Aim Venous blood derivatives (VBDs) have been suggested as substitutes for Fetal Bovine Serum (FBS) to improve the clinical transition of cell-based therapies. The literature is not clear about which is the best VBDs substitute. The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of VBDs on cell viability and describe a new method to seed these cells in a 3D Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF). Methods Blood was processed to obtain Platelet-Poor Plasma from PRF (P-PRF), Human Serum (HS), Platelet-Poor Plasma from PRP (P-PRP), activated-PRP (a-PRP), and Platelet lysate (PL). Cells were supplemented with each VBD at 10% and FBS at 10% was the control. Cell viability (fibroblast 3T3/NIH) test was evaluated with MTT assay in two ways: i) cell-seeded and expanded with VBD; ii) cell-seed with FBS and expanded with VBD. To seed the Fibrin construct, cells were suspended in PBS and dropped into the blood sample before performing Choukroun’s protocol for PRF. Constructs were cultured for 7 days in VBD supplements and FBS. Histological and Immunohistochemical analysis with vimentin was performed. Cell viability was analyzed by one-way ANOVA. Results VBD’s production time was very heterogeneous. Cells expanded in HS and a-PRP has grown faster. VBD-supplemented culture media provided cell culture highly sensible to trypsin/EDTA 0.25%. Cells seeded and expanded with VBD presented viability comparable to FBS in HS, a-PRP, and P-PRP (p>0.05) and lower in P-PRF and PL groups (p<0.05). The viability of cell seed with FBS and expanded with VBD was similar between P-PRF, a-PRP, PL, and FBS (p>0.05) and lower in HS and P-PRP (p<0.005). PRF-seeded cells showed a positive expression of vimentin and were able to maintain all cells supplemented with VBD. Conclusion VBD supplements were able to maintain fibroblast cells in 2D and 3D cultures. The new method of the fibrin-cell construct was efficient to insert the cells into the fibrin network. (VBDs (FBS cellbased based therapies substitute D PlateletRich Rich . (PRF) PlateletPoor Poor PPRF, PPRF P , (P-PRF) (HS) PPRP, PPRP (P-PRP) activatedPRP activated aPRP, aPRP (a-PRP) PL. (PL) 10 control 3T3/NIH 3T3NIH TNIH 3T3 NIH T ways i cellseeded ii cellseed Choukrouns Choukroun s performed oneway one way ANOVA heterogeneous faster VBDsupplemented trypsinEDTA trypsin EDTA 025 0 25 0.25% PRP, p>0.05 p005 p 05 (p>0.05 p<0.05. p<0.05 (p<0.05) PRF, p<0.005. p0005 p<0.005 005 (p<0.005) PRFseeded cultures fibrincell network (PRF (P-PRF (HS (P-PRP (a-PRP (PL 1 3T 02 2 0.25 p>0.0 p00 (p>0.0 p<0.0 (p<0.05 p000 p<0.00 00 (p<0.005 0.2 p>0. p0 (p>0. p<0. (p<0.0 (p<0.00 0. p>0 (p>0 p<0 (p<0. p> (p> p< (p<0 (p (p<

Aim With the significant increase in life expectancy over the last decades, it is important to understand how oral health can impact the oral health-related quality of life of older adults. This study aimed to investigate the association between need to replace dentures and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among older adults belonging to a Cohort in southern Brazil. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with data from the 2019 Pelotas Elderly Cohort. The OHRQoL was assessed using the GOHAI. Need to replace dentures was self-report using a question dichotomized into yes/no. In the statistical analysis, unadjusted and adjusted models estimate from linear regression models were calculated. The significance level adopted was 5%. Results A total of 493 older adults were included. On the GOHAI questionnaire, the mean score was 32.74 (SD±0.16). Individuals considering need of prosthesis replacement were 47.89%. Report of need to replace dentures was associated to lowest mean on the GOHAI score (β -1.14; 95%CI - 1.80; -0.478, and on the physical (β -0.56; 95%CI - 0.94 -0.17) and psychosocial (β -0.48; 95%CI - 0.74; -0.22) dimensions. Conclusion Our findings highlight the importance of also considering subjective measures of oral health in the dental care of older adults, since reporting the need for denture replacement, regardless of the reason, was associated with a worse oral health-related quality of life, including physical and psychosocial aspects. decades healthrelated related (OHRQoL Brazil crosssectional cross sectional 201 selfreport self report yesno yes no yes/no analysis calculated 5 5% 49 included questionnaire 3274 32 74 32.7 SD±0.16. SD016 SD SD±0.16 . 0 16 (SD±0.16) 4789 47 89 47.89% β 1.14 114 1 14 -1.14 95CI CI 95 1.80 180 80 0.478, 0478 478 -0.478 0.56 056 56 -0.56 094 94 0.9 0.17 017 17 -0.17 0.48 048 48 -0.48 0.74 074 0.22 022 22 -0.22 dimensions reason aspects 20 4 327 3 7 32. SD01 SD±0.1 (SD±0.16 8 47.89 1.1 11 -1.1 9 1.8 18 0.478 047 -0.47 0.5 05 -0.5 09 0. 0.1 01 -0.1 0.4 04 -0.4 0.7 07 0.2 02 2 -0.2 SD0 SD±0. (SD±0.1 47.8 1. -1. 0.47 -0. SD±0 (SD±0. 47. -1 -0 SD± (SD±0 (SD± (SD

