Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of dissatisfaction with dental appearance among 24-year-old Brazilian adults and the associated factors in life course. A subsample (n = 720) of the 1982 Pelotas Birth Cohort in southern Brazil was investigated at the ages of 15 and 24 years using clinical (caries and periodontal) examinations and interviews. The outcome was dissatisfaction with dental appearance at the age of 24 years. Covariate variables included socioeconomic factors, oral health, and dissatisfaction with general appearance collected during different periods of life. Poisson regression models with robust variance were applied. The prevalence of dissatisfaction with dental appearance was 43.5% (95%CI: 39.8–47.1). Individuals with downward income mobility (PR = 1.22, 95%CI: 1.07–1.79) and those always poor (PR = 1.21, 95%CI: 1.00–1.57) presented a higher prevalence of dissatisfaction with their dental appearance even after oral health variables and dissatisfaction with general appearance were controlled for. Moderate/severe malocclusion at 15 years (PR = 1.34, 95%CI: 1.13–1.59), highest experience of untreated dental caries at 24 years (PR = 1.82, 95%CI: 1.46–2.27), and dental pain experience at 24 years (PR = 1.29, 95%CI: 1.22–1.75) were associated with the outcome. Also, the prevalence of dissatisfaction with dental appearance was 20% higher (PR = 1.20, 95%CI: 1.01–1.43) among those dissatisfied with their general appearance. Our findings demonstrated a high prevalence of dissatisfaction with dental appearance among young adults. Lifetime economic disadvantage and dental problems (malocclusion at 15 years, untreated dental caries at 24 years, and dental pain at 24 years) were associated with dissatisfaction with dental appearance among young adults. 24yearold yearold year old course n 720 198 1 2 periodontal interviews applied 435 43 5 43.5 95%CI 95CI CI 95 (95%CI 39.8–47.1. 398471 39.8–47.1 . 39 8 47 39.8–47.1) PR 122 22 1.22 1.07–1.79 107179 07 79 121 21 1.21 1.00–1.57 100157 00 57 for Moderatesevere Moderate severe 134 34 1.34 1.13–1.59, 113159 1.13–1.59 , 13 59 1.13–1.59) 182 82 1.82 1.46–2.27, 146227 1.46–2.27 46 27 1.46–2.27) 129 29 1.29 1.22–1.75 122175 75 Also 20 120 1.20 1.01–1.43 101143 01 72 19 4 43. 9 39847 39.8–47. 3 12 1.2 1.07–1.7 10717 0 7 1.00–1.5 10015 1.3 11315 1.13–1.5 18 1.8 14622 1.46–2.2 1.22–1.7 12217 1.01–1.4 10114 3984 39.8–47 1. 1.07–1. 1071 1.00–1. 1001 1131 1.13–1. 1462 1.46–2. 1.22–1. 1221 1.01–1. 1011 398 39.8–4 1.07–1 107 1.00–1 100 113 1.13–1 146 1.46–2 1.22–1 1.01–1 101 39.8– 1.07– 10 1.00– 11 1.13– 14 1.46– 1.22– 1.01– 39.8 1.07 1.00 1.13 1.46 1.01 39. 1.0 1.1 1.4

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe behaviors with oral hygiene items in single-bathroom households during the domiciliary isolation of individuals with positive 'Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction' (RTPCR+) in southern Brazil. Material and Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted with Research and Monitoring Sector of COVID-19 data from Palhoça, Brazil, of individuals aged ≥18 years, living in a singlebathroom household, who had an RT-PCR positive. A link of Google Forms was used. Socio-demographic information, characteristics during the home isolation, oral hygiene, and behaviors with oral hygiene items in the bathroom were collected. Descriptive stratified analyses according to age were conducted (<40 and ≥40 years). Results: Among 524 individuals, 36% were aged ≥40 years. During isolation, according to the behaviors with oral hygiene items in the household single-bathroom, 70% (95%CI 64.9-75.5) of the youngest participants reported sharing toothbrushes in the same container and 30% (95%CI 24.4-35.1) of the oldest; use of the same toothpaste was reported by 67% (95%CI 62.8-71.7) of the youngest and 33% (95%CI 28.337.3) of the oldest participants. For the outcome of sharing the same toothpaste, the chances for the youngest and the oldest to share the same toothbrush container was 11 times and 6 times more, respectively. Conclusion: The individuals related good oral hygiene habits; however, behaviors with oral hygiene items in the bathroom were neglected, especially by the younger individuals. Objective single Reverse reaction RTPCR+ RTPCR (RTPCR+ Brazil Methods Crosssectional Cross sectional COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 Palhoça 18 ≥1 years RT PCR used Sociodemographic Socio demographic information collected <40 40 (<4 ≥4 . years) Results 52 36 singlebathroom, bathroom, 70 95%CI 95CI CI 95 64.975.5 649755 64.9 75.5 64 9 75 5 64.9-75.5 30 24.435.1 244351 24.4 35.1 24 4 35 1 24.4-35.1 67 62.871.7 628717 62.8 71.7 62 8 71 7 62.8-71.7 33 28.337.3 283373 28 337 3 more respectively Conclusion habits however neglected (RTPCR COVID1 COVID- ≥ <4 (< 975 64.975. 64975 649 64. 755 75. 64.9-75. 435 24.435. 24435 244 24. 351 35. 2 24.4-35. 871 62.871. 62871 628 62. 717 71. 62.8-71. 28.337. 28337 < ( 97 64.975 6497 64.9-75 43 24.435 2443 24.4-35 87 62.871 6287 62.8-71 28.337 2833 64.97 64.9-7 24.43 24.4-3 62.87 62.8-7 28.33 283 64.9- 24.4- 62.8- 28.3 28.

