Educação permanente em saúde para técnicos de saúde bucal e auxiliares de saúde bucal: relato de experiência

RESUMO O trabalho relata a experiência da I Oficina sobre Educação Permanente em Saúde (EPS) para Técnicos em Saúde Bucal (TSBs) e Auxiliares em Saúde Bucal (ASBs) de Maringá (PR), organizado pela Universidade Estadual de Maringá e pela Prefeitura Municipal Utilizando uma situação problema, foram realizadas discussões a partir de um caso fictício. Do total de 76 participantes, 37% conheciam a EPS, 29% a realizavam e 94% gostariam de saber mais sobre o assunto. Verificou-se que as informações relacionadas à EPS são restritas, que há grande interesse dos TSBs e ASBs sobre o tema e é de fundamental importância a inclusão destes profissionais nas discussões do processo de trabalho para a qualificação da atenção

Pacifier-sucking habit duration and frequency on occlusal and myofunctional alterations in preschool children

The objective of this study was to evaluate the association of pacifier-sucking habit with occlusal and oral myofunctional alterations in preschool children. Eighty-four 2- to 5-year-old children participated in the study. Data on duration and frequency of pacifier use were collected from parents or guardians. Occlusal and oral myofunctional characteristics were examined by a dentist and a speech therapist, respectively. Chi-square tests and Poisson regression were used to analyze the data. The occlusal characteristics that were significantly associated with a pacifier-sucking habit were anterior open bite, altered canine relation, posterior crossbite, increased overjet, and malocclusion. The oral myofunctional characteristics that were significantly associated with a pacifier-sucking habit were resting lip position, resting tongue position, shape of the hard palate, and swallowing pattern. The strongest associations were for anterior open bite (prevalence ratio [PR] = 11.33), malocclusion (PR = 2.33), altered shape of the hard palate (PR = 1.29), and altered swallowing pattern (PR = 1.27). Both duration and frequency of pacifier-sucking habit were associated with occlusal and oral myofunctional alterations. These results emphasize the need for pediatric dentists to advise parents and caregivers about the risks of prolonged pacifier use and refer children to professionals for multidisciplinary assistance to minimize these risks whenever necessary