Abstract The present study aimed to investigate the contextual inequalities of specialized public dental care (SPDC) in Brazil. The outcome was the trajectory of dental specialized production in municipalities with SPDC (from 2015 to 2017) obtained by group-based trajectory modeling. A Poisson regression model was used to analyze the factors associated with the high trajectory of SPDC production. The inequality indicators for SPDC production were the slope index and the concentration index according to contextual factors. The study included 954 SPDC units distributed across 893 municipalities. Among the municipalities evaluated, 62.9% had a low trajectory of SPDC. Large-sized municipalities had the highest production (IRR = 2.84, 95%CI: 1.94–4.14) and the southern region had the lowest production (IRR = 0.73, 95%CI: 0.58–0.92). Municipalities presenting a very high human development index (HDI) showed the greatest SPDC production (IRR = 3.34, 95%CI: 1.09–10.24), as well as municipalities with the highest tertile of schooling rate (IRR = 1.23, 95%CI: 1.00–1.50). The absolute inequality was 52.1 percentage points for the average monthly wage (p < 0.001), 61.0 percentage points for the HDI (p < 0.001), -22.1 for infant mortality rate (p <0.001), and 14.8 for the schooling rate (p = 0.012). Thus, there are contextual inequalities in the Brazilian SPDC. Higher scores for social indicators were associated with better SPDC performance. (SPDC Brazil from 201 2017 groupbased group based modeling 95 89 evaluated 629 62 9 62.9 Largesized Large sized IRR 284 2 84 2.84 95%CI 95CI CI 1.94–4.14 194414 1 94 4 14 073 0 73 0.73 0.58–0.92. 058092 0.58–0.92 . 58 92 0.58–0.92) (HDI 334 3 34 3.34 1.09–10.24, 1091024 1.09–10.24 , 09 10 24 1.09–10.24) 123 23 1.23 1.00–1.50. 100150 1.00–1.50 00 50 1.00–1.50) 521 52 52. p 0.001, 0001 0.001 001 0.001) 610 61 61. 22.1 221 22 -22. <0.001, <0.001 <0.001) 148 8 14. 0.012. 0012 0.012 012 0.012) Thus performance 20 6 62. 28 2.8 1.94–4.1 19441 07 7 0.7 05809 0.58–0.9 5 33 3.3 109102 1.09–10.2 12 1.2 10015 1.00–1.5 000 0.00 22. -22 <0.00 0.01 01 2. 1.94–4. 1944 0. 0580 0.58–0. 3. 10910 1.09–10. 1. 1001 1.00–1. 0.0 -2 <0.0 1.94–4 194 058 0.58–0 1091 1.09–10 100 1.00–1 - <0. 1.94– 19 05 0.58– 109 1.09–1 1.00– <0 1.94 0.58 1.09– 1.00 1.9 0.5 1.09 1.0

Aim The study aimed to evaluate the association between oral health and academic performance and/or school absenteeism. Methods Electronic searches were performed of the PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS and LILACS/BVS databases. We included observational studies that evaluated the association between dental caries, tooth loss, dental pain or oral health status with school absenteeism or academic performance. The studies had to contain a representative sample of the population: schoolchildren, children or adolescents. After the removal of duplicates, the electronic searches produced 3,789 articles. Of these, 25 studies were included in the systematic review and 13 in the meta-analysis. Results Considering all the studies evaluated in the meta-analysis, seven articles satisfied 100% of the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal checklist, and six contained between 90% and 75% positive answers. The pooled effects showed that the chances of school absenteeism were 31% higher in subjects with dental caries (OR 1.31; 95%CI 1.12-1.54). Students with fair/poor dental health had a 50% higher chance of suffering poor academic performance (OR 1.50; 95%CI 1.22-1.84) and 34% higher chance of having problems at school (OR 1.34; 95%CI 1.06-1.70). Students with a history of toothache had a 3.7 higher chance of being absent from school (OR 6.65; 95%CI 1.60-8.32) and 71% higher chance of missing class due to toothache (OR 1.71; 95%CI 1.15-2.56). Subjects with a history of toothache had a 2.5 times higher chance of suffering poor academic performance (OR 2.58; 95% CI 2.04-3.27). Conclusion Therefore, students with oral problems were more likely to take time off school and present inferior academic performance. andor PubMed Science LILACSBVS LILACS BVS databases loss population schoolchildren adolescents duplicates 3789 3 789 3,78 these 2 1 metaanalysis. metaanalysis meta analysis. analysis meta-analysis metaanalysis, analysis, 100 checklist 90 75 answers 31 OR 1.31 131 95CI 95 1.121.54. 112154 1.12 1.54 . 12 54 1.12-1.54) fairpoor fair 50 1.50 150 1.221.84 122184 1.22 1.84 22 84 1.22-1.84 34 1.34 134 1.061.70. 106170 1.06 1.70 06 70 1.06-1.70) 37 7 3. 6.65 665 6 65 1.608.32 160832 1.60 8.32 60 8 32 1.60-8.32 71 1.71 171 1.152.56. 115256 1.15 2.56 15 56 1.15-2.56) 5 2. 2.58 258 58 2.043.27. 204327 2.04 3.27 04 27 2.04-3.27) Therefore 378 78 3,7 10 9 1.3 121 1.121.54 11215 112 1.1 154 1.5 1.12-1.54 221 1.221.8 12218 122 1.2 184 1.8 1.22-1.8 061 1.061.70 10617 106 1.0 170 1.7 0 1.06-1.70 6.6 66 608 1.608.3 16083 160 1.6 832 8.3 1.60-8.3 17 152 1.152.56 11525 115 256 1.15-2.56 043 2.043.27 20432 204 2.0 327 3.2 2.04-3.27 3, 1. 1.121.5 1121 11 1.12-1.5 1.221. 1221 18 1.22-1. 1.061.7 1061 1.06-1.7 6. 1.608. 1608 16 83 8. 1.60-8. 1.152.5 1152 1.15-2.5 2.043.2 2043 20 2.04-3.2 1.121. 1.12-1. 1.221 1.22-1 1.061. 1.06-1. 1.608 1.60-8 1.152. 1.15-2. 2.043. 2.04-3. 1.121 1.12-1 1.22- 1.061 1.06-1 1.60- 1.152 1.15-2 2.043 2.04-3 1.12- 1.06- 1.15- 2.04-

