lead to a new direction in the communicative behavior of professors and students.
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Comunicação , Educação em Odontologia , Aprendizagem , Estudantes de Odontologia , Humanos , Inquéritos e Questionários , Estudantes de Odontologia/psicologia , Educação em Odontologia/normas , Docentes de Odontologia , Feminino , Masculino , UniversidadesRESUMO
Students play a key role in university social responsibility (USR), as they are the protagonists of change and the fundamental axis in the teaching-learning process. This study aims to assess the factors associated with the perception of university social responsibility among dental students from two universities in the Peruvian capital. This analytical cross-sectional study assessed 754 students from two Peruvian universities between May and July 2023. The study utilized a validated 51-item questionnaire to assess sociodemographic factors and dental students' perception of USR. A Poisson regression model with robust variance and prevalence ratio (PR) was used to assess the influence of variables such as age, sex, marital status, type of university, academic year, and awareness of taking subjects related to USR. The significance was set at p < 0.05. The perception of USR was rated as poor, fair, and good by 16%, 67%, and 17% of the participants, respectively. According to the study, dental students from public universities were 68% more likely to perceive their USR education as poor than those from private universities (APR = 1.68, 95% CI: 1.06-2.66), and those who were aware of taking MSR-related courses were 37% less likely to perceive their USR education as poor (APR = 0.63, 95% CI: 0.40-0.98). Similarly, dental students attending public universities were 2.28 times more likely to perceive poor organizational management in USR compared to their counterparts at private universities (APR = 2.28, 95% CI: 1.51-3.44). Additionally, students in their first and second academic years were 62% and 57% less likely to perceive poor organizational management in USR compared to those in their sixth year (APR = 0.38, 95% CI: 0.19-0.79 and APR = 0.43, 95% CI: 0.20-0.95; respectively). Furthermore, students from public universities were 2.31 times more likely to perceive social participation in USR poorly compared to their counterparts from private universities (APR = 2.31, 95% CI: 1.63-3.26). Lastly, it was observed that students from public universities were 2.51 times more likely to have a poor overall perception of USR compared to students from private universities (APR = 2.51, 95% CI: 1.67-3.78). Acknowledging the diverse contexts and challenges inherent in public and private institutions, it can be concluded that more than half of the dental students had a fair perception of USR. Additionally, attending a public university was found to be a risk factor for having a poor perception of USR. However, taking a course related to USR and being in the early years of the program were identified as protective factors against a poor perception of organizational training and management in USR. It is recommended that students be involved in USR activities, including the Sustainable Development Goals, from the first years of their university education, especially in public universities.
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Responsabilidade Social , Estudantes de Odontologia , Humanos , Estudantes de Odontologia/psicologia , Estudantes de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Masculino , Feminino , Peru , Universidades , Estudos Transversais , Adulto , Adulto Jovem , Inquéritos e Questionários , Percepção , Análise de Regressão , Análise MultivariadaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The purpose of scientific production is to synthesize and capture research for eventual publication. In Peru, scientific production at the undergraduate level is relatively limited. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors associated with scientific production conditions among dental students from the Peruvian capital. METHODS: This cross-sectional and analytical study evaluated 338 dental students from the Peruvian capital using a questionnaire composed of 15 questions on conditions for scientific production. Pearson's chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used for bivariate analysis. To evaluate the influential variables, the adjusted Poisson regression model with robust variance using the adjusted prevalence ratio (APR) was employed. The significance level was p < 0.05. RESULTS: A total of 17.8% of the students carried out research studies, while 1.5% published scientific articles. Conditions for scientific production were considered unfavorable in 28.4% of the cases, while 50.6% were classified as somewhat favorable and 21% as favorable. Students who dedicated < 2 h and ≥ 2 h per week to research were 3.04 and 3.84 times more likely to have favourable conditions for scientific production, respectively, compared to those who had no time for it (APR = 3.04, 95% CI: 1.02-9.03 and APR = 3.84, 95% CI: 1.13-13.02; respectively). CONCLUSION: A minority of dental students reported favorable conditions for scientific production. On the other hand, students with more weekly time for research are more likely to have favourable conditions for scientific production compared to those with no time.
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Estudantes de Odontologia , Peru , Humanos , Estudantes de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Masculino , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto Jovem , Editoração/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto , Análise MultivariadaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: This study assessed the radiographic technical quality of root fillings in single-canal teeth performed over a decade (June 2013 to June 2023) by undergraduate dental students of the Federal University of Campina Grande. METHODS: All teeth underwent chemomechanical preparation using Gates-Glidden drills and hand instrumentation with stainless steel files up to 1 mm short of the root apex. Apical expansion was performed with up to two or three instruments above the initial anatomical apical diameter. The canal was filled in the absence of signs and symptoms of infection using gutta-percha cones and Sealer 26 or MTA Fillapex. A post-filling radiograph was routinely taken to assess the quality of root filling and coronal restoration. An experienced researcher trained and calibrated an examiner to evaluate post-operative periapical radiographs considering root-filling length, lateral adaptation and taper using ImageJ 1.52q software. Root filling was satisfactory when reaching acceptable classifications for the three parameters. The chi-squared test compared tooth type, dental arch and pulpal diagnosis at a 5% significance level. RESULTS: The study assessed 124 canals, showing 90 (72.6%) satisfactory root fillings. The sub-analysis of individual parameters demonstrated that 105 (84.7%) root fillings had acceptable length, 113 (91.1%) adapted well to lateral canal walls, and 109 (87.9%) had proper taper. Most cases occurred in maxillary teeth (n = 99), pulp necrosis was the most frequent pulpal diagnosis (n = 89), and root-filling quality showed no association with tooth type, dental arch or pulpal diagnosis. CONCLUSION: The technical quality of root fillings in single-canal teeth treated by dental students was predominantly satisfactory.
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Obturação do Canal Radicular , Estudantes de Odontologia , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Obturação do Canal Radicular/métodos , Educação em Odontologia/métodos , Materiais Restauradores do Canal Radicular , Competência Clínica , Endodontia/educação , Radiografia DentáriaRESUMO
The aim of the present study was to examine the relationships between gender, sense of coherence (SOC), social support, perception of academic environment and mental health of dental students during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A longitudinal study involving 65 undergraduates enrolled from the first to sixth semesters in the bachelor dental course of Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil, was conducted. Baseline data (2018) included age, gender, SOC, social support, stress control and perception of education environment. Depression, anxiety and stress were assessed at baseline (response rate: 93%) and two-year follow-up (2020; response rate: 37%). Structural Equation Modelling was used to test the relationships between independent variables and depression, anxiety and stress during COVID-19 pandemic. Lower social support (ß = -0.15), lower stress control (ß = -0.20) and lower SOC (ß = -0.39) were directly linked to higher depression (ß = 0.22). Female gender (ß = 0.22), worse perception of educational environment (ß = -0.24) and lower SOC (ß = -0.57) directly predicted higher anxiety. Female gender (ß = 0.18), lower stress control (ß = -0.21), and lower SOC (ß = -0.46) directly predicted higher stress. The link between gender and both depression and stress, was mediated by stress control. Social support was indirectly linked to depression and stress via SOC. Perception of educational environment mediated the link between SOC and anxiety. Mental health of dental students during COVID-19 pandemic was influenced by demographic characteristics, perception of educational environment, social support and SOC through both direct and indirect pathways.
