Dentistry Students' Knowledge of Pediatric Patients Who Suffered Violence: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT Objective: To review the literature unprecedentedly to identify the dentistry students' knowledge of pediatric patients who suffered violence. Material and Methods: A systematic review was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, LILACS, SciELO, Google Scholar, and OpenGrey electronic databases up to November 2021. The "Grey Literature" was verified through Google Scholar and Open Grey searches to avoid any selection bias. There was no restriction on the date of publication or language. Results: The systematic search yielded 2.756 studies in the first selection phase, but only twenty-two articles were included. All selected articles were published between 1998 and 2021 and used a questionnaire to evaluate the dentistry students' knowledge regarding child maltreatment cases. Brazil was the country that had the most studies included (10 articles). Despite the majority of the students presenting insufficient knowledge about child maltreatment, evidence from this research showed that every form of approach by professionals toward child maltreatment should be considered important. Conclusion: Therefore, there are deficiencies regarding the teaching-learning methodology, reinforcing the need for improvements in Dentistry undergraduate curricula.

Effect of various educational methods on increasing parents' awareness of their children's preventive orthodontic treatments

Aim: Like other fields of health, the main focus in dentistry has shifted from treatment to prevention of diseases. Parents have a vital role in deciding about their children's oral health issues. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of four educational methods (including printed pamphlets, digital pamphlets, faceto-face education, and educational films) in increasing the awareness of parents about preventive orthodontic treatments. Methods: The study samples were selected from patients who were referred to the Pediatric Dentistry Department. 150 parents of children between 4-12 years old participated in the study. They filled out a questionnaire including demographic data and knowledge about orthodontic problems and their early treatments. Then they were divided into five groups (control, printed pamphlet, digital pamphlet, face-to-face, educational films) and after one month they repeated the test. Results: A total of 102 fathers and 48 mothers were evaluated. There was no statistical difference between different ages, sex, or income in terms of their awareness, but the awareness score between educational groups was different. There has been observed a significant increase in the awareness level of all four groups (except the control group) (P < 0.05). The highest score was seen in the video group. The difference between printed pamphlets and digital pamphlets was not significant. Conclusions: The results indicate that educational films are the most effective way of increasing awareness about preventive orthodontic treatments

Nivel de conocimientos sobre lesiones premalignas bucales en pacientes geriátricos

Fundamento: El nivel de conocimiento sobre lesiones premalignas en la población geriátrica es un factor significativo que incide en la prevención, evitando la progresión a un cáncer bucal. Objetivo: Identificar el nivel de conocimiento de los pacientes geriátricos sobre las lesiones premalignas bucales. Metodología: Entre septiembre de 2019 y junio de 2021 se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo transversal en el Consultorio Médico de la Familia # 12 del municipio Cabaiguán, provincia Sancti Spíritus. La población estuvo constituida por 158 pacientes geriátricos y mediante un muestreo probabilístico aleatorio simple la muestra quedó conformada por 80. Se aplicaron métodos del nivel teórico, empírico, estadístico y matemático. Las variables utilizadas fueron edad, sexo, escolaridad, nivel de conocimiento sobre factores de riesgo y signos clínicos, conocimientos sobre el autoexamen bucal y la conducta a seguir. Resultados: Se constató que el nivel de conocimientos sobre factores de riesgo fue regular y sobre signos clínicos y forma y frecuencia del autoexamen bucal fue mal. La mayoría de la muestra en estudio conocía donde acudir y afirmó haber recibido información al respecto. Conclusiones: En su mayoría el nivel de conocimientos sobre lesiones premalignas se observó entre regular y mal con un descenso significativo del nivel de conocimientos en los pacientes de edades más avanzadas.

Background: The knowledge level about premalignant lesions in the geriatric population is a significant factor that influences on prevention, avoiding progression into mouth neoplasms. Objective: To diagnose the knowledge level in geriatric patients about buccal premalignant lesions. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was conducted between September 2019 and June 2021 at the Family Medical Office # 12 of Cabaiguán municipality, Sancti Spíritus province. The population was constituted by 158 geriatric patients and by means of a simple random probabilistic sampling, the sample was made up by 80. Theoretical, empirical, statistical and mathematical methods were applied. The used variables were age, sex, schooling, risk factors and clinical signs knowledge, knowledge of buccal self-examination and conduct to be followed. Results: The knowledge level about risk factors was found to be regular and on clinical signs and form and frequency of buccal self-examination was bad. The majority of the sample under study knew where to go and affirmed that they had received information about it. Conclusions: Mostly the knowledge level of premalignant lesions was observed to be regular to bad with a significant decrease in the knowledge level in more elderly patients.