Abstract This in vitro study aimed to determine the efficacy of dentin bonding agents in preventing color changes following Regenerative Endodontic Procedures. One hundred twenty bovine incisors were endodontically prepared and randomly assigned to a two main factors design: application of a dentin bonding agent (Scotchbond Adper, 3M ESPE, St Paul, MN, USA) in the pulp chamber (Group 1, n=60) versus no bonding intervention (Group 2, n=60), and five levels of intracanal medication (n=12/subgroup): Triple antibiotic paste (TAP), double antibiotic paste (DAB), calcium hydroxide (CH), modified triple antibiotic paste (TAPM), and Control (CTL). Color changes were measured over 28 days at multiple time points (1, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days) using the CIEDE2000 formula to calculate the color difference (ΔE00) from baseline (T0). The ΔE00 quantifies the perceptible color difference between the initial and final tooth color, with lower values indicating less discoloration. The results were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA-2 and post-hoc Holm-Sidak tests. The TAP subgroups, both with and without the bonding agent, exhibited the highest color variation. However, a pulp chamber seal with a bonding agent showed a protective effect against discoloration compared to no seal, even though complete prevention was not achieved. All groups demonstrated ΔE00 values beyond acceptable interpretation thresholds for clinical application, primarily driven by a reduction in lightness (L*) and a decrease in redness (a* value, shifting towards green). In conclusion, while the pulp chamber seal with a bonding agent mitigated TAP-induced discoloration, it did not eliminate it. Procedures design Scotchbond Adper M ESPE Paul MN USA Group 1 n=60 n60 n 60 2 n=60, , n=12/subgroup n12subgroup nsubgroup 12 subgroup (n=12/subgroup) TAP, (TAP) DAB, DAB (DAB) CH, CH (CH) TAPM, TAPM (TAPM) CTL. CTL . (CTL) (1 3 7 14 21 CIEDE CIEDE200 ΔE (ΔE00 T0. T0 T (T0) ΔE0 ANOVA2 ANOVA ANOVA- posthoc post hoc HolmSidak Holm Sidak tests subgroups variation However achieved L* L (L* a* (a value green. green green) conclusion TAPinduced induced n=6 n6 6 (n=12/subgroup (TAP (DAB (CH (TAPM (CTL ( CIEDE20 (ΔE0 (T0 (L n= CIEDE2 (ΔE (T

Resumo Este estudo in vitro avaliou adesivos dentinários na prevenção de alterações de cor após procedimentos endodônticos regenerativos. Cento e vinte incisivos bovinos foram preparados endodonticamente e aleatoriamente designados para um desenho com dois fatores principais: aplicação de agente adesivo (Scotchbond Adper, 3M ESPE, St Paul, MN, EUA) na câmara pulpar (Grupo 1, n=60) versus não intervenção adesiva (Grupo 2, n=60), e cinco níveis de medicação intracanal (n=12/subgrupo): pasta de triantibiótica (TAP), pasta diantibiótica (DAB), hidróxido de cálcio (CH), pasta triantibiótica modificada (TAPM) e Controle (CTL). Alterações cromáticas foram monitoradas por 28 dias em intervalos (1, 3, 7, 14, 21, e 28 dias), usando CIEDE2000 para calcular a diferença de cor (ΔE00) em relação a cor inicial. O ΔE00 quantifica a diferença entre a cor inicial e final do dente, com valores menores indicando menos descoloração. Os resultados foram analisados usando ANOVA-2 de medidas repetidas e teste posthoc de Holm-Sidak. Os grupos utilizando medicação TAP, com ou sem adesivo, possuíram as maiores variações cromática. Contudo, o uso do adesivo na câmara pulpar mostrou um efeito protetor contra descoloração, em comparação com a ausência do selamento adesivo, embora a prevenção completa não tenha sido alcançada. Todos os grupos demonstraram valores de ΔE00 além dos limiares aceitáveis para aplicação clínica, principalmente devido à redução na luminosidade (L*) e redução no vermelho (a*, deslocando-se em direção ao verde). Em conclusão, enquanto o selamento da câmara pulpar com um agente adesivo mitigou a descoloração induzida pelo TAP, mas não a eliminou completamente. regenerativos principais Scotchbond Adper M ESPE Paul MN EUA Grupo 1 n=60 n60 n 60 2 n=60, , n=12/subgrupo n12subgrupo nsubgrupo 12 subgrupo (n=12/subgrupo) TAP (TAP) DAB, DAB (DAB) CH, CH (CH) TAPM (TAPM CTL. CTL . (CTL) (1 3 7 14 21 dias, dias) CIEDE CIEDE200 ΔE (ΔE00 ΔE0 dente ANOVA2 ANOVA ANOVA- HolmSidak. HolmSidak Holm Sidak. Sidak Holm-Sidak cromática Contudo alcançada clínica L* L (L* a*, (a* deslocandose deslocando se verde. verde verde) conclusão completamente n=6 n6 6 (n=12/subgrupo (TAP (DAB (CH (CTL ( CIEDE20 (ΔE0 (L a* (a n= CIEDE2 (ΔE