The study aimed to analyze and compare the prevalence of access to medicines and associated factors among users of the Brazilian Unified National Health System (SUS). The authors analyzed data from the 2013 and 2019 editions of the Brazilian National Health Survey, a nationwide health study, representative of the Brazilian population. The outcomes were: (1) obtaining from the SUS all the medicines prescribed during care received in the SUS itself in the two weeks prior to the interview (2) and obtaining all the medicines, regardless of the source. Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics were included as independent variables. In 2019, 29.7% of the interviewees obtained all the prescribed medicines from the SUS, 81.8% obtained all the medicines in general (considering all sources), and 56.4% paid some amount for the medicines. The proportion who did obtain any medicine from the SUS and that made some out-of-pocket payment increased from 2013 to 2019. The likelihood of obtaining all the medicines in the SUS was higher among the poorest, and that of obtaining the medicines regardless of source was higher among the wealthiest. Approximately two out of three persons that were unable to access all the medicines reported difficulties obtaining them in services funded by the public sector. There was an increase in out-of-pocket expenditure on medicines in Brazil and a reduction in access through the SUS, among users of the system.

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar y comparar la prevalencia, la forma de obtención y los factores asociados al acceso a los medicamentos entre los usuarios del Sistema Único de Salud (SUS) en Brasil. Se analizaron los datos de las ediciones 2013 y 2019 de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud, un estudio de cobertura nacional y representativo de la población brasileña. Los resultados fueron: (1) la obtención total, a través del SUS, de los medicamentos prescritos en los servicios de salud realizados en el propio SUS en las dos semanas anteriores a la entrevista, y (2) la obtención total de los medicamentos independientemente de la fuente. Las características demográficas y socioeconómicas se incluyeron como variables independientes. En 2019 se observó que el 29,7% de los entrevistados obtuvo todos los medicamentos prescritos en el SUS, que el 81,8% tuvo acceso total a los medicamentos al considerar todas las fuentes de obtención y que el 56,4% pagó por los medicamentos. La proporción de personas que no obtuvieron ningún medicamento en el SUS y que realizaron algún gasto directo aumentó entre 2013 y 2019. Entre los pobres, la probabilidad de obtener todos los medicamentos del SUS fue mayor, y entre los más ricos también fue mayor esta obtención independientemente de la fuente. Entre las personas que no pudieron acceder a todos los medicamentos, aproximadamente dos de cada tres indicaron como razón principal las dificultades que se encuentran en los servicios financiados con fondos públicos. Hubo un aumento del gasto directo para la compra de medicamentos en Brasil y una reducción del acceso a través del SUS entre los usuarios del sistema.

O objetivo do estudo foi analisar e comparar a prevalência, a forma de obtenção e os fatores associados ao acesso a medicamentos entre usuários do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) no Brasil. Foram analisados os dados das edições 2013 e 2019 da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde, estudo de abrangência nacional e representativo da população brasileira. Os desfechos foram: (1) a obtenção total, por meio do SUS, dos medicamentos prescritos em atendimentos em saúde realizados no próprio SUS nas duas semanas anteriores à entrevista, e (2) a obtenção total dos medicamentos independentemente da fonte. Características demográficas e socioeconômicas foram incluídas como variáveis independentes. Em 2019, observou-se que 29,7% dos entrevistados obtiveram no SUS todos os medicamentos prescritos, que 81,8% tiveram acesso total aos medicamentos quando consideradas todas as fontes de obtenção e que 56,4% pagaram algum valor pelos medicamentos. A proporção de pessoas que não obtiveram nenhum medicamento no SUS e que efetuaram algum desembolso direto aumentou entre 2013 e 2019. A probabilidade de obter todos os medicamentos no SUS foi maior entre os mais pobres, e de consegui-los, independentemente da fonte, foi maior entre os mais ricos. Dentre as pessoas que não conseguiram acesso a todos os medicamentos, aproximadamente duas em cada três indicaram como principal motivo dificuldades de obtenção encontradas em serviços financiados pelo setor público. Verificou-se ampliação do desembolso direto para compra de medicamentos no Brasil e redução de acesso pelo SUS entre usuários do sistema.