Necesidades educativas de los entrenadores para la prevención de afecciones bucodentales desde el contexto deportivo / Educational needs of coaches for the prevention of oral conditions from the sports context

Los entrenadores desempeñan un rol fundamental en la prevención de afecciones bucodentales desde el contexto deportivo. El objetivo es identificar las necesidades educativas sobre prevención de afecciones bucodentales, en entrenadores de deportes de combate. Se desarrolló un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal durante el mes de marzo del 2022 en la EIDE Provincial «Lino Salabarría Pupo» de Sancti Spíritus. La población estuvo conformada por los 30 entrenadores de los deportes de combate; se seleccionó una muestra probabilística y aleatoria simple de 15 entrenadores. Se utilizó una encuesta diseñada por los autores y la estadística descriptiva. Se evidenció una insuficiente preparación de los entrenadores en la prevención de afecciones bucodentales y condiciones del área deportiva. Además, la mayoría percibe su preparación en relación con estos temas como, regular. Se demuestra así, la necesidad de la preparación de los entrenadores deportivos en la prevención de afecciones bucodentales a través de la superación profesional.

Coaches play a fundamental role in the prevention of oral conditions from the sports context. The objective is to identify educational needs on the prevention of oral conditions in combat sports coaches. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out on March 2022 at "Lino Salabarría Pupo" Provincial EIDE in Sancti Spíritus. The population was made up of 30 combat sports coaches; a simple random and probabilistic sample of 15 coaches was selected. A survey designed by the authors and descriptive statistics were used. Insufficient preparation of the coaches in the prevention of oral conditions and conditions of the sports area was evidenced. In addition, most of them perceive as regular their preparation in relation to these issues. The preparation of sports coaches in the prevention of oral conditions through professional improvement is a necessity.

Vinculación entre universidad y comunidad en el proceso formativo de los estudiantes de odontología desde la perspectiva de los docentes

Fundamento: los proyectos de vinculación con la sociedad efectuados por las universidades ecuatorianas son una oportunidad de servicio y una alternativa de acercamiento de sus estudiantes a la comunidad. Objetivo: describir el valor conferido por docentes a la vinculación entre universidad y comunidad en el proceso formativo de los estudiantes de odontología. Métodos: estudio observacional, descriptivo y transversal, en docentes de odontología de la Universidad Regional Autónoma de Los Andes en el periodo enero-junio de 2022. La población quedó constituida por los 15 docentes de la sede Santo Domingo. Resultados: el 100 % de los docentes consideró que la vinculación universidad comunidad permite la aplicación de los conocimientos adquiridos. Señalaron como debilidades la corta duración de los periodos (100 %) y la falta de empoderamiento de los docentes (100 %); y como elementos positivos la promoción de los microemprendimientos entre los estudiantes (100 %) y el desarrollo integral en el futuro profesional (100 %). Se identificaron como necesidades la retroalimentación entre la universidad y la comunidad (100 %) y los cambios de los paradigmas formativos (100 %). Conclusiones: los docentes identifican el vínculo universidad-comunidad como una oportunidad de gran valor en la formación del estudiante de odontología, preparándolos en función de la solución de los problemas sociales propios de la práctica profesional. Se reconocen como debilidades la falta de empoderamiento y la concepción de proyectos de corto plazo, lo cual demanda transformaciones en las dinámicas docentes actuales, basadas en una retroalimentación entre la academia y la sociedad.

Foundation: the connection projects with society carried out by Ecuadorian universities are an opportunity for service and an alternative to bring their students closer to the community. Objective: to describe the grant value by teachers on the link between university and community in the dental students training process. Methods: observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study of dentistry teachers at the Los Andes Regional Autonomous University from January to June 2022. The population of 15 teachers at the Santo Domingo campus. Results: 100% of the teachers considered that the university-community connection allows the application of the acquired knowledge. The short duration of the periods (100%) and the lack of empowerment of teachers (100%) were indicated as weaknesses; and as positive elements the promotion of microenterprises among students (100%) and comprehensive development in the professional future (100%). Feedback between the university and the community (100%) and changes in training paradigms (100%) were identified as needs. Conclusions: teachers identify the university-community link as an opportunity of great value in the dental students training, preparing them based on the social problems solution typical of professional practice. The lack of empowerment and the conception of short-term projects are recognized as weaknesses, which demands transformations in current teaching dynamics, based on feedback between academia and society.

Intervención educativa sobre salud bucal en escolares del municipio de Venezuela, Ciego de Ávila, 2018

Fundamento la salud bucal es un componente de la salud general de las personas, desarrollar acciones de promoción y prevención desde temprana edad, garantiza estilos de vida saludables. Objetivo determinar la efectividad de una estrategia de intervención educativa para mejorar el nivel de conocimientos sobre salud bucal en escolares de quinto grado. Métodos estudio pre-experimental, de intervención, del tipo antes y después, en 43 escolares del municipio de Venezuela, Ciego de Ávila, Cuba, en el período septiembre de 2018 a enero de 2019. Mediante una encuesta se identificaron las necesidades de aprendizaje. Luego se confeccionó y ejecutó la estrategia de intervención educativa con actividades teórico-prácticas y técnicas afectivo- participativas acordes con la edad d os participantes. Se utilizó como unidad de resumen el por ciento; y para el análisis estadístico, la prueba de McNemar. Resultados antes de la intervención existían conocimientos insuficientes acerca de temas como la caries dental, higiene bucal y dieta cariogénica; después de aplicada la estrategia se modificaron favorablemente los conocimientos acerca de salud bucal en general (65,1 %). La información relacionada con el tiempo de cambio del cepillo, y otros medios auxiliares para realizar la higiene bucal, resultaron los tópicos mejor asimilados (93,0 % y 90,7 % cada uno) por los infantes. Conclusiones la intervención educativa fue eficaz, lo cual se evidenció al elevarse el nivel de conocimientos sobre salud bucal en la población estudiada, como resultado de las acciones educativas realizadas.

Foundation oral health is a component of people's general health, developing promotion and prevention actions from an early age to guarantee healthy lifestyles. Objective to determine the effectiveness of an educational intervention strategy to improve the oral health knowledge level in fifth grade students. Methods pre-experimental, intervention study, of the before and after type, in 43 schoolchildren from the Venezuela municipality, Ciego de Ávila, Cuba, from September 2018 to January 2019. Learning needs were identified through a survey. The educational intervention strategy was prepared and executed with theoretical-practical activities and affective-participatory techniques according to the participants' age. The percent was used as the summary unit; and for statistical analysis, the McNemar test. Results before the intervention there was insufficient knowledge about topics such as dental caries, oral hygiene and cariogenic diet; after applying the strategy, knowledge about oral health in general was modified favorably (65.1%). The information related to the time to change the toothbrush, and other auxiliary means to perform oral hygiene, were the best assimilated topics (93.0 % and 90.7 % each) by the infants. Conclusions the educational intervention was effective; it was evidenced by raising the oral health knowledge level in the studied population, as a result of the educational actions carried out.

Ensino da Odontologia Legal nos cursos de graduação em odontologia do estado de Santa Catarina e suas implicações / Teaching Forensic Dentistry in undergraduate dentistry courses in the state of Santa Catarina and your implications

A Odontologia Legal é uma área de conhecimento importante para a formação de profissionais mais conscientes e pautados em princípios éticos e legais. O presente estudo objetivou verificar se as escolas de Odontologia do Estado de Santa Catarina se adequaram às diretrizes sugeridas pela ABOL, por meio de análise documental do projeto pedagógico de curso (PPC), matriz curricular e/ou ementa de disciplinas. Das 18 IES com graduação em odontologia de Santa Catarina, 14 disponibilizaram a documentação de interesse do estudo. Todas as 14 ofertam disciplinas que abordam conteúdo de Deontologia e Diceologia e Orientação Profissional e 13 ofertam a disciplina de Odontologia Legal em seus currículos. Na maioria das IES as disciplinas têm carga horária abaixo das 60h recomendadas. As disciplinas que tratam de Deontologia e Diceologia e Orientação Profissional são ofertadas, antes das práticas clínicas em 36% das IES. Em 79% das IES a disciplina de Odontologia Legal é ofertada nos períodos finais da graduação. O estudo mostra que nenhuma IES de SC conseguiu adequar completamente seus currículos às diretrizes propostas pela ABOL e ABENO

Forensic Dentistry is an important area of knowledge for training professionals who are more aware and based on ethical and legal principles. The present study aimed to verifies whether the schools of Dentistry in the State of Santa Catarina have complied with the guidelines suggested by ABOL, through documental analysis of the pedagogical project of the course (PPC), curricular matrix and/or course syllabus. Of the 18 HEIs with a degree in dentistry in Santa Catarina, 14 provided documentation of interest to the study. All 14 institutions offer courses that address the content of Deontology and Professional Ethics and 13 offers the discipline of Forensic Dentistry in their curricula. In most HEIs, subjects have a workload below the recommended 60 hours. Disciplines dealing with Deontology and Diceology and Professional Guidance are offered before clinical practices in 36% of HEIs. In 79% of the HEIs, the discipline of Forensic Dentistry is offered in the final periods of graduation. The study shows that none of the HEIs in SC managed to completely adapt their curricula to the guidelines proposed by ABOL and ABENO

La evaluación en el posgrado mediante la educación a distancia durante la COVID-19 / Postgraduate evaluation through distance learning during COVID-19

Fundamento: La implementación de la educación a distancia en el posgrado durante la COVID-19 constituye una alternativa del sistema de educación superior cubana. Objetivo: Describir los resultados de la evaluación en el posgrado, mediante la modalidad de educación a distancia durante el tercer rebrote de la pandemia de COVID-19. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo transversal entre junio y julio de 2021, en la Facultad de Estomatología de la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Santiago de Cuba. Se consideraron como unidades de análisis: unidades didácticas, estudiantes (residentes), la población estuvo constituida por los 146 residentes que cursaban el 1.er año de la especialidad, se seleccionó una muestra aleatoria (n= 96). Se estudiaron las variables resultados de las evaluaciones de cada unidad didáctica y general del módulo (excelente, bien, regular y mal), grado de dificultad (muy difícil, difícil y sin dificultad) y nivel de satisfacción (satisfecho, medianamente satisfecho e insatisfecho). Como instrumento de medición se empleó el registro de evaluación y de entrevista, respectivamente. Se empleó el porcentaje como medida de resumen. Resultados: Más del 70 % de los residentes evaluados se encontró en la categoría de bien sin dificultad, estando satisfechos con la modalidad de educación a distancia. Conclusiones: Predominaron los resultados de "excelente" solo en la unidad didáctica 1 y de "bien" en la evaluación final del módulo. La unidad didáctica de "mayor dificultad" resultó ser la 2. La mayor cantidad de residentes refirió estar satisfecho con la modalidad de educación a distancia en el posgrado.

