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Background: The impact of dental caries on systemic health and the quality of life of adults is well established in the literature. However, no study has explored the impact of the disease on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in Quilombola populations. Objective: To explore the association between OHRQoL and dental caries in adults from a quilombola community in southern Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with adults (n=60) living at Algodão Quilombola community, located in Pelotas (RS), Brazil. A questionnaire was applied in household interviews containing sociodemographic/economic questions and information related to access to oral health services. Dental caries (main independent variable) was assessed using the index of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth (DMFT). The Oral Health Impact Profile-14 items (OHIP-14) was applied to explore OHRQoL (outcome). Poisson regression analysis was performed to estimate the rate ratios (RR) and confidence intervals (95%CI) of the associations. Transparency in research and open science practices were employed. Results: The prevalence of negative impact on OHRQoL (OHIP-14=2) was identified in 60% of adults; the median (interquartile range) OHIP-14 score in the sample was 8.00 (2.00-20.00). More than two thirds of the adults had dental caries experience (DMFT=1, 91.70%) and the median DMFT score was 14.00 (6.25-24.00). After adjusting for potential confounding factors (sex, race, visit to the dentist in life, reason for last visit and self-reported need for treatment), a significant association was identified between the OHIP-14 score and the severity of dental caries (DMFT) [RR: 1.124 (95%CI: 1.090-1.159); p<0.001]. Conclusion: The OHRQoL of adult living in a Quilombola community in southern Brazil was significantly associated with dental elements affected by caries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Resumo Introdução O impacto da cárie dentária na saúde sistêmica na qualidade de vida de adultos é bem estabelecido na literatura. Contudo, nenhum estudo explorou o impacto da doença na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal (QVRSB) de populações quilombolas. Objetivo Explorar a associação entre a QVRSB e a cárie dentária em adultos de uma comunidade quilombola no Sul do Brasil. Método Estudo transversal conduzido com adultos (n=60) residentes na comunidade quilombola Algodão, localizada em Pelotas (RS), Brasil. Um questionário contendo questões sociodemográficas/econômicas e relacionadas ao acesso ao serviço de saúde bucal foi aplicado em entrevistas domiciliares. A cárie dentária (principal variável independente) foi avaliada pelo índice de dentes permanentes cariados, perdidos e obturados (CPO-D). O Oral Health Impact Profile-14 items (OHIP-14) foi aplicado para explorar a QVRSB (desfecho). A análise de regressão de Poisson foi realizada para estimar as razões de chances (RC) e os intervalos de confiança (IC 95%) das associações. Foram empregadas práticas transparência em pesquisa e ciência aberta. Resultados A prevalência de impacto negativo na QVRSB (OHIP-14≥2) foi identificada em 60% dos adultos quilombolas; o escore mediano do OHIP-14 na amostra foi de 8,00 (2,00-20,00). Mais de dois terços dos adultos tinham experiência de cárie dentária (CPO-D≥1, 91,70%), e o escore mediano do CPO-D foi de 14,00 (6,25-24,00). Após realizados os ajustes para os potenciais fatores de confusão (sexo, etnia, visita ao dentista na vida, motivo da última consulta e necessidade de tratamento autorreferida), uma associação significativa entre o escore do OHIP-14 e a severidade de cárie dentária (CPO-D) [RC: 1,124 (IC95%:1,090-1,159); p

Resumo Introdução: Apesar da constatação da diminuição da prevalência da cárie dentária no mundo, ela ainda é considerada um problema de saúde pública. Objetivo: Analisar a prevalência de cárie e do ataque elevado de cárie em adolescentes de 15 a 19 anos na região Nordeste do Brasil. Método: Foram utilizados dados da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde Bucal de 2010. Foram analisadas duas variáveis dependentes — prevalência e ataque elevado de cárie — e três dimensões independentes — sociodemográficas, clínicas e de acesso. Modelos de regressão logística simples e múltiplos foram utilizados para a estimativa do Odds Ratio, como medida de efeito, com nível de significância de 5%, conforme o modelo hierárquico de análise. Resultados: Na análise simples, a idade apresentou associação estatisticamente significante apenas com o ataque elevado de cárie, e renda com a prevalência de cárie. Todas as variáveis clínicas e de acesso apresentaram associação para ambos os desfechos. Na análise múltipla, a renda e variáveis de acesso apresentaram associação com ambos os desfechos. Conclusão: A cárie permanece como um problema bucal com forte associação com aspectos relacionados ao acesso aos serviços de odontologia.

