RESUMO Objetivo: Caracterizar o perfil do paciente atendido na clínica materno-infantil da FO-UPF. Métodos: Avaliaram-se 694 prontuários de 2000 a 2011. As variáveis demográficas (gênero, idade e procedência), clínicas e terapêuticas (experiência odontológica anterior, experiência de cárie, motivo da consulta, procedimentos realizados, número de consultas e conclusão do tratamento), foram coletadas para análise estatística descritiva, e associações. Resultados: Observou-se maior procura de atendimento de crianças do gênero masculino (51,4%), com idade entre 25 a 36 meses (61,4%) e que 86% dos pacientes residiam em Passo Fundo-RS. Verificou-se também que, 51% apresentavam cárie e que o principal motivo das consultas foi tratamento da cárie dental (43,2%). Dentre os procedimentos mais realizados, os tratamentos não invasivos (49,4%) foram os mais verificados. Em relação as variáveis estudadas foi encontrada associação entre as crianças que residiam em Passo Fundo, possuíam entre 25 a 36 meses e buscaram atendimento para tratar lesões cariosas. Conclusão: Os dados avaliados e associados, permitiram definir o perfil dos pacientes atendidos na clínica materno-infantil: pertencem ao gênero masculino na sua maioria, estão na faixa etária dos 25 a 36 meses, residem na cidade de Passo Fundo, não possuíam experiência odontológica anterior, apresentavam experiência de cárie ao chegar à clínica e a cárie dentária, representou o principal motivo para as consultas. Este estudo traça o perfil do paciente e fortalece a necessidade de programas e propostas para o atendimento ainda mais precoce e preventivo nesta faixa etária, para que se consiga diminuir as necessidades de tratamento e a doença nestas crianças.

ABSTRACT Objective: Characterizing the profile of patients seen at the Maternal and Child Clinic from the University of Passo Fundo Dental School. Methods: 694 records were evaluated in the years 2000 to 2011. Demographic (gender, age and place of residency), clinical and therapeutic variables (previous dental experience, caries, reason for dental appointment, procedures performed, number of appointments and completion of treatment) were collected for descriptive statistical analysis and associations. Results: There was a higher demand for treatment from male children (51.4%) aged 25 to 36 months (61.4%), being 86% of patients from Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul. It was also found that 51% of patients had caries and the main reason for dental appointment was treating such lesion (43.2%). Among the most commonly performed procedures, the non-invasive treatments (49.4%) were the ones that occurred more frequently. Regarding the studied variables, there was an association between children aged 25 - 36 months, living in Passo Fundo, and caries treatment. Conclusion: The evaluated and associated data allowed the definition of the profile of patients seen at the Maternal and Child Clinic. The great majority of patients were male subjects aged 25 -36 months, from Passo Fundo, and who had not undergone previous dental treatment, being caries the major reason for appointment. This study traces the profile of patients and reinforces the need for early preventive treatment and proposals for this age group, aiming at decreasing the need for treatment and reducing diseases in children.

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar a prevalência de sintomas depressivos em idosas e fatores associados a essa patologia. Método: Estudo transversal aninhado ao estudo longitudinal do Centro de Referência e Atenção ao Idoso da Universidade de Passo Fundo, RS. Foram aplicados questionários padronizados e pré-codificados com informações sociodemográficas. O desfecho depressão foi aferido através da Escala de Depressão Geriátrica. Para o nível de atividade física foi utilizado o International Physical Activity Questionnaire e o estado nutricional foi avaliado através dos parâmetros do índice de massa corporal. Foi aplicado o Teste qui-quadrado ou o Teste exato de Fischer para verificar a associação entre o desfecho e a exposição. Resultados: Foram avaliadas 313 idosas, entre 60 e 89 anos de idade, a maioria (91,3%) pertencia às classes econômicas B e C. A depressão esteve presente em 22 (7,1%) idosas. Na análise bivariada, a depressão esteve associada às idosas de cor não branca (14,6%; p=0,039) e às classificadas como insuficientemente ativas (10,6%; p=0,033). Conclusão: Os resultados indicam a necessidade de incentivar idosos para que façam atividades físicas, no intuito de contribuir para a prevenção da depressão geriátrica.

Abstract Objective: To analyze depressive symptoms and factors associated with this pathology among elderly women. Method: A cross-sectional study nested in the longitudinal study of the Care and Reference Center for the Elderly of the Universidade de Passo Fundo (Passo Fundo University) in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, was carried out. Standardized questionnaires, pre-coded with sociodemographic information, were applied. The Geriatric Depression Scale was used to assess the outcome of depression. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to evaluate the level of physical activity and parameters of Body Mass Index were used to assess nutritional status. The chi-squared test or the Fisher exact Test were applied to verify the association between outcome and exposure. Results: 313 elderly women were assessed. They were aged from 60 to 89 years, and most (284 - 91.3%) belonged to economic classes B and C. Depression was present in 22 (7.1%) of the elderly women. In bivariate analysis, depression was associated with non-white elderly women (14.6%; p=0.039) who were classified as insufficiently active (10.6%; p=0.033). Conclusion: The results indicate the need to encourage the elderly to perform physical activities to contribute to the prevention of geriatric depression.

This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the radiographic criteria used by final-year dental students when defining the need for restorative treatment for proximal caries, as well as investigating potentially associated factors in this therapeutic decision. A questionnaire with two schematic diagrams presenting five levels of proximal lesion penetration was administered to students attending the six private and three public dental schools in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil. Absolute and relative frequencies were described and inferential statistics involving Chi-square and McNemar tests and simple logistic regression were carried out to assess variations in therapeutic decisions related to patient dentition (deciduous/permanent) and gender, age and dental school (public/private). Of the 346 dental students assessed, 28.6% (99/346) indicated restorative treatment for lesions restricted to the enamel in deciduous teeth and 38.2% (132/346) indicated the same for permanent teeth, revealing a statistically significant difference (p = 0.001). Student gender and age were not associated with the therapeutic decision; however, a significant difference between dental schools was found when comparing restorative criteria in deciduous (p < 0.001) and permanent molars (p < 0.001). The odds of restorative decision in permanent teeth when the caries lesion was restricted to the enamel was 72% higher for students graduating from private schools compared to public schools (Odds Ratio: 1.72; 95% Confidence Interval: 1.03-2.90). These data demonstrate a large variation between the therapeutic decisions regarding proximal caries reported by final-year dental students and suggest that deep reflection is needed on the part of faculty in order to provide an evidence-based education.