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Ansiedade , COVID-19 , Depressão , Saúde Mental , Apoio Social , Estresse Psicológico , Estudantes de Odontologia , Humanos , Estudantes de Odontologia/psicologia , Estudantes de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Feminino , COVID-19/psicologia , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Masculino , Estudos Longitudinais , Saúde Mental/estatística & dados numéricos , Depressão/psicologia , Depressão/epidemiologia , Brasil/epidemiologia , Ansiedade/psicologia , Ansiedade/epidemiologia , Fatores Sexuais , Adulto Jovem , Estresse Psicológico/psicologia , Estresse Psicológico/epidemiologia , Senso de Coerência , Adulto , Pandemias , SARS-CoV-2 , AdolescenteRESUMO
Objective: To determine the prevalence of gingival recessions in students of the faculty of odontology at Universidad de Los Andes and the factor associated with its presence. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a randomized stratified sampling was used to select the students. The sample included 311 undergraduate students evaluated between March and December 2022. The year spectrum was from 17 to 29 years old. Two calibrated examiners intra e interoperator completed a clinical evaluation with a periodontal probe, where the purpose was to diagnose gingival recessions and identify if there were any related factors such as smoking, braces, bruxism, marginal insertion frenulum, fine phenotype, and malposition. The total prevalence was described with each trust interval of 95%. The association between categorical variables was analyzed with the chi-square test, and the t-student test of the Mann-Whitney test analyzed the difference between continuous variables and recession prevalence. Results: 93,56% of the students presented at least one gingival recession. The highest prevalence related to teeth occurred in pieces 1.6, 3.4, 2.6, and 4.1, and the most severe were 3.3, 4.3, and 1.3. The most associated factor related to recessions was orthodontics, with a prevalence of 75,2%. Bruxism showed a positive association with the number of recessions, with a prevalence of 60,7%. Conclusions: Buccal gingival recessions were very prevalent in undergraduate students at the dental school of Universidad de los Andes during 2022, and they were strongly associated with the history of orthodontics.
Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de recesiones gingivales en alumnos de pregrado de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Los Andes, y los factores asociados a su presencia. Métodos: En este estudio transversal para la selección de los participantes, se utilizó el muestreo aleatorio estratificado. La muestra incluyó a 311 alumnos de pregrado evaluados entre marzo y diciembre del año 2022. Las edades fluctuaron entre los 17 y los 29 años. Dos examinadores calibrados intra e interoperador, realizaron una evaluación clínica con una sonda periodontal, para diagnosticar recesiones gingivales, También se buscó determinar si existían factores asociados a estas, como tabaquismo, ortodoncia, bruxismo, frenillos marginales, fenotipo fino, malposiciones. La prevalencia total fue descrita con sus respectivos intervalos de confianza al 95%. La asociación entre variables categóricas fue analizada con la prueba Chi-cuadrado y la diferencia de medias entre variables continuas y prevalencias de recesiones, fueron analizadas a través de la prueba t Student o prueba de Mann-Whitney. Resultados: Un 93,56% de los alumnos presentó al menos una recesión gingival. Los dientes con mayor prevalencia de recesiones gingivales fueron 1,6; 3,4; 2,6 y 4,1; los con mayor severidad fueron el 3,3, 4,3 y 1,3. El factor con mayor asociación a la ocurrencia de recesiones fue el historial de tratamiento ortodóncico con una prevalencia del 75,2%. El bruxismo presentó asociación positiva con respecto al número de recesiones gingivales con una prevalencia de 60,7%. Conclusiones: Las recesiones gingivales vestibulares son una condición muy prevalente en estudiantes de odontología de la Universidad de Los Andes durante el año 2022, con una fuerte asociación a la historia de tratamiento ortodóncico.
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Retração Gengival , Estudantes de Odontologia , Humanos , Prevalência , Estudos Transversais , Retração Gengival/epidemiologia , Masculino , Feminino , Adolescente , Adulto Jovem , Adulto , Estudantes de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Equador/epidemiologia , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
Avaliar a aptidão e conduta de estudantes de Odontologia sobre atendimento de pacientes com de deficiência visual e auditiva. Trata-se de um estudo observacional, do tipo transversal. A coleta de dados foi realizada a partir de um questionário estruturado e a amostra foi constituída por 88 estudantes do 5º, 7º e 9º período, matriculados em alguma disciplina clínica, do curso de Odontologia de uma instituição privada do estado de Pernambuco. Os dados coletados foram tabulados e analisados através de estatística descritiva e inferencial com um nível de significância de 5%. Menos da metade dos estudantes se sente aptos para atender pacientes com essas necessidades, independente do período avaliado. Uma pequena parcela tem algum tipo de contato social/familiar com deficientes visuais e auditivos, mas o fato de possuírem contato, não alterou significativamente a aptidão deste para realizar a consulta. Da mesma forma, possuir informação prévia sobre o tema não influenciou significativamente na aptidão dos estudantes durante o atendimento odontológico. A maioria dos estudantes não se sentem aptos e seguros ao atendimento de pacientes com deficiências visuais e auditivas e que o fato de possuir familiar e/ou parente com esse tipo de deficiência e ter recebido informação prévia sobre o tema não aumenta a segurança dos estudantes.