O objetivo do estudo foi analisar e comparar a prevalência, a forma de obtenção e os fatores associados ao acesso a medicamentos entre usuários do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) no Brasil. Foram analisados os dados das edições 2013 e 2019 da Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde, estudo de abrangência nacional e representativo da população brasileira. Os desfechos foram: (1) a obtenção total, por meio do SUS, dos medicamentos prescritos em atendimentos em saúde realizados no próprio SUS nas duas semanas anteriores à entrevista, e (2) a obtenção total dos medicamentos independentemente da fonte. Características demográficas e socioeconômicas foram incluídas como variáveis independentes. Em 2019, observou-se que 29,7% dos entrevistados obtiveram no SUS todos os medicamentos prescritos, que 81,8% tiveram acesso total aos medicamentos quando consideradas todas as fontes de obtenção e que 56,4% pagaram algum valor pelos medicamentos. A proporção de pessoas que não obtiveram nenhum medicamento no SUS e que efetuaram algum desembolso direto aumentou entre 2013 e 2019. A probabilidade de obter todos os medicamentos no SUS foi maior entre os mais pobres, e de consegui-los, independentemente da fonte, foi maior entre os mais ricos. Dentre as pessoas que não conseguiram acesso a todos os medicamentos, aproximadamente duas em cada três indicaram como principal motivo dificuldades de obtenção encontradas em serviços financiados pelo setor público. Verificou-se ampliação do desembolso direto para compra de medicamentos no Brasil e redução de acesso pelo SUS entre usuários do sistema.

The study aimed to analyze and compare the prevalence of access to medicines and associated factors among users of the Brazilian Unified National Health System (SUS). The authors analyzed data from the 2013 and 2019 editions of the Brazilian National Health Survey, a nationwide health study, representative of the Brazilian population. The outcomes were: (1) obtaining from the SUS all the medicines prescribed during care received in the SUS itself in the two weeks prior to the interview (2) and obtaining all the medicines, regardless of the source. Demographic and socioeconomic characteristics were included as independent variables. In 2019, 29.7% of the interviewees obtained all the prescribed medicines from the SUS, 81.8% obtained all the medicines in general (considering all sources), and 56.4% paid some amount for the medicines. The proportion who did obtain any medicine from the SUS and that made some out-of-pocket payment increased from 2013 to 2019. The likelihood of obtaining all the medicines in the SUS was higher among the poorest, and that of obtaining the medicines regardless of source was higher among the wealthiest. Approximately two out of three persons that were unable to access all the medicines reported difficulties obtaining them in services funded by the public sector. There was an increase in out-of-pocket expenditure on medicines in Brazil and a reduction in access through the SUS, among users of the system.

El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar y comparar la prevalencia, la forma de obtención y los factores asociados al acceso a los medicamentos entre los usuarios del Sistema Único de Salud (SUS) en Brasil. Se analizaron los datos de las ediciones 2013 y 2019 de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud, un estudio de cobertura nacional y representativo de la población brasileña. Los resultados fueron: (1) la obtención total, a través del SUS, de los medicamentos prescritos en los servicios de salud realizados en el propio SUS en las dos semanas anteriores a la entrevista, y (2) la obtención total de los medicamentos independientemente de la fuente. Las características demográficas y socioeconómicas se incluyeron como variables independientes. En 2019 se observó que el 29,7% de los entrevistados obtuvo todos los medicamentos prescritos en el SUS, que el 81,8% tuvo acceso total a los medicamentos al considerar todas las fuentes de obtención y que el 56,4% pagó por los medicamentos. La proporción de personas que no obtuvieron ningún medicamento en el SUS y que realizaron algún gasto directo aumentó entre 2013 y 2019. Entre los pobres, la probabilidad de obtener todos los medicamentos del SUS fue mayor, y entre los más ricos también fue mayor esta obtención independientemente de la fuente. Entre las personas que no pudieron acceder a todos los medicamentos, aproximadamente dos de cada tres indicaron como razón principal las dificultades que se encuentran en los servicios financiados con fondos públicos. Hubo un aumento del gasto directo para la compra de medicamentos en Brasil y una reducción del acceso a través del SUS entre los usuarios del sistema.

Abstract Objective: To describe and compare how three dental schools from different countries (Australia, Brazil, and the USA) have managed experiences in dental education during the COVID-19 crisis. Material and Methods: It is a descriptive study reporting the experience that three distinct dental schools faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. They represent countries that adopted different measures to tackle the pandemic and were undergoing different stages of the disease. Results: After the WHO declared the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal University of Paraíba suspended all on-site teaching, research, and service activities. For the return to teaching activities, the use of information and communications technology resources for distance learning was recommended. At the School of Dental Medicine (University of Pittsburgh), all research activities were suspended or, otherwise, could not be interrupted because of the employment of unique materials or supplies. When the pandemic started, Australia was one of the first countries to introduce strong regulations related to social distancing, travel restrictions, testing and tracking of infected patients. As such, the universities started to be closed from mid-March, cancelling all clinical and pre-clinical activities, maintaining online theoretical activities, such as seminars, lectures, and journal clubs. Conclusion: Numerous and critical difficulties have arisen as a result of the pandemic for individuals, communities and institutions that will have long-lasting effects. Our students face disruption to their education and career; our professional colleagues will be challenged rebuilding their practices, while staff at all Dental Schools are experiencing various hardships.

