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Introduction and Objective: Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic oral diseases found in industrial countries and is a multifactorial disease which has sugar as a key dietary factor. The amount of saliva concentration and presence of cariogenic bacteria will favor the development of caries. Because of this, the aim of this study was to collect and analyze data on oral alterations referred to tooth decay, oral pH changes, and changes of the oral microbiota in two distinct groups of workers. Material and methods: 30 individuals belonging to two different groups of workers: group A (GA) - workers who maintain daily contact with the confectionery; group B (GB) - workers who do not have such contact. Saliva collection was done by analysis of the salivary pH in both groups, as well as cultivation of Lactobacillus spp and S. mutans. We also evaluate the dental status of individuals belonging to the two groups through the DMFT index. Results: After the examinations of 30 workers (17 from the GA [9 men and 8 women] and 13 in the GB [7 men and 6 women]), the mean DMFT of the individuals in the group A and group B, was 7.41 (SD 5.14) 7.08 (SD 5.56), respectively, without statistically significant differences (p < 0.05). The count of S. mutans and Lactobacillus spp, was not statistically significant. Conclusion: There was no statistically significant relationship between presence of dental caries and the fact that workers are in contact with sugar because they work on candy food industry, but new studies are needed for more precise research.
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O objetivo desta pesquisa foi avaliar se o tema maus tratos infantis é abordado nos cursos de graduação em Odontologia no Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório transversal descritivo, desenvolvido com todos os cursos de Odontologia do país. Foram enviados questionários aos 201 coordenadores e 174 foram recebidos, porém somente 28 retornaram respondidos (taxa de resposta de 16,09%). Destes, 19 (67,8%) correspondem a instituições privadas, 06 (21,4%) públicas e 03 (10,7%) de gestão compartilhada. A temática é abordada em 21 cursos (75%), principalmente nas disciplinas de odontopediatria, odontologia legal e saúde coletiva. Quanto à carga horária destinada a este tema, 16 cursos (21,19%) afirmaram ser igual ou menor que 08 horas e 14 coordenadores (66,66%) declararam ser obrigatória a abordagem de tal tema dentro do conteúdo programático do curso. Devido à importância do tema maus tratos infantis e frente aos resultados deste estudo, é pertinente concluir que este assunto tem sido trabalhado de forma incipiente nos cursos de odontologia no Brasil (AU).
The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the theme child abuse is addressed in the undergraduate dentistry in Brazil. This is a cross-sectional exploratory study, in which all universities in the country with the course of dentistry were questioned. Questionnaires were forwarded to all 201 coordinators of education of dentistry in Brazil, which consist in all existing courses at the time of the research. 174 questionnaires were received by the coordinators; however, only 28 were answered (response rate of 16.09%). Of these, 19 (67.8%) were private institutions, 06 (21.4%) public and 03 (10.7%) were joint management. The theme is approached by 21 institutions (75%), mainly in the disciplines of Dentistry, Forensic Dentistry and Public Health. Regarding the amount of hours designated for this theme, 16 institutions (21.19%) mentioned to reserve 08 hours or less during the course, on the other hand, 14 institutions (66.66%) stated that they were required to approach this issue within the course. Due to the importance of the theme child abuse and compared to the results of this study, it seems reasonable to conclude that this matter has been worked very incipient in Dental Courses in Brazil (AU).