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Objetivo: Avaliar a Qualidade de vida de Mulheres com câncer de mama no pré, pós-operatório e em quimioterapia e examinar sua relação com as variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas. Metodologia: Estudo Longitudinal, realizado no Hospital Santa Rita de Cássia (HSRC), mantido pela Associação Feminina de Educação e Combate ao Câncer - Vitória – ES. Coletaram-se os dados durante os meses de maio de 2012 a janeiro de 2013 no ambulatório do HSRC. Utilizou-se os instrumentos, EORTC QLQ C-30 e o EORTC BR-23 para mensurar a QV das entrevistadas no período pré, pós-operatório e durante o tratamento quimioterápico. Utilizou-se o Pacote Estatístico para as Ciências Sociais na versão 20.0 para análise dos dados. Resultados: Amostra composta por 41 mulheres onde a média de idade foi 52,5 anos, sendo que 42,5% da amostra apresentaram 60 anos ou mais de idade. Mulheres casadas ou em um relacionamento estável representaram de 66% das entrevistadas (n=27). As dimensões que após aplicação do teste de Wilcoxon se apresentaram estatisticamente significantes foram: Funcionamento Físico; Limitações Funcionais; Falta de Ar; Efeitos da quimioterapia; Imagem Corporal; Fadiga; Falta de Apetite; Náusea e Vômito; Funcionamento Cognitivo; Funcionamento Social; Dificuldade Financeira; Diarreia; Perspectivas Futuras; Sintomas no Braço; Sintomas na Mama. Conclusão: As etapas do tratamento da mulher com diagnóstico de câncer de mama interferem em diferentes dimensões da vida da mesma, impactando sua Qualidade de Vida. Ações estratégicas na Saúde Coletiva e um atendimento interdisciplinar são necessários para que os impactos negativos na QV sejam minimizados oferecendo aos pacientes oncológicos melhor assistência.

Objective: To verify the impact produced by oral disorders on the quality of life of adolescents. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a random sample of 680 individuals aged 15-19 years from public schools of Vitoria, Brazil. The impact was assessed using the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP 14). Data were descriptively analyzed and then univariate analyses were performed with the Chi-square test and Fischer's exact test. The Mantel-Haenzsel test was used to evaluate the effects of the combined dimensions and Odds Ratio to evaluate the strength of the association. Logistic regression models were adjusted for each OHIP dimension. Results: The impact on the quality of life was 26.2%, more frequently in the psychological discomfort dimension. The highest perception of impact was in female subjects, in physical pain (p=0.009, OR=1.998) and psychological discomfort dimensions (p=0.050, OR=1.495). In variable maternal education, children of mothers with only complete elementary education are 1.6 times more likely to have an impact on the quality of life in the psychological discomfort dimension (OR=1.6 95% CI=1.037, 2.474). Halitosis was the independent variable with the highest frequency of impact in the combined Mantel-Haenszel test, and OR was found to be 2.81 (95% CI=1.670, 3.366) for individuals who perceive halitosis. In the logistic regression analysis in the seven OHIP dimensions, the results confirm that the variables that explain impact are gender (p=0.035, OR = 1.502) and halitosis (p