Background: The implementation of distance education at the postgraduate level during COVID-19 represents an alternative in the Cuban higher education system. Objective: To describe the results of the evaluation in posgrado, through the educational modality at distance during the third regrowth of the pandemic of COVID-19. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive observational study was conducted between June and July 2021 at the Faculty of Stomatology, University of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba. The following units of analysis were considered: teaching units, students (residents), the population consisted of 146 residents in the first year of specialization, a random sample was selected (n= 96). The variables studied were the results of the evaluations of each didactic unit and the general evaluation of the module (excellent, good, fair, and poor), level of difficulty (very difficult, difficult, and no difficulty), and level of satisfaction (satisfied, moderately satisfied, and dissatisfied). The evaluation and interview registers were used as measurement instruments, respectively, and the percentage was used as a summary measure. Results: More than 70% of the residents evaluated were in the good without difficulty category and were satisfied with the distance learning modality. Conclusions: The results "excellent" predominated only in didactic unit 1 and "good" in the final evaluation of the module. The "most difficult" didactic unit was didactic unit 2. Most residents were satisfied with the distance learning modality in the postgraduate program.

Efectividad del programa educativo "Sonrisas desde el vientre". Hogar Materno Isabel María de Valdivia en Sancti Spíritus / Effectiveness of the educational program " Smiles from the womb". Isabel María de Valdivia Maternity Home in Sancti Spíritus

Fundamentación: En el período de gestación el organismo de la mujer sufre modificaciones, transformaciones fisiológicas y psicológicas, además de cambios en los tejidos bucales y cambios de conducta que pueden iniciar enfermedades bucodentales o agravar las ya establecidas. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad del programa educativo "Sonrisas desde el vientre" en embarazadas del Hogar Materno Isabel María de Valdivia en Sancti Spíritus. Metodología: Se realizó un estudio preexperimental, con diseño antes y después en el período de enero a junio del 2022, la población estuvo constituida por 20 embarazadas ingresadas en el Hogar Materno Isabel María de Valdivia en Sancti Spíritus. Se utilizaron métodos del nivel teórico, empírico (encuesta) y estadísticos. Se midió la variable conocimiento sobre salud bucodental. Resultados: Los conocimientos antes de la aplicación de programa educativo eran insuficientes (65 %), después de aplicado el programa educativo el 75 % de las embarazadas presentó conocimientos suficientes. Conclusiones: Al culminar la implementación del programa educativo "Sonrisas desde el vientre", se logró un nivel de conocimiento suficiente sobre salud bucodental en la tercera parte de las embarazadas de este hogar materno.

Background: During pregnancy, the women's body goes through many changes, physiological and psychological transformations, as well as changes in the oral cavity tissues and behavioral changes that may initiate oral diseases or aggravate the stablished ones. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the educational program "Smile from the Womb" among pregnant women at the Isabel María de Valdivia Maternity Home in Sancti Spíritus. Methodology: A pre-experimental study with a before and after design was conducted from January to June 2022, the population consisted of 20 pregnant women hospitalized at Isabel María de Valdivia Maternity Home in Sancti Spíritus. Theoretical, empirical (survey) and statistical methods were used. The variable oral health knowledge was measured. Results: Before applying the educational program the knowledge was insufficient (65%), after applying the educational program 75% of pregnant women showed sufficient knowledge. Conclusions: By the end of the "Smile from the Womb" educational program, one third of the pregnant women in this maternity home had achieved a sufficient level of knowledge about oral and dental health.

Programa educativo sobre salud bucal dirigido a familias con hijos preescolares residentes en el Consejo Popular Balboa

Fundamento: la promoción de salud debe comenzar en edades tempranas del desarrollo, para que los niños adquieran estilos de vida saludables, que les resulten beneficiosos en el futuro. Objetivo: implementar un programa educativo de salud bucal, dirigido a las familias de los niños/ñas de tres a cinco años matriculados en el Programa Educa a tu hijo, de los consultorios ocho y nueve del Consejo Popular Ramón Balboa, del municipio Lajas. Métodos: se realizó un estudio de intervención, de septiembre del 2020 a julio del 2021, en la sede del Programa Educa a tu hijo, con 35 miembros de familia y 35 niños/as entre tres cinco años matriculados en dicho programa. Se analizaron las variables: conocimiento sobre higiene bucal, hábitos dietéticos y hábitos deformantes, medidas antes y después de la intervención educativa. Resultados: predominó el sexo femenino y edad de cuatro años. Los familiares tenían entre 20 y 34 años. Los principales factores de riesgo identificados fueron higiene bucal deficiente, cepillado dental incorrecto y dieta cariogénica. Antes de la intervención predominó el conocimiento regular sobre higiene bucal, un conocimiento malo sobre hábitos dietéticos y un mal nivel de conocimiento sobre hábitos deformantes. Después de la intervención se observó un mayor porcentaje de conocimiento bueno sobre higiene bucal, hábitos dietéticos y buen nivel de conocimiento sobre hábitos deformantes. Conclusiones después de aplicada la intervención educativa se evidenció una notable mejoría en los conocimientos sobre salud bucal.

Background: health promotion should begin at an early age of development, so that children acquire healthy lifestyles that will be beneficial in the future. Objective: to implement an educational oral health program, aimed at the families of children from three to five years old enrolled in the Educate your child Program, from clinics eight and nine of the Ramón Balboa neighborhood, in Lajas municipality. Methods: an intervention study was carried out, from September 2020 to July 2021, at the headquarters of the Educate your child program, with 35 family members and 35 children between three and five years old enrolled in this program. The analyzed variables were: knowledge about oral hygiene, dietary habits and deforming habits, measured before and after the educational intervention. Results: the female sex and age of four years prevailed. The relatives were between 20 and 34 years old. The main risk factors identified were poor oral hygiene, incorrect tooth brushing and cariogenic diet. Before the intervention, regular knowledge about oral hygiene, poor knowledge about dietary habits, and a poor level of knowledge about deforming habits prevailed. After the intervention, a higher percentage of good knowledge about oral hygiene, dietary habits and a good level of knowledge about deforming habits was observed. Conclusions: after applying the educational intervention, a notable improvement in knowledge about oral health was evidenced.

Análisis curricular de la enseñanza aprendizaje del flúor en la disciplina Estomatología General

Introducción: La enseñanza-aprendizaje de los métodos de prevención y control de la caries dental en estomatología requiere de una formación académica que implique el conocimiento y desarrollo de habilidades del uso del flúor. Objetivo: Analizar la contribución de los programas de las asignaturas de la disciplina Estomatología General del plan de estudio E de la carrera Estomatología a la sistematización en la enseñanza-aprendizaje del flúor. Métodos: Se realizó una investigación cualitativa mediante revisión de documentos curriculares de la carrera y programas de las asignaturas de la disciplina Estomatología General del plan de estudio E. Se analizaron los temas, contenidos, objetivos y sistemas de habilidades, orientaciones metodológicas y estrategias curriculares de los programas y su relación con la enseñanza aprendizaje del flúor. Resultados: Las ocho asignaturas que contribuyen al aprendizaje del flúor abarcan todos los años de la carrera, más de la mitad abordan de manera directa este contenido, en tres sus vínculos son indirectos y no se aborda dentro de los contenidos o habilidades en el programa. El sistema de conocimientos y sistema de habilidades, seguido de los objetivos, resultó ser donde más se plantea la enseñanza del flúor. Solo dos asignaturas lo abordan en las orientaciones metodológicas. Conclusiones: La estructura del diseño curricular posibilita el enfoque en sistema de la enseñanza-aprendizaje del flúor, sin embargo, no existe una estrategia de la disciplina que garantice la sistematización del conocimiento de las acciones preventivas y curativas.

Introduction: The teaching-learning process of methods for the prevention and control of dental caries in dentistry requires academic training that involves knowledge and development of skills in the use of fluoride. Objective: To analyze the contribution of the programs of the subjects of General Dentistry discipline in the Plan E of Dentistry career to the systematic teaching and learning process of the use of fluoride. Methods: A qualitative research was carried out by revising curricular documents of the studies and programs of the subjects of General Dentistry discipline of Plan E. Themes, contents, objectives and systems of abilities, methodological orientations and curricular strategies of the programs were analyzed as well as their relationship with the teaching-learning process of the use of fluoride. Results: The eight subjects that contribute to the leaning of the use of fluoride cover all the academic years of the dental studies. More than half of the subjects directly considers this topic in their programs. Three of the subjects has indirect approach of the topic in question, and it is not taught in the content or abilities in the program. The teaching of the use of fluoride was emphasized in the knowledge system and system of abilities, followed by the objective. It was only covered in two subjects, in the methodological orientations. Conclusions: The structure of the curricular design makes possible the system approach of the teaching-learning process of the use of fluoride. Unfortunately, there is no a strategy of the discipline that guarantees systematization of the knowledge of preventive and healing actions.

Consensus for teaching dental caries in the Portuguese Language at Brazilian dental schools

Abstract The aim of this paper was to present a summary of the process of developing and preparing the final documents of the national consensus for teaching undergraduate Brazilian dental students the dental caries curriculum in the Portuguese language. The final document was developed in three steps: a) The ABENO and LAOHA cariology group invited experts from all five regions of Brazil to participate in the discussion. The theoretical support for crafting the first draft of the consensus was based on two publications: National Curriculum Guidelines of the Dentistry graduation in Brazil, Ministry of Education (2021) and the competences described in the European Core Curriculum for Cariology (ORCA-ADEE, 2011); b) The group of experts was divided into 5 working groups: G1-Domain, Main and Specific Competences, G2-Essential knowledge, G3-Life course perspective, G4-Social determinants and dental caries, G5- Glossary. The document was finalized by thoroughly reviewing the process using Delphi methodology; c) The 5-chapter document (one from each working group) was submitted to three open public consultations in 2022 (May-June, August, and October) using Google-forms. The suggestions (content/wording) were discussed within the group as: totally accepted, partially accepted, and rejected. A total of 192 suggestions were registered from 31 dental schools in all regions of Brazil. The number of suggestions received per Group were: 84, 28, 26, 24, 30 suggestions for G1, G2, G3, G4 and G5, respectively. The majority of suggestions were totally accepted by the group of experts (n = 172, 89.6%), 15 were partially accepted (7.8%), and 5 were rejected. Conclusion The final document could be considered to be the first national consensus for teaching the dental caries curriculum in Brazil.

Core Cariology Curriculum Framework in Spanish for Latin American dental schools: development and consensus

Abstract The aim of this study was to develop and achieve consensus on a cariology teaching framework for dental schools in Latin American Spanish-speaking countries. The Delphi process, with a ≥8 0% pre-defined participants' agreement, included three phases and a Coordinating Group. During the Preparation phase three panels of experts were selected and invited to participate: a) Regional academic/professional Dental Associations (Associations-Panel): n = 12; b) Regional Dental Schools (Dental-Schools-Panel): existing dental schools (n = 263) from the 19 Spanish-speaking regional countries; c) International academic/professional associations Peer Experts (Peer-Panel): n = 4. Based on consensus documents from Europe, Colombia, the Caribbean, USA, Chile and Spain, and updated scientific evidence, the Coordinating Group developed a baseline framework proposal of domains, main competencies (MC) and specific competencies (SC). The Consultation-Agreement and Consensus phases included three rounds of questionnaires with a step-wise sharing of the MC updated version of the consensus framework with the Dental-Schools-Panel and including SC with the Associations-Panel. Diverse communication strategies were used ( e.g ., independent google-form questionnaires and workshops). Consensus was reached after an on-site Associations-Panel workshop and secret voting, followed by an online meeting with the Peers-Panel. A total of 127 academic/professional institutions participated (Associations-Panel: 11, 91.6%; Dental-Schools-Panel: 112, 42.6%, all countries; Peers-Panel: 4, 100%). The baseline Cariology teaching framework of 5 domains, 10 MC and 92 SC underwent modifications after agreements for a final consensus framework consisting of 5 domains, 10 MC and 85 SC. A Core Cariology curriculum framework in Spanish for Latin American Dental Schools was successfully developed and agreed upon with regional dental academic and professional institutions.

How Brazilian oral health care workers face COVID-19: surveillance, biosafety, and education strategies

Aim: To investigate surveillance, biosafety, and education strategies of Brazilian oral health care workers (OHCWs) during the first wave of the COVID-19 outbreak. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study covering OHCWs from a single multicenter research centre. A self-administered and validated online questionnaire was used for data collection, including the following variables: sociodemographic, medical history, biosafety, professional experience, surveillance, and education. Results: The sample consisted of 644 OHCWs (82.5% dentists, 13.2% dental assistants and 4.3% technicians), most without comorbidities (84.8%), from the public (51.7%) and private (48.3%) health systems, in 140 cities of a southern state. The most prominent measures of surveillance were waiting room distancing and visual alerts, symptom assessment, and availability of guidelines on COVID-19. Regarding biosafety measures, the lowest adherence was related to intraoral radiographs (2.7±1.4; 95%CI: 2.6­2.9), use of dental dams (2.1±1.4; 95%CI: 2.0­2.2), and availability of high-power suction systems (2.5±1.7; 95%CI: 2.3­2.6). Among OHCWs, 52.6% received guidance on measures to take during dental care in the workplace. Continuing education was mainly through documents from non-governmental health authorities (77.4%). Conclusion: Surveillance and biosafety measures were adopted, but activities that reduce the spread of aerosols had less adherence. These findings underscore the importance of considering dental practices, and surveillance and education strategies to formulate policies and relevant support to address health system challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. A coordinated action of permanent education by policymakers is necessary

Impact of war on foreign students' satisfaction with quality of dental and medical education in Ukraine

Abstract The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes in foreign students' satisfaction with the quality of dental and medical education considering the impact of the war in Ukraine. The present study was organized in the form of a questionnaire-based survey among 300 foreign students of Medical Faculty and Faculty of Dentistry in Ukraine. The questionnaire was ad mistered via Google form in a multiple-choice, closed-ended format. Students' satisfaction with environment safety and comfort (p < 0.05) and with the collaborative learning offered (p < 0.05) statistically decreased during the war. Sixty percent of the variability in the mean of students' satisfaction with the quality of education during the war could be explained by the satisfaction rate before the war. The need of migration from Ukraine had a stronger inverse correlation with education quality (r = -0.58) than the fact of the war itself (r = -0.32). The war in Ukraine has had a negative impact on the educational process of foreign medical and dental students, even though the quality of education was considered by students to be as high as before and during the war. The personal effort of professors, the quality of study materials, and adequate technical support could potentially overcome the negative impact of the war on student satisfaction with the quality of medical and dental education by the online mode, if the academic medium could be protected from the direct impact of the war or if the influence of the war within the university community could be minimized.