To evaluate the aptitude and conduct of dentistry students regarding the care of patients with visual and hearing impairments. This is an observational, cross-sectional study. Data collection was carried out using a structured questionnaire and the sample consisted of 88 students from the 5th, 7th and 9th period, enrolled in some clinical discipline, of the Dentistry course at a private institution in the state of Pernambuco. The collected data were tabulated and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics with a significance level of 5%. Less than half of the students feel able to care for patients with these needs, regardless of the period evaluated. A small portion has some kind of social/family contact with the visually and hearing impaired, but the fact that they have contact did not significantly change their ability to carry out the consultation. Likewise, having prior information on the subject did not significantly influence the students' aptitude during dental care. Most students do not feel able and safe to care for patients with visual and hearing impairments and that the fact of having a family member and/or relative with this type of disability and having received prior information on the subject does not increase the safety of the students. students.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Aptidão , Estudantes de Odontologia , Comportamento , Assistência Odontológica , Pessoas com Deficiência Auditiva , Pessoas com Deficiência VisualRESUMO
Um procedimento cirúrgico frequentemente realizado em odontologia é a extração de terceiros molares. Seu germe dentário é o último a ser formado e devido a isso possuem maior impacção, principalmente os inferiores, o que torna a técnica cirúrgica mais complexa e com necessidade de planejamento prévio eficaz. Objetivo: Esta pesquisa avaliou o conhecimento dos alunos e recém-formados em odontologia a respeito das dificuldades inerentes a todo planejamento e técnica cirúrgica para extração de terceiros molares inferiores. Metodologia: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com uma análise descritiva sendo que os dados foram coletados através de um questionário online divulgado por mídias sociais para alunos dos cursos de graduação em Odontologia da cidade de Vitória e recém-formados de até 2 (dois) anos das mesmas instituições. Resultados: Foram respondidos 80 questionários e os resultados apontam um número de erros expressivos quando é levado em consideração que apenas três participantes acertaram 13 perguntas de uma total de 18. Conclusão: As instituições de ensino superior precisam aprimorar a grade curricular das disciplinas de cirurgia oral tanto na teoria quanto na prática clínica para que o aluno seja capaz de realizar com segurança tal procedimento... (AU)
A surgical procedure often performed in dentistry is the extraction of third molars. Their tooth germ is the last to be formed, and because of this they have greater impaction, especially the lower ones, which makes the surgical technique more complex and in need of effective prior planning. Objective: This research evaluated the knowledge of dental students and recent graduates regarding the difficulties inherent to all planning and surgical technique for extraction of mandibular third molars. Methodology: A cross-sectional study with descriptive analysis was carried out, and data were collected using an online questionnaire disseminated by social media to dental students and recent graduates of up to 2 (two) years of the same institutions. Results: 80 questionnaires were answered and the results shows a significant number of errors when taking into account that only three participants got 13 questions right out of a total of 18. Conclusion: Higher education institutions needs to improve the curriculum of oral surgery subjects both in theory and clinical practice so that students will be able to safely perform this procedure... (AU)
Un procedimiento quirúrgico frecuentemente realizado en odontología es la extracción de terceros molares. Tu germen dental es el último en formar-se, y por eso tienen mayor impacto, principalmente los inferiores, lo que hace más compleja la técnica quirúrgica y necesitados de una planificación previa eficaz. Objetivo: Esta investigación evaluó el conocimiento de los estudiantes y recién graduados en odontología sobre las dificultades inherentes a toda planificación y técnica quirúrgica para extracción de terceros molares inferiores. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio transversal con un análisis descriptivo y los datos se recopilaron mediante de un cuestionario en línea difundido por las redes sociales para los estudiantes de los cursos de graduados en Odontología da ciudad de Vitória y recién egresados de hasta 2 (dos) años de las mismas instituciones. Resultados: 80 cuestionarios fueron respondidos y los resultados apuntan a una serie de errores significativos cuando se tiene en cuenta que solo tres participantes acertaron 13 preguntas de un total de 18. Conclusión: Las instituciones de educación superior necesitan mejorar el plan de estudios de las disciplinas de cirugía oral tanto en la teoría como en la práctica clínica para que el estudiante pueda realizar este procedimiento de manera segura... (AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Estudantes de Odontologia , Cirurgia Bucal , Dente Serotino/cirurgiaRESUMO
