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[Restorative dentistry in a community center. 10-year report]
1Faculdade de Odontología de Ribeirão Preto, USP.
Revista Da Faculdade De Odontologia De Lins
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This study reports on voluntary dental care provided over ten years, with a patient-to-student ratio of 23.08. Most procedures involved amalgam restorations, significantly benefiting community oral health and student training.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Public Health
Background:
- Community-based dental care programs offer valuable experience.
- Extracurricular activities enhance dental student skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a decade of voluntary dental assistance.
- To assess the impact on community oral health and student training.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of voluntary dental services provided at a community center.
- Data collection over a ten-year period.
- Documentation of patient-student ratios and restorative procedures.
Main Results:
- Average patient-to-dentistry student ratio was 23.08.
- 69.9% of restorations were amalgam.
- 30.1% of restorations used silicate cement or resin.
Conclusions:
- Voluntary dental work improves student clinical techniques.
- This program significantly contributed to community oral health despite time constraints.