Objective The use of and access to dental services in Brazil are unevenly distributed, despite governmental efforts to make the national health system universal and egalitarian. This study aims to evaluate the access to and use of dental services by psychoactive substances users at the Centros de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas (Psychosocial Alcohol and Drug Care Centers) in the Greater Vitoria area, ES. Methods A transversal study was conducted with 280 participants. Five scripts were used for data collection, one for socio-demographic data and health perception, another for oral health, along with the Oral Health Impact Profile, the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test, and the World Health Organization Quality of Lifeinstrument. Data were displayed infrequency tables. The association between demographic factors with drug use, frequency of use and quality of life was tested using Fisher’s test. The Odds Ratio was used to determine the strength of the association. Results Dental services were used 32.14% of the study population and individuals at high risk for crack dependence were 2.3 times more likely not to use dental services in previous 6 months. Conclusion The study population showed a satisfactory utilization of the dental services offered while individuals at higher risk of crack addiction used them much less frequently. RESUMO Objetivo A utilização dos serviços odontológicos no Brasil ocorre de forma desigual, apesar dos esforços para que o sistema de saúde seja universal e igualitário. Objetivou-se verificar a prevalência de utilização dos serviços odontológicos e suas associações em usuários de substâncias psicoativas dos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial Álcool e Drogas da região Metropolitana de Vitória, ES. Métodos Realizou-se um estudo transversal com 280 participantes. A coleta dos dados se deu com cinco roteiros, um para os dados demográficos e percepção de saúde, outro para saúde bucal, o Oral Health Impact Profile, o Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test e o World Health Organization Quality of Life. Os dados foram organizados em tabelas de frequência. A comparação do uso, frequência do uso de drogas e qualidade de vida com os fatores demográficos foi testada com o teste de Fisher. A força de associação foi verificada com o Odds Ratio. Resultados A prevalência da utilização dos serviços odontológicos foi de 32,14% e indivíduos com alto risco para dependência em crack foram 2,3 vezes mais propensos a não terem utilizado serviços odontológicos nos últimos 6 meses. Conclusão A população estudada apresentou uma boa taxa de utilização dos serviços odontológicos e indivíduos com maior risco para dependência em crack utilizaram menos os serviços odontológicos.

Objective To evaluate the association between sociodemographic variables and oral diseases in children and adolescents with cancer receiving treatment at the “Nossa Senhora da Glória” State Children Hospital (HEINSG) - Vitória - ES.Method This is a cross-sectional study, in which 51 subjects were evaluated before or three days after the start of chemotherapy from April 2013 to April 2014.Results When the study participants were examined the prevalence of dental caries was 25.4%, xerostomia presented with a frequency of 31%. Other diseases were also observed at lower frequency, such as mucositis, candidiasis and thrush. Caries was significantly associated with poor oral hygiene (OR: 0,114; p - 0.016) and low maternal schooling (OR: 0,188; p - 0.021).Conclusion Some subjects had oral disease before starting chemotherapy; therefore, they were more likely of developing oral manifestations during treatment. The participation of the dental surgeon in the multidisciplinary team of cancer treatment is important to evaluate the oral health status of individuals before and during treatment, thus developing an appropriate treatment plan to prevent or reduce the occurrence of oral manifestations during therapy.Clinical Relevance This study showed and reaffirmed the importance of an evaluation of the oral condition prior to chemotherapy treatment and also the need for a dental surgeon in the team of professionals who accompany cancer patients to treat caries lesions and remove foci of infection, preventing thus the appearance of oral manifestations that may delay chemotherapy, generating unnecessary suffering for these patients.

Objective To verify the prevalence of dental anomalies in terms of number, position and shape, and the presence of bone alterations, through analysis of panoramic radiographs. Methods This study evaluated dental anomalies and bone alterations in children aged 6 to 12 years-old, detected on panoramic radiographies recorded in the radiographic database of the Federal University of Espírito Santo between 2012 and 2016. Clinical and demographic information were registered. Dental records were retrieved to obtain the medical history involving syndromes or other diseases that may interfere with the anomalies and alterations. Chi-square and exact Fischer’s statistical tests were performed. Results There were alterations in 83 out of 301 panoramic radiographs analyzed. There were 169 anomalies or alterations (mean of 2,04±1,38 anomalies/patient), involving 201 teeth. The most prevalent anomaly was tooth impaction (26.63%), which affected the canines more frequently, followed by hypodontia (24.26%), more often found in the second premolar, and both affected mostly females. Hyperdontia and radiolucent lesions showed the same prevalence (18.93%), the most affected teeth were those of the anterosuperior region and the first mandibular molars, respectively. The least prevalent anomalies were dilaceration (7.69%), taurodontism (2.37%) and radiopaque lesions (1.18%). Bone alterations were significantly more found in mandible and in the posterior region, which confirms the prevalence in the lower molars. Conclusion Although there was no statistically significant difference regarding sex, there was a high prevalence of anomalies and alterations in our study population, which indicates the importance of its diagnosis by means of a panoramic x-ray examination.