Abstract The aim of present study was to estimate the occurrence and associated factors for replacement of amalgam posterior restorations. A representative sample of all 5,914 births from the 1982 in Pelotas birth cohort study was prospectively investigated, and the posterior restorations were assessed at 24 (n = 720) and 31 years of age (n = 539). Individual-level variables, i.e., demographic characteristics, socio-economic factors, oral health conditions and use of dental services, were collected from different waves of the cohort. Tooth-level variables included dental group, estimated time in mouth of each amalgam restoration, and number of restored dental surfaces. Thus, 246 individuals presented 718 amalgam restorations at 24 years of age. After 7 seven years of follow-up, 18.9% of these restorations had been replaced with composite resins. Multilevel Poisson regression models showed that, compared to white individuals, blacks presented a lower risk of replacement of amalgam restorations for composite resins (IRR - 0.39 [0.16–0.95]). Individuals with high educational level at age 31 showed an increased likelihood of replacement of amalgam restorations. Therefore, skin color affects the replacement of amalgam for composite resin in posterior restorations.

Abstract We aimed to analyze the effects of family income trajectories on the increase in dental caries from childhood to young adulthood. Data from the 1993 Pelotas (Brazil) birth cohort study, in which dental caries was measured at ages 6, 12, and 18 years, were analyzed. Family income of 302 participants was assessed at birth, and at 4, 11, 15, and 18 years of age. Mother's education, toothbrushing frequency, dental visiting, dental caries in primary dentition, and birth weight were covariates. A latent class growth analysis was conducted to characterize trajectories of time-varying variables. The influence of income trajectories on the increase in dental caries from age 6 to age 18 was evaluated by a generalized linear mixed model. After adjustment, the increases in numbers of decayed and missing teeth (DMT) from age 6 to age 18 were associated with family income trajectory. The incident rate ratios (IRR) of DMT compared with the group of stable high incomes were 2.36 for stable low incomes, 1.71 for downward, and 1.64 for upward. The IRR of teeth being filled in stable low-income groups compared with stable high-income groups was 0.55. Family income mobility affected treatment patterns of dental caries. Differences across income trajectory groups were found in the components of dental caries indices rather than in the experience of disease.

Resumo: O estudo explora as relações entre desfechos adversos de saúde oral e variáveis socioeconômicas, demográficas e de saúde oral auto-relatada, e descreve sua distribuição. Foi realizada a análise de componentes principais em dados de adolescentes na Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde Bucal (N = 5.445). Foram identificadas cargas mais altas para apinhamento (0,6), irregularidades maxilares e mandibulares (0,5) e contagem de sextantes de índice periodontal comunitário (IPC) com sangramento e cálculo dentário (0,5). As taxas médias de distúrbios periodontais e oclusais foram pelo menos duas vezes mais elevadas nos adolescentes de famílias de baixa renda e naqueles que relataram necessidade de próteses dentárias, assim como, naqueles que relataram insatisfação com sua saúde dental e bucal em geral. Taxas aumentadas de disfunções oclusais estiveram associadas ao atraso escolar e história de dor de dente nos últimos seis meses. As taxas médias sugeriram o acúmulo de pelo menos um dos indicadores negativos de saúde bucal na faixa de renda mais baixa, entre adolescentes com atraso escolar e entre aqueles que relataram necessidade de tratamento odontológico. Os resultados apontam para prioridades de planejamento e monitoramento em função das necessidades de tratamento dentário.

Abstract: This study aimed to explore the relations between adverse oral outcomes and socioeconomic, demographic, and self-rated oral health variables and to describe their distribution. Principal component analysis was conducted on data from adolescents in the Brazilian National Oral Health Survey (N = 5,445). Higher loadings were found for crowding (0.6), maxillary and mandibular irregularities (0.5), and count of communitary periodontal index (CPI) sextants with bleeding and dental calculus (0.5). The mean rates for periodontal and occlusal disorders were at least two times higher in adolescents from lower income families and those reporting the need for dental prostheses, as well as those dissatisfied with their dental and overall oral health. Increased mean rates of occlusal disorders were associated with schooling delay and history of toothache in the previous six months. The mean scores suggested accumulation of at least one of the negative oral health indicators in the lower income strata, among adolescents with schooling delay, and in those reporting dental needs. The results suggest priorities for planning and monitoring as a function of oral health requirements.

Resumen: El estudio explora las relaciones entre resultados adversos de salud oral y variables socioeconómicas, demográficas y de salud oral auto-informada, y describe su distribución. Se realizó el análisis de componentes principales en datos de adolescentes en la Investigación Nacional de Salud Bucal (N = 5.445). Se identificaron cargas más altas para apiñamiento (0,6), irregularidades maxilares y mandibulares (0,5) y cómputo de sextantes de índice periodontal de la comunidad (IPC) con sangramiento y cálculo dentario (0,5). Las tasas medias de problemas periodentales y oclusales fueron por lo menos dos veces más elevadas en los adolescentes de familias de baja renta y en aquellos que relataron necesidades de prótesis dentales, así como, en aquellos que relataron insatisfacción con su salud dental y bucal en general. Tasas aumentadas de disfunciones oclusales estuvieron asociadas al atraso escolar e historia de dolor de dientes durante los últimos seis meses. Las tasas medias sugirieron el acúmulo de por lo menos uno de los indicadores negativos de salud bucal en la franja de renta más baja, entre adolescentes con atraso escolar y entre aquellos que relataron necesidad de tratamiento odontológico. Los resultados apuntan a prioridades de planificación y monitoreo en función de las necesidades de tratamiento dental.

