Methodist University of São Paulo

About: Methodist University of São Paulo is a education organization based out in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Mental health. The organization has 961 authors who have published 1340 publications receiving 7504 citations.

Bases teóricas de bem-estar subjetivo, bem-estar psicológico e bem-estar no trabalho

Abstract: The definition of health includes well-being as a prime concept. Following it, there are different theoretical propositions to well-being in literature. This article presents two traditional views and a new conception about well-being. First of all, theoretical basis that sustains subjective well-being is revised. Conceptions about psychological well-being that draw the beginning about positive psychology are showed in the second section. Next, the concept of well-being at work is formulated ponting out your component, which were established in positive links between job and organization. In the end, it is suggested an articulation, based on positive psychology proposition, in order to broaden the understanding of factors that contribute to promote a healthy existence.

Tooth loss in well‐maintained patients with chronic periodontitis during long‐term supportive therapy in Brazil

Abstract: Aim: The objective of this retrospective study was to assess the reasons for tooth loss in a sample of patients who underwent periodontal therapy and supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) in a Brazilian private periodontal practice. Material and Methods: A sample of 120 subjects who had been treated and maintained for 10 years or longer was selected from patients attending a periodontal practice. All patients followed a similar treatment: basic procedures, re-evaluation and periodontal surgery where indicated. Reasons for tooth loss were categorized as periodontal, caries, endodontal, root fractures and extraction of retained or partially erupted third molars. Results: Of the 2927 teeth present at the completion of active periodontal treatment, 53 (1.8%) were lost due to periodontal disease, 16 (0.5%) for root fracture, six (0.2%) to caries, five (0.2%) for endodontic reasons and 31 (1.0%) were lost to extraction of retained or partially erupted third molars. Logistic regression analysis was performed to investigate the association between five independent variables with tooth loss due to periodontitis. Only age (>60 years) and smoking were statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusion: The findings of this survey were consistent with previous studies. Older subjects and smokers were more susceptible to periodontal tooth loss. In addition, patients with generalized chronic periodontitis were treated and maintained for long-term periods with low rates of tooth loss.

Aspectos metodológicos do Projeto SBBrasil 2010 de interesse para inquéritos nacionais de saúde

Abstract: O Projeto SBBrasil 2010 (SBB10) foi concebido como um levantamento epidemiologico em saude bucal, de base nacional, dentro da estrategia de vigilância em saude. O objetivo deste artigo e apresentar aspectos da metodologia do SBB10 que possam contribuir para ampliar e desenvolver conhecimentos na area de saude. Com relacao ao plano amostral, trata-se de uma pesquisa por conglomerados e com multiplos estagios. Capitais e municipios do interior das cinco regioes brasileiras compoem os dominios da amostra, cujas unidades amostrais foram, respectivamente, setor censitario e domicilio para as capitais, e municipio, setor censitario e domicilio para o interior. Nas capitais foram sorteados 30 setores e, no interior de cada regiao, 30 municipios. A precisao considerou os dominios agrupados segundo o grau de densidade no total da populacao e a variabilidade interna dos indices. Foram avaliadas as condicoes de carie dentaria, doenca periodontal, oclusopatias, fluorose, traumatismo dentario e edentulismo em cinco grupos etarios (5, 12, 15 a 19, 35 a 44 e 65 a 74 anos).