Objetivos: Avaliar prevalência de doenças bucais e sua associação com variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas em mulheres com diagnóstico de câncer de mama e em tratamento. Material e Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo analítico, transversal, composto por 89 participantes. Foi realizado exame clínico – cárie, xerostomia, gengivite e afta; entrevista utilizando um roteiro semiestruturado para coleta de dados. Realizou-se análise descritiva dos dados. Os testes exato de Fisher e qui-quadrado foram utilizados para verificar possíveis associações, considerou-se nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Mulheres acima de 50 anos de idade representaram 25,8% da população estudada, ensino fundamental incompleto (36%), raça/cor branca (64%), condição socioeconômica C (57,3%) e renda de até dois salários mínimos (38,2%). Houve predomínio da necessidade de uso de prótese (60,7%) devido ao grande número de dentes perdidos (média de 17,9). As pacientes com maior faixa etária apresentaram maior prevalência de xerostomia e maior número de dentes extraídos. Conclusão: Houve alterações bucais de associação aos tratamentos do câncer, como a necessidade de próteses dentárias, xerostomia, gengivites e aftas. Com o aumento da faixa etária, aumentou-se também a extração dos dentes, a prevalência da xerostomia e da gengivite. Xerostomia esteve associada a raça/cor branca e uso de anti-hipertensivos. DESCRITORES Saúde Bucal.Cárie Dentária.Xerostomia.Gengivite.Neoplasias da Mama.

Resumo Objetivou-se examinar a associação entre os eventos de vida pós-diagnóstico de câncer de mama e o aparecimento de metástase. Estudo transversal realizado com 300 mulheres atendidas em um hospital de referência em oncologia no Espírito Santo. Utilizou-se o instrumento “Life Events Units- LEU/VAS”, para avaliar os eventos de vida relatados pelas mulheres. Os dados foram analisados através dos testes não paramétrico de Wilcoxon e qui-quadrado. Foi realizado cálculo de “odds ratio” para as variáveis associadas à metástase. Identificou-se que 21% da amostra relatou pelo menos um evento de vida após o diagnóstico. Das 46 mulheres que evoluíram para metástase, 20 relataram um ou mais eventos de vida (p = 0,001). O “odds ratio” calculado aponta que ter eventos de vida pós-diagnóstico aumenta em 2,59 (1,37 – 4,91; p = 0,003) vezes a chance de desenvolver metástase. Quando considerado o tempo transcorrido entre o diagnóstico e o surgimento da metástase observou-se uma mediana de 18,0 meses. O estudo mostra uma relação entre eventos de vida e metástase, entretanto, ressalta-se a importância de uma análise mais complexa para compreender melhor os impactos causados por esses eventos no surgimento e na progressão do câncer de mama. Abstract The objective was to examine the association between life events post diagnosis of breast câncer and metastasis. Cross-sectional study with 300 women attending a reference hospital in oncology in the Espírito Santo. Was used the instrument Life Events Units-LEU/VAS to evaluate life events reported by women. Data were analyzed by using the nonparametric Wilcoxon and chi-square tests. It was performed odds ratio calculation for the variables associated with metastasis. It was found that 21% of the sample reported at least one life event post diagnosis. Of the 46 women who developed metastases, 20 reported one or more life events (p = 0.001). The odds ratio calculated shows that having life events post diagnosis increases by 2.59 (1,37 – 4,91; p = 0,003) times the chance of developing metastasis. When considering the time between diagnosis and the onset of metastasis there was a median of 18.0 months. The study shows a relationship between life events and metastasis, however emphasize the importance of a more complex analysis to better understand the impacts of these events on the onset and progression of breast cancer.