Psychometric properties of an oral health literacy scale for people living with diabetes

Abstract This study evaluated the construct validity of the instrument Oral Health Literacy among diabetics. A probabilistic random sample of 239 diabetics from an infinite population answered the 10 items of the questionnaire. The structural validity was assessed by confirmatory factor analysis and goodness of fit, chi-square per degrees of freedom ratio (X2/df), comparative fit index (CFI), goodness-of-fit index (GFI), and root-mean-square error of approximation (RMSEA). Internal consistency was estimated by the average variance extracted (AVE) and composite reliability (CR). The scores were dichotomized with the upper limit of the 95% confidence interval as the cutoff point. The three-dimensional model presented good quality parameters (X2 /df = 2.459; CFI = 0.988; TLI = 0.981) and poor RMSEA (0.078). Internal consistency was adequate; AVE for the Access, Understand/appraise, and Apply subscales were 0.831, 0.981, and 0.954 and the CR for these subscales were 0.893, 0.962, and 0.822, respectively. Inadequate literacy ranged from 41.8 to 48.1%. The three-dimensional model identified (access, understand/appraise, and apply) showed structural validity, good internal consistency, and understandability.

Difficulties of dental practice among left-handed Tunisian students: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract In dentistry, most equipment is designed for right-handed (RH) individuals. Thus, left-handed (LH) individuals are often forced to adapt to demanding RH working conditions, and therefore, experience difficulties in their practice. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of left handedness among dental students at the Dental Clinic of Monastir, Tunisia, and to investigate the difficulties for LH individuals during clinical practice. A cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students during the academic year from September 2019 to March 2020. An adaptation of the Grad-Corllet Diagram and a specific questionnaire on clinical practices were administered to 221 participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS 24.0 statistical software for descriptive statistics and the chi-square test was performed (with a 5% significance level). The study revealed that 18.1% of dental students were LH. Among which, 82.5% of LH students had difficulties using instruments designed for RH dentists, 47.5% of LH students preferred the 3 o'clock working position, and 77.5% of LH students preferred to work in a sitting position. Most LH students (70%) reported that endodontic treatment was the most difficult procedure to perform. All students, whether RH or LH, presented a higher percentage of pain in the lumbar and neck/cervical regions; however, LH students presented higher values (77.5%) with statistically significant differences being reported for lower back pain (p = 0.026) and neck pain (p = 0.012). This study highlights the difficulties that LH dental students face in performing dental work. Dental Schools should provide LH students with appropriate equipment and a proper learning environment.

COVID-19 pandemic and impact on dental education: perception of Brazilian dental students

Aim: The aim of the present study is to assess the perception of undergraduate students on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Brazilian dental education. Methods: This crosssectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire hosted in Google Forms platform and publicized on Instagram® and Facebook®. The questionnaire was available between July 8-27, 2020. Absolute and relative frequencies were obtained for variables of interest using Pearson's chi-squared and considering 95% confidence intervals. Prevalence of learning resource variables according to self-reported skin color, educational institution, and Brazilian region were presented using equiplots. Results: A total of 1,050 undergraduate dental students answered the questionnaire. Most students reported being in full-distance learning mode. Among the undergraduate students, 65.4% reported perceiving a very high impact in dental education, and 16.6% of students reported not being able to follow distance learning. In addition, 14% reported not having a personal laptop or desktop to study with, with this condition being more prevalent among non-white than white individuals. Conclusion: We conclude that Brazilian dental students perceived a high impact of COVID-19 on dental education, as well as one-sixth of the students reported not having adequate resources to continue with distance learning. It is important that different policies are developed at the institutional and governmental levels to reduce the impact of the pandemic on dental education

Aprendizado interprofissional na graduação em Odontologia no contexto pandêmico de ensino remoto / Aprendizaje interprofesional en la graduación en Odontología en el contexto pandémico de enseñanza remota / Interprofessional learning in an undergraduate Dentistry course in the pandemic context of remote teaching

