Oral health sentinel-based surveillance: a pilot study on dentinal hypersensitivity pain.

Aim of the study is to assess the development of a structured sentinel system for oral health data collection at national level. Furthermore, this pilot study aims to investigate the prevalence data on dentinal sensitivity pain collected through a nationwide network of epidemiological sentinels (dental hygienists). Each sentinel was given a specific number of examinees and periodicity of data collection. Overall, 116 adults were recruited from 19 Regions, 42,24% male and 57,76% female, with a mean age of 26. DH result was consistent with literature data, being 45%. All sentinel completed the standard forms and assured a good compliance. The overall good customer satisfaction assures adhesion of the sentinels to the procedure, and the regular data collection. The pilot study proved the effectiveness of a structured nationwide network of epidemiological sentinels (dental hygienists) for oral health data collection at national level. This methodology can be an essential starting point for periodic comparative studies.

WITHDRAWN Simulation training in pediatric anesthesia.

Ahead of Print article withdrawn by publisher Although anesthesia has become increasingly safe, there remain significant differences among countries in terms of training standards and practice regulations. There is evidence and widespread consensus that the occasional practice of pediatric anesthesia should be avoided, and there is a trend towards the centralization of pediatric surgical activity. Limited access to adequate learning opportunities and reduced practice in non-pediatric centers can be addressed with the integrated use of traditional and modern training tools, and the availability of different pediatric simulator mannequins is rapidly filling the previously existing gap in simulation training. Medical simulation can be particularly useful in allowing the teaching and integration of technical and non-technical skills, and simulation courses for training and continuing medical education in pediatric anesthesia have been designed. In recent years, focus has been directed at validating the efficacy of simulation training and at its cost-effectiveness for improving learning and patient outcomes. Future challenges will include the best way to integrate simulation into the existing pediatric anesthesia training curricula, the determination of better evidence of its impact on clinical performance and the design and validation of assessment tools for technical and non-technical skills.