Objective: To verify the knowledge of dental students about the correct use of fluoride dentifrices above 1000 pmm fluorine for children aged 0-6 years old. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study in which self-administered questionnaires were administered to 355 dental students from sixth to ninth or tenth graduation period. The questionnaires included questions regarding knowledge of the need to use, concentration, amount, frequency and potential adverse effects of the use of conventional fluoride dentifrices above 1000 ppm of fluorine by children up to six years of age, as well as the mechanism of action and the method of using fluorides that has the most scientific evidence. A descriptive analysis of data was performed. Results: 83.1% of students reported receiving content on the use of fluoride dentifrices in early childhood. Most students consider the use of fluoride dentifrice as important for the age group from zero to three years (73.8%) and from three to six years (96.4%). Only 17.7% would indicate fluoride toothpaste above 1000 ppm fluoride for children from zero to three years and 40.6% for three to six years. 76.9% believe that the amount of ideal refers to a grain of rice (0-3 years) and 61.7% of pea grain (3-6 years). 43.4% of students believe that fluoride dentifrices as an adverse effect the potential to cause fluorosis independent of concentration. Conclusion: The students evaluated were misleading about the fluoride concentration of the dentifrices indicated for children up to six years of age; on the toxicity of fluorine; action mechanism of fluorides and the scientific method of greater scientific evidence on caries disease. Failures in training and need to update fluoride contents to be taught to future dentistry professionals are evident.

Objective. The objective of this study was to evaluate the Quality of Life (QOL) at the pre and postoperative time of women with breast cancer submitted to surgery and to associate it with the socioeconomic class. Methods. This is a longitudinal study, performed at Santa Rita de Cassia Hospital (HSRC), Vitoria - ES, Brazil. The EORTC QLQ instrument C-30 and the EORTC BR-23 were used to measure the QOL of the interviewees before and after breast surgery. Results. A population composed of 87 women, 42.5% were 60 years old or more. The socioeconomic condition C was identified as predominant among the interviewees, covering 62% of the sample (n=54). Women´s QOL in the preoperative period was better in the Physical Function dimensions for class C and D; and the Emotional was better for class B. There was improvement in QOL after surgery for Body Image in class C, and for Social Function in B. Evaluating all social classes, only the dimensions Cognitive Function and Future Perspectives improved in the postoperative period. Conclusion. The quality of life of women after breast surgery worsened in most of the studied dimensions, evidencing the need for an interdisciplinary work dedicated to the recovery and rehabilitation of these patients. How to cite this article: Pereira LDA, Brandao-Souza C, Musso MAA, Calmon MV, Neto SBC, Miotto MHMB, et al. Quality of life of women with pre-and post-operative breast cancer. Invest. Educ. Enferm. 2016; 35(1)

Objective To evaluate the impact of oral health on quality of life and to examine the association with sociodemographic, clinical staging and dental variables in women diagnosed with breast cancer. Methods This is an observational cross-sectional study with sample composed of 89 women treated at a Reference Hospital in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil, between January and December 2012. Two scripts in the form of interviews were used, one to record participants’ information; and the Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14), to evaluate the impacts produced by the oral condition on quality of life. Descriptive analysis of data was performed. The comparison of the percentage of the impact dimensions with independent variables was tested by the chi-square test or the Fisher exact test, when appropriate. To assess the strength of association between exposure and event, odds ratio was calculated. Significance level of 5% was adopted. Results The impact was 28.1%, there was a statistically significant association with variables income (p = 0.039) and reason for the visit to the oral health professional (p = 0.012). Conclusion Studies on quality of life of cancer patients are of fundamental importance for understanding the impact of oral health problems on quality of life. RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar o impacto produzido por problemas bucais na qualidade de vida; e examinar a associação com as variáveis sociodemográficas, odontológicas e de estadiamento clínico em mulheres com diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Métodos Estudo observacional transversal. Amostra composta por 89 mulheres atendidas em um hospital de referência em Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brasil, entre janeiro e dezembro de 2012. Utilizaram-se dois roteiros na forma de entrevista, um para registro das informações das participantes; e o Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14), para avaliar os impactos produzidos pela condição bucal sobre a qualidade de vida. Realizou-se análise descritiva dos dados. A comparação dos percentuais das dimensões do impacto com as variáveis independentes foi verificada pelo teste qui-quadrado ou pelo teste exato de Fisher, quando apropriado. Para avaliar a força da associação entre evento e exposição, calculou-se o odds ratio. Adotou-se o nível de significância de 5%. Resultados O impacto foi de 28,1%, houve associação estatisticamente significante com as variáveis renda (p=0,039) e motivo da visita ao profissional de saúde bucal (p=0,012). Conclusão Estudos sobre qualidade de vida em pacientes oncológicos são de fundamental importância na compreensão do impacto dos problemas bucais em sua vida.