The aim of this research was to conduct an epidemiological survey of dental caries in patients treated at the teaching clinic of the São Francisco de Cajazeiras College, using the CPO-D index, and to compare the results with the latest national survey. This is a quantitative, retrospective, clinical, cross-sectional, and analytical observational study. Clinical records were collected between January 2018 and December 2023. The inclusion criteria were: patient-signed records, complete personal data, and complete odontogram. For CPOD calculations, the age groups included were 12 years; 15-19 years; 35-44 years; and 65-74 years. A total of 379 records were evaluated, and after applying the exclusion criteria, the final sample comprised 47 records (n=47). The results showed the following average CPO-D values for each age group: 12 years, CPO-D of 6 (n=1); 15-19 years, average CPO-D of 9.7 (n=12); 35-44 years, average CPO-D of 18.5 (n=33); and 65-74 years, average CPO-D of 28 (n=1). It was concluded that the CPO-D in patients treated at the dental school clinic in the hinterland of Paraíba is high for all age groups, surpassing the national average in all evaluated age groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: Despite the decreased prevalence of dental caries worldwide, it is still considered a public health problem. Objective: to analyze the prevalence of caries and the high attack of caries in adolescents aged 15 to 19 years of the Northeast region of Brazil. Method: Data from the National Oral Health Survey 2010 were used. Two dependent variables--prevalence and high attack of caries--and three independent dimensions--sociodemographic, clinical, and access--were analyzed. Simple and multiple logistic regression models were used to estimate Odds Ratios as the effect measure, with a significance level of 5% following a hierarchical analysis model. Results: In the simple analysis, age showed a significant association only with the high attack of caries and income with the prevalence of caries. All the clinical and access variables showed a significant statistical association for both outcomes. In the multiple analysis, income and all the access variables showed a significant association for both outcomes. Conclusion: Caries remain an oral problem having a strong association with aspects related to access to dentistry services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Resumo Introdução: Embora a utilização de Marcadores de Consumo Alimentar esteja prevista na atenção primária à saúde, seu uso pelas equipes de saúde bucal ainda é incipiente. Objetivo: Analisar a associação do consumo de alimentos cariogênicos, avaliado através de marcadores do consumo alimentar, com a ocorrência de cárie dentária não tratada em pré-escolares. Método: Envolveu 432 crianças (18-36 meses) em uma amostra representativa dos Centros Municipais de Educação Infantil (São José dos Pinhais-PR). Os pais/responsáveis responderam um questionário socioeconômico e demográfico, e as crianças foram avaliadas por examinadora calibrada (Kappa=0,80). O consumo de alimentos cariogênicos foi mensurado através do instrumento Marcadores de Consumo Alimentar (Ministério da Saúde; Brasil). O escore de consumo de alimentos cariogênicos (EAC) foi obtido pela soma de relatos de consumo de alimentos com açúcar livre. Resultados: A prevalência de cárie dentária não tratada foi 21% (IC95% 17–24). Na regressão múltipla de Poisson com variância robusta, a maior prevalência de cárie dentária não tratada foi associada ao maior EAC (RPa=1,16; IC95% 1,01–1,34; p=0,035), a maior idade das crianças (RPa=1,05; IC95% 1.01–1.10; p=0,021) e inversamente a maior escolaridade dos responsáveis (RPa=0,62; IC95% 0,42–0,92; p=0,017). Conclusão: O consumo de alimentos cariogênicos, medido através do Marcadores de Consumo Alimentar, foi associado com uma maior prevalência de cárie dentária não tratada em pré-escolares.

