Background Few studies compared populations with similar genetic and culture background on different continents with standardized methods. Objective To describe methodological issues of the Study of Health in Pomerode - SHIP-Brazil and some characteristics of the participants of the baseline examination. Design and Setting Prospective, population-based cohort study of a representative sample of residents (aged 20 to 79 years) of Pomerode, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods Data for the baseline survey (from 2014 to 2018) were collected through interviews and medical examinations, including socio-demographic and lifestyle information, clinical and subclinical conditions, oral and mental health, among others. Biosamples (blood, urine, stool, and saliva) were collected and stored. Methods of data collection and quality control are described. Preliminary descriptive statistics were performed. Results The response rate was 67.6% (n=2,488 individuals). The Kappa test-retest of some variables varied from 0.54 to 1.0. German culture participants are older (46.5 vs 38.7 years), self-declared white (97.3% vs 82.1%), more frequently never smokers (71.4% vs 66.9%) but had higher risk of consuming alcohol (16.9% vs 13.4%) compared to participants with non-German background. Germans were taller (169 cm vs 166 cm), had greater abdominal circumference among men (101.9 cm vs 97.3 cm). Furthermore, they reported more multimorbidity (56.7% vs 43.6%) , had more arterial hypertension (30.7% vs 18.5%), but less depression (15.4% vs 19,1%) than non-Germans. Conclusions The interaction of genetic and social/environmental issues should be examined to understand the role of risk factors on clinical conditions observed.

Introdução Poucos estudos compararam populações com histórico genético e cultural semelhante em diferentes continentes com métodos padronizados. Objetivos Descrever questões metodológicas do estudo de “Vida e Saúde em Pomerode - SHIP-Brazil” e algumas características dos participantes do exame inicial do estudo. Desenho de estudo e local Estudo de coorte prospectivo de base populacional em amostra representativa de moradores (20 a 79 anos) de Pomerode, Santa Catarina. Métodos As informações para a linha de base (de 2014 a 2018) foram coletadas por meio de entrevistas e exames médicos, incluindo dados sociodemográficos, de estilo de vida, condições clínicas e subclínicas, saúde bucal e mental, entre outros. Amostras biológicas (sangue, urina, fezes e saliva) foram coletadas e armazenadas. A coleta de dados e o controle de qualidade foram descritos. Foram realizadas análises descritivas preliminares. Resultados A taxa de resposta foi de 67,6% (n=2.488 indivíduos). O Kappa teste-reteste de algumas variáveis variou  de 0,54 a 1,0. Os participantes de cultura alemã são mais velhos (46,5 vs 38,7 anos ), autodeclarados brancos (97,3% vs 82,1%), com menor número de fumantes (71,4% vs 66,9%), mas tiveram maior risco de consumir álcool (16,9% vs 13,4%), eram mais altos (169 cm vs 166 cm), tinham maior circunferência abdominal entre os homens (101,9 cm vs 97,3 cm) em comparação com participantes “não-alemães”. Pessoas de cultura alemã relataram mais multimorbidade (56,7% vs 43,6%), apresentavam mais hipertensão arterial (30,7% vs 18,5%), mas menos depressão (15,4% vs 19,1%). Conclusões A interação genética e social/ambiental devem ser examinadas para melhor entender o papel desses fatores de risco nas condições clínicas observadas.