Objective: To verify the association between early weaning, sociodemographic variables and deleterious oral habits in 3-5 year-old Brazilian children. Material and Methods: Retrospective observational study with longitudinal design used a random sample of 150 children representing a population of 388 children enrolled in public schools of Domingos Martins, Brazil. Data collection was performed using a questionnaire aimed at parents / guardians. The dependent variable considered for analysis was the presence of habits - pacifier and finger sucking - and as explanatory variables: gender, age, early weaning and socioeconomic status. Early weaning was considered when exclusive breastfeeding was suspended before six months of age. Chi-square test was used to verify association among variables. Significance level adopted was 5%. To check the strength of association, Odds Ratio and 95% confidence intervals were used. Results: Significant association was found between variables age of 4 and 5 years (p = 0.030, OR = 2.193, CI = 1.029; 4.673) and early weaning (p = 0.001, OR = 5.045, CI = 2.087; 12.199) with pacifier sucking habit. Conclusion: Association between age, early weaning and pacifier sucking habits was observed. Early weaning can be considered a risk factor for pacifier sucking habit.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of oral problems on the quality of life of women before and during chemotherapy for breast cancer. Material and Methods: A longitudinal study was conducted on women with breast cancer at a Hospital reference, Espirito Santo, Brazil from January 2012 to January 2013. Assessment was performed at three time-points, the first before the onset of therapeutic intervention, the second after the first chemotherapy session, and the third after the second chemotherapy session. The volunteers were assessed using interviews that included the application of the subjective indicator Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14). The data were subjected to descriptive analysis based on tables of absolute and percentage frequencies relative to the OHIP-14 dimensions. McNemar’s test assessed the direction of discordance, and the Kappa test measured the levels of concordance among the three assessments. The significance level was established at 5%. Results: The percent frequency of the impact of oral problems on the quality of life increased from the first (27%) to the second (49%) time-point, and functional limitation (p=0.001), physical pain (p=0.039), and physical disability (p=0.039) were statistically significant. Conclusion: Oral problems exerted a substantial impact on the volunteers’ quality of life before the onset of chemotherapy, and quality of life became poorer after the onset of treatment. Patients with breast cancer require specific oral care and should be monitored before, during, and after anticancer treatment to minimize the deleterious effects of chemotherapy and improve their quality of life.

