263. Dental Association is considering preventing access to the profession if they continue to miss career opportunities

The Dental Association is considering preventing access to the profession, they still do not exist solutions to employment for these professionals, told Lusa the president of the class. Orlando Monteiro da Silva spoke to the Lusa at the end of the hearing that he had with the President of the Republic, they discussed the issue of employment of dentists.

For Dental Association, the situation of these professionals is reaching a limit, since every year out 600 graduates who join the 6000 dentists that exist in Portugal. Without employment for the occupation, many have chosen to emigrate, which the Dental Association regrets. This situation are already 247 dentists in the profession in England.

Against this background, he considers "very serious", the Dental Association is considering preventing access to the profession, claiming that covered the health needs of the country in terms of dentistry.

Another issue that the Dental Association discussed with Aníbal Cavaco Silva was the National Program for Promotion of Oral Health, which entered into force on the 01 March and which involves the allocation of dental checks. According to the program, each pregnant then at the health center will have three dental checks, a maximum total of 120 euros. The program will cover 65 thousand pregnant. The elderly beneficiaries of the solidarity supplement can enjoy a maximum of two dental checks for a total of 80 euros.

Where appropriate, are essential requirements of a certificate of pregnancy or evidence of the situation as a beneficiary of Completion issued by the Institute of Social Security. Users can choose any doctor or dentist office, since that is part of the list of professionals who have joined the system in its health region.

The president of the Dental Association welcomed the initiative but maintains its extension to children, diabetics to holders of special diseases.

Sapo Notícias

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Comments taken from SAPO NOTÍCIAS:

- I did not realize. There are dentists out of work? So why is it that instead of the state spending millions of euros in dental checks in individual amounts not miserable places at the service of the general population in hospitals and health centers? Ah, because the lords of the order could not continue to ask for 100 per consultation, and no longer able to accumulate wealth. Health has to cease being a means of access to individual wealth. Health professionals have a right to a dignified life - as we all - but not at the expense of the disadvantaged. What is an elder who earn a minimum of survival will make 2 checks for 40 euros? What services will get access to this value? I hope they find a dentist who agreed to be sympathetic with the check and give them the value of money to buy food. But with the mentality of the class probably will only do so if only returning 70%, after all, have to pay the vacation home, luxury car and other essential expenses;

- Dental Association wants the same for the dental health of the Portuguese we have for the health of the body. Let the Portuguese choose, to inform young people of the courses where there is no way to employment, but does not prevent them from studying;

- My Portuguese friends. Now go to the dentist is necessary to obtain a bank loan! Yet with so many doctors, as the president of the Dental Association, the prices and the policy of treatment used by dentists are quite unrealistic for purchasing power, as the middle class disappeared. Only the rich, politicians, parliamentarians, judges, footballers, the ministers have a chance to consult a private doctor, with prices of consultations in force! Each physician that way, once the subconscious is the idea of getting rich in the following month;

- The question is simple: more than half of dentists preferred to have followed medicine ... but there are no vacancies! We got to the ridiculous oversubscribed dentists and lack of doctors in almost all specialties. It's a shame this country;

- Since when does the professional denying access to a profession duly recognized by the Republic? Here are ideas manifestly unconