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Introdução: A cárie dentária é uma doença infeciosa prevalente em todo o mundo que
deriva da colonização da superfície do esmalte por microorganismos que produzem
ácidos, levando à perda mineral. A sua manifestação clínica está na dependência da
interação de diferentes fatores etiológicos. Embora seja um assunto que faz parte da
rotina clínica do médico dentista, conhecer as evidências científicas atuais, assim como
a melhor forma de realizar o diagnóstico e o tratamento é crucial para o profissional, que
se preocupa não somente em práticas clínicas intervencionistas como na promoção da
saúde oral no paciente.
Materiais e Métodos: Foi aplicado um inquérito em que na primeira parte obteve-se
dados relativos ao conhecimento, atitudes e competências adquiridas na área da
Medicina Dentária Preventiva, através do questionário PPKS (tendo este questionário
sido sujeito a validação para língua portuguesa). Numa segunda parte foram obtidos
dados referentes ao diagnóstico de cárie e decisão de tratamento e dados relacionados
a cárie associada a restaurações/selantes e decisão de tratamento, utilizando como
ferramenta o ICCMS.
Resultados: O questionário PPKS foi validado, sendo a confiabilidade teste-reteste do
questionário avaliada pela determinação do coeficiente alfa de Cronbach (superior a
0,6), o que indica ter uma consistência aceitável. Os participantes não demonstraram
apresentar diferenças relevantes entre os grupos (estudantes e médicos dentistas
docentes). Apesar do desfasamento do tempo na aprendizagem e prática clínica, os
dois grupos evidenciaram ter um conhecimento similar no domínio da Medicina Dentária
Preventiva e Dentisteria Operatória, levando-se em conta as evidências científicas
atuais no assunto.
Conclusão: Conclui-se que o questionário PPKS apresentou confiabilidade para ser
utilizado na versão da língua portuguesa. A amostra investigada mostrou ter um bom
conhecimento sobre a importância da promoção de saúde oral, e sobre os conceitos
atuais da doença cárie em relação ao tratamento e diagnóstico.
Introduction: Dental caries is a widespread infectious disease that derives from the colonization of the enamel surface by microorganisms that produce acids, leading to mineral loss. Its clinical manifestation depends on the interaction of different etiological factors. Although it is a subject that is part of the clinical routine of the dentist, knowing the current scientific evidence, as well as the best way to carry out the diagnosis and treatment is crucial for the professional who is concerned not only in interventional clinical practices but also in promoting oral health in the patient. Materials and Methods: In the first part of the survey, data on knowledge, attitudes and skills acquired in the field of Preventive Dentistry were obtained, through the PPKS (this questionnaire has been validated for Portuguese). In a second part, data regarding caries diagnosis and treatment decision and data related to caries associated with restorations/sealants and treatment decision were obtained, using the ICCMS as a tool. Results: The PPKS survey was validated, and the test-retest reliability of the questionnaire was assessed by determining the Cronbach's alpha coefficient (greater than 0.6), which indicates that it has acceptable consistency. Participants did not show relevant differences between groups (students and professors). Despite the time lag in learning and clinical practice, the two groups showed similar knowledge in the field of Preventive Dentistry and Operative Dentistry, considering the current scientific evidence on the subject. Conclusion: It is concluded that the PPKS questionnaire showed reliability to be used in the Portuguese language version. The investigated sample showed a good knowledge about the importance of oral health promotion, and about the current concepts of caries disease in relation to treatment and diagnosis.
Introduction: Dental caries is a widespread infectious disease that derives from the colonization of the enamel surface by microorganisms that produce acids, leading to mineral loss. Its clinical manifestation depends on the interaction of different etiological factors. Although it is a subject that is part of the clinical routine of the dentist, knowing the current scientific evidence, as well as the best way to carry out the diagnosis and treatment is crucial for the professional who is concerned not only in interventional clinical practices but also in promoting oral health in the patient. Materials and Methods: In the first part of the survey, data on knowledge, attitudes and skills acquired in the field of Preventive Dentistry were obtained, through the PPKS (this questionnaire has been validated for Portuguese). In a second part, data regarding caries diagnosis and treatment decision and data related to caries associated with restorations/sealants and treatment decision were obtained, using the ICCMS as a tool. Results: The PPKS survey was validated, and the test-retest reliability of the questionnaire was assessed by determining the Cronbach's alpha coefficient (greater than 0.6), which indicates that it has acceptable consistency. Participants did not show relevant differences between groups (students and professors). Despite the time lag in learning and clinical practice, the two groups showed similar knowledge in the field of Preventive Dentistry and Operative Dentistry, considering the current scientific evidence on the subject. Conclusion: It is concluded that the PPKS questionnaire showed reliability to be used in the Portuguese language version. The investigated sample showed a good knowledge about the importance of oral health promotion, and about the current concepts of caries disease in relation to treatment and diagnosis.
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Medicina dentária preventiva Dentisteria minimamente invasiva Cárie dentária Métodos de diagnóstico Decisões de tratamento Preventive dentistry Minimally invasive dentistry Dental caries Diagnosis methods Treatment decisions