Abstract Background The impact of dental caries on systemic health and the quality of life of adults is well established in the literature. However, no study has explored the impact of the disease on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in Quilombola populations. Objective To explore the association between OHRQoL and dental caries in adults from a quilombola community in southern Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted with adults (n=60) living at Algodão Quilombola community, located in Pelotas (RS), Brazil. A questionnaire was applied in household interviews containing sociodemographic/economic questions and information related to access to oral health services. Dental caries (main independent variable) was assessed using the index of decayed, missing and filled permanent teeth (DMFT). The Oral Health Impact Profile-14 items (OHIP-14) was applied to explore OHRQoL (outcome). Poisson regression analysis was performed to estimate the rate ratios (RR) and confidence intervals (95%CI) of the associations. Transparency in research and open science practices were employed. Results The prevalence of negative impact on OHRQoL (OHIP-14≥2) was identified in 60% of adults; the median (interquartile range) OHIP-14 score in the sample was 8.00 (2.00-20.00). More than two thirds of the adults had dental caries experience (DMFT≥1, 91.70%) and the median DMFT score was 14.00 (6.25-24.00). After adjusting for potential confounding factors (sex, race, visit to the dentist in life, reason for last visit and self-reported need for treatment), a significant association was identified between the OHIP-14 score and the severity of dental caries (DMFT) [RR: 1.124 (95%CI: 1.090-1.159); p<0.001]. Conclusion The OHRQoL of adult living in a Quilombola community in southern Brazil was significantly associated with dental elements affected by caries. literature However healthrelated (OHRQoL populations crosssectional cross sectional n=60 n60 n 60 (n=60 RS, RS , (RS) sociodemographiceconomic sociodemographic economic services main variable decayed DMFT. . Profile14 Profile 14 Profile-1 OHIP14 OHIP (OHIP-14 outcome. outcome (outcome) RR (RR 95%CI 95CI CI 95 (95%CI associations employed OHIP14≥2 OHIP142 14≥2 2 (OHIP-14≥2 interquartile range OHIP-1 800 8 00 8.0 2.0020.00. 2002000 2.00 20.00 20 (2.00-20.00) DMFT≥1, DMFT1 1 (DMFT≥1 91.70% 9170 91 70 1400 14.0 6.2524.00. 6252400 6.25 24.00 6 25 24 (6.25-24.00) sex, sex (sex race selfreported self reported treatment, treatment treatment) (DMFT [RR 1124 124 1.12 1.0901.159 10901159 1.090 1.159 090 159 1.090-1.159) p&lt0.001. plt0001 plt p&lt 0.001 p lt 0 001 p<0.001] n=6 n6 (n=6 (RS Profile1 Profile- OHIP1 (OHIP-1 (outcome 9 OHIP14≥ 142 14≥ (OHIP-14≥ OHIP- 80 8. 0020 2.0020.00 200200 200 2.0 2000 20.0 (2.00-20.00 DMFT≥1 (DMFT≥ 91.70 917 7 140 14. 2524 6.2524.00 625240 625 6.2 2400 24.0 (6.25-24.00 112 12 1.1 0901 1.0901.15 1090115 1090 1.09 1159 1.15 09 15 1.090-1.159 lt0 p&lt0.001 plt000 0001 0.00 p<0.001 n= (n= (OHIP- 002 2.0020.0 20020 2. 20. (2.00-20.0 DMFT≥ 91.7 252 6.2524.0 62524 62 6. 240 24. (6.25-24.0 11 1. 1.0901.1 109011 109 1.0 115 1.090-1.15 p&lt0.00 plt00 000 0.0 p<0.00 (n (OHIP 2.0020. 2002 (2.00-20. 91. 6.2524. 6252 (6.25-24. 1.0901. 10901 10 1.090-1.1 p&lt0.0 plt0 0. p<0.0 2.0020 (2.00-20 6.2524 (6.25-24 1.0901 1.090-1. p&lt0. p<0. 2.002 (2.00-2 6.252 (6.25-2 1.090-1 p&lt0 p<0 (2.00- (6.25- 1.090- p< (2.00 (6.25 (2.0 (6.2 (2. (6. (2 (6 (