Objetivos: O presente trabalho pretendeu estudar a associação de aspetos relacionados com a qualidade de vida a características sociodemográficas, comportamentos de saúde oral e estado de saúde oral dos jovens de 18 anos da Região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo, utilizando dados previamente recolhidos no III Estudo Nacional de Prevalência das Doenças Orais (ENPDO). Métodos: A amostra do III ENPDO foi constituída por 157 indivíduos com 18 anos, residentes na região de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo. O III ENPDO recolheu dados através de um questionário e de uma observação intraoral. O questionário recolheu informação sobre a qualidade de vida, dados sociodemográficos e comportamentos de saúde oral. A observação intraoral incluiu o registo de cárie dentária (ICDAS II) e hemorragia gengival (IPC modificado). A análise estatística utilizou os testes de Mann-Whitney e de Kruskal-Wallis (α=0,05). Resultados: De um modo geral, os indivíduos do sexo feminino, com um nível de escolaridade mais baixo, que nunca visitaram um profissional de saúde oral e com presença de cárie ou de hemorragia gengival apresentaram piores resultados (p

Background: Although the use of Food Consumption Markers is foreseen in primary health care, their use by oral health teams is still incipient. Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the association of cariogenic food consumption, measured through the food consumption markers, with the occurrence of untreated dental caries in preschoolers. Method: The study included 432 children (aged 18–36 months) in a representative sample of the Municipal Centers for Early Childhood Education (São José dos Pinhais, Pr). The parents/guardians answered a socioeconomic and demographic questionnaire, and the children were examined by a calibrated examiner (kappa=0.80). Cariogenic food consumption was measured using the Food Consumption Markers instrument (Ministry of Health, Brazil). The score of consumption of cariogenic foods was obtained by the sum of reports of consumption of foods with free sugar (SCF). Results: The prevalence of untreated dental caries was 21% (95%CI 17–24). In the multiple Poisson regression with robust variance, the higher prevalence of untreated dental caries was associated with the higher SCF (RPa =1.16; 95%CI 1.01–1.34; p=0.035), with the older age of the children (PRa =1.05; 95%CI 1.01–1.10; p=0.021), and inversely to the higher guardians’ education (PRa =0.62; 95%CI: 0.42–0.92; p=0.017). Conclusion: Cariogenic food consumption, measured through the Food Consumption Markers instrument, was associated with a higher prevalence of untreated dental caries in preschoolers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This scoping review aimed to identify, describe, and analyze the use of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) as public policy. Inclusion criteria: studies on public oral health policies; dental caries; ART. Exclusion criteria: clinical studies; specific interventions; studies that report public policies that do not use ART as a strategy for caries treatment. The search was conducted in PubMed, BVS, Epistemonikos, Health Systems Evidence, and Rxforchange. The selection process and data extraction were performed by two authors independently according to the stages and categories of a conceptual framework. Of the 2253 eligible articles, 139 were duplicates, and 1680 were not included after reading the title and abstract. After assessing the full text, 414 articles were excluded. Twenty articles were included. Nineteen were conducted in nine countries (South Africa, Bolivia, Cambodia, Egypt, Mexico, Tanzania, East Timor, Tunisia, and Zimbabwe), and one in the Americas. The studies reported high prevalence of dental caries and lack of access to restorative procedures in health services as common problems. Policy developments followed a similar process, with the presence of governments, conceptual use of scientific evidence, and induction by the World Health Organization. Regarding implementation barriers, the included studies mentioned the lack of supplies and lack of induction by managers, while in relation to the facilitators, permanent education and professional practice were mentioned. Cohort studies have shown a survival rate greater than 80% after one year of follow up of the restorations performed. The findings of this review indicate that the use of ART in public policies is promising, however, its use is still in an early stage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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This study aimed to report a clinical case of Internal Root Resorption (IRR) in a primary tooth with six-month follow-up, in addition to understanding possible etiological factors that have triggered this pathology. An eight-year-old male patient with caries in the teeth 74 and 75 was referred for dental treatment in his hometown. After 2 years, during radiographic examination, the presence of residual root at tooth 74 was verified, and tooth 75 presented with IRR-compatible lesions. The clinical management included clinical and radiographic monitoring of tooth 75, in addition to the extraction of the residual root. After 6 months, there was a reduction in resorption, mainly in the furcation region. This study suggests that the IRR of tooth 75 is the result of a set of factors, such as the presence of caries and their subsequent restoration, in addition to the inflammatory process resulting from the residual root of element 74. It was decided to perform a conservative clinical approach with clinical and radiographic follow-up every six months. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To analyze the literature and identify the measures applied for children and available for preventing early childhood caries in primary care. Methods: We included in vivo experimental and epidemiological studies in children, which verified the measures available for preventing early childhood caries. In vitro studies, qualitative, case reports, case series, review studies, and conference abstracts were excluded. We used the software Rayyan to verify the studies regarding duplicity. Results: The search retrieved 1423 articles in PubMed database, 274 in Web of Science, and 30 in Scopus, totalizing 1757 references. After the exclusion of duplicates, 1423 studies were verified in the software Rayyan about the other eligibility criteria, which excluded 1390 articles. Thirty-three studies were selected for full reading. Considering the preventive measurement applied for children, 5 studies were included in the review. Of the 5 studies, 4 reported topical fluoride application as the preventive measure for early childhood prevention in children. All studies reported the use of at-home supervised toothbrushing with fluoride dentifrice. Conclusion: The effective preventive measures for reduction of early childhood caries for children included supervised toothbrushing with fluoride dentifrice (at least 1000 ppm F) and topical application of fluoride varnish on recall appointments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Caregivers of children with disabilities are more at risk of depressive symptoms and may experience difficulties in their care and/or that of their children. Thus, the objectives of this cross-sectional observational study were to evaluate the prevalence and experience of early childhood caries, to classify the risk of caries, and to verify the presence of depressive symptoms in the caregivers. The study included seventeen dyads of children-mothers/caregivers. The children's mean age was three years and five months (standard deviation = 1.28). Data collection consisted of the application of three questionnaires: (1) information about the child, the mother or caregiver, and the family; (2) caries risk classification (American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Risk Assessment Tool); (3) assessment of the presence of depressive symptoms (Portuguese version of the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale) and in the performance of the clinical examination of the child (dmf-s). The data were tabulated and submitted to descriptive statistical analysis. Among the children, 3 (17.6%), 7 (41.2%), and 7 (41.2%) had physical, intellectual, and multiple disabilities, respectively. The prevalence of caries was 29.4%, the experience of caries with mean dmf-t = 2.11, and 11 (64.7%) children were classified as at minimal risk for caries. Regarding the mothers, 10 (58.8%) had depressive symptoms, with scores ranging from 12 to 20. It was possible to conclude that children had low prevalence, experience, and risk of early childhood caries, and more than half of the mothers had depressive symptoms at varying levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Tooth brushing is an important measure in promoting oral health. However, the brush suffers the deposition and proliferation of microorganisms in its bristles during its use. In addition, a correlation has been demonstrated between the microbial load found on toothbrushes and the dental status of patients. Aim: To evaluate the biofilm formation on toothbrushes by mutans group streptococci and Candida spp. isolated from the oral cavity of students at the State University of Goiás. Methodology: The methodology employed in this study allowed the collection, isolation, and presumptive morphological identification of oral microorganisms, and allowed the evaluation of biofilm formation by both microorganisms in sterile toothbrushes. Results: All microbial isolates were able to form biofilms under the tested conditions, with microbial cell counts adhered to the biofilm ranging from 6.75 to 11.00 log10 cfu·mL-1 for mutans group streptococci, and 4.94 to 5.79 log10 cfu·mL-1 for Candida spp. Mutans group streptococci and Candida spp. were isolated from 92.31% of brushes used in the collection of samples from the oral cavity of the volunteers. Conclusion: All microorganisms isolated were able to form biofilm on toothbrushes, which corroborates the importance of care with decontamination of toothbrushes in promoting oral health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Este estudo avaliou a retenção de conhecimento, em médio prazo, de graduandos expostos a uma atividade educativa de detecção de cárie. Esta é uma parte do estudo multicêntrico IuSTC. Alunos dos últimos anos foram convidados a participar e passaram pela atividade. Foram avaliados quanto à retenção do conhecimento após 1,5 ano. Avaliações teóricas e práticas (pontuadas de 0 a 10) foram preparadas para avaliar conhecimento, habilidades e atitudes. Os escores foram definidos como desfechos. Análises de regressão multinível testaram a associação entre a performance dos alunos e sua percepção sobre a importância da atividade dentro do seu currículo. Particularidades relacionadas à performance em tópicos específicos e diferentes tipos de avaliação também foram explorados. 302 alunos participaram das avaliações. Em média, os alunos tiveram medias (desvio-padrão (DP), de 6,68 (1,88) teórica e 5,5 (2,27) prática. A percepção dos alunos esteve associada com sua performance. Na avaliação teórica, os alunos tiveram pior performance ao relacionar a condição clínica com a histológica (21% de acertos) ou em justificar a conduta frente a lesões inativas (36% de acertos). Na avaliação prática, 70-90% dos alunos demonstraram habilidade de detectar, avaliar atividade e tomar decisões clínicas frente a lesões iniciais e severas, enquanto 50% avaliaram adequadamente as lesões moderadas e apenas 32% demonstrou atitude correta do manejo. Em conclusão, a retenção do conhecimento dos alunos está dentro do esperado em uma análise de médio prazo. Para alguns tópicos (por exemplo, relacionados a prática e justificativa de atitudes), a performance dos alunos tende a ser pior.