Este artigo tem por objetivo compreender a percepção dos estudantes de Odontologia sobre motivações e significados do aprendizado interprofissional no período pandêmico de ensino remoto, em universidade pública do Sul do Brasil. Trata-se de pesquisa qualitativa que utilizou a perspectiva teórico-metodológica da fenomenologia da percepção. Foram realizadas entrevistas e análise documental dos portfólios dos estudantes que vivenciaram a atividade de ensino com foco na educação interprofissional (EIP) remota, no período pandêmico. A experiência foi marcada por interações mediadas pelo uso de plataformas digitais entre estudantes, professores e profissionais, oportunizando o desenvolvimento de competências colaborativas. Desigualdades no acesso à internet/equipamentos adequados ao ensino remoto, situações pessoais familiares relacionadas ao viver uma pandemia e dificuldade de criação de vínculos foram barreiras relatadas. EIP vivenciada em cenários de prática do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) foi percebida pelos estudantes como essencial à formação dos profissionais da saúde.(AU)

El objetivo de este artículo es comprender la percepción de los estudiantes de Odontología sobre motivaciones y significados del aprendizaje interprofesional en el período pandémico de la enseñanza remota en una universidad pública del Sur de Brasil. Se trata de una investigación cualitativa que utilizó la perspectiva teórico-metodológica de la fenomenología de la percepción. Se realizaron entrevistas y análisis documental de los portafolios de los estudiantes que experimentaron la actividad de enseñanza con enfoque en la educación interprofesional (EIP) remota, en el período pandémico. La experiencia estuvo marcada por interacciones mediadas por el uso de plataformas digitales entre estudiantes-profesores-profesionales y abrió oportunidad para el desarrollo de competencias colaborativas. Las barreras relatadas fueron las desigualdades en el acceso a internet/equipos adecuados a la enseñanza remota, situaciones personales-familiares relacionadas a vivir una pandemia y la dificultad de creación de vínculos. La EIP vivida en escenarios de práctica del Sistema Único de Salud fue percibida por los estudiantes como esencial para la formación de los profesionales de la salud.(AU)

This article aims to understand undergraduate dental students' perception of the motivations and meanings of interprofessional learning in the pandemic period of remote teaching at a public university in the South of Brazil. This qualitative research used the theoretical-methodological perspective of phenomenology of perception. The researchers conducted interviews and a documentary analysis of the portfolios of students who attended a teaching activity with a focus on remote interprofessional education (IPE) in the pandemic period. The experience was marked by interactions between students-teachers-professionals mediated by the use of digital platforms, and provided opportunities of development of collaborative skills. Inequalities in access to internet services and to devices suitable for remote teaching, personal-familial situations related to experiencing a pandemic, and difficulties in creating bonds were the reported barriers. IPE in settings of the Brazilian National Health System was perceived by students as essential for the training of health professionals.(AU)

Efectividad de un programa educativo sobre salud bucodental dirigido a familiares de niños en grado preescolar / Effectiveness of an educational program on oral health aimed at relatives of preschool children

RESUMEN Introducción: Las enfermedades bucales tienen su inicio en edades tempranas el accionar educativo de la familia es determinante, por ello resulta necesario contribuir a elevar su nivel de información en torno a la salud bucodental. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de un programa educativo sobre salud bucodental dirigido a familiares de niños en grado preescolar. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio pre-experimental y prospectivo en la Escuela Primaria «Fe del Valle Ramos¼, de Sagua la Grande, en el período de marzo del 2017 a junio del 2018. La población estuvo constituida por 39 familias y la muestra por 36, seleccionadas por un muestreo no probabilístico intencional por criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Se utilizaron métodos teóricos, empíricos y estadísticos. Los empíricos utilizados fueron: cuestionario a las familias, criterio de especialistas y la observación participante. Se analizó como variables el nivel de información sobre salud bucodental y la efectividad del programa educativo. Resultados: La evaluación del nivel de información sobre salud bucodental dirigido a familiares de niños en grado preescolar fue de mal en 24 familias, para un 66,7 %. El programa educativo diseñado contiene 6 temas, distribuidos en 13 actividades; fue valorado por los especialistas de pertinente y factible para ser aplicado posteriormente. Conclusiones: El diseño de un programa educativo sobre salud bucodental dirigido a familiares de niños en grado preescolar contribuyó a elevar el nivel de información de los mismos lo que avala su efectividad y repercutirá positivamente para evitar enfermedades bucales.

ABSTRACT Introduction: oral diseases have their onset at an early age, the educational action of the family is decisive, that is why it is necessary to contribute to raising their level of information on oral health. Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program on oral health aimed at relatives of preschool children. Methods: a prospective and pre-experimental was carried out at "Fe del Valle Ramos" school, in Sagua la Grande, from March 2017 to June 2018. The population consisted of 39 families and the sample was made up of 36, who were selected by an intentional non-probabilistic sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Theoretical, empirical and statistical methods were used. Family questionnaire, specialist criteria and participant observation were the empirical ones used. The level of information on oral health and the effectiveness of the educational program were analyzed as variables. Results: the evaluation of the level of information on oral health aimed at relatives of children in preschool grade was bad in 24 families (66.7%). The designed educational program contains 6 themes, distributed in 13 activities; it was assessed by the specialists as pertinent and feasible to be applied later. Conclusions: the design of an educational program on oral health aimed at relatives of preschool children contributed to raising their level of information, which supports its effectiveness and will have a positive impact on preventing oral diseases.