Resumo Introdução O impacto da cárie dentária na saúde sistêmica na qualidade de vida de adultos é bem estabelecido na literatura. Contudo, nenhum estudo explorou o impacto da doença na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde bucal (QVRSB) de populações quilombolas. Objetivo Explorar a associação entre a QVRSB e a cárie dentária em adultos de uma comunidade quilombola no Sul do Brasil. Método Estudo transversal conduzido com adultos (n=60) residentes na comunidade quilombola Algodão, localizada em Pelotas (RS), Brasil. Um questionário contendo questões sociodemográficas/econômicas e relacionadas ao acesso ao serviço de saúde bucal foi aplicado em entrevistas domiciliares. A cárie dentária (principal variável independente) foi avaliada pelo índice de dentes permanentes cariados, perdidos e obturados (CPO-D). O Oral Health Impact Profile-14 items (OHIP-14) foi aplicado para explorar a QVRSB (desfecho). A análise de regressão de Poisson foi realizada para estimar as razões de chances (RC) e os intervalos de confiança (IC 95%) das associações. Foram empregadas práticas transparência em pesquisa e ciência aberta. Resultados A prevalência de impacto negativo na QVRSB (OHIP-14≥2) foi identificada em 60% dos adultos quilombolas; o escore mediano do OHIP-14 na amostra foi de 8,00 (2,00-20,00). Mais de dois terços dos adultos tinham experiência de cárie dentária (CPO-D≥1, 91,70%), e o escore mediano do CPO-D foi de 14,00 (6,25-24,00). Após realizados os ajustes para os potenciais fatores de confusão (sexo, etnia, visita ao dentista na vida, motivo da última consulta e necessidade de tratamento autorreferida), uma associação significativa entre o escore do OHIP-14 e a severidade de cárie dentária (CPO-D) [RC: 1,124 (IC95%:1,090-1,159); p<0,001] foi verificada. Conclusão A QVRSB de adultos residentes numa comunidade quilombola no Sul do Brasil foi significativamente associada com o número de elementos dentários com cárie. literatura Contudo (QVRSB quilombolas n=60 n60 n 60 (n=60 Algodão RS, RS , (RS) sociodemográficaseconômicas sociodemográficas econômicas domiciliares principal independente cariados CPOD. CPOD CPO D . Profile14 Profile 14 Profile-1 OHIP14 OHIP (OHIP-14 desfecho. desfecho (desfecho) RC (RC IC 95% 95 associações aberta OHIP14≥2 OHIP142 14≥2 2 (OHIP-14≥2 OHIP-1 800 8 00 8,0 2,0020,00. 2002000 2,00 20,00 20 (2,00-20,00) CPOD≥1, CPOD1 D≥1, 1 (CPO-D≥1 91,70%, 9170 91,70% 91 70 91,70%) 1400 14,0 6,2524,00. 6252400 6,25 24,00 6 25 24 (6,25-24,00) sexo, sexo (sexo etnia autorreferida, autorreferida autorreferida) (CPO-D [RC 1124 124 1,12 IC95%1,0901,159 IC9510901159 IC95% 1,090 1,159 IC95 090 159 (IC95%:1,090-1,159) p&lt0,001 plt0001 plt p&lt 0,001 p lt 0 001 p<0,001 verificada n=6 n6 (n=6 (RS Profile1 Profile- OHIP1 (OHIP-1 (desfecho 9 OHIP14≥ 142 14≥ (OHIP-14≥ OHIP- 80 8, 0020 2,0020,00 200200 200 2,0 2000 20,0 (2,00-20,00 CPOD≥1 D1 D≥1 (CPO-D≥ 917 91,70 7 140 14, 2524 6,2524,00 625240 625 6,2 2400 24,0 (6,25-24,00 112 12 1,1 0901 IC95%1,0901,15 IC951090115 1090 1,09 1159 1,15 IC9 09 15 (IC95%:1,090-1,159 lt0 p&lt0,00 plt000 0001 0,00 p<0,00 n= (n= (OHIP- 002 2,0020,0 20020 2, 20, (2,00-20,0 CPOD≥ D≥ 91,7 252 6,2524,0 62524 62 6, 240 24, (6,25-24,0 11 1, IC95%1,0901,1 IC95109011 109 1,0 115 (IC95%:1,090-1,15 p&lt0,0 plt00 000 0,0 p<0,0 (n (OHIP 2,0020, 2002 (2,00-20, 91, 6,2524, 6252 (6,25-24, IC95%1,0901, IC9510901 10 (IC95%:1,090-1,1 p&lt0, plt0 0, p<0, 2,0020 (2,00-20 6,2524 (6,25-24 IC95%1,0901 IC951090 (IC95%:1,090-1, p&lt0 p<0 2,002 (2,00-2 6,252 (6,25-2 IC95%1,090 IC95109 (IC95%:1,090-1 p< (2,00- (6,25- IC95%1,09 IC9510 (IC95%:1,090- (2,00 (6,25 IC95%1,0 IC951 (IC95%:1,090 (2,0 (6,2 IC95%1, (IC95%:1,09 (2, (6, IC95%1 (IC95%:1,0 (2 (6 (IC95%:1, ( (IC95%:1 (IC95%: (IC95% (IC95 (IC9

Abstract Behavioral characteristics may also take part in the etiology of dental caries. Sedentary behavior, especially watching television, is associated with increased intake of foods high in fat or free sugar, which could influence the occurrence of dental caries. The aim of this study was to assess the mediating effect of eating pattern on the relationship between television exposure time and the presence of dental caries in children. A cross-sectional study was conducted with a representative sample of 580 parent-child dyads with children aged 7 to 8 years in 20 public schools in Pelotas, Brazil. Parents or legal guardians were interviewed and provided information on demographic/socioeconomic data, children’s daily television exposure time, and answered the Biological Rhythms Interview for Assessment in Neuropsychiatry for Kids (BRIAN-K-eating pattern domain). Caries was evaluated through clinical examination. The mediating effect of eating pattern on the relationship between television exposure and presence of dental caries was estimated using the parametric g-formula. Prevalence of dental caries was 63%, and 22% of children watched TV 4 or more hours per day. Television exposure had no direct effect on the dental caries experience [odds ratio (OR): 1.05 (95% confidence interval (95%CI): 0.92–1.19)]. Nevertheless, difficulty maintaining regular eating pattern mediated the natural indirect effect of television exposure time (≥ 4 hours/day) on dental caries experience [OR: 1.07 (95%CI): 1.01–1.14)]. The results of this study confirm the indirect pathway between television viewing and dental caries and the role of disordered eating patterns in this association. behavior sugar crosssectional cross sectional 58 parentchild parent child 2 Pelotas Brazil demographicsocioeconomic demographic socioeconomic data childrens s BRIANKeating BRIAN K domain. domain . domain) examination gformula. gformula g formula. formula g-formula 63 63% 22 day odds OR (OR) 105 1 05 1.0 95% 95 (95 95%CI 95CI CI (95%CI) 0.92–1.19. 092119 0.92–1.19 0 92 19 0.92–1.19)] Nevertheless ≥ ( hours/day hoursday [OR 107 07 1.01–1.14. 101114 1.01–1.14 01 14 1.01–1.14)] association 5 6 (OR 10 1. 9 (9 (95%CI 09211 0.92–1.1 0.92–1.19) 10111 1.01–1.1 1.01–1.14) 0921 0.92–1. 1011 1.01–1. 092 0.92–1 101 1.01–1 09 0.92– 1.01– 0.92 1.01 0.9 0.

