Dentistry in Bandeira Cientifica 2015 Project - Limoeiro de Anadia - AL

Resumen

The Bandeira Cientifica project is an extracurricular activity which takes place in vulnerable areas of Brazil. Since 2006, the dentistry department at the University of São Paulo (USP) has been responsible for oral health. These activities were developed between the 8th and 20th of December, 2015, in Limoeiro de Anadia - AL. 28 undergraduate students from FO-USP and FO- UFAL, 2 teachers and 5 dental surgeons participated in activities promoting health for 1,454 children in 20 primary schools, early childhood education centers and in the community. All the students participated in the educational activities on oral health and supervised tooth brushing, priority actions of the project. The epidemiological survey for oral health was developed for CPO-D and CEO-D indices. 2,500 children's toothbrush kits were distributed and 1,454 topical fluoride applications were performed. 752 students received clinical care: atraumatic restorative treatment with glass ionizer (1588), sealing holes with temporary cement (11), endodontic medication (2), extraction of primary (429) and permanent (50); periodontal scaling (20), totaling 2,165 clinical procedures and 296 preventive procedures: cariostatic application (123); sealant application (160) and fluoride varnish application (13), 24 prostheses were made for 12 residents. 358 children were referred for treatment of greater complexity to the Basic Health Unit.