Reflexionando sobre la odontología en escenarios de hoy y de mañana / Reflecting on dentistry in current and future scenarios

Esta reflexión plantea una auto interpelación e instala a la odontología ­mi odontología­ en el escenario global de la salud. Cada pregunta formulada reproduce una certeza con- templada o vivida; cada hipótesis representa una duda espe- ranzada. Los actores de la odontología deberemos dar res- puestas a las preguntas que nos formula el siglo XXI porque "la salud global se construye mediante un préstamo que nos está haciendo el mañana" (AU)

In this reflection, I ask myself questions and situate den- tistry ­my dentistry­ in the global health scenario. Each ques- tion replicates a certainty that has been considered or expe- rienced, and each hypothesis expresses a hopeful doubt. As actors involved in dentistry, we will have to provide answers to the questions posed by the 21st century, because "global health is constructed based on time being loaned to us by the future" (AU)

Realidad y desafíos de la salud bucal de las personas mayores en Chile y el rol de una nueva disciplina: Odontogeriatría / Reality and challenges of the oral health for older adults in Chile and the role of a new discipline: geriatric dentistry

Chile is experiencing one of the fastest aging processes in Latin America. The implications derived from this phenomenon involve many aspects of the society, especially health care. In particular, insufficient oral health coverage in the country limits oral care provision for a population with a high prevalence and severity of oral diseases. These conditions include dental caries, periodontal disease, tooth loss, defective prostheses, oral mucosa lesions and xerostomia, among others, and strongly affect quality of life of the elderly population. Furthermore, dental curriculum of most dental schools lack specific training of students in geriatric dentistry or gerodontology. Hence, newly graduated professionals are not competent to satisfy the needs of this growing and increasingly demanding population of older adults. Within this demanding context, Chile may find the potential to become a model and referent to deal with the challenge, incorporating innovative changes in education and public health strategies for the older population by an interdisciplinary approach.

Effect of social networking on academic achievement of dental students, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia

We investigated the effect of social networking [SN] on academic achievement of dental students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed during the 2015/16 academic year to all dental students and data were analysed by SPSS version 21. There were 348 participants [70% response rate] and 53% were male. Fifty-one percent of participants reported that they studied just before examinations, and 51% scored 3.5-4.5 Grade Point Average [GPA] in the last semester. Up to 98% of the participants reported using their smartphones/computers for SN, with 93% doing so on a daily basis, and 66% reported SN during lectures, laboratories and clinics. Fifty-seven percent thought that SN affected their study negatively, and 65% thought that their GPA would improve if they stopped or reduced SN. Students who spent more hours each day on SN had lower GPA scores. SN negatively affected the academic achievement of dental students. Further evaluation and tailored educational programmes are needed to increase students' awareness about the negative effects of SN

La tutoría entre pares: primera experiencia curricular opcional en la Facultad de Odontología - UDELAR / Peer tutoring: the first curricular and optional experience at the Faculty of Dentistry - UDELAR

En el marco de las políticas definidas por la Universidad de la República de respaldo al aprendizaje, la Facultad de Odontología presenta su primera experiencia curricular de integración estudiantil. En la carrera de Odontología, se verifica un importante retraso académico en los dos primeros años. El proceso de afiliación a la vida universitaria puede generar desajustes en los rendimientos y riesgo de desvinculación. Entendiendo la importancia del vínculo interpersonal entre estudiantes pares para la continuidad en los estudios, se propone generar estrategias articuladas que contribuyan a neutralizar la fragilidad al ingreso. La Unidad de Apoyo a la Enseñanza expone la experiencia del Curso Tutoría Entre Pares, curricular, optativo y teórico-práctico destacando que: estudiantes avanzados realizan el acompañamiento socio-afectivo, personal y académico de los ingresantes; afecta a toda la cohorte inicial; es de carácter semivoluntario; contempla un respaldo multidisciplinar; moviliza acciones de apoyo institucional complementarias y en red con otras estructuras de apoyo.