Abstract The aim of this study was to explore associated variables with sense of coherence (SOC), and dental environment stress (DES) in a sample of dental students. All undergraduate (n = 474) and graduate (n = 105) dental students enrolled in the first semester of 2020 at a public university in southern Brazil were invited to participate. Data collection was performed by an online questionnaire, which included information related to sociodemographic and educational characteristics, biopsychosocial factors, aspects related to feelings experienced in the COVID-19 pandemic, and the SOC scale. The study outcome (DES) was measured by a validated tool. Linear regression analyses were performed to identify the associations between the outcome and all independent variables. A total of 408 students were included (response rate: 70.5%). The overall mean score of the DES scale was 73.95 (SD: 24.13). Students with higher SOC scores were observed to have significantly lower DES scores (βGRADUATE: -0.376; 95%: -0.482 to -0.271; βUNDERGRADUATE: -0.478; 95%:-0.658 to -0.297). Female undergraduate students (β: 11.788; 95%CI: 7.161–16.415) had higher DES scores compared with undergraduate male students. In addition, the presence of anxiety symptoms when providing dental care to patients with symptoms or suspected COVID-19 infection was associated with higher DES scores (β: 10.460; 95%CI: 5.644–15.277) among undergraduate dental students. The level of stress was higher in non-white undergraduate students than white (β: 8.912; 95%CI: 3.581–14.244). Among both undergraduate and graduate dental students, higher SOC scores were associated with lower DES. SOC, , (SOC) (DES n 474 105 202 participate questionnaire characteristics factors COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 pandemic tool 40 response rate 70.5%. 705 70.5% . 70 5 70.5%) 7395 73 95 73.9 SD (SD 24.13. 2413 24.13 24 13 24.13) βGRADUATE (βGRADUATE 0.376 0376 0 376 -0.376 95% 0.482 0482 482 -0.48 0.271 0271 271 -0.271 βUNDERGRADUATE 0.478 0478 478 -0.478 95%0.658 950658 0.658 658 95%:-0.65 0.297. 0297 0.297 297 -0.297) β (β 11.788 11788 11 788 95%CI 95CI CI 7.161–16.415 716116415 7 161 16 415 addition 10.460 10460 10 460 5.644–15.277 564415277 644 15 277 nonwhite non 8.912 8912 8 912 3.581–14.244. 358114244 3.581–14.244 3 581 14 244 3.581–14.244) (SOC 47 20 COVID1 1 COVID- 4 70.5 739 9 73. 241 24.1 2 0.37 037 37 -0.37 0.48 048 48 -0.4 0.27 027 27 -0.27 0.47 047 -0.47 95%0.65 95065 0658 0.65 65 95%:-0.6 029 0.29 29 -0.297 11.78 1178 78 7.161–16.41 71611641 41 10.46 1046 46 5.644–15.27 56441527 64 8.91 891 91 35811424 3.581–14.24 58 70. 24. 0.3 03 -0.3 0.4 04 -0. 0.2 02 -0.2 95%0.6 9506 065 0.6 6 95%:-0. -0.29 11.7 117 7.161–16.4 7161164 10.4 104 5.644–15.2 5644152 8.9 89 3581142 3.581–14.2 0. -0 95%0. 950 06 95%:-0 11. 7.161–16. 716116 10. 5.644–15. 564415 8. 358114 3.581–14. - 95%0 95%:- 7.161–16 71611 5.644–15 56441 35811 3.581–14 7.161–1 7161 5.644–1 5644 3581 3.581–1 7.161– 716 5.644– 564 358 3.581– 7.161 71 5.644 56 35 3.581 7.16 5.64 3.58 7.1 5.6 3.5 7. 5. 3.

Aim The aim of the present study is to assess the perception of undergraduate students on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Brazilian dental education. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire hosted in Google Forms platform and publicized on Instagram® and Facebook®. The questionnaire was available between July 8-27, 2020. Absolute and relative frequencies were obtained for variables of interest using Pearson’s chi-squared and considering 95% confidence intervals. Prevalence of learning resource variables according to self-reported skin color, educational institution, and Brazilian region were presented using equiplots. Results A total of 1,050 undergraduate dental students answered the questionnaire. Most students reported being in full-distance learning mode. Among the undergraduate students, 65.4% reported perceiving a very high impact in dental education, and 16.6% of students reported not being able to follow distance learning. In addition, 14% reported not having a personal laptop or desktop to study with, with this condition being more prevalent among non-white than white individuals. Conclusion We conclude that Brazilian dental students perceived a high impact of COVID-19 on dental education, as well as one-sixth of the students reported not having adequate resources to continue with distance learning. It is important that different policies are developed at the institutional and governmental levels to reduce the impact of the pandemic on dental education. COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 education crosssectional cross sectional Instagram Facebook Facebook® 827, 827 8 27, 27 8-27 2020 Pearsons Pearson s chisquared chi squared 95 intervals selfreported self color institution equiplots 1050 1 050 1,05 fulldistance full mode 654 65 4 65.4 166 16 6 16.6 addition 14 nonwhite non individuals onesixth one sixth COVID1 COVID- 82 2 8-2 202 9 105 05 1,0 65. 16. 8- 20 10 0 1,

Objective: To analyze the associated factors of reductions for dental visits performed in Primary Health Care (PHC) in Brazil during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Crosssectional study with PHC dentists. The outcome was a reduction in dental care appointments and that the exposure variables included sociodemographic factors, aspects about personal protective clothing and equipment (PPE) and measures adopted by the Basic Health Unit (UBS) in Brazil after the appearance of COVID. Poisson regression was performed, used to determine the prevalence ratio and 95% confidence interval. Results: Reduction in visits above 50% after the onset of the pandemic was reported by 62.6% of 958 participating. Biosafety protocols (PR=1.04 – 95%CI 1.01;1.07), PPE suggested by the protocols (PR=0.94 – 95%CI 0.89;0.99), and telescreening (PR=0.90 – 95%CI 0.85;0.96) were factors associated with this reduction. Conclusion: The availability of the new PPE and the implementation of telescreening at UBS seem to have minimized the reduction in dental care after the onset of the pandemic

Objetivo: Analizar factores asociados a la reducción de consultas odontológicas en Atención Primaria de Salud (APS) en Brasil durante COVID-19. Métodos: Estudio transversal con dentistas de APS. El hecho investigado fue reducción de consultas odontológicas y las variables de exposición incluyeron factores sociodemográficos, aspectos de los equipos de protección personal (EPI) y las medidas adoptadas por la Unidad Básica de Salud (UBS) tras la aparición del COVID. Regresión de Poisson utilizada para determinar la razón de prevalencia y el intervalo de confianza del 95%. Resultados: El 62,6% de los 958 participantes informó una reducción en la asistencia superior al 50% después del inicio de la pandemia. La adopción de protocolos (RP=1,04 – IC95% 1,01;1,07), disponibilidad de EPI recomendado por los nuevos protocolos (RP=0,94 – IC95% 0,89;0,99) y la adopción de televaluación (RP=0,90 – IC95% 0,85;0,96) fueron factores que se asoció con esta reducción. Conclusión: La disponibilidad del nuevo EPP y la implementación de la teleprotección en UBS parecen haber minimizado la reducción en la atención dental después del inicio de la pandemia.

Objetivo: Analisar fatores associados à redução de atendimentos odontológicos na Atenção Primária à Saúde, durante pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal, com cirurgiões-dentistas das unidades básicas de saúde (UBS). O desfecho foi a redução dos atendimentos odontológicos, e as variáveis de exposição, dados sociodemográficos, disponibilidade de equipamentos de proteção individual (EPIs) e medidas adotadas pela UBS na pandemia. Realizou-se regressão de Poisson para determinar razão de prevalências e intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: A redução de atendimentos acima de 50% após o início da pandemia foi relatada por 62,6% dos 958 participantes. Adoção de protocolos de biossegurança (RP=1,04 – IC95% 1,01;1,07), disponibilidade de EPI preconizados por novos protocolos (RP=0,94 – IC95% 0,89;0,99) e adoção da teletriagem (RP=0,90 – IC95% 0,85;0,96) estiveram associados à redução. Conclusão: A disponibilização dos novos EPIs e a implementação da teletriagem nas UBS parecem ter minimizado a redução dos atendimentos odontológicos após o início da pandemia.

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar fatores associados à redução de atendimentos odontológicos na Atenção Primária à Saúde, durante pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal, com cirurgiões-dentistas das unidades básicas de saúde (UBS). O desfecho foi a redução dos atendimentos odontológicos, e as variáveis de exposição, dados sociodemográficos, disponibilidade de equipamentos de proteção individual (EPIs) e medidas adotadas pela UBS na pandemia. Realizou-se regressão de Poisson para determinar razão de prevalências e intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados: A redução de atendimentos acima de 50% após o início da pandemia foi relatada por 62,6% dos 958 participantes. Adoção de protocolos de biossegurança (RP = 1,04; IC95% 1,01;1,07), disponibilidade de EPIs preconizados por novos protocolos (RP = 0,94; IC95% 0,89;0,99) e adoção da teletriagem (RP = 0,90; IC95% 0,85;0,96) estiveram associados à redução. Conclusão: A disponibilização dos novos EPIs e a implementação da teletriagem nas UBS parecem ter minimizado a redução dos atendimentos odontológicos após o início da pandemia.

Abstract Objective: To analyze factors associated with the reduction of dental care in Primary Health Care, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with dentists in primary healthcare centers (PHCCs). The reduction of dental care was the outcome, and the exposure variables were sociodemographic data, availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and measures adopted by PHCCs during the pandemic. Poisson regression was performed to determine the prevalence ratio and 95% confidence interval (95%CI). Results: Of the total of 958 participants, 62.6% reported a reduction of over 50% in dental visits after the beginning of the pandemic. Adoption of biosafety protocols (PR = 1.04; 95%CI 1.01;1.07), availability of PPE recommended by new protocols (PR = 0.94; 95%CI 0.89;0.99) and adoption of tele-screening (PR = 0.90; 95%CI 0.85;0.96) were associated with the reduction. Conclusion: The availability of new types of PPE and implementation of tele-screening in PHCCs seem to have minimized the reduction of dental care after the beginning of the pandemic.