Objective: To analyze the scientific literature on the impact of oral health education programs for children and adolescents. Methods: In terms of the research question, we used the model Population - children and adolescents; Concept - education; and Context - oral health. This review verified studies on oral health education of children and adolescents from 2019 to 2022, in the Pubmed and Web of Science databases. Inclusion criteria were in vivo experimental and epidemiological studies. Exclusion criteria were studies in children with special needs and in vitro, qualitative studies, case reports, case series, review studies, study protocols, and conference abstracts. Studies were checked for duplication in Rayyan software. Results: The search in the databases returned 1350 references (Pubmed=275; Web of Science=1075), including 40 articles. All studies reported an improvement after the application of oral health education programs, regardless of the methodology (face-to-face or technology-guided mode). Based on this result, motivating activities were created online through explanatory videos, on the topics: dental caries, tooth brushing, and the importance of fluoride for oral health, aiming at future research. Conclusion: Both face-to-face and technology-guided oral health education programs had a positive impact on the oral health knowledge of children and adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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A implementação de metodologias criativas em prol do repasse de informações salutares tem sido uma vertente importante no que se refere à conscientização do autocuidado. Este texto tem por objetivo relatar uma experiência de extensão universitária realizada em uma comunidade do Médio Solimões cujo foco foi a utilização de experimentos químicos para o ensino da cariologia relacionada aos hábitos alimentares de crianças ribeirinhas. Para isso, foi realizada uma ação envolvendo a execução de dois experimentos químicos (“lâmpada de lava” e “ovo no vinagre”); uma prática dialógica (teatro participativo); e um mural perceptivo de assimilação coletiva de conteúdos (utilizando ilustrações de alimentos diversos). As experiências mostraram ser um meio descontraído de repasse das informações em saúde bucal; o teatro participativo chamou atenção de todos os participantes – principalmente de crianças com idade entre 5 e 8 anos –; e o mural de percepções revelou que os conhecimentos científicos repassados foram bem assimilados pelo público-alvo. Os experimentos químicos mostraram-se eficazes no processo de educação em saúde para o referido público-alvo. Além disso, os acadêmicos extensionistas relataram sólidos aprendizados acerca das condições de vida da referida comunidade ribeirinha, o que complementou o conhecimento obtido na graduação acerca dessa população.

Objetivo: Descrever a importância do acompanhamento do cirurgião-dentista generalista nos primeiros mil dias de vida, além de apresentar abordagens que o profissional deve realizar nesse período. Revisão da literatura: Os primeiros mil dias de vida vão desde a concepção até o fim do segundo ano de vida. Tanto a gestação como os dois anos de vida subsequentes da criança são considerados um período-chave para a estruturação de um desenvolvimento saudável com impactos ao longo da vida. É fundamental que o cirurgião-dentista que atende gestantes, puérperas e crianças integre a rede de cuidados incluindo a saúde bucal no contexto de saúde geral, incentivando e apoiando o aleitamento materno e a alimentação saudável, além de orientar sobre a correta manutenção da higiene bucal, os malefícios do uso de bicos e chupeta, e todos os aspectos que repercutem na saúde bucal e saúde geral. Discussão: O cirurgião-dentista deve atuar nos primeiros mil dias de vida desde o pré-natal odontológico, durante o período puerperal, no momento da primeira consulta odontológica da criança e também nos acompanhamentos periódicos. O acompanhamento de um profissional qualificado possibilita uma melhora na qualidade de vida da gestante e da criança, vindo a fundamentar o papel do profissional não só no tratamento, mas também na aplicação de medidas preventivas de saúde. Conclusão: O cirurgião-dentista, juntamente com outros profissionais da saúde, deve atuar com ênfase nos primeiros mil dias de vida garantindo assim um desenvolvimento e um crescimento saudável da criança.