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The identification of factors that influence a favorable antituberculosis treatment outcome could be of great use for the promotion of specific health actions to increase the success rate. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate the factors affecting successful antituberculosis treatment in patients seen at a reference service in the Western region of São Paulo State/Brazil. METHODS: A retrospective study was carried out from 2010 to 2016 based on the data obtained from the Notification Disease Information System of TB patients treated at a reference service in Brazil. The study included patients with treatment outcomes and excluded those from the penitentiary system or with resistant or multidrug-resistant TB. Patients were categorized as having a successful (cured) or unsuccessful (treatment default and death) treatment outcome. The association between TB treatment outcomes and social and clinical factors was analyzed. RESULTS: A total of 356 cases of TB were treated between 2010 and 2016. Among the cases, the majority were cured and the overall treatment success rate was 85.96%, with a range between 80.33% (2010) and 97.65% (2016). After the exclusion of resistant/multidrug-resistant TB, 348 patients were analyzed. In the final logistic regression model analysis, education less than 8 years (OR 1.66; p<0.0001) and people living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (OR 0.23; p<0.0046) were found to be significantly related to an unfavorable treatment outcome. CONCLUSION: Low education and being a person living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome are vulnerability factors that can affect the successful outcome of antituberculosis treatment.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Primary health care solves most of the health problems of the population, provides primary access to the service, ensures the continuity and comprehensiveness of health care, and coordinates its different forms. Objective: Evaluate the relationship between primary health care quality and dental caries in preschoolers. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted of a sample of 515 preschoolers. Participant schools were selected by stratified random sampling, followed by simple random sampling for the selection of participant children. Oral examination was performed to evaluate dental caries, and parents / guardians were given a questionnaire about the quality of the primary services attended by their children. Data were estimated with the chi-squared test, the Wilcoxon test and Spearman's coefficient (95% confidence). Results: A relationship was found between primary health care quality and the ceod index of preschoolers (ρ = -0.19; p < 0.05). Significant differences were observed in the prevalence of dental caries when quality services (ceod = 0.50) were compared with the low quality group (ceod = 1.13). Quality was also associated to the service mode (p < 0.001). Private services and the family health strategy obtained higher quality scores (55.31% and 69.48%, respectively). Conclusions: Primary health care quality is closely related to oral health, in such a way that when the quality of primary health care services is not good, a higher dental caries rate is observed among preschoolers.

RESUMEN Introducción: La atención primaria de salud aporta la resolución de la mayoría de los problemas de salud de la población, proporciona el acceso primario al servicio, la continuidad e integralidad de la atención y la coordinación de los cuidados. Objetivo: Evaluar la relación entre la calidad de los cuidados primarios y la caries dental en preescolares. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de corte transversal en una muestra de 515 preescolares. La selección de las escuelas tuvo lugar a partir de un muestreo aleatorio estratificado, seguido por muestreo aleatorio simple para la selección de los participantes. Se realizó un examen bucal para evaluar caries dental y se aplicó a los padres/responsables un cuestionario de calidad de los servicios primarios utilizados por los niños. Se emplearon chi cuadrado, Wilcoxon y el coeficiente de Spearman (95 % de confianza) para el cálculo de los datos. Resultados: La calidad de la atención primaria tuvo relación con el índice ceod de preescolares (ρ = -0,19; p < 0,05). Se observó diferencias significativas entre la prevalencia de caries dental cuando comparados servicios de calidad (ceod = 0,50) con el grupo baja calidad (ceod = 1,13). También, la calidad fue asociada con la modalidad del servicio (p < 0,001), obteniéndose en los servicios privado y la estrategia de salud de la familia puntajes mayores (55,31 % y 69,48 % de calidad, respectivamente). Conclusiones: La calidad de la atención primaria está estrechamente relacionada con salud bucal, de esta forma, cuando la calidad de los servicios de atención primaria no es buena, repercute en un mayor índice de caries dental en los preescolares.

RESUMO Objetivo: Caracterizar práticas de simulação nos Cursos de Enfermagem do Brasil, considerando os atributos desenvolvidos. Métodos: Estudo transversal e descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa. Participaram do estudo 91 coordenadores de cursos de graduação. Foi utilizado questionário eletrônico com questões abertas e fechadas. Resultados: A modalidade de simulação mais utilizada foi a de Habilidades Específicas. Cursos privados e os cursos com currículos integrados utilizam com maior frequência a Simulação de Alta Fidelidade. A compreensão sobre a mobilização dos atributos afetivos ainda é insuficiente. Conclusão: É importante que os gestores dos cursos de graduação sejam sensibilizados e apropriem-se dos elementos que permeiam a realização da simulação e invistam para oportunizar um ambiente favorável para sua efetivação.