In the context of politics promoted by the University of the Republic for students learning, the Faculty of Dentistry presents the first curricular experience for student integration. We verify an important academic delay at first two years of the Dentistry career. The affiliation process might produces, delay and dropout for newcomer. Interpersonal ties presents between peer students generate a persuasive role for continuing studies. Our institution challenge is to articulate strategies that contribute to neutralise the fragility at these stage, generating conditions for a better academic performance. The Support Teaching Unit presents the curricular, optional, theory-practice course experience -Peer Tutoring- focusing on: formation of advanced students for social affective, personal and academic accompaniment to entire entrant cohort; semi voluntary process; an integral and multidisciplinary action of specialist people; mobilization of other institutional support actions; the establishment of an academic, administrative and co-government red of support.

A integralidade, a partir do acolhimento, nas práticas de ensino clínico em uma faculdade de Odontologia / Comprehensiveness, beginning with embracement, in the clinical practices of a Dental School

Objetivo: Avaliar o acolhimento na prática assistencial e no projeto pedagógico de um curso deOdontologia. Materiais e métodos: Este estudo foi realizado por metodologia qualitativa, tendo como sujeitosda pesquisa alunos e usuários da instituição, utilizando entrevistas semi-estruturadas, examinadas a partir da análise do conteúdo. Resultados: Os resultados mostraram que o acolhimento está relacionado à disponibilidade de vagas aos usuários, ao relacionamento entre os membros da equipe e em relação à referência e contra referência dos usuários. O acolhimento na prática clínica não apresenta solidez. Conceitos e reflexões acerca do tema permearam os discursos, mas as práticas são principalmente conservadoras e antigas. Conclusão: O acolhimento como atributo da integralidade da atenção ainda é um conceito em construção, uma reflexãoque ainda não se concretizou. Observa-se a convivência de elementos a conquistar e alguns já em curso. Énecessário que a prática do acolhimento seja objeto de discussão maior na faculdade, teorizando-a e tornando-auma realidade de modo que todos os segmentos a percebam.

Estar atentos, estar dispuestos / To be aware, to be willing to

Al cumplirse cien años del aún vigente “Informe Flexner” los educadores de las ciencias de la salud de todo el mundo generaron reflexiones y nuevas metas para las mismas. Son muchos los cambios producidos desde la presentación de Abraham Flexner en 1910 pero muy importantes son los ocurridos sobre el fin del siglo XX. La aparición de las tecnologías de la información y de la comunicación fueron precipitantes. Este ensayo pretende dar muestra de la evolución y alertar que esa combinación nos obliga a los docentes a estar informados y atentos a su influencia en el ámbito de la educación superior y entender que debemos estar dispuestos a cambios personales y a brindar una mayor colaboración para producir los cambios institucionales que nos permitan entregar a la sociedad mejores egresados.

To celebrate one hundred years of the still current "Flexner report" worldwide health science educators generated reflections and new goals for them. There have been many changes since the submission of Abraham Flexner in 1910 but more important are the ones which took place at the end of the 20th century. The emergence of information and communication technologies were swift. This essay is intended to alert that that combination forces us teachers to be informed and aware of its influence in the field of higher education and understand that we must be prepared to personal changes and to provide greater collaboration to produce the institutional enabling us to deliver better graduates to society.

O Programa Nacional de Reorientação da Formação Profissional em Saúde ( Pró-Saúde) e a diversificação dos cenários de aprendizagem em Odontologia / The National Reorientation of Vocational Training in Health Program (Pro-Saúde) and the diversification of practice setting in Dentistry

A diversificação dos cenários de prática nos cursos de Odontologia surgiu como estratégia pedagógica, na qual os alunos tinham a oportunidade de experimentar o aprender/fazendo, no sentido da formação em serviço. Em um país com características bastante específicas e distintas, esta diversificação desenvolveu-se de forma desigual, sob influências dos fatores regionais e dos programas de fomento, que impulsionaram a adoção desta iniciativa pedagógica, como o Programa Nacional de Reorientação da Formação Profissional em Saúde - Pró-Saúde. A presente pesquisa buscou conhecer a diversificação dos cenários de prática na formação em Odontologia e o impacto que as ações subsidiadas pelo Pró-Saúde I e II promoveram nestes cenários de formaçao, enquanto política pública, e na sua contribuição para o processo de mudança pedagógica. O estudo aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética e Pesquisa da Universidade Federal de Mina Gerais, sob o parecer ETIC...