ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge of UFES dental students about home bleaching treatment. Methods: As a methodology, a descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out through the application of practice to 109 students, containing questions about home tooth whitening, technical care and possible complications of the treatment. Data were tabulated and submitted to descriptive statistics. Results: Of the total number of students, 88.99% said they knew the factors that limit or contraindicate the bleaching treatment, 16.51% of students recognize hydrogen peroxide as a possible inducer of oral cancer, 30.27% of the students had their teeth whitened inside the University, 44.03% had their teeth whitened outside the University without professional supervision. In addition, 56.88% believe anamnesis and clinical examination are necessary before the bleaching treatment. Conclusion: It is concluded that students have limited knowledge about certain points of at-home tooth whitening. Students know the risk factors of bleaching treatment, except regarding hydrogen peroxide being a possible inducer of oral cancer. It can be inferred that academics highlight the importance of associating the clinical examination with the patient’s anamnesis before performing the bleaching treatment. Most students have had their teeth whitened outside the University, which calls attention to reinforce knowledge about the ethical issues of the profession.

RESUMO Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o nível de conhecimento dos acadêmicos de odontologia da UFES sobre o tratamento clareador caseiro. Métodos: Como metodologia, foi realizado um estudo descritivo e transversal por meio da aplicação de questionário a 109 estudantes contendo perguntas sobre o clareamento dental caseiro, cuidados técnicos e possíveis riscos do tratamento. Os dados foram tabulados e submetudos à estatística descritiva. Resultados: Do total de estudantes, 88,99% disse conhecer os fatores que limitam ou contraindicam o tratamento clareador; 16,51% dos estudantes reconhecem o peróxido de hidrogênio como possível indutor de câncer bucal; 30,27% dos estudantes realizaram o clareamento dental dentro da Universidade, 44,03% realizaram o clareamento dental fora da Universidade sem supervisão profissional. Além disso, 56,88% acreditam que são necessários anamnese e exame clínico antes de realizar o tratamento clareador. Conclusão: Conclui-se que os alunos têm conhecimento limitado sobre determinados pontos do clareamento dental caseiro. Os estudantes conhecem os fatores de risco do tratamento clareador, exceto a respeito do peróxido de hidrogênio ser um possível indutor de câncer bucal. Pode-se inferir que os acadêmicos relevam a importância da associação do exame clínico com a anamnese do paciente antes de se realizar o tratamento clareador. A maioria dos estudantes tem realizado o clareamento dental fora da Universidade, o que chama atenção para reforçar o conhecimento sobre as questões éticas da profissão.

Abstract Resinous infiltrants are indicated in the treatment of incipient carious lesions, and further development of these materials may contribute to greater control of these lesions. The aim of this study was to analyze the physical and antibacterial properties of experimental infiltrants containing iodonium salt and chitosan. Nine experimental infiltrants were formulated by varying the concentration of the diphenyliodonium salt (DPI) at 0, 0.5 and 1 mol%; and chitosan at 0, 0.12 and 0.25 g%. The infiltrants contained the monomeric base of triethylene glycol dimethacrylate and bisphenol-A dimethacrylate ethoxylate in a 75 and 25% proportion by weight, respectively; 0.5 mol% camphorquinone and 1 mol% ethyl 4-dimethylaminobenzoate. The degree of conversion was evaluated using Fourier transformer infrared spectroscopy, and the flexural strength and elastic modulus using the three-point bending test. Sorption and solubility in water, and antibacterial analysis (minimum inhibitory concentration and minimum bactericidal concentration) were also analyzed. Data was analyzed statistically by two-way ANOVA and Tukey’s test (p<0.05), with the exception of the antibacterial test, which was evaluated by visual inspection. In general, the infiltrant group containing 0.5% DPI and 0.12% chitosan showed high values of degree of conversion, higher values of elastic modulus and flexural strength, and lower sorption values in relation to the other groups. Antibacterial activity was observed in all the groups with DPI, regardless of the concentration of chitosan. The addition of DPI and chitosan to experimental infiltrants represents a valid option for producing infiltrants with desirable physical and antibacterial characteristics.