Este estudo teve como objetivo investigar a importância ético profissional do conhecimento de estudantes, docentes e profissionais da Odontologia sobre o abuso infantil e a conduta ética do Cirurgião-dentista frente a essa situação. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, em que foi realizada uma busca nas bases de dados da BVS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde), PubMed e SciElo, sendo selecionados estudos de revisão de literatura, relatos de caso, estudos transversais e revisões sistemáticas, publicados entre 2016 e 2022, em línguas portuguesa, espanhola ou inglesa. Dos 1002 artigos da busca inicial, após avaliação dos títulos, resumos e textos na íntegra, foram selecionados 35 estudos. Apenas 06 apontaram o conhecimento do Cirurgião-dentista ou estudante de Odontologia como médio/suficiente para realizar o correto diagnóstico do abuso infantil. Os tipos de abuso mais prevalentes foram o físico e a negligência. Identificou-se a dificuldade do Cirurgião-dentista em saber como agir após diagnosticar um abuso infantil. É imperativo que o Cirurgião dentista tenha capacidade e confiança para desempenhar seu papel e proteger as crianças. Assim, este estudo propõe a elaboração de uma cartilha para os estudantes e profissionais da Odontologia, abrangendo as orientações e diretrizes para correta identificação do abuso infantil e as formas adequadas de notificá-lo... (AU)
This study aimed to investigate the ethical and professional importance of students', teachers', and dental professionals' knowledge of child abuse and the ethical conduct of dental surgeons when faced with this situation. This is an integrative literature review, in which a search was carried out in the BVS (Virtual Health Library), PubMed, and SciElo databases, selecting literature review studies, case reports, cross-sectional studies, and systematic reviews, published between 2016 and 2022, in Portuguese, Spanish or English. Of the 1002 articles in the initial search, 35 studies were selected after evaluating the titles, abstracts, and full texts. Only 6 of them indicated that the knowledge of the dental surgeon or dental student was average/sufficient to correctly diagnose child abuse. The most prevalent types of abuse were physical abuse and neglect. The difficulty dental surgeons have in knowing how to act after diagnosing child abuse was identified. Dentists must have the skills and confidence to play their role and protect children. Therefore, this study proposes the development of a booklet for dental students and professionals, covering the guidelines and directives for correctly identifying child abuse and the appropriate ways to report it... (AU)
El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar la importancia ética y profesional del conocimiento de los estudiantes, profesores y profesionales de odontología sobre el maltrato infantil y la conducta ética de los cirujanos dentistas ante esta situación. Se trata de una revisión bibliográfica integradora, en la que se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos BVS (Biblioteca Virtual en Salud), PubMed y SciElo, seleccionando revisiones bibliográficas, informes de casos, estudios transversales y revisiones sistemáticas, publicados entre 2016 y 2022, en portugués, español o inglés. De los 1002 artículos de la búsqueda inicial, se seleccionaron 35 estudios tras evaluar los títulos, resúmenes y textos completos. Solo 6 de ellos indicaron que el conocimiento del cirujano dentista o estudiante de odontología era medio/suficiente para diagnosticar correctamente el maltrato infantil. Los tipos de maltrato más frecuentes fueron el maltrato físico y la negligencia. Se identificó la dificultad que tienen los cirujanos dentistas para saber cómo actuar tras diagnosticar maltrato infantil. Es imprescindible que los dentistas tengan las habilidades y la confianza necesarias para desempeñar su función y proteger a los niños. Por lo tanto, este estudio propone el desarrollo de un folleto para estudiantes y profesionales de odontología, que cubra las pautas y directrices para identificar correctamente el maltrato infantil y las formas adecuadas de denunciarlo... (AU)