A mínima intervenção vem ganhando cada vez mais notoriedade na Odontologia, refletindo uma crescente demanda de profissionais que buscam por técnicas que promovam tratamentos eficientes e preservem a estrutura dental. Objetivo: O presente estudo teve como objetivo promover um controle cavitário não restaurador (CCNR) em um paciente infantil, por meio de uma regularização da cavidade da lesão de cárie para permitir uma melhor higienização da área, associado a um protocolo complementar de flúor. Caso clinico: Paciente do sexo masculino, 4 anos de idade, com higiene bucal regular, entretanto com acúmulo de biofilme entre os incisivos centrais superiores e sem sintomatologia ou queixa estética. As superfícies mesiais dos incisivos centrais foram regularizadas com tiras abrasivas para remover áreas retentivas e facilitar o acesso para melhorar a higiene bucal. O verniz fluoretado foi aplicado em 4 sessões, com intervalo de uma semana entre cada aplicação. A mãe do paciente foi orientada quanto à higiene e cuidados com a dieta. Durante 36 meses, houve o acompanhamento clínico e radiográfico do paciente com retornos a cada 12 meses. O índice de placa visível e os resultados da orientação de higiene e dieta também foram reavaliados. Conclusão: Neste caso clínico, a regularização de superfícies associada a fluorterapia, mostrou-se uma alternativa de tratamento de sucesso a longo prazo, permitindo a preservação do tecido dentário e impedindo a progressão das lesões de cárie. O conceito ultraconservador pode ser uma alternativa válida devido à sua eficácia, simplicidade, baixo custo e boa aceitação pelas crianças e seus pais.

Objetivou-se realizar uma revisão integrativa a partir de uma dúvida clínica: “A prática da entrevista motivacional (EM) pode ser utilizada na prevenção da cárie dentária em pré-escolares?”. Materiais e métodos: foi realizada uma revisão integrativa da literatura em abril de 2021 utilizando-se uma adaptação do “Sistema 6S”. Avaliou- se a qualidade das revisões sistemáticas encontradas através de duas ferramentas para avaliação metodológica. Foram realizadas buscas nos periódicos Evidence-Based Dentistry, Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice e no site do Centro de Odontologia Baseada em Evidências da ADA. Buscou-se RS nas bases da Biblioteca Cochrane e PubMed/Medline. As palavras selecionas para as buscas foram “motivational interviewing” e “dental caries”. Resultados: a busca final resultou em 2 RS sobre o tema. Uma RS de 2020 mostrou redução de cárie através da meta-análise, porém sem diferença estatisticamente significativa; os autores destacam que as evidências limitadas se devem a presença de estudos heterogêneos baseados em diferentes metodologias. Outra RS de 2021 concluiu que a EM possui o potencial de modificar o comportamento e reduzir significativamente lesões cariosas principalmente em crianças com elevada experiência de cárie. Foi ainda avaliada a qualidade metodológica das RS incluídas nesta revisão através dos protocolos PRISMA e AMSTAR-2. Ambas apresentaram baixo risco de viés e alta qualidade. Conclusão: a prática da EM contribui na prevenção da cárie em pré-escolares, principalmente nas crianças de alto risco. Entretanto, as evidências são moderadas, obtidas a partir de meta-análises pouco robustas e de um número limitado de estudos randomizados de boa qualidade metodológica.