ABSTRACT Objective: to characterize simulation practices in nursing courses in Brazil, considering the attributes developed, facilities, and challenges encountered. Methods: this is a cross-sectional and descriptive study, with a quantitative approach. Ninety-one coordinators of undergraduate courses participated in the study. An electronic questionnaire was used with open- and closed-ended questions. Results: the most used simulation modality is Specific Skills. Private courses and courses with integrated curricula most often use High Fidelity Simulation. Understanding the mobilization of affective attributes is still insufficient. Conclusion: it is important that undergraduate course managers are aware and take ownership of the elements that permeate simulation and invest to create a favorable environment for its effectiveness.

RESUMEN Objetivo: caracterizar las prácticas de simulación en cursos de enfermería en Brasil considerando los atributos desarrollados, las instalaciones y los desafíos encontrados. Métodos: estudio transversal y descriptivo, con enfoque cuantitativo. En el estudio participaron 91 coordinadores de cursos de pregrado. Se utilizó un cuestionario electrónico con preguntas abiertas y cerradas. Resultados: la modalidad de simulación más utilizada fue Habilidades Específicas. Los cursos privados y los cursos con planes de estudio integrados suelen utilizar la Simulación de Alta Fidelidad. La comprensión de la movilización de atributos afectivos es aún insuficiente. Conclusión: es importante que los gerentes de los cursos de pregrado estén sensibilizados, apropiándose de los elementos que permean la simulación e invirtiendo para crear un entorno propicio para su efectividad.

RESUMO Objetivo Objetivou-se avaliar prevalência de cárie, doença periodontal e edentulismo em pacientes obesos mórbidos e bariátricos e verificar o impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida. Métodos Avaliou-se 33 pacientes obesos mórbidos (G1) e 50 pacientes submetidos à cirurgia bariátrica (G2). Os índices CPOD, IPC, uso e necessidade de prótese foram utilizados para analisar as condições bucais. O impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida foi avaliado através do questionário OIDP. Resultados CPOD foi G1:9,0±7,0 e G2:13,3±8,0 (p=0,020). O cálculo dentário foi a pior condição periodontal G1:72,7% e G2:80.,0% (p=0,752). A maioria dos pacientes do G1 e G2 não usavam (p=0,878) e não necessitavam (p=0,132) de prótese dentária. A média do OIDP foi G1:11,2±23,8 e G2:14,16±23,8 (p=0,089). Conclusão Conclui-se que os pacientes bariátricos apresentam maior prevalência de cárie dentária e a necessidade de prótese dentária está relacionada com impacto da saúde bucal na qualidade de vida dos pacientes obesos.

ABSTRACT Objective The aim was to evaluate the prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease and edentulism in morbidly obese and bariatric patients, and to verify the oral health impact on quality of life. Methods We evaluated 33 morbidly obese patients (G1) and 50 patients submitted to bariatric surgery (G2). The DMFT, CPI, prosthetic status and prosthetic need for edentulism were used to analyze oral conditions. The impact of oral health on quality of life was assessed using the OIDP questionnaire. Results CPOD were G1: 9.0±7.0 and G2: 13.3±8.0 (p= 0.020). The dental calculus was the worst periodontal condition G1: 72.7% and G2: 80.0% (p= 0.752). The majority of G1 and G2 patients did not use (p = 0.878) and did not need (p= 0.132) dental prosthesis. The mean of OIDP was G1: 11.2±23.8 and G2: 14.16±23.8 (p= 0.089). Conclusion It concluded that bariatric patients have a higher prevalence of dental caries and the need for dental prostheses is related to the impact of oral health on the quality of life of obese patients.