Resumo: O estudo explora as relações entre desfechos adversos de saúde oral e variáveis socioeconômicas, demográficas e de saúde oral auto-relatada, e descreve sua distribuição. Foi realizada a análise de componentes principais em dados de adolescentes na Pesquisa Nacional de Saúde Bucal (N = 5.445). Foram identificadas cargas mais altas para apinhamento (0,6), irregularidades maxilares e mandibulares (0,5) e contagem de sextantes de índice periodontal comunitário (IPC) com sangramento e cálculo dentário (0,5). As taxas médias de distúrbios periodontais e oclusais foram pelo menos duas vezes mais elevadas nos adolescentes de famílias de baixa renda e naqueles que relataram necessidade de próteses dentárias, assim como, naqueles que relataram insatisfação com sua saúde dental e bucal em geral. Taxas aumentadas de disfunções oclusais estiveram associadas ao atraso escolar e história de dor de dente nos últimos seis meses. As taxas médias sugeriram o acúmulo de pelo menos um dos indicadores negativos de saúde bucal na faixa de renda mais baixa, entre adolescentes com atraso escolar e entre aqueles que relataram necessidade de tratamento odontológico. Os resultados apontam para prioridades de planejamento e monitoramento em função das necessidades de tratamento dentário.

Abstract: This study aimed to explore the relations between adverse oral outcomes and socioeconomic, demographic, and self-rated oral health variables and to describe their distribution. Principal component analysis was conducted on data from adolescents in the Brazilian National Oral Health Survey (N = 5,445). Higher loadings were found for crowding (0.6), maxillary and mandibular irregularities (0.5), and count of communitary periodontal index (CPI) sextants with bleeding and dental calculus (0.5). The mean rates for periodontal and occlusal disorders were at least two times higher in adolescents from lower income families and those reporting the need for dental prostheses, as well as those dissatisfied with their dental and overall oral health. Increased mean rates of occlusal disorders were associated with schooling delay and history of toothache in the previous six months. The mean scores suggested accumulation of at least one of the negative oral health indicators in the lower income strata, among adolescents with schooling delay, and in those reporting dental needs. The results suggest priorities for planning and monitoring as a function of oral health requirements.

Resumen: El estudio explora las relaciones entre resultados adversos de salud oral y variables socioeconómicas, demográficas y de salud oral auto-informada, y describe su distribución. Se realizó el análisis de componentes principales en datos de adolescentes en la Investigación Nacional de Salud Bucal (N = 5.445). Se identificaron cargas más altas para apiñamiento (0,6), irregularidades maxilares y mandibulares (0,5) y cómputo de sextantes de índice periodontal de la comunidad (IPC) con sangramiento y cálculo dentario (0,5). Las tasas medias de problemas periodentales y oclusales fueron por lo menos dos veces más elevadas en los adolescentes de familias de baja renta y en aquellos que relataron necesidades de prótesis dentales, así como, en aquellos que relataron insatisfacción con su salud dental y bucal en general. Tasas aumentadas de disfunciones oclusales estuvieron asociadas al atraso escolar e historia de dolor de dientes durante los últimos seis meses. Las tasas medias sugirieron el acúmulo de por lo menos uno de los indicadores negativos de salud bucal en la franja de renta más baja, entre adolescentes con atraso escolar y entre aquellos que relataron necesidad de tratamiento odontológico. Los resultados apuntan a prioridades de planificación y monitoreo en función de las necesidades de tratamiento dental.

OBJETIVO: Realizar revisão sistemática de estudos que investigaram a associação entre os determinantes socioeconômicos contextuais e as perdas dentárias. MÉTODOS: Foram pesquisadas as bases MEDLINE, Embase e LILACS, sem restrição ao tempo de publicação e ao idioma. Também foi realizada busca na Biblioteca Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD), com o objetivo de buscar estudos não publicados. Foram avaliadas as características bibliográficas e metodológicas dos estudos, além dos resultados encontrados. RESULTADOS: Foram identificados 348 artigos. Após avaliação por dois pesquisadores independentes restaram seis artigos incluídos na revisão, além de uma tese com resultados não publicados. Os resultados da revisão indicam que o contexto socioeconômico do local de moradia interfere nas perdas dentárias dos indivíduos, de maneira geral, associando-se ao maior número de dentes perdidos quando as variáveis contextuais são menos favoráveis aos moradores, apesar da fraca evidência, uma vez que todos os estudos selecionados tinham delineamento transversal. CONCLUSÃO: Sugere-se a padronização das formas de apresentação do desfecho e exposições, favorecendo a comparação entre os estudos e a análise quantitativa dos mesmos.

OBJECTIVE: To perform a systematic review regarding studies that investigated the association between contextual socioeconomic factors and tooth loss. METHODS: MEDLINE, Embase, and LILACS databases were searched and no language or date restrictions were applied for this research. The search was also carried out at the Brazilian Library of Theses and Dissertations (BDTD), with the objective of seeking unpublished studies. We evaluated the bibliographical and methodological characteristics of the studies, as well as the findings. RESULTS: We found 348 articles, out of which only 6 were included in this study after revision by 2 independent researchers. We also identified an unpublished thesis. In general, these results show that the socioeconomic context interferes in tooth loss. We found an association between the highest number of missing teeth with less favorable contextual variables, despite the weak evidence, due to the fact that all selected studies had a cross-sectional design. CONCLUSION: We suggest the standardization of outcome formats and exposures in order to favor the comparison between studies and their quantitative analysis.

<sec><title>OBJETIVO:</title><p> Realizar revisão sistemática de estudos que investigaram a associação entre os determinantes socioeconômicos contextuais e as perdas dentárias.</p></sec><sec><title>MÉTODOS:</title><p> Foram pesquisadas as bases MEDLINE, Embase e LILACS, sem restrição ao tempo de publicação e ao idioma. Também foi realizada busca na Biblioteca Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações (BDTD), com o objetivo de buscar estudos não publicados. Foram avaliadas as características bibliográficas e metodológicas dos estudos, além dos resultados encontrados.</p></sec><sec><title>RESULTADOS:</title><p> Foram identificados 348 artigos. Após avaliação por dois pesquisadores independentes restaram seis artigos incluídos na revisão, além de uma tese com resultados não publicados. Os resultados da revisão indicam que o contexto socioeconômico do local de moradia interfere nas perdas dentárias dos indivíduos, de maneira geral, associando-se ao maior número de dentes perdidos quando as variáveis contextuais são menos favoráveis aos moradores, apesar da fraca evidência, uma vez que todos os estudos selecionados tinham delineamento transversal.</p></sec><sec><title>CONCLUSÃO:</title><p> Sugere-se a padronização das formas de apresentação do desfecho e exposições, favorecendo a comparação entre os estudos e a análise quantitativa dos mesmos.</p></sec>

<sec><title>OBJECTIVE:</title><p> To perform a systematic review regarding studies that investigated the association between contextual socioeconomic factors and tooth loss.</p></sec><sec><title>METHODS:</title><p> MEDLINE, Embase, and LILACS databases were searched and no language or date restrictions were applied for this research. The search was also carried out at the Brazilian Library of Theses and Dissertations (BDTD), with the objective of seeking unpublished studies. We evaluated the bibliographical and methodological characteristics of the studies, as well as the findings.</p></sec><sec><title>RESULTS:</title><p> We found 348 articles, out of which only 6 were included in this study after revision by 2 independent researchers. We also identified an unpublished thesis. In general, these results show that the socioeconomic context interferes in tooth loss. We found an association between the highest number of missing teeth with less favorable contextual variables, despite the weak evidence, due to the fact that all selected studies had a cross-sectional design.</p></sec><sec><title>CONCLUSION:</title><p> We suggest the standardization of outcome formats and exposures in order to favor the comparison between studies and their quantitative analysis.</p></sec>

OBJETIVO: Analisar as desigualdades socioeconômicas na utilização de consultas médicas (CM) no último ano no Brasil. MÉTODOS: Dados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios (≥ 20 anos de idade) das Regiões Nordeste (2003, n = 75.652 e 2008, n = 79.779) e Sudeste (2003, n = 76.029 e 2008, n = 79.356) foram analisados segundo CM. Compararam-se as prevalências de CM segundo as variáveis exploratórias demográficas e de saúde no primeiro (D1) e último (D10) decil de renda familiar per capita. As análises consideraram o desenho amostral complexo. RESULTADOS: A proporção de pessoas com CM aumentou no período na Região Nordeste (61,2 para 66,9%) e Sudeste (67,9 para 73,5%). A diferença absoluta de CM, segundo D1 e D10 no período, foi de 6,4 pontos percentuais (pp) no Nordeste e 4,2 pp no Sudeste. Houve importante redução das desigualdades entre os homens; naqueles sem doenças crônicas; naqueles que tinham uma percepção positiva da sua saúde e naqueles sem plano de saúde com direito a CM. A Região Sudeste ainda apresentou redução entre aqueles com apenas uma morbidade autorreferida (8 pp) e com percepção negativa da saúde (6 pp). CONCLUSÃO: Houve aumento de CM no Brasil. Observa-se ainda persistente desigualdade entre os mais pobres e os mais ricos, maior no Nordeste do que no Sudeste. Políticas para a redução da desigualdade em saúde mais eficazes e equânimes devem ser adotadas no Brasil.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the socioeconomic inequalities in medical visits (MV) in the past year in Brazil. METHODS: Data from adults aged ≥ 20 years old who participated in the Brazilian National Household Surveys and living in the Northeastern (2003; n = 75,652 and 2008, n = 79,779) and Southeastern (2003; n = 76,029 and 2008; n = 79,356) regions were analyzed according to MV. We compared MVs according to demographic and health variables in the first (D1) and last (D10) per capita family income deciles. All analyses considered the complex cluster design. RESULTS: The proportion of people who had MV during this period increased in the Northeastern (from 61.2 to 66.9%) and the Southeastern (from 67.9 to 73.5%) regions. The absolute difference (AD) in the use of MV, according to D1 and D10 in this period, was equal to 6.4 percentage points (pp) in the Northeastern and 4.2 pp in the Southeastern regions. Significant reduction in inequalities was observed among men without chronic diseases, in those who had a positive perception of their health, and among those without health insurance which included MV. The Southeastern region has also showed significant reduction among those with chronic disease (8 pp) and with negative health self-perception (6 pp). CONCLUSION: The increasing number of MVs was found in Brazil. However, persistent inequalities were observed between the poorest and the richest, higher in the Northeastern than in the Southeastern region. More effective and equitable policies to reduce health inequalities should be adopted in Brazil.