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 The scope of this study was to determine the percentage of elderly individuals receiving an adequate water intake and associated factors among non-institutionalized elderly individuals in the urban area of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. It involved a cross-sectional, population-based study carried out in 2014 with elderly participants (≥ 60 years) of the “COMO VAI?” survey. The amount of water ingested per day of the interviewees was investigated, considering the intake of at least eight glasses per day to be adequate. The independent variables were sociodemographic, behavioral, and health characteristics, and Poisson Regression was used to investigate associations. A total of 1,451 elderly people were interviewed, with only 12.6% (95%CI 10.8; 14.7) drinking a sufficient amount. A higher percentage of the elderly with adequate water consumption was observed in younger elderly individuals, those overweight, those with five or more diseases, and those who were more impaired. A low percentage of the elderly with an adequate water intake was observed among the elderly adults in the study. The decreasing trend of water intake in relation to age highlights the importance of developing actions for the higher risk population to stress adequate water intake and the possible consequences of the lack of adequate consumption. noninstitutionalized non institutionalized Pelotas Sul crosssectional, crosssectional cross sectional, sectional cross-sectional populationbased based 201 ≥ ( 6 years COMO VAI VAI? survey investigated sociodemographic behavioral characteristics associations 1451 1 451 1,45 interviewed 126 12 12.6 95%CI 95CI CI 95 10.8 108 10 8 14.7 147 14 7 overweight diseases impaired 20 145 45 1,4 12. 9 10. 14. 2 4 1,

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a prevalência de idosos com uma ingestão adequada de água e seus fatores associados. Estudo transversal de base populacional realizado em 2014 com idosos (≥ 60 anos) participantes do estudo “COMO VAI?”. Investigou-se o número de copos de água ingeridos/dia pelos entrevistados, considerando-se adequada a ingestão de pelo menos oito copos/dia. As variáveis independentes foram características sociodemográficas, comportamentais e de saúde. A regressão de Poisson foi utilizada para a investigação das associações. Foram entrevistados 1.451 idosos, sendo observado que uma baixa percentagem, 12,6% (IC95% 10,8; 14,7) referiu consumo adequado de água. Maior percentagem de consumo adequado de água foi observada nos idosos mais jovens, com excesso de peso, que apresentaram cinco ou mais doenças e que eram mais dependentes quanto à capacidade funcional. A tendência decrescente de ingestão de água em relação à idade torna essencial o desenvolvimento de ações voltadas para essa população de maior risco acerca da importância de uma ingestão hídrica adequada e das possíveis consequências do seu consumo inadequado. associados 201 ≥ ( 6 anos COMO VAI. VAI . VAI?” Investigouse Investigou se ingeridosdia ingeridos dia considerandose considerando coposdia copos/dia sociodemográficas saúde associações 1451 1 451 1.45 126 12 12,6 IC95% IC95 IC (IC95 10,8 108 10 8 14,7 147 14 7 jovens peso funcional inadequado 20 VAI? 145 45 1.4 12, IC9 (IC9 10, 14, 2 4 1. (IC

Resumo O objetivo deste estudo foi descrever a prevalência de idosos com uma ingestão adequada de água e seus fatores associados. Estudo transversal de base populacional realizado em 2014 com idosos (≥ 60 anos) participantes do estudo “COMO VAI?”. Investigou-se o número de copos de água ingeridos/dia pelos entrevistados, considerando-se adequada a ingestão de pelo menos oito copos/dia. As variáveis independentes foram características sociodemográficas, comportamentais e de saúde. A regressão de Poisson foi utilizada para a investigação das associações. Foram entrevistados 1.451 idosos, sendo observado que uma baixa percentagem, 12,6% (IC95% 10,8; 14,7) referiu consumo adequado de água. Maior percentagem de consumo adequado de água foi observada nos idosos mais jovens, com excesso de peso, que apresentaram cinco ou mais doenças e que eram mais dependentes quanto à capacidade funcional. A tendência decrescente de ingestão de água em relação à idade torna essencial o desenvolvimento de ações voltadas para essa população de maior risco acerca da importância de uma ingestão hídrica adequada e das possíveis consequências do seu consumo inadequado.