Resumen Objetivo: Analizar factores asociados a la reducción de consultas odontológicas en Atención Primaria de Salud en Brasil durante el COVID-19. Métodos: Estudio transversal con cirujanos dentistas de las Unidades Básicas de Salud (UBS). El hecho investigado fue la reducción de consultas odontológicas y las variables de exposición incluyeron factores sociodemográficos, aspectos de los equipos de protección personal (EPPs) y las medidas adoptadas por la UBS tras la aparición del COVID. La regresión de Poisson se utilizó para determinar la razón de prevalencia y el intervalo de confianza del 95% (IC95%). Resultados: El 62,6% de los 958 participantes informó una reducción en la asistencia superior al 50% después del inicio de la pandemia. La adopción de protocolos (RP = 1,04; IC95% 1,01;1,07), disponibilidad de EPPs recomendados por los nuevos protocolos (RP = 0,94; IC95% 0,89;0,99) y la adopción de teletriaje (RP = 0,90; IC95% 0,85;0,96) fueron factores que se asociaron con esta reducción. Conclusión: La disponibilidad del nuevo EPP y la implementación de la teleprotección en las UBS parecen haber minimizado la reducción en la atención bucal después del inicio de la pandemia.

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar fatores associados à redução de atendimentos odontológicos na Atenção Primária à Saúde, durante pandemia de COVID-19 no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal, com cirurgiões-dentistas das unidades básicas de saúde (UBS). O desfecho foi a redução dos atendimentos odontológicos, e as variáveis de exposição, dados sociodemográficos, disponibilidade de equipamentos de proteção individual (EPIs) e medidas adotadas pela UBS na pandemia. Realizou-se regressão de Poisson para determinar razão de prevalências e intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados: A redução de atendimentos acima de 50% após o início da pandemia foi relatada por 62,6% dos 958 participantes. Adoção de protocolos de biossegurança (RP = 1,04; IC95% 1,01;1,07), disponibilidade de EPIs preconizados por novos protocolos (RP = 0,94; IC95% 0,89;0,99) e adoção da teletriagem (RP = 0,90; IC95% 0,85;0,96) estiveram associados à redução. Conclusão: A disponibilização dos novos EPIs e a implementação da teletriagem nas UBS parecem ter minimizado a redução dos atendimentos odontológicos após o início da pandemia.

Abstract Objective: To analyze factors associated with the reduction of dental care in Primary Health Care, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted with dentists in primary healthcare centers (PHCCs). The reduction of dental care was the outcome, and the exposure variables were sociodemographic data, availability of personal protective equipment (PPE) and measures adopted by PHCCs during the pandemic. Poisson regression was performed to determine the prevalence ratio and 95% confidence interval (95%CI). Results: Of the total of 958 participants, 62.6% reported a reduction of over 50% in dental visits after the beginning of the pandemic. Adoption of biosafety protocols (PR = 1.04; 95%CI 1.01;1.07), availability of PPE recommended by new protocols (PR = 0.94; 95%CI 0.89;0.99) and adoption of tele-screening (PR = 0.90; 95%CI 0.85;0.96) were associated with the reduction. Conclusion: The availability of new types of PPE and implementation of tele-screening in PHCCs seem to have minimized the reduction of dental care after the beginning of the pandemic.

Resumen Objetivo: Analizar factores asociados a la reducción de consultas odontológicas en Atención Primaria de Salud en Brasil durante el COVID-19. Métodos: Estudio transversal con cirujanos dentistas de las Unidades Básicas de Salud (UBS). El hecho investigado fue la reducción de consultas odontológicas y las variables de exposición incluyeron factores sociodemográficos, aspectos de los equipos de protección personal (EPPs) y las medidas adoptadas por la UBS tras la aparición del COVID. La regresión de Poisson se utilizó para determinar la razón de prevalencia y el intervalo de confianza del 95% (IC95%). Resultados: El 62,6% de los 958 participantes informó una reducción en la asistencia superior al 50% después del inicio de la pandemia. La adopción de protocolos (RP = 1,04; IC95% 1,01;1,07), disponibilidad de EPPs recomendados por los nuevos protocolos (RP = 0,94; IC95% 0,89;0,99) y la adopción de teletriaje (RP = 0,90; IC95% 0,85;0,96) fueron factores que se asociaron con esta reducción. Conclusión: La disponibilidad del nuevo EPP y la implementación de la teleprotección en las UBS parecen haber minimizado la reducción en la atención bucal después del inicio de la pandemia.