OBJETIVO: Analisar as desigualdades socioeconômicas na utilização de consultas médicas (CM) no último ano no Brasil. MÉTODOS: Dados da Pesquisa Nacional por Amostra de Domicílios (≥ 20 anos de idade) das Regiões Nordeste (2003, n = 75.652 e 2008, n = 79.779) e Sudeste (2003, n = 76.029 e 2008, n = 79.356) foram analisados segundo CM. Compararam-se as prevalências de CM segundo as variáveis exploratórias demográficas e de saúde no primeiro (D1) e último (D10) decil de renda familiar per capita. As análises consideraram o desenho amostral complexo. RESULTADOS: A proporção de pessoas com CM aumentou no período na Região Nordeste (61,2 para 66,9%) e Sudeste (67,9 para 73,5%). A diferença absoluta de CM, segundo D1 e D10 no período, foi de 6,4 pontos percentuais (pp) no Nordeste e 4,2 pp no Sudeste. Houve importante redução das desigualdades entre os homens; naqueles sem doenças crônicas; naqueles que tinham uma percepção positiva da sua saúde e naqueles sem plano de saúde com direito a CM. A Região Sudeste ainda apresentou redução entre aqueles com apenas uma morbidade autorreferida (8 pp) e com percepção negativa da saúde (6 pp). CONCLUSÃO: Houve aumento de CM no Brasil. Observa-se ainda persistente desigualdade entre os mais pobres e os mais ricos, maior no Nordeste do que no Sudeste. Políticas para a redução da desigualdade em saúde mais eficazes e equânimes devem ser adotadas no Brasil.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the socioeconomic inequalities in medical visits (MV) in the past year in Brazil. METHODS: Data from adults aged ≥ 20 years old who participated in the Brazilian National Household Surveys and living in the Northeastern (2003; n = 75,652 and 2008, n = 79,779) and Southeastern (2003; n = 76,029 and 2008; n = 79,356) regions were analyzed according to MV. We compared MVs according to demographic and health variables in the first (D1) and last (D10) per capita family income deciles. All analyses considered the complex cluster design. RESULTS: The proportion of people who had MV during this period increased in the Northeastern (from 61.2 to 66.9%) and the Southeastern (from 67.9 to 73.5%) regions. The absolute difference (AD) in the use of MV, according to D1 and D10 in this period, was equal to 6.4 percentage points (pp) in the Northeastern and 4.2 pp in the Southeastern regions. Significant reduction in inequalities was observed among men without chronic diseases, in those who had a positive perception of their health, and among those without health insurance which included MV. The Southeastern region has also showed significant reduction among those with chronic disease (8 pp) and with negative health self-perception (6 pp). CONCLUSION: The increasing number of MVs was found in Brazil. However, persistent inequalities were observed between the poorest and the richest, higher in the Northeastern than in the Southeastern region. More effective and equitable policies to reduce health inequalities should be adopted in Brazil.

OBJETIVO Analisar se condições socioeconômicas contextuais e tempo de disponibilidade de água fluoretada estão associados ao número de dentes presentes.MÉTODOS Neste estudo transversal, foram analisados dados de 1.720 adultos entre 20 e 59 anos residentes em Florianópolis, SC, em 2009. O desfecho investigado foi o autorrelato do número de dentes presentes. As variáveis independentes individuais incluíram sexo, faixa etária, cor da pele, anos de estudo e renda per capita familiar. Como variável de controle, utilizou-se o tempo de residência. As exposições contextuais foram o tempo de disponibilidade da água fluoretada nos domicílios e a variável socioeconômica para os setores censitários, elaborada a partir da análise fatorial da renda média do setor, escolaridade média e percentual de domicílios com água tratada. Foi realizada regressão logística multinível e foram testadas interações interníveis.RESULTADOS Residentes nas áreas intermediárias e mais pobres e aqueles com menos tempo de disponibilidade de água fluoretada apresentaram menos dentes presentes comparados àqueles em melhor posição socioeconômica e com disponibilidade de água fluoretada por maior período (OR = 1,02; IC95% 1,01;1,02). Houve interação entre o tempo de disponibilidade de água fluoretada, renda per capita familiar e anos de estudo. A proporção de indivíduos do estrato mais pobre e menos escolarizado, que apresentou menos dentes presentes, foi maior nas regiões com menor tempo de disponibilidade de flúor na água.CONCLUSÕES As piores condições socioeconômicas contextuais associaram-se à chance de ter menos dentes presentes na idade adulta, da mesma forma que o menor tempo de fluoretação da água. Políticas públicas que visem a reduzir desigualdades socioeconômicas e ampliem o acesso à saúde, como a fluoretação da água de abastecimento podem, futuramente, contribuir para reduzir as perdas dentárias.