Abstract The scope of this study was to determine the percentage of elderly individuals receiving an adequate water intake and associated factors among non-institutionalized elderly individuals in the urban area of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul. It involved a cross-sectional, population-based study carried out in 2014 with elderly participants (≥ 60 years) of the “COMO VAI?” survey. The amount of water ingested per day of the interviewees was investigated, considering the intake of at least eight glasses per day to be adequate. The independent variables were sociodemographic, behavioral, and health characteristics, and Poisson Regression was used to investigate associations. A total of 1,451 elderly people were interviewed, with only 12.6% (95%CI 10.8; 14.7) drinking a sufficient amount. A higher percentage of the elderly with adequate water consumption was observed in younger elderly individuals, those overweight, those with five or more diseases, and those who were more impaired. A low percentage of the elderly with an adequate water intake was observed among the elderly adults in the study. The decreasing trend of water intake in relation to age highlights the importance of developing actions for the higher risk population to stress adequate water intake and the possible consequences of the lack of adequate consumption.

Abstract This longitudinal study aimed to investigate the association between self-perceived oral health, oral-health-related quality-of-life (OHRQoL), toothache, and university students’ academic performance or dropout. A cohort of 2,089 students from 64 different courses at a public university in southern Brazil was interviewed in 2016 regarding their self-perceived oral health (Locker instrument; dichotomized into good/poor), OHRQoL (Oral Impacts on Daily Performances instrument, OIDP) and having had any toothache over the last 6 months (yes/no). After three years (2020), the academic records of 1,870 of these students were assessed, their average grade over all courses evaluated, and their dropout status was determined. Multivariable linear or logistic regression adjusting for gender, skin color, age, family income and maternal education was used to associate oral health variables (self-perceived oral health, OIDP, toothache) and academic performance or dropout. In 2016, 28.6% reported negative self-perceived oral health through the Locker instrument and 31.4% had toothache in the last 6 months. Over the next three years, 36.2% had dropped out. In multivariable regression, toothache in the last 6 months had a decrease of 0.32 (β -0.32, CI95% -0.59; -0.04) points in the final grade and were 35% (OR 1.35 CI95% 1.08; 1.69) more likely to dropout than students without toothache. In conclusion, this study showed that worse oral health conditions may be associated with worse academic performance or dropping out. selfperceived self perceived oralhealthrelated related qualityoflife quality life OHRQoL, , (OHRQoL) 2089 2 089 2,08 201 good/poor, goodpoor good/poor good poor good/poor) Oral OIDP yes/no. yesno yes/no . yes no (yes/no) 2020, 2020 (2020) 1870 1 870 1,87 assessed evaluated determined gender color age 286 28 28.6 314 31 4 31.4 362 36 36.2 out 032 0 32 0.3 β 0.32, -0.32 CI95 CI 0.59 059 59 -0.59 0.04 004 04 -0.04 35 OR 135 1.3 1.08 108 08 1.69 169 69 conclusion (OHRQoL 208 2,0 20 (yes/no 202 (2020 187 87 1,8 28. 3 31. 36. 03 0. -0.3 CI9 0.5 05 5 -0.5 0.0 00 -0.0 13 1. 1.0 10 1.6 16 2, (202 18 8 1, -0. (20 -0 (2 - (

Abstract This study aimed to assess the mental health of a University community in South Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional web-based survey was conducted between July-August 2020 through a self-administered questionnaire. All University staff and students were eligible. Depression was measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and anxiety by the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7. To evaluate the effect of social distancing and mental health factors on outcomes, Poisson regression models with robust variance were performed, estimating Prevalence Ratios (PR) and 95% Confidence Intervals (95%CI). 2,785 individuals participated in the study. Prevalence of depression and anxiety were 39.2% (95%CI 37.3-41.1) and 52.5% (95% CI 50.6-54.4), respectively. Undergraduate students showed a higher prevalence of the outcomes. Not leaving the house routinely, mental health care, and previous diagnosis of mental illness were associated with both outcomes. Those with a previous medical diagnosis of depression had a 58% (PR 1.58; 95%CI 1.44; 1.74) and anxiety a 72% (PR 1.72; 95%CI 1.56; 1.91) greater prevalence of depression than their peers. An alarming prevalence of psychopathologies was observed. Despite the well-known benefits of social distancing to public health, it requires a surveillance on the population’s mental health, especially students and those with previous mental illness diagnosis. COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 pandemic crosssectional cross sectional webbased web based JulyAugust July August 202 selfadministered self administered questionnaire eligible Questionnaire9 Questionnaire 9 Questionnaire- Disorder7. Disorder7 Disorder 7. 7 Disorder-7 outcomes performed PR 95 95%CI. 95CI . (95%CI) 2785 2 785 2,78 392 39 39.2 37.341.1 373411 37.3 41.1 37 3 41 1 37.3-41.1 525 52 5 52.5 (95 50.654.4, 506544 50.6 54.4 , 50 6 54 4 50.6-54.4) respectively routinely care 58 1.58 158 1.44 144 44 1.74 174 74 72 1.72 172 1.56 156 56 1.91 191 91 peers observed wellknown well known populations population s COVID1 COVID- 20 Disorder- 278 78 2,7 39. 341 37.341. 37341 373 37. 411 41. 37.3-41. 52. (9 654 50.654.4 50654 506 50. 544 54. 50.6-54.4 1.5 15 1.4 14 1.7 17 1.9 27 2, 34 37.341 3734 37.3-41 ( 65 50.654. 5065 50.6-54. 1. 37.34 37.3-4 50.654 50.6-54 37.3- 50.65 50.6-5 50.6-