RESUMO Este estudo teve por objetivo avaliar a influência do pré-aquecimento de compósitos bulk-fill, em relação a resistência à flexão, módulo de elasticidade e resistência coesiva. Cinco compósitos foram testados: Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-fill (TBF), X-tra fill (XTF), Filtek Bulk-fill (FBF), Aura Bulk-fill (ABF) e Filtek Z250 (FZ, controle). As amostras foram condicionadas em 37ºC por 24 horas antes de serem testadas. Os resultados foram analisados estatisticamente por ANOVA e teste de Tukey. Os compósitos FBF, XTF E FZ apresentaram as maiores resistências coesivas, e o pré-aquecimento influenciou positivamente esta propriedade. Os materiais XTF e FBF sem pré-aquecimento apresentaram os maiores valores de resistência à flexão e de módulo de elasticidade. Para estas propriedades, o pré-aquecimento causou redução nos compósitos XBF, FBF e ABF, não teve efeito em TBF e causou aumento em FZ. O pré-aquecimento influenciou positivamente a resistência coesiva dos materiais estudados, melhorando o desempenho de todas os materiais do tipo bulk-fill. A Tetric N-Ceram Bulk Fill/Ivoclar não obteve variação de módulo de elasticidade e resistência flexural quando pré-aquecida, tendo os demais compósitos do tipo bulk-fill apresentado resultados inferiores quanto a essas duas propriedades após o aquecimento.

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of pre-heating of bulk-fill composites on flexural strength, modulus of elasticity and cohesive strength. Five composites were tested: Tetric N-Ceram Bulk-fill (TBF). X-tra Fill (XTF), Filtek Bulk-fill (FBF), Aura Bulk-fill (ABF) and Filtek Z250 (FZ, control). The samples were conditioned at 37ºC for 24 hours before being tested. Results were statistically analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey test. FBF, XTF and FZ composites had the highest cohesive strengths, and preheating positively influenced this property. XTF and FBF materials without preheating showed the highest values of flexural strength and modulus of elasticity. For these properties, preheating caused a reduction in XBF, FBF and ABF resins, had no effect on TBF resin and caused an increase in FZ resin. The preheating positively influenced the cohesive strength of the studied materials, improving the performance of all bulk-fill resins. Tetric N-Ceram Bulk Fill/ Ivoclar did not show changes on modulus of elasticity and flexural strength when preheated, while the other bulk-fill composites presented lower results for these two properties after heating.

Resumo O tabagismo é um dos principais fatores de risco para a doença periodontal, aumentando sua prevalência e gravidade. Os probióticos surgiram como uma alternativa para a prevenção e tratamento de muitas doenças, uma vez que podem modular a resposta imune do hospedeiro e promover a modificação do microbioma. Dessa forma, o objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os efeitos da administração de probiótico sobre os tecidos periodontais em ratos expostos à inalação de fumaça de cigarro (CSI). Quarenta ratos foram divididos nos seguintes grupos (n=10): grupo C (controle, sem CSI e probiótico); grupo PROB (controle+probiótico); grupo CSI (CSI) e grupo CSI+PROB (CSI+probiótico). Os grupos PROB e CSI+PROB receberam 2g de uma associação de microrganismos probióticos incorporados à ração durante 6 meses. Os grupos CSI e CSI + PROB foram expostos à CSI por 60 minutos diários. Após seis meses, todos os animais foram eutanasiados e as hemi mandíbulas coletadas e processadas para análises de microtomografia computadorizada. Em relação ao peso corporal dos animais, o consumo de ração foi semelhante entre os grupos, porém, após o segundo mês os grupos C e PROB apresentaram maior ganho de peso quando comparados aos grupos CSI e CSI+PROB (p <0,05). O grupo CSI apresentou redução na densidade mineral óssea (DMO), enquanto que o grupo PROB apresentou os maiores valores (p=0,01). Pode-se concluir que a administração de probióticos promoveu aumento da DMO e, consequentemente, efeito protetor sobre as estruturas ósseas mandibulares em ratos expostos à inalação de fumaça de cigarro.

Abstract Smoking is one of the main risk factor for periodontal disease, increasing its prevalence and severity. Probiotics emerged as an alternative for the prevention and treatment of many diseases, since it can modulate the host immune response and modify the modify the microbiome. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of probiotic administration on the periodontal tissues in rats exposed to cigarette smoke inhalation (CSI). Forty rats were allocated into the following groups (n=10): group C (control, without CSI and probiotic); group PROB (control+probiotic); group CSI (CSI) and group CSI+PROB (CSI+probiotic). Groups PROB and CSI+PROB received 2g of an association of probiotic microorganisms incorporated into the feed during 6 months. Groups CSI and CSI+PROB were exposed to CSI for 60 min daily. After six months all the animals were euthanized and the hemi-mandibles were collected and processed for microcomputed tomography analyses. Regarding the body weight of the animals, feed consumption was similar among the groups, however, after the second month groups C and PROB showed higher body weight gain when compared to groups CSI and CSI+PROB (p<0.05). Group CSI presented reduced bone mineral density (BMD), whereas group PROB showed the highest values (p=0.01). It can be concluded that administration of probiotics promoted an increase in BMD and, consequently, a protective effect on the mandibular bone structures in rats exposed to inhalation of cigarette smoke.

RESUMO Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar a prevalência da cárie dentária em pré-escolares de escola pública e privada, avaliando sua associação a fatores socioeconômicos e impactos projeto de extensão universitária. Métodos Foram examinados pré-escolares de 5 anos, alocados em 3 grupos: G1 - crianças de colégio privado, sem projeto preventivo em saúde bucal; G2 - crianças de ensino público também sem cuidados preventivos regulares; G3 - pré-escolares de ensino público que recebem cuidados preventivos através de projeto de extensão universitária. As crianças foram examinadas para aferição do índice ceo-d e seus responsáveis foram entrevistados para verificação de fatores socioeconômicos. Para análise dos dados foi utilizado o teste de Fisher e o teste Qui-quadrado Resultados A escola referente ao G1 mostrou melhores condições socioeconômicas e bucais, comparada com os grupos G2 e G3. A escolaridade dos pais esteve associada à presença de doença nos filhos, porém, a renda não demonstrou associação. Conclusão A cárie dentária foi mais prevalente no grupo com piores indicadores socioeconômicos, e apesar do projeto de extensão universitária em saúde bucal estar presente em uma das situações ele não foi capaz de superar as desigualdades em saúde.

ABSTRACT Objective The aims of this study were to assess the prevalence of dental caries among preschoolers at public and private schools and to evaluate the associations among the prevalence of the disease, socioeconomic factors, and the impact of a university extension project. Methods Five-year-old preschool children were examined and were divided into three groups: children from private schools who were not receiving regular preventive care (group 1), children from public schools who were not receiving regular preventive care (group 2), children from public schools who were receiving preventive care through a university extension project (group 3). The children were examined for decay-missing-filled index, and their caregivers were interviewed to collect data on socioeconomic factors. Fisher’s and Chi-squared tests were used to analyze the data. Results Group 1 showed better socioeconomic and oral conditions compared with groups 2 and 3. Parents’/guardians’ level of education was associated with the presence of disease in their children; however, income showed no association. Conclusion Dental caries were more prevalent in the group with worse socioeconomic indicators, and although the university extension project had been implemented in one of the groups, it was not able to overcome health inequalities.

Abstract Aim: To assess the profile, quality of life and the presence of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) in elderly caregivers. Methods: Thirty-nine caregivers who worked in six long-stay institutions for the elderly in three different municipalities participated in the study. The research instruments were the WHOQOL-BREF, the Fonseca questionnaire and the socio-demographic questionnaire. The Kruskal-Wallis test with the Dunn's correction was performed at a level of 5%. Results: Females accounted for 94.9% of the sample. The average monthly wage was R$ 832.00. The average working week was 39 hours. The WHOQOL dominions showed the following averages: 74.25 Physical; 70.33 Psychological; 65.79 Social Affairs; 58.38 Environment. Mild DTM was present in 43.6% of the caregivers, of which 7.7% were moderate, 5.2% severe, 23.0% of the professionals were asymptomatic and 20.5% did not answer. The association between TMD and the quality of life showed p=0.6752. Conclusions: It was concluded that there was no relationship between the quality of life and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction among the caregivers of elderly in this study.