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In 2020, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic due to a new virus, known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2). Faced with exposure to cross-contamination due to the use of aerosols from rotary instruments, saliva, and nasopharyngeal secretions, health professionals had to explore alternative methods for removing decayed tissue, such as BRIX-3000, a papain-based enzymatic gel used for the chemical-mechanical removal of infected decayed tissue using manual instruments, with the aim of reducing the risk of contamination for the dental team. Thus, this paper aims to report a clinical case, using the BRIX-3000 in the removal of carious tissue. An 8 year-old patient complained of sensitivity in teeth 55 and 65, and was proposed removal of decayed tissue by means of chemical-mechanical removal. The procedure was performed without anesthesia, under relative isolation. The enzymatic gel was taken to the cavity following the manufacturer's directions, and after 1 minute the infected tissue was removed by curettage. Then the cavity was prepared, using cotton for washing and drying, avoiding the triple syringe and the formation of aerosols. Glass ionomer was used as a provisional material. It can be concluded that the papain-based enzymatic gel had great efficacy in removing decayed tissue, besides reducing aerosolization and, thus, contamination, making clinical care safer against the spread of infectious and contagious diseases, before the Covid-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A fluoretação da água é uma estratégia de saúde coletiva fundamentada no ajuste da concentração de fluoreto (F) na água para se obter o máximo benefício anticárie com o mínimo de risco de fluorose dentária. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar o heterocontrole do F nas águas de abastecimento público dos 30 municípios que compõem a 15ª Regional de Saúde do Paraná, conhecer o processo de fluoretação e sensibilizar gestores e profissionais para a importância e vigilância da fluoretação. Foi aplicado um questionário aos coordenadores de saúde bucal de cada município e para o heterocontrole, foram feitas coletas de água durante três meses. Apesar de 58% das amostras de água apresentaram a melhor faixa de relação benefício/risco do F, de acordo com a classificação proposta pelo CECOL/USP, poucos municípios fazem sistematicamente o monitoramento e a avaliação da concentração de fluoreto nas águas.

Objetivo: Identificar a magnitude da associação entre experiência de cárie dentária e autopercepção negativa de saúde bucal com determinantes socioeconômicos. Métodos: Estudo transversal realizado com dados de uma coorte prospectiva com os universitários ingressantes na Universidade Federal de Pelotas (UFPel) no ano de 2016. Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário autoaplicável, incluindo características demográficas, socioeconômicas e psicossociais. Os desfechos do presente estudo foram a experiência de cárie autorrelatada (histórico de doença cárie) e autopercepção de saúde bucal (positiva versus negativa). Resultados: Um total de 3.237 alunos ingressou, dos quais 2.089 (64,5%) concordaram em participar do estudo. O modelo de regressão de Poisson mostrou que universitários com renda familiar de R$1001,00 a 5000,00 e R$5001,00 ou mais apresentaram, respectivamente, uma razão de prevalência (RP) 14% (RP=0,86; IC95% 0,80-0,92) e 18% (RP=0,82; IC95% 0,74 a 0,90) menor de experiência de cárie, assim como indivíduos cujas mães tinham ensino médio completo apresentaram uma prevalência 14% menor (RP= 0,86; IC95% 0,80 a 0,92) e ensino superior completo 19% (RP= 0,81; IC95% 0,75 a 0,87) menor de experiência de cárie, quando comparados aos grupos de referência. Na autopercepção de saúde bucal, os resultados para renda familiar de R$1001 a 5000,00 e R$ 5001 ou mais apresentaram, respectivamente, uma prevalência 23% (RP= 0,77; IC95% 0,64 a 0,91) e 43% (RP= 0,57; IC95% 0,45 a 0,72) menor de ter autopercepção de saúde bucal negativa e indivíduos cujas mães tinham ensino superior completo reportaram uma prevalência 21% menor de autopercepção de saúde bucal negativa quando comparados à referência (RP= 0,79; IC95% 0,66 a 0,97). Conclusões: Os achados do presente estudo confirmam que os indicadores socioeconômicos influenciam a experiência de cárie autorrelatada e a autopercepção de saúde bucal dos universitários.