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Measure the prevalence of use of dental services in the previous year and associated factors among 31-year-old adults from a birth cohort of 1982. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study that analyzed a birth cohort of 1982 from the city of Pelotas. In 1997, a systematic sample of 27% of the city’s census sectors was defined and all households in these sectors were visited, where 1,076 15-year-old adolescents were interviewed. For the oral health studies, 900 of these individuals were randomly selected and followed up at 24 and 31 years of age. The study used data collected from 523 individuals in 2013 (at 31 years old). The outcome was visit to the dentist (use of dental services) in the previous year. Demographic factors (sex), socioeconomic factors (income, education), and oral health factors (reason and type of service, self-perception of oral health, dental pain and caries experience - DMFT) were used as independent variables. Prevalence ratios were estimated using Poisson regression. RESULTS The prevalence of use of dental services in the previous year was 55.3% (95%CI: 51.0–59.5%). In the adjusted analysis, the reason and type of service, self-perception of oral health, and DMFT were associated with the outcome. A stronger association was found with use of dental services in individuals who visited for prevention and used the private service, who were satisfied with their oral health, and who had more caries experiences. CONCLUSION 55.3% of the cohort sample used dental services in the previous year. Individuals who visited the dentist of private service for preventive reasons, who were very satisfied with their oral health, used these services in a higher proportion. In addition, a higher DMFT index also led to higher use of services. 31yearold yearold old crosssectional cross sectional 198 Pelotas 1997 27 citys s 1076 1 076 1,07 15yearold 15 interviewed studies 90 2 3 age 52 201 old. . old) sex, sex , (sex) income, income (income education, education education) selfperception self perception variables regression 553 55 55.3 95%CI 95CI CI 95 (95%CI 51.0–59.5%. 510595 51.0–59.5% 51 0 59 5 51.0–59.5%) analysis experiences reasons proportion addition 19 199 107 07 1,0 9 20 (sex 55. 51059 51.0–59.5 10 1, 5105 51.0–59. 510 51.0–59 51.0–5 51.0– 51.0 51.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Mensurar a prevalência de uso de serviços odontológicos no último ano e os fatores associados em adultos de 31 anos pertencentes à coorte de nascimentos de 1982. MÉTODOS Estudo transversal, aninhado na coorte de nascimentos de Pelotas de 1982. Em 1997, uma amostra sistemática de 27% dos setores censitários da cidade foi realizada e todos os domicílios desses setores foram visitados, onde 1.076 adolescentes de 15 anos foram entrevistados. Para os estudos de saúde bucal foram sorteados aleatoriamente 900 desses indivíduos, que foram acompanhados também aos 24 e 31 anos. O estudo utilizou dados coletados de 523 indivíduos em 2013 (aos 31 anos). O desfecho foi a ida ao dentista (uso do serviço) no último ano. Fatores demográficos, (sexo), socioeconômicos (renda, escolaridade) e de saúde bucal (motivo e tipo de serviço da consulta, autopercepção de saúde bucal, dor e experiência de cárie - CPOD) foram utilizados como variáveis independentes. As razões de prevalência foram estimadas usando a regressão de Poisson. RESULTADOS A prevalência de uso de serviços odontológicos no último ano foi de 55,3% (IC95%: 51,0 –59,5%). Na análise ajustada, o motivo e tipo de serviço da consulta, a autopercepção de saúde bucal e o CPOD foram associados ao desfecho. Foi encontrada maior associação com a utilização de serviços odontológicos em indivíduos que visitaram por prevenção e usaram o serviço privado, satisfeitos com a sua saúde bucal e que tinham maior experiência de cárie. CONCLUSÃO 55,3% da amostra da coorte utilizaram os seviços odontológicos no último ano. Os indivíduos que visitaram o dentista por motivo preventivo, em consulta privada, que estavam muito satisfeitos ou satisfeitos com sua saúde bucal utilizaram em maior proporção esses serviços. Além disso, o maior índice de CPOD também levou ao maior uso. 3 1982 transversal 1997 27 visitados 1076 1 076 1.07 entrevistados 90 2 52 201 . anos) demográficos sexo, sexo , (sexo) renda, renda (renda escolaridade independentes Poisson 553 55 55,3 IC95% IC95 IC (IC95% 510 51 0 51, –59,5%. 595 –59,5% 59 5 –59,5%) ajustada privado preventivo privada disso 198 199 107 07 1.0 9 20 (sexo 55, IC9 (IC95 –59,5 19 10 1. (IC9 –59, (IC –59 –5 –

Abstract Although periodontal disease is common during pregnancy, little is known about socioeconomic, behavioral, or biological determinants related to clinically assessed periodontal condition during this period. We assessed the prevalence of periodontal disease and associated factors in pregnant women. This population-based survey used data used from the 2015 Pelotas Birth Cohort Study, Brazil. Pregnant women expected to give birth between December 2014 and May 2016 were interviewed and clinically examined by trained dentist, with periodontal measures collected in all teeth, six sites per tooth. Outcomes were periodontitis (using the 2012 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Periodontology criteria) and gingivitis (by the 2018 European Federation of Periodontology/ American Academy of Periodontology classification). Multivariate hierarchical Poisson regression was used to assess the associations between socioeconomic, systemic, and clinical oral factors and periodontal disease. A total of 2,474 pregnant women participated in the study. Prevalence of periodontitis and gingivitis was 14.63% and 21.67%, respectively. Lower educational level and calculus were associated with higher prevalence periodontitis and gingivitis (P<0.05). Smoking was also associated with periodontitis (P=0.05), and lower frequency of toothbrushing (P=0.005) with gingivitis. Periodontal disease, especially gingivitis, was prevalent in pregnant women and their determinants were socioeconomic, environmental, and clinical oral health factors. pregnancy socioeconomic behavioral period populationbased population based 201 Study Brazil dentist teeth tooth using criteria classification. classification . classification) systemic 2474 2 474 2,47 study 1463 14 63 14.63 2167 21 67 21.67% respectively P<0.05. P005 P P<0.05 0 05 (P<0.05) P=0.05, P=0.05 , (P=0.05) P=0.005 P0005 005 (P=0.005 environmental 20 247 47 2,4 146 1 6 14.6 216 21.67 P00 P<0.0 (P<0.05 P=0.0 (P=0.05 P=0.00 P000 00 (P=0.00 24 4 2, 14. 21.6 P0 P<0. (P<0.0 P=0. (P=0.0 21. P<0 (P<0. P=0 (P=0. P< (P<0 P= (P=0 (P< (P= (P

