Dental Caries in Latin American and Caribbean countries: urgent need for a regional consensus
Braz. oral res. (Online); 35 (supl.1), 2021
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Risk factors for dental caries in Latin American and Caribbean countries
Braz. oral res. (Online); 35 (supl.1), 2021
Abstract Identifying the risk factors for dental caries is vital in epidemiology and clinical practices for developing effective preventive strategies, both, at the individual and collective levels. Different causality/determination models have been proposed to understand the development process of denta...
Management of dental caries lesions in Latin American and Caribbean countries
Braz. oral res. (Online); 35 (supl.1), 2021
Abstract Caries management at the lesion level is dependent on the lesion activity, the presence of a cavitation (either cleanable or non-cleanable), and lesion depth as evaluated via radiographic examination. A variety of non-invasive, micro-invasive, and minimally invasive treatment (with or without re...
Dental caries prevalence, prospects, and challenges for Latin America and Caribbean countries: a summary and final recommendations from a Regional Consensus
Braz. oral res. (Online); 35 (supl.1), 2021
Abstract Dental caries can be effectively managed and prevented from developing into cavitated lesions while preserving tooth structure at all levels. However, the strong correlation between caries and socioeconomic factors may compromise the efficacy of preventive strategies. The high prevalence of pers...
Dental caries experience and its impact on quality of life in Latin American and Caribbean countries
Braz. oral res. (Online); 35 (supl.1), 2021
Abstract Robust epidemiological data allow for logical interventions taken in the interest of public health. Dental caries is a major public health problem driven by increased sugar consumption and various biological, behavioral, and psychosocial factors, and is known to strongly affect an individual's q...
Community interventions and strategies for caries control in Latin American and Caribbean countries
Braz. oral res. (Online); 35 (supl.1), 2021
Abstract Dental caries remains highly prevalent in Latin American and Caribbean countries (LACC). However, this disease can be controlled through interventions that implement evidence-based strategies in an affordable manner and that target all population groups instead of the most affluent only. Therefo...
Overview of miRNAs for the non-invasive diagnosis of endometriosis: evidence, challenges and strategies. A systematic review
Einstein (São Paulo, Online); 19 (), 2021
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of the study was to assess the evidence on miRNAs as biomarkers for the diagnosis of endometriosis, as well as to provide insights into the challenges and strategies associated with the use of these molecules as accessible tools in clinical practice. Methods Systematic revi...
Strategies for hemodynamic maintenance of potential brain-dead donor: integrative review
Einstein (São Paulo, Online); 19 (), 2021
ABSTRACT Objective To learn about the scientific production on strategies adopted for hemodynamic maintenance of brain-dead patients. Methods Integrative review with articles published between 2007 and 2019, in Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Latin American and Caribbean Health Science...
Participación del Caribe en la ciencia regional: una mirada general y un análisis comparado de Cuba, Jamaica y Trinidad y Tobago
Participation of the Caribbean in regional science: a general overview and comparative analysis of Cuba, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago
Rev. cub. inf. cienc. salud; 31 (4), 2020
El Caribe es una subregión del continente americano formada por 13 países y 14 territorios dependientes, los cuales se caracterizan por una gran diversidad. A pesar de su relevancia, está poco explorado en los estudios de la ciencia regional. Este artículo se propone analizar la ciencia caribeña a p...