The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between oral diseases and their impact on the daily performance of adult and elderly Brazilians, verify the association of oral diseases with socioeconomic and demographic features, and compare the standard estimate of need with the sociodental assessment of these same needs. The authors evaluated data from 17,398 Brazilians aged between 35-44 years and 65-74 years, taken from the cross-sectional Brazilian Oral Health Survey (Saúde Bucal Brasil - SBBrasil). Regression models were applied to assess associations among impacts on daily performance and income, schooling, gender, region, use of dental services, health perception and dental disease status. McNemar’s test was applied to compare standard versus impact-related estimates of need. The prevalence ratio of these impacts was associated with the sociodemographic versus health perceptions (p < 0.001) of adults and the elderly. Adults also had impacts associated with loss of periodontal attachment (p < 0.001). The prevalence of normative needs was 95.39% for adults and 99.76% for the elderly, whereas the impact-related estimate of need was 50.92% and 43.71%, respectively. The impacted-related approach had a statistically significant association with the normative estimate of need (p < 0.001). This study showed a relationship between oral impact on daily performance of adults and educational level. Sociodemographic features were also related to the impacts on both adults and the elderly, and to health perception. The impacts among the adults were related to the loss of periodontal attachment. In addition, the authors found a sizable difference between the standard versus the sociodental approach, in that the sociodental assessment needs were lower than the needs identified by the standard estimate of need.

The Dentistry is considerably stressful profession in all career phases. The aim of this study was verify the presence and level of Burnout syndrome in students, to compare it in the beginning and in the end of graduation course and verify the correlation among subscales and group of social and demographic variables. Was performed study an exploratory, descriptive and cross-sectional that with the sample by 174 students coursing different periods. It was used two instrument one with social and demographic questions and MBI-SS. Among 174 students participants of study, 112 (64.37%) were girls and 62 (35.63%) were boys. There was no significant difference between dimensions of Burnout and the gender (p<0.05), professional efficacy (p<0.01) and the period whose the students were coursing. The undergraduates that are in preclinical period showed average ehigher in the two first item of scale average lower in the third item in relation to those that exercise clinically the dentistry. The level of emotional exhausting had significance. There was correlation among three levels of Burnout and the preclinical period is a fact that should be observed.

La odontología se ha configurado como una profesión estresante en todas las fases de la carrera. El objetivo de este trabajo fue averiguar la presencia y nivel del síndrome de Burnout en estudiantes, comparando al inicio y fin de la graduación y verificar la correlación entre las sub-escalas y el conjunto de variables socio-demográficas. Fue realizado un estudio exploratorio, descriptivo y transversal con una muestra de 174 estudiantes de diferentes períodos del curso, utilizándose dos instrumentos, uno con preguntas socio-demográficas y el MBI-SS. De los 174 estudiantes participantes del estudio, 112 (64.37%) eran del sexo femenino y 62 (35.63%) del sexo masculino. No hubo diferencia significativa entre las dimensiones de Burnout y el género (p>0.05). Hubo correlación entre agotamiento emocional (p<0.01), incredulidad (p<0.05), eficacia profesional (p<0,01) y el año en que el alumno está matriculado en el curso, siendo que graduandos en el período pre-clínico presentaron media más elevada en los dos primeros ítems de la escala y media inferior en el tercero ítem en relación a aquellos que actúan en la clínica. El nivel de agotamiento emocional se mostró significativo. La correlación entre los tres niveles de burnout y el período pre-clínico es un hecho que debe ser observado.

INTRODUÇÃO: A avaliação da percepção de egressos é uma estratégia fundamental para subsidiar o projeto político‑pedagógico nas universidades. OBJETIVO: Conhecer a percepção dos cirurgiões-dentistas em atuação no mercado de trabalho a respeito das principais dificuldades para sua inserção profissional, logo após o término da graduação, os aspectos positivos e negativos, e as sugestões em relação à formação acadêmica obtida. METODOLOGIA: Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo inquérito, realizada com egressos dos anos 2000 a 2010, do curso de Odontologia de uma universidade pública brasileira. Foi enviado um questionário autoaplicável por correio/email a todos os egressos no período. Os dados foram transcritos e submetidos à técnica da análise de conteúdo, dividida em pré-análise, caracterizada por leitura com atenção flutuante, e exploração do material, descobrindo orientações para análise propriamente dita. RESULTADO: As categorias referentes às dificuldades no início da vida profissional foram: conseguir emprego/local de trabalho; condições adequadas de trabalho e baixa remuneração; insegurança e confrontação à formação acadêmica obtida, e falta de experiência administrativa. Os aspectos positivos percebidos em relação à formação foram: boa infraestrutura e reputação da universidade, integração ensino-pesquisa e relacionamento docente-discente. Os aspectos negativos compuseram as categorias: preparo administrativo, falta de integração entre conteúdo teórico e atividade prática, e noções de mercado de trabalho. As sugestões apresentaram-se coerentes às dificuldades para o início da vida profissional e aos aspectos negativos. CONCLUSÃO: Os profissionais têm-se deparado com a saturação do mercado de trabalho e realidades diferentes daquelas vivenciadas na formação acadêmica. Os egressos sugeriram mudanças, apesar de relatarem aspectos positivos no curso realizado.

