Public oral health services: impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

Rodrigues, Quíria França; Dias, Verônica Oliveira; Barbosa, Mauro Costa; Ferraz, Lorena Daiza Aquino; Silveira, D M; Martelli, Daniella Reis Barbosa; Martelli, Hercílio

doi:10.1590/1807-3107bor-2022.vol36.0032

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“…Moreover, the current study found that a significant percentage of dentists would like to continue using the teleconsulting service. During the social isolation period of the COVID- 19 pandemic, the adoption of information technologies helped to increase the responsiveness of the health system, allowing access to professional guidance by patients ( 8 ). The current study reviewed the use of an important telehealth tool that a higher education institution developed as a reference for diagnosing and treating oral lesions and maintaining patient follow up.…”

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“…Long-distance communication between professionals in PHC and oral medicine specialists through the use of teleconsultations can help speed up the diagnosis of patients and provide immediate referrals when necessary ( 9 ). A survey conducted to describe the dental care offered by the SUS during the COVID-19 pandemic showed that local oral health services had to adapt their practices to reduce the spread of COVID-19, with teleservice tools being used along with the installation of sanitary barriers ( 8 ).…”

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“…It is characterized by limited social indicators, significant social inequality, and a widespread population with low density. These characteristics include a population that depends almost exclusively on PHC services, and that suffered from the suspension of dental care offered by municipalities and reference services ( 8 ).…”

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“…These tools use technological communication resources to promote health and improve access, quality, and efficiency at a geographic distance ( 7 ). During periods of social isolation, the use of telehealth can be an important coping mechanism, as it enables better continuity of care ( 5 , 8 , 9 ).…”

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Teleconsultations in oral medicine: dentist perception during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil

Paiva,

Trezena,

Silveira

et al. 2024

Med Oral

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Background The aim of this study was to describe the perception of dentists from the North macroregion of Minas Gerais, Brazil, users of telediagnosis in Oral Medicine, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods This is a cross-sectional and descriptive study. Data collection was carried out online, between May and October 2022. The information was transferred to the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences for Windows (SPPS)® version 24. Results The sample consisted of 255 dentists, predominantly female. Regarding perception, a significant percentage (47.8%) of respondents agreed that they would like to use telediagnosis frequently, more than half (60.6%) agreed that the technology is easy to use, only a small percentage (8.8%) needed technical support to use it and almost half (48.2%) mentioned the desire to continue using it after the pandemic. When asked if patients felt confident and comforTable when passing on information, more than half disagreed or remained neutral (58.4%), a similar result was found in relation to confidence in the application of the instrument by professionals. Conclusions It is concluded that, during the pandemic, telediagnosis in Oral Medicine was an easy and adequate tool. However, professionals must be trained and prepared to be comforTable and ready for use. Key words: COVID-19, oral medicine, telemedicine, teledentistry.

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Silveira

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Med Oral

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“…Out of the 57.6% of the population with dental and oral health issues, only about 10.2% have access to dental healthcare services. The COVID-19 pandemic has also affected people's access to healthcare, including dental and oral health services (8)(9)(10)(11). Parents play a crucial role in maintaining the dental and oral hygiene of their children, which can have an impact on their dental and oral health status.…”

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The Relationship Between The Mother’s Role In Dental Care And The Status Of Oral Hygiene In Children In Peuniti Village, Banda Aceh City

Reca,

Sofyan,

Andriany

et al. 2024

IJHMR

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Introduction: The mother’s role is crucial in shaping a child’s behavior, providing guidance, understanding, reminders, and facilitation in maintaining oral hygiene. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the mother’s role in dental care and the status of oral hygiene in children in Peuniti Village, Banda Aceh Materials & Methods: This research adopted an analytical approach with a cross-sectional design. The research sample consisted of 40 children aged 3-12 years and their mothers as respondents, selected using cluster sampling method from those who had resided in Peuniti village for at least one year. The research instruments included questionnaires, diagnostic sets, the PHP-M index, disclosing agents, and patient status cards (KSP). Results: The study was conducted in January 2024, and statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS software with a chi-square test (α=0.05). The results indicated a significant relationship between the mother’s role as an educator (p=0.018), motivator (p=0.016), and facilitator (p=0.015) in dental care and the status of oral hygiene in children in Peuniti Village, Banda Aceh City Conclusion: there is a correlation between the mother’s role as an educator, motivator, and facilitator in dental care and the status of oral hygiene in children in Peuniti Village, Banda Aceh City.

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O trabalho das equipes de saúde bucal na pandemia da covid-19 segundo gestores de saúde

Fagundes,

Kusterer,

Moreira

et al. 2024

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RESUMO Este estudo objetivou caracterizar o trabalho dos profissionais das equipes de saúde bucal da rede pública na pandemia da covid-19 do ponto de vista dos gestores. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo-qualitativo, com 163 gestores municipais de saúde da Bahia, que responderam a um questionário virtual, de junho a outubro de 2020. Foi realizada análise descritiva dos dados quantitativos utilizando o Statistical Package for the Social Science, e Análise Temática das respostas subjetivas, com auxílio do IRaMuTeQ. Um escopo de atuação das equipes de saúde bucal, que atuam em todos os níveis de atenção à saúde, foi reconhecido como mais abrangente que o tradicional nesse período. A pandemia deu ênfase às fragilidades crônicas nas condições de trabalho dos cirurgiões-dentistas, técnicos e auxiliares de saúde bucal da rede pública, como a insuficiência de instrumentais odontológicos e de insumos, a precária manutenção dos equipamentos odontológicos, a fragilidade dos vínculos empregatícios e a estrutura física inadequada nas unidades de saúde, comprometendo a biossegurança. Assim, abre-se uma oportunidade para identificar e implementar mudanças necessárias não apenas no contexto de crise sanitária, mas também no período pós-pandemia.

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Public oral health services: impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

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References 9 publications

Teleconsultations in oral medicine: dentist perception during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil

Teleconsultations in oral medicine: dentist perception during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil

The Relationship Between The Mother’s Role In Dental Care And The Status Of Oral Hygiene In Children In Peuniti Village, Banda Aceh City

O trabalho das equipes de saúde bucal na pandemia da covid-19 segundo gestores de saúde

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