Objective: this study aims to evaluate the prevalence of anterior open bite and its association with deleterious oral habits, such as use of pacifier, finger-sucking habit and baby bottle in preschool children. Material and Methods: a cross-sectional study was carried out with 142 children, aged three to five years old, from 9 schools in the city of Nova Venécia, ES, Brazil. A properly calibrated examiner conducted the examination of occlusion under natural light and with the aid of medical examination stick. In addition, a semi-structured form with closed questions on deleterious oral habits in children was sent to parents/guardians. The sociodemographic, economic and anterior open bite data was verified through the Fisher exact test and the odds ratio values were calculated with 95% confidence interval. Results: it was found a prevalence of 31.69% (45) of anterior open bite. Moreover, 45.8% (65) of the children had a pacifier sucking habit, 14.8% (21) finger sucking habit and 73.9% (105) used baby bottle. Children with habit of pacifier sucking showed 5.58 (2.54-12.24) more likely to have anterior open bite than children without the habit. Preschool children with finger sucking habit showed 3.55 (1.37-9.21) more likely to have malocclusion. Children who used baby bottle presented 2.29 (1.06-4.97) more likely to have anterior open bite. Conclusion: high prevalence of anterior open bite is observed in the studied population and it is associated with the pacifier sucking habit, finger sucking habit and use of a baby bottle. Objetivo: este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar a prevalência de mordida aberta anterior e sua associação com hábitos orais deletérios, como uso de chupeta, hábito de sucção de dedo e mamadeira em pré-escolares. Material e Métodos: foi realizado um estudo transversal com 142 crianças de três a cinco anos de nove escolas da cidade de Nova Venécia, ES. Um examinador devidamente calibrado realizou o exame de oclusão sob luz natural e com auxílio de exame médico. Além disso, um formulário semiestruturado com perguntas fechadas sobre hábitos orais deletérios em crianças foi enviado aos pais / responsáveis. Os dados sociodemográficos, econômicos e mordida aberta anterior foram verificados por meio do teste exato de Fisher e os valores de probabilidade foram calculados com intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: foi encontrada uma prevalência de 31,69% (45) de mordida aberta anterior. Além disso, 45,8% (65) das crianças tinham hábito de sucção de chupeta, 14,8% (21) hábitos de sucção de dedo e 73,9% (105) usavam mamadeira. Crianças com hábito de chupar chupeta apresentaram 5,58 (2,54-12,24) mais chances de ter mordida aberta anterior do que crianças sem o hábito. Crianças pré-escolares com hábito de sucção de dedo mostraram 3,55 (1,37-9,21) mais chances de apresentar má oclusão. Crianças que usaram mamadeira apresentaram 2,29 (1,06-4,97) mais chances de ter mordida aberta anterior. Conclusão: alta prevalência de mordida aberta anterior é observada na população estudada e está associada ao hábito de sucção de chupeta, hábito de sucção de dedo e uso de mamadeira.

Toothache is a public health problem that causes great inconvenience to psychoactive substances users. The objective was to verify the prevalence of dental pain and its associations among psychoactive substances users from Alcohol and Drug Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS AD) in Vitoria, Vila Velha and Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil. A transversal study was conducted with 280 participants between June 2015 and February 2016, using five scripts: one for socio-demographic data and health perception; another for oral health; the Oral Health Impact Profile; the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Test. Data were organized in frequency tables and analyzed with the SPSS 20 statistical package. Comparisons were made with Fisher's test and the Odds Ratio (OR) was used to check the strength of the association between the variables. The prevalence of pain in the population studied was 59.3%, and individuals whose quality of life was impacted due to their oral conditions were 2.2 times more likely to report toothache in the last 6 months. The population studied showed a high prevalence of dental pain and the study indicates that dental pain interferes in the quality of life of psychoactive substances users who are treated at CAPS AD services in these three cities.A dor dentária é um problema de saúde pública que causa grande incômodo aos usuários de substâncias psicoativas. Objetivou-se determinar a prevalência de dor dentária e suas associações em usuários de substâncias psicoativas dos CAPS AD dos municípios de Vitória, Vila Velha e Serra, ES, Brasil. Um estudo transversal foi realizado com 280 participantes, entre junho de 2015 e fevereiro de 2016, por meio de cinco roteiros, um para os dados sociodemográficos e percepção de saúde, outro para saúde bucal, o Oral Health Impact Profile, o Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test e o World Health Organization Quality of Life. Os dados foram organizados em tabelas de frequência, analisados com o pacote estatístico SPSS 20, as comparações foram feitas com o teste de Fisher e Odds Ratio (OR) foi utilizado para verificar a força da associação entre as variáveis. A prevalência de dor na população estudada foi de 59,3% e os indivíduos que apresentaram impacto das condições bucais na qualidade de vida, tiveram 2,2 vezes mais chances de relatar dor de dente nos últimos 6 meses. A população estudada apresentou alta prevalência de dor dentária, o estudo aponta que a dor dentária interfere na qualidade de vida dos usuários de substâncias psicoativas que utilizam os serviços dos CAPS AD dos três municípios.