Resumen: Diferentes factores pueden influir en la calidad de vida de personas con discapacidad intelectual. Este estudio investigó los factores asociados con la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud oral en niños con discapacidades intelectuales desde la perspectiva de sus cuidadores. Se realizó un estudio transversal con niños brasileños institucionalizados, que fueron evaluados clínicamente y sus respectivos tutores, quienes respondieron cuestionarios. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de registros médicos, aplicación de instrumentos de evaluación y examen clínico oral (n=92). La mayoría de los niños presentaban una higiene oral deficiente (64,10%) y una experiencia de caries alta (59,8%). Si bien la percepción específicamente de las madres respecto del impacto de las condiciones de la salud oral en la calidad de vida fue baja, mostró una tendencia a aumentar en cuanto disminuía el nivel educacional, la frecuencia de cepillado y la historia de lactancia materna (p≤0.05). El hecho de que la percepción del impacto en la calidad de vida por parte de los tutores no se condiga con las precarias condiciones de salud oral exhibida por los niños con discapacidad intelectual, no sólo demuestra el desconocimiento respecto de la importancia de la salud oral en un contexto general, sino que también evidencia la necesidad de promover acciones que incentiven el cuidado y educación en relación con este aspecto, tanto en los tutores como en los niños afectados.

Abstract: Different factors can influence the perception of quality of life in individuals with intellectual disabilities. This study investigated the factors associated with quality of life related to oral health in children with intellectual disabilities from the perspective of their parents. A cross-sectional study was carried out with Brazilian children from specialized institutions and their respective guardians. Data were collected through medical records, application of instruments and oral clinical examination (n=92). Most children had poor oral hygiene (64.10%) and a high caries experience (59.8%). The mothers' perception of quality of life related to oral health was low, however there was an association of greater perception when they had low education, female child, less brushing frequency and history of breastfeeding (p≤0.05). Although the perception of quality of life was low, the oral condition found evidences the need to promote oral health education actions with children with intellectual disabilities and their respective guardians.

RESUMO O objetivo deste artigo foi descrever as medidas de biossegurança presentes nos principais protocolos para diminuir os riscos de transmissão de COVID-19 durante os atendimentos odontológicos. O COVID-19 surgiu na China no final de 2019 e se espalhou rapidamente por outros países. Fatores da prática odontológica, como a proximidade com o paciente, contato com a saliva e respiração, bem como a geração de aerossóis em diversos procedimentos, colocam a equipe odontológica no topo da lista entre os profissionais com maior risco para o COVID-19. Inicialmente, as autoridades de saúde recomendaram apenas a manutenção dos atendimentos de urgência e emergência, suspendendo os procedimentos eletivos. Atualmente, a retomada dos atendimentos eletivos vem ocorrendo em vários países de forma gradual e exige inúmeras adequações nos ambientes e na rotina profissional em termos de biossegurança. Diversas condutas já eram preconizadas pelas autoridades sanitárias na prevenção da disseminação de outras doenças infecciosas antes do COVID-19. No entanto, são necessárias novas modificações na sala de espera, triagem e fluxo de pacientes, paramentação e até no próprio consultório odontológico. Dessa forma, os profissionais de odontologia devem estar preparados para adotar as novas recomendações e diminuir a chance de transmissão da doença.

ABSTRACT The aim of this article was to discuss biosafety measures described in the main protocols for minimizing the risk of COVID-19 transmission during dental care. COVID-19 appeared in China in late 2019 and quickly spread to other countries. Factors inherent to dental practice, such as proximity to the patient, transmission through saliva and breath, and the generation of aerosols during procedures, place the dental team at the top of the list among the most vulnerable healthcare providers. Health authorities initially recommended only maintaining urgent and emergency care and suspending elective dental procedures. Currently, elective care is gradually being resumed and requires numerous adjustments to the environment and professional routine in terms of biosafety. Several methods had been recommended to prevent the spread of other infectious diseases prior to the outbreak of COVID-19. However, further modifications are needed for the waiting room, patient screening and flow, procedures, garments, and even in dental office itself. Thus, dental professionals need to be prepared to adopt the new recommendations in order to reduce the chance of disease transmission.