This study aims to investigate the factors associated with the performance of specialized procedures and the achievement of periodontics goals in Brazilian dental specialty centers(BDSCs).
Methodology: This Cross-sectional, exploratory, descriptive, and analytical study. The database of the second cycle of the External Evaluation of the National Program for Improving Access and Quality (PMAQ, Programa Nacional de Melhoria do Acesso e da Qualidade) was utilized, which assessed 1,042 BDSCs on-site in 2018. The data were analyzed using multiple Poisson regression, estimating the prevalence ratio (PR).
Results: A third of the BDSCs (305) performed all specialized procedures, with a higher prevalence observed in those with more than one bicarbonate jet prophylaxis unit (RP=2.12; 95% CI: 1.160-3.881) and when they had a higher percentage of specialist professionals (RP=1.004; 95% CI: 1.002-1.006). The periodontics goal was achieved by 617 (59.2%) BDSCs, with a higher prevalence among those who had a manager with supplementary training (PR=1.21; 95% CI: 1.100-1.335) and with a higher workload for the periodontist dentist (PR=1.15; 95% CI: 1.103-1.201).
Conclusion: The provision of specialized periodontics services in BDSCs and the achievement of goals are influenced by the quantity and professional qualifications, as well as the availability of equipment.