RESUMO - Objetivo: Determinar o impacto produzido por problemas orais na qualidade de vida em dependentes químicos. Método: Estudo transversal realizado com uma amostra de 80 indivíduos. Foram utilizados questionários na forma de entrevista incluindo o indicador subjetivo Oral Health Impact Profile 14. Resultados: A prevalência do impacto foi de 81,3% e associada ao género e classe social. A variável género foi estatisticamente significativa: desconforto psicológico; incapacidade psicológica; incapacidade social; deficiência. Classe social nas dimensões: desconforto psicológico; incapacidade física; incapacidade psicológica. Conclusão: Necessária inserção da Odontologia nos projetos de promoção e de recuperação da saúde melhorando a qualidade de vida. ABSTRACT - Objective: We aim to determine the impact of oral problems on the quality of life of drug addicts. Method: This is a cross-sectional study with a sample of 80 individuals. Questionnaires in interview form were used including Oral Health Impact Profile 14. Results: The prevalence of the impact was 81.3%, and it was associated with gender and social class. The gender variable was statistically significant for the following dimensions: psychological discomfort, psychological disability, social disability, and deficiency. Social class was statistically significant for the dimensions psychological discomfort, physical disability, and psychological disability. Conclusion: It is necessary to include dentistry in rehabilitation projects and propose programs to promote and recover oral health to improve the quality of life of drug addicts. info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion

Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento do acadêmico de Odontologia sobre maus-tratos infantis. Material e Métodos: O estudo é descritivo transversal com abordagem quantitativa. A amostra foi constituída por 100 acadêmicos do 5º ao 9º período do curso de Odontologia da Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo. O critério de inclusão era estar devidamente matriculados no segundo semestre de 2010. Os dados foram coletados utilizando um questionário autogerenciado, previamente validado, contendo questões abertas e fechadas referentes ao tema de maus-tratos infantis. A análise descritiva foi realizada por frequência absoluta e relativa. Resultados: Embora 74% dos acadêmicos afirma que a conduta correta em caso suspeito de maus-tratos seja fazer uma denúncia no Conselho Tutelar ou Delegacia, uma minoria (4%) afirmou que denunciaria a suspeita. Dos acadêmicos, apenas 30% afirmaram que a região de cabeça e pescoço seja a mais afetada nos casos de maus-tratos infantis. Um total de 9,26% dos alunos afirmou que só seria capaz de identificar um caso de maus-tratos se houvesse o relato do paciente. A maior parte dos alunos (74%) afirmou não ter obtido informações sobre maus-tratos infantis no curso de graduação, sendo que (96%) considera importante obter este conhecimento e (94%) relata desejo de conhecer melhor este tema. Conclusão: A maioria dos acadêmicos de Odontologia apresentou conhecimento deficiente sobre maus-tratos infantis. Faz-se necessário uma melhor abordagem do assunto durante a formação acadêmica do curso de odontologia, para obter um profissional melhor preparado para uma condução adequada em casos suspeitos de maus-tratos infantis.Descritores: Maus-tratos infantis. Violência. Odontologia.

Objective: To evaluate the impact on quality of life caused by oral health problems among administrative sector employees of a mixed-economy company, residents in Vitoria, Brazil. Material and Methods: This cross-sectional study used a random sample of 167 individuals. Quality of life measured by the subjective indicator OHIP-14, was the outcome considered; independent variables were sociodemographic, oral health dental services use and perceived prosthesis need. OHIP evaluates impairments in the three dimensions of social, psychological and physical functional conditions. To evaluate differences between groups, Chi-Square and Fisher’s Exact Tests were used (p

Restauração; Banco de dentes; Sucesso e insucesso.

Amálgama; Resina composta; Amálgama adesivo.

OHIP; Qualidade de vida; Saúde bucal; Adultos idosos.

Fraturas radículares; Trauma dental.

Calibração de examinadores; Estatística Kappa; Estudos Epidemiológicos.