RESUMO Objetivo: To describe the initial baseline results of a population-based study, as well as a protocol in order to evaluate the performance of different machine learning algorithms with the objective of predicting the demand for urgent and emergency services in a representative sample of adults from the urban area of Pelotas, Southern Brazil. Methods: The study is entitled “Emergency department use and Artificial Intelligence in PELOTAS (RS) (EAI PELOTAS)” (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/). Between September and December 2021, a baseline was carried out with participants. A follow-up was planned to be conducted after 12 months in order to assess the use of urgent and emergency services in the last year. Afterwards, machine learning algorithms will be tested to predict the use of urgent and emergency services over one year. Results: In total, 5,722 participants answered the survey, mostly females (66.8%), with an average age of 50.3 years. The mean number of household people was 2.6. Most of the sample has white skin color and incomplete elementary school or less. Around 30% of the sample has obesity, 14% diabetes, and 39% hypertension. Conclusion: The present paper presented a protocol describing the steps that were and will be taken to produce a model capable of predicting the demand for urgent and emergency services in one year among residents of Pelotas, in Rio Grande do Sul state. Objetivo populationbased population based Pelotas Brazil Methods Emergency RS (RS EAI PELOTAS) https//wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/. httpswpufpeledubreaipelotas https //wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/ . wp ufpel edu br eaipelotas (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/) 2021 followup follow up 1 Afterwards Results total 5722 5 722 5,72 survey 66.8%, 668 66.8% , 66 8 (66.8%) 503 50 3 50. years 26 2 6 2.6 less 30 obesity 14 diabetes 39 hypertension Conclusion state https//wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/ wpufpeledubreaipelotas //wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/ 202 572 72 5,7 66.8 (66.8% 2. https//wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas 20 57 7 5, 66. (66.8 (66. (66 (6 (

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever os resultados iniciais da linha de base de um estudo de base populacional, bem como um protocolo para avaliar o desempenho de diferentes algoritmos de aprendizado de máquina, com o objetivo de predizer a demanda de serviços de urgência e emergência em uma amostra representativa de adultos da zona urbana de Pelotas, no Sul do Brasil. Métodos: O estudo intitula-se “Emergency department use and Artificial Intelligence in PELOTAS (RS) (EAI PELOTAS)” (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/). Entre setembro e dezembro de 2021, foi realizada uma linha de base com os participantes. Está previsto um acompanhamento após 12 meses para avaliar a utilização de serviços de urgência e emergência no último ano. Em seguida, serão testados algoritmos de machine learning para predizer a utilização de serviços de urgência e emergência no período de um ano. Resultados: No total, 5.722 participantes responderam à pesquisa, a maioria do sexo feminino (66,8%), com idade média de 50,3 anos. O número médio de pessoas no domicílio foi de 2,6. A maioria da amostra tem cor da pele branca e ensino fundamental incompleto ou menos. Cerca de 30% da amostra estava com obesidade, 14% com diabetes e 39% eram hipertensos. Conclusão: O presente trabalho apresentou um protocolo descrevendo as etapas que foram e serão tomadas para a produção de um modelo capaz de prever a demanda por serviços de urgência e emergência em um ano entre moradores de Pelotas, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Objetivo populacional máquina Pelotas Brasil Métodos intitulase intitula se Emergency RS (RS EAI PELOTAS) https//wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/. httpswpufpeledubreaipelotas https //wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/ . wp ufpel edu br eaipelotas (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/) 2021 1 seguida Resultados total 5722 5 722 5.72 pesquisa 66,8%, 668 66,8% , 66 8 (66,8%) 503 50 3 50, anos 26 2 6 2,6 menos 30 obesidade 14 39 hipertensos Conclusão https//wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/ wpufpeledubreaipelotas //wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/ 202 572 72 5.7 66,8 (66,8% 2, https//wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas 20 57 7 5. 66, (66,8 (66, (66 (6 (