INTRODUCTION: The evaluation of the perception of graduates is an essential strategy to support the political project educational in universities. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to verify the perception of dentists which are working in the labor market, about the difficulties of professional insertion after the graduation, positives and negatives aspects and suggestions regarding the training received. METHODOLOGY: This is a qualitative survey conducted with graduates of the years 2000 to 2010, of dentistry course from a Brazilian Public University. A self-administered questionnaire was sent by mail/email to all graduates in the period. The data were transcribed and subjected to content analysis, divided into pre-analysis, characterized by carefully reading floating, material exploration, guidelines for finding the analysis itself. RESULT: The categories related to the difficulties in early life were: getting a job/workplace, adequate working conditions and low pay, insecurity and confrontation obtained the academic and lack of administrative experience. The perceived positive aspects for the training were: good infrastructure and reputation of the university, integrating teaching-research, teacher-student relationship. The negative aspects comprised the following categories: administrative preparation, lack of integration between content theoretical/practical, concepts used in the labor market. The suggestions presented are consistent with the difficulties to the beginning of professional life and the negative aspects. CONCLUSION: The professionals have faced the saturation of the labor market and different reality from those found in academic life. Despite the positive aspects, graduates suggest changes in the course conducted.

Este estudo relata a percepção de cuidadores de idosos que atuam em três instituições de amparo ao idoso na cidade de Araçatuba, São Paulo. Foram abordadas questões em relação ao envelhecimento, motivações pessoais dos cuidadores em buscar trabalho com essa parcela da população, relacionamento com o idoso, dificuldades durante o trabalho e a satisfação encontrada junto ao idoso. Realizou-se entrevista com os cuidadores, e o material verbal coletado foi analisado utilizando a técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Pôde-se perceber, através dos relatos, o envolvimento emocional do cuidador com seu trabalho, a sobrecarga física e emocional à qual está exposto. Relatos a respeito do envelhecimento também puderam ser coletados, além de questões de ordem social, que motivaram o cuidador a buscar esse tipo de trabalho. Os diversos olhares do cuidador nos impulsionam na busca de estratégias de capacitação teórica e suporte psicológico a esse grupo, pensando no seu bem-estar e no bem-estar do idoso.

This study reports elderly caregivers' perception in charge of giving assistance to three benefiting institutions in elderly care, in the city of Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. Questions were approached regarding aging, caregivers' personal motivation in the search of working with this sector of population, relationship with elderly, most common difficulties found during work and caregivers' satisfaction. An interview was done with caregivers and the collected verbal material was analyzed through the Collective Subject Discursive Technique. It was possible to realize through the reports the emotional involvement of caregivers with their work as well as the emotional and physical overload which they are exposed to. Reports related to aging could also be collected as well as social questions which motivated caregivers to search for this kind of job. The several eyes of caregivers lead us to search for new strategies of theoretical capability and psychological support for this group, thinking of their well-being along with the elderly well-being.