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Criança , Adolescente , Abuso Sexual na Infância , Maus-Tratos Infantis , Odontólogos , Abuso Físico , Estudantes de Odontologia , Bibliotecas Digitais , ImperíciaRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: Gerontological education and intergenerational contact are proven strategies for effectively combating ageism. In this context, this study investigates the association between gerontological education, intergenerational contact, and ageism among dental students. METHODS: Gerontological education from students' perspective, intergenerational contact, and ageism were assessed using a questionnaire containing sociodemographical aspects and an ageism scale (ASDS-Braz). The sample included students enrolled in the final year of dental programs at three public universities in southern Brazil. A multilevel Poisson regression was conducted to assess factors associated with ASDS-Braz scores. RESULTS: A modest correlation was identified between dental schools in terms of reducing ageism, and a weak correlation was found between self-reported race and ageism. Notably, statistically significant findings were observed across family relationship with older individuals: students who reported having a poor relationship with older adults in their families presented 45% higher ageism scores than did those with an excellent relationship. CONCLUSION: The results suggested that while some gerontological education was reported by the participants, it may not be sufficient to prepare dental students to provide effective oral healthcare to older adults and to reduce ageism among them. Additionally, reinforcing positive aspects of intergenerational relationships may be an additional strategy in combating ageism within this population.
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Etarismo , Estudantes de Odontologia , Humanos , Brasil , Estudantes de Odontologia/psicologia , Feminino , Masculino , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto , Relação entre Gerações , Educação em OdontologiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To test the association between socioeconomic and sociodemographic status of Brazilian dental students with discriminatory experiences suffered by them. METHODS: This multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted with 531 undergraduate dental students from four different Brazilian states. The Explicit Discrimination Scale (EDS) was used to measure the experience of discrimination in several daily situations. A questionnaire about sociodemographic and socioeconomic characteristics, form of admission, and permanence in dental schools was developed and validated by experts and six dental students through cognitive interviews. The EDS and questionnaire were sent to students by an online platform using snowball sampling. Descriptive analysis, bivariate tests, and multiple Poisson regression were performed. RESULTS: Among the participants, most were female, white, heterosexual, and cisgender. The mean EDS total score was higher among those students who used Brazilian Affirmative Actions for higher education access and permanence (p < 0.005). The multiple analysis indicated that students who were black (prevalence ratio [PR] = 1.484; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]: 1.291-1.705), women (PR = 1.227; 95%CI: 1.030-1.462), had lower monthly income (PR = 1.212; 95%CI: 1.043-1.409) and were lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, pansexual, and plus (LGBTQIAP+) (PR = 1.466; 95%CI: 1.238-1.735) showed a higher probability of discriminatory experiences when compared to white, male and heterosexual students with higher monthly income. CONCLUSION: There is a racial and social class pattern among dental students. The exclusionary factors such as black race, female gender, lower monthly income and being LGBTQIAP+ make students more vulnerable to discriminatory experiences.
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Estudantes de Odontologia , Humanos , Estudantes de Odontologia/estatística & dados numéricos , Estudantes de Odontologia/psicologia , Brasil , Feminino , Masculino , Estudos Transversais , Adulto Jovem , Inquéritos e Questionários , Adulto , Fatores SocioeconômicosRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of 3D-printed mannequins on the training of predoctoral students. METHODS: Two 3D-printed training models were developed: a traditional model that simulates a sound adult patient and a customized model with pathological and physiological changes (impacted third molar and edentulous region). Students accomplished their pre-clinical training divided into a control group (CG, n = 23), which had access to the traditional model, and a test group (TG, n = 20), which had access to both models. Afterward, they performed a full mouth series on patients and filled out a perception questionnaire. Radiographs were evaluated for technical parameters. Descriptive statistics and the Mann-Whitney test were used to compare the groups. RESULTS: Students provided positive feedback regarding the use of 3D printing. The TG reported a more realistic training experience than the CG (P = .037). Both groups demonstrated good clinical performance (CG = 7.41; TG = 7.52), and no significant differences were observed between them. CONCLUSIONS: 3D printing is an option for producing simulators for pre-clinical training in Oral Radiology, reducing student stress and increasing confidence during clinical care.