Objetivo: Avaliar a presença do medo odontológico em universitários brasileiros e observar se a teoria do ciclo vicioso do medo é identificada nesta população. Materiais e métodos: Foi realizado um estudo transversal com universitários ingressantes na Universidade Federal de Pelotas em 2016. Os dados sociodemográficos, medo odontológico, o uso de serviços odontológicos, a percepção de cárie e dor dentária foram coletados através de um questionário auto-administrado. A exposição do estudo foi medo odontológico, e os desfechos incluíram padrão de consulta odontológica, experiência de cárie e dor dentária e autopercepção de saúde bucal. Características sociodemográficas foram incluídas como fatores de confusão. Para testar a associação do medo odontológico com os desfechos, foram utilizados modelos de regressão de Poisson com variância robusta, a fim de estimar as Razões de Prevalência e Intervalos de Confiança. Resultados: Foram avaliados 2.014 universitários, dos quais 22.4% reportaram medo odontológico. Aqueles que reportaram medo odontológico apresentaram uma maior prevalência de não terem ido ao dentista no último ano e, entre os que consultaram, a visita ter sido motivada por dor/problema. Adicionalmente, ter medo aumentou a presença de cárie, dor dentária e autorrelato da saúde bucal negativa. Discussão: Os achados sugerem a presença do ciclo vicioso do medo nesta população de universitários do sul do Brasil. Conclusão: Evidenciou-se a associação entre a presença de medo odontológico e a menor procura por atendimento odontológico, a presença de cárie dentária, dor dentária e saúde bucal autorreportada negativa, corroborando com a teoria do ciclo do medo.

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Background: Despite the fluoridation of public water supply being recognized as an excellent preventive measure for the control of dental caries, it is known that the state of Pernambuco does not carry out systematic monitoring of the fluoride levels in its waters. Purpose: The aim of this study is to describe and analyze fluoride (F) levels in the water sources and public water supply in municipalities of the first health macro-region of Pernambuco, with 50,000 inhabitants or more. Methods: This is a descriptive study that combines information from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics and the National Sanitation Information System with data from Companhia Pernambucana de Saneamento, the VIGIFLUOR project and the Water Quality Surveillance Information System for Human consumption. Results: The analysis of the data indicated the presence of natural F in insignificant or minimal contents in most of the studied municipalities. In addition, three levels of maximum benefit for caries prevention were found, but this concentration does not reach the population via public supply. Conclusion: The results demonstrate that the F levels of the public supply network of thirteen municipalities analyzed do not contribute to the protection of the population. This approach stresses the need for the water supply to the municipalities of the 1st macro-region of health to be fluoridated artificially; and may also be good, to assure the population access to quality treated and fluoridated water, that a surveillance mechanism be established through hetero-control programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The implementation of creative methodologies in favor of passing on healthy information has been an important aspect with regard to self-care awareness. This article aims to report a university extension experience carried out in a community of the Middle Solimões and which focused on the use of chemical experiments for the teaching of cariology related to the eating habits of riverside children. For this, an action was carried out involving the execution of two chemical experiments ("lava lamp" and "egg in vinegar"); a dialogic practice (participatory theater); and a perceptive mural of collective assimilation of contents (using illustrations of different foods). The experiences proved to be a relaxed way of passing on information on oral health; the participatory theater caught the attention of all the participants - mainly children aged between 5 and 8 years old -; and the perceptions mural revealed that the scientific knowledge passed on was very successfully assimilated by the target audience. The chemical experiments proved to be effective in the health education process for the aforementioned target audience. In addition, the extension academics reported solid learning about the living conditions of the riverside community, which complemented the knowledge obtained in graduation regarding this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: At the present time, progress has been made between the relation in oral health and general health. Therefore, deepen knowledge of the oral health status of a population is essential for the establishment of health promotion measures. Since populations with special needs require a multidisciplinary approach, it is even more important to define these measures. The first step will be to establish the baseline values of a population, and thus to better understand their oral health needs. Objectives: This work aims to characterize the oral health status of a population with special needs at Cerci Portalegre. Methods: After obtaining the informed consent of the heads of the institution and the individuals' legal guardians, as well as the consent of the individuals, the observation of the oral cavity was carried out to collect the present and past history of dental caries using the DMFT index (index of decayed, missing and filled teeth) and the evaluation of bacterial plaque accumulation on the dental surface by the DI'S index (bacterial plaque index). Results: Forty individuals were observed, 29 men and 11 women, with a mean age of 35 years. It was observed that these individuals had a mean value of DMFT of 4.7 decayed, missing and filled teeth, with no statistically significant difference between men and women (p=0.952). The mean value of DI'S was 2.02 which represents a high value of bacterial plaque accumulation which, being an etiological factor of oral diseases, indicates a risk of developing oral health problems. Conclusions: Patients with disabilities in most cases require more care at the level of oral health, due to their physical and mental inability to perform correct oral hygiene habits. Therefore, promoting oral health and educational measures may play a relevant role in the study population for the prevention of oral health problems and consequently other health problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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