Este estudo relata a percepção de cuidadores de idosos que atuam em três instituições de amparo ao idoso na cidade de Araçatuba, São Paulo. Foram abordadas questões em relação ao envelhecimento, motivações pessoais dos cuidadores em buscar trabalho com essa parcela da população, relacionamento com o idoso, dificuldades durante o trabalho e a satisfação encontrada junto ao idoso. Realizou-se entrevista com os cuidadores, e o material verbal coletado foi analisado utilizando a técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Pôde-se perceber, através dos relatos, o envolvimento emocional do cuidador com seu trabalho, a sobrecarga física e emocional à qual está exposto. Relatos a respeito do envelhecimento também puderam ser coletados, além de questões de ordem social, que motivaram o cuidador a buscar esse tipo de trabalho. Os diversos olhares do cuidador nos impulsionam na busca de estratégias de capacitação teórica e suporte psicológico a esse grupo, pensando no seu bem-estar e no bem-estar do idoso.

This study reports elderly caregivers' perception in charge of giving assistance to three benefiting institutions in elderly care, in the city of Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. Questions were approached regarding aging, caregivers' personal motivation in the search of working with this sector of population, relationship with elderly, most common difficulties found during work and caregivers' satisfaction. An interview was done with caregivers and the collected verbal material was analyzed through the Collective Subject Discursive Technique. It was possible to realize through the reports the emotional involvement of caregivers with their work as well as the emotional and physical overload which they are exposed to. Reports related to aging could also be collected as well as social questions which motivated caregivers to search for this kind of job. The several eyes of caregivers lead us to search for new strategies of theoretical capability and psychological support for this group, thinking of their well-being along with the elderly well-being.

Estimativas de la Organización Mundial de Salud apuntan que el 10% de la población mundial de países desarrollados poseen algún tipo de deficiencia. En Brasil, ese porcentaje aumenta para el 14,5% de la población, y la sordera ocupa la tercera posición en prevalencia. Este estudio tiene el objetivo de analizar la percepción del deficiente auditivo cuanto al tratamiento personal recibido en consultorio odontológico. Fueron entrevistadas 27 personas sordas, que participaban del 6º Congreso Internacional de Sordos "Keirai Heiguiai", en la ciudad de Curitiba, Brasil. A éstos, se les entregó un formulario conteniendo cuestiones que trataban sobre el perfil del paciente, formas (métodos) de comunicación durante el atendimiento odontológico, percepción del tratamiento clínico y personal ofrecido por el cirujano oral. Cuanto a la escolaridad, 37,05% de los entrevistados posee el nivel de enseñanza media incompleta. El 46,15% de los 26 pacientes afirmaron haber sufrido discriminación. 92,31% relató haber sido bien atendida por el equipo de profesionales, sin embargo sólo el 30,77% afirmaron haber sido comprendidos por el dentista. A pesar de pequeña, hubo una diferencia en relación al porcentaje de los pacientes que no comprendió al dentista (30,77%) en relación a los que no fueron por él comprendidos (34,62%). El método más utilizado para la comunicación fue la ayuda de un intérprete (46,15%). Podemos concluir que el atendimiento odontológico y la relación profesional-paciente deben perfeccionarse para garantizar la satisfacción del paciente sordo y mejorar su salud y higiene bucal.

World Health Organization estimates that 10% of the world population in less developed countries has some physical deficiency. In Brazil, this percentage increases up to 14,5% in the total of population, and deafness occupies the third position in prevalence of deficiencies. This study aimed to analyze the perception of deaf in relation to the personal treatment received in dentist offices. An interview was carried out to 26 deaf persons that were participating in the 6th Deaf International Congress "Keirai Heiguiai" in the city of Curitiba, Brazil. A form containing questions on the profile of the patient, communication methods used during dental attendance and perception of the clinical and personal treatment given by the dentist was applied to 26 deaf. In relation to educational level, 37.05% of the interviewees had uncompleted medium level of education. 46.15% of the 26 patients stated that they had been discriminated during dental attendance. 92.31% related a good attendance by the dental staff, however only 30.77% mentioned that they had been well-understood by the dentist. There was a little difference between the percentages of patients who did not understand the dentist communication (30.77%) in relation to those who were not well-understood by the professionals (34.62%). The most used method of communication was the one supported by an interpreter (46.15%). We can conclude that the dental attendance as well as the patient-professional relation should be improved to guarantee satisfaction of the deaf and to enhance the oral health of these patients.