The orthodontist's profile in Minas Gerais

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Due of the growing number of orthodontists and courses in Orthodontics, interest has grown in having a profile of these practitioners in Minas Gerais state (Brazil), showing how do they work in order to promote excellence in orthodontics, showing the most used techniques, the changes in the target public, and other views that impact on the future of the specialty and professional groups. METHODS: Questionnaires were sent to all orthodontists registered with the Regional Council of Dentistry of Minas Gerais (Conselho Regional de Odontologia de Minas Gerais, CRO-MG) until March 30, 2005, consisting of 722 professionals. Questionnaires were sent back by 241 (33%) professionals. CONCLUSIONS: This study clarified some relevant aspects about the profile of orthodontists in Minas Gerais regarding their individuality, training and the techniques used. The patient base was composed mainly of teenagers (33.75%) and young adults (27.45%), with referral predominantly by the patients themselves (46.79%). Among the most important facts, we can mention the lack of use of some individual protection equipment, with only 37.76% using all the features of biological safety. Final exams have been requested less frequently than initial records, and findings from the literature review is even more frightening, considering the importance of these records. Looking at the future of the profession, optimistic orthodontists did not exceed half (45%) of participants

Why are brazilian orthodontists prosecuted and convicted? an overview of the contemporary jurisprudence

“…According to the Brazilian Federal Council of Dentistry (standards approved by the Resolution #065/2005), this specialty is dedicated to preventive, interceptive and corrective treatments of malocclusions and dentomaxillofacial disorders that involve the stomatognathic system (BRASIL, 2005). The number of Orthodontists in the field nearly multiplied four times along the last fourteen yearsgrowing from 6.428 (ETO and ANDRADE, 2012) to 27.045 (BRASIL, 2019) registered professionals. In this context, Orthodontics underwent changes and became one of the most prosecuted dental specialties in Brazil (CRUZ et al, 2010;PAULA et al, 2010;ETO and ANDRADE, 2012;FRANCO et al, 2012;CASTRO et al, 2015;ZANIN et al, 2016;BRASIL, 2019).…”

“…The number of Orthodontists in the field nearly multiplied four times along the last fourteen yearsgrowing from 6.428 (ETO and ANDRADE, 2012) to 27.045 (BRASIL, 2019) registered professionals. In this context, Orthodontics underwent changes and became one of the most prosecuted dental specialties in Brazil (CRUZ et al, 2010;PAULA et al, 2010;ETO and ANDRADE, 2012;FRANCO et al, 2012;CASTRO et al, 2015;ZANIN et al, 2016;BRASIL, 2019). Judicial claims of malpractice often occur and illustrate the scenario of orthodontic litigations in Brazil.…”