[Restorative dentistry in a community center. 10-year report]

It is reported the results of voluntary odontological assistance in the Community Center of the Methodist Church of Vila Virginia. In a period of ten years the relation patient/dentistry student was an average of 23.08. Of the procedures, 69.9 per cent were amalgam restaurations and 30.1 per cent with silicate cement or resin. This is an important extracurricular activity for the student, in the sense that it helps improve his techniques. On the other hand, although restricted in time, this work has been important for the oral health of the community. Uniterms: voluntary extracurricular activity; amalgam, silicate or resin restaurations.