RESUMO OBJETIVO Mensurar a prevalência de uso de serviços odontológicos no último ano e os fatores associados em adultos de 31 anos pertencentes à coorte de nascimentos de 1982. MÉTODOS Estudo transversal, aninhado na coorte de nascimentos de Pelotas de 1982. Em 1997, uma amostra sistemática de 27% dos setores censitários da cidade foi realizada e todos os domicílios desses setores foram visitados, onde 1.076 adolescentes de 15 anos foram entrevistados. Para os estudos de saúde bucal foram sorteados aleatoriamente 900 desses indivíduos, que foram acompanhados também aos 24 e 31 anos. O estudo utilizou dados coletados de 523 indivíduos em 2013 (aos 31 anos). O desfecho foi a ida ao dentista (uso do serviço) no último ano. Fatores demográficos, (sexo), socioeconômicos (renda, escolaridade) e de saúde bucal (motivo e tipo de serviço da consulta, autopercepção de saúde bucal, dor e experiência de cárie - CPOD) foram utilizados como variáveis independentes. As razões de prevalência foram estimadas usando a regressão de Poisson. RESULTADOS A prevalência de uso de serviços odontológicos no último ano foi de 55,3% (IC95%: 51,0 –59,5%). Na análise ajustada, o motivo e tipo de serviço da consulta, a autopercepção de saúde bucal e o CPOD foram associados ao desfecho. Foi encontrada maior associação com a utilização de serviços odontológicos em indivíduos que visitaram por prevenção e usaram o serviço privado, satisfeitos com a sua saúde bucal e que tinham maior experiência de cárie. CONCLUSÃO 55,3% da amostra da coorte utilizaram os seviços odontológicos no último ano. Os indivíduos que visitaram o dentista por motivo preventivo, em consulta privada, que estavam muito satisfeitos ou satisfeitos com sua saúde bucal utilizaram em maior proporção esses serviços. Além disso, o maior índice de CPOD também levou ao maior uso.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE Measure the prevalence of use of dental services in the previous year and associated factors among 31-year-old adults from a birth cohort of 1982. METHODS This is a cross-sectional study that analyzed a birth cohort of 1982 from the city of Pelotas. In 1997, a systematic sample of 27% of the city’s census sectors was defined and all households in these sectors were visited, where 1,076 15-year-old adolescents were interviewed. For the oral health studies, 900 of these individuals were randomly selected and followed up at 24 and 31 years of age. The study used data collected from 523 individuals in 2013 (at 31 years old). The outcome was visit to the dentist (use of dental services) in the previous year. Demographic factors (sex), socioeconomic factors (income, education), and oral health factors (reason and type of service, self-perception of oral health, dental pain and caries experience - DMFT) were used as independent variables. Prevalence ratios were estimated using Poisson regression. RESULTS The prevalence of use of dental services in the previous year was 55.3% (95%CI: 51.0–59.5%). In the adjusted analysis, the reason and type of service, self-perception of oral health, and DMFT were associated with the outcome. A stronger association was found with use of dental services in individuals who visited for prevention and used the private service, who were satisfied with their oral health, and who had more caries experiences. CONCLUSION 55.3% of the cohort sample used dental services in the previous year. Individuals who visited the dentist of private service for preventive reasons, who were very satisfied with their oral health, used these services in a higher proportion. In addition, a higher DMFT index also led to higher use of services.

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever os resultados iniciais da linha de base de um estudo de base populacional, bem como um protocolo para avaliar o desempenho de diferentes algoritmos de aprendizado de máquina, com o objetivo de predizer a demanda de serviços de urgência e emergência em uma amostra representativa de adultos da zona urbana de Pelotas, no Sul do Brasil. Métodos: O estudo intitula-se “Emergency department use and Artificial Intelligence in PELOTAS (RS) (EAI PELOTAS)” (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/). Entre setembro e dezembro de 2021, foi realizada uma linha de base com os participantes. Está previsto um acompanhamento após 12 meses para avaliar a utilização de serviços de urgência e emergência no último ano. Em seguida, serão testados algoritmos de machine learning para predizer a utilização de serviços de urgência e emergência no período de um ano. Resultados: No total, 5.722 participantes responderam à pesquisa, a maioria do sexo feminino (66,8%), com idade média de 50,3 anos. O número médio de pessoas no domicílio foi de 2,6. A maioria da amostra tem cor da pele branca e ensino fundamental incompleto ou menos. Cerca de 30% da amostra estava com obesidade, 14% com diabetes e 39% eram hipertensos. Conclusão: O presente trabalho apresentou um protocolo descrevendo as etapas que foram e serão tomadas para a produção de um modelo capaz de prever a demanda por serviços de urgência e emergência em um ano entre moradores de Pelotas, no estado do Rio Grande do Sul.

RESUMO Objetivo: To describe the initial baseline results of a population-based study, as well as a protocol in order to evaluate the performance of different machine learning algorithms with the objective of predicting the demand for urgent and emergency services in a representative sample of adults from the urban area of Pelotas, Southern Brazil. Methods: The study is entitled “Emergency department use and Artificial Intelligence in PELOTAS (RS) (EAI PELOTAS)” (https://wp.ufpel.edu.br/eaipelotas/). Between September and December 2021, a baseline was carried out with participants. A follow-up was planned to be conducted after 12 months in order to assess the use of urgent and emergency services in the last year. Afterwards, machine learning algorithms will be tested to predict the use of urgent and emergency services over one year. Results: In total, 5,722 participants answered the survey, mostly females (66.8%), with an average age of 50.3 years. The mean number of household people was 2.6. Most of the sample has white skin color and incomplete elementary school or less. Around 30% of the sample has obesity, 14% diabetes, and 39% hypertension. Conclusion: The present paper presented a protocol describing the steps that were and will be taken to produce a model capable of predicting the demand for urgent and emergency services in one year among residents of Pelotas, in Rio Grande do Sul state.