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to analyze whether socioeconomic conditions and the period of availability of fluoridated water are associated with the number of teeth present.METHODSThis cross-sectional study analyzed data from 1,720 adults between 20 and 59 years of age who resided in Florianópolis, SC, Southern Brazil, in 2009. The outcome investigated was the self-reported number of teeth present. The individual independent variables included gender, age range, skin color, number of years of schooling, and per capita household income. The duration of residence was used as a control variable. The contextual exposures included the period of availability of fluoridated water to the households and the socioeconomic variable for the census tracts, which was created from factor analysis of the tract’s mean income, education level, and percentage of households with treated water. Multilevel logistic regression was performed and inter-level interactions were tested.RESULTS Residents in intermediate and poorer areas and those with fluoridated water available for less time exhibited the presence of fewer teeth compared with those in better socioeconomic conditions and who had fluoridated water available for a longer period (OR = 1.02; 95%CI 1.01;1.02). There was an association between the period of availability of fluoridated water, per capita household income and number of years of education. The proportion of individuals in the poorer and less-educated stratum, which had fewer teeth present, was higher in regions where fluoridated water had been available for less time.CONCLUSIONS Poor socioeconomic conditions and a shorter period of availability of fluoridated water were associated with the probability of having fewer teeth in adulthood. Public policies aimed at reducing socioeconomic inequalities and increasing access to health services such as fluoridation of the water supply may help to reduce tooth loss in the future.

OBJETIVO Analisar se há diferenças entre gêneros na associação entre obesidade e perda dentária em idosos.MÉTODOS Foram avaliados dados de 1.704 idosos (60 anos ou mais) da linha de base de um estudo de coorte prospectivo realizado em Florianópolis, SC. Modelos de regressão logística multivariáveis foram realizados para aferição da associação entre perda dentária e obesidade geral e central, ajustados por variáveis de confusão (idade, gênero, cor da pele, educação, renda, tabagismo, atividade física, uso de prótese dentária, hipertensão e diabetes). Na regressão linear, índice de massa corporal e circunferência da cintura foram tratados como variáveis contínuas. Foi avaliada também a interação entre gênero e perda dentária.RESULTADOS A média geral do índice de massa corporal foi 28,0. A média de circunferência da cintura foi de 96,8 cm para homens e 92,6 cm para mulheres. O aumento da perda dentária associou-se positivamente com o aumento do índice de massa corporal e da circunferência da cintura, após ajuste por variáveis de confusão. Edêntulos apresentaram chance 1,4 (IC95% 1,1;1,9) vez maior de apresentarem obesidade central quando comparados com aqueles com maior número de dentes presentes; entretanto, a associação perdeu significância estatística após o ajuste pelas variáveis de confusão. Comparadas com homens edêntulos, mulheres edêntulas apresentaram prevalência ajustada de obesidade geral e central duas vezes maior. No modelo de efeitos conjuntos, mulheres edêntulas tiveram uma razão de chances 3,8 (IC95% 2,2;6,6) vezes maior de apresentarem obesidade central, quando comparadas com homens com mais de 10 dentes presentes em ambas as arcadas. De maneira similar, mulheres com menos de 10 dentes presentes em pelo menos uma arcada tiveram uma razão de chances 2,7 (IC95% 1,6;4,4) vezes maior de terem obesidade central quando comparadas com homens com mais de 10 dentes presentes em ambas arcadas.CONCLUSÕES Obesidade central foi mais prevalente que obesidade geral em idosos. Não foram encontradas associações entre obesidade geral e perda dentária. Associação entre obesidade central e perda dentária depende do gênero – mulheres com perdas dentárias apresentaram maior probabilidade de serem obesas.

OBJECTIVE To analyze if differences according to gender exists in the association between tooth loss and obesity among older adults.METHODS We analyzed data on 1,704 older adults (60 years and over) from the baseline of a prospective cohort study conducted in Florianopolis, SC, Southern Brazil. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the association between tooth loss and general and central obesity after adjustment for confounders (age, gender, skin color, educational attainment, income, smoking, physical activity, use of dentures, hypertension, and diabetes). Linear regressions were also assessed with body mass index and waist circumference as continuous outcomes. Interaction between gender and tooth loss was further assessed.RESULTS Overall mean body mass index was 28.0 kg/m2. Mean waist circumference was 96.8 cm for males and 92.6 cm for females. Increasing tooth loss was positively associated with increased body mass index and waist circumference after adjustment for confounders. Edentates had 1.4 (95%CI 1.1;1.9) times higher odds of being centrally obese than individuals with a higher number of teeth; however, the association lost significance after adjustment for confounders. In comparison with edentate males, edentate females presented a twofold higher adjusted prevalence of general and central obesity. In the joint effects model, edentate females had a 3.8 (95%CI 2.2;6.6) times higher odds to be centrally obese in comparison with males with more than 10 teeth present in both the arches. Similarly, females with less than 10 teeth in at least one arch had a 2.7 (95%CI 1.6;4.4) times higher odds ratio of having central obesity in comparison with males with more than 10 teeth present in both the arches.CONCLUSIONS Central obesity was more prevalent than general obesity among the older adults. We did not observe any association between general obesity and tooth loss. The association between central obesity and tooth loss depends on gender – females with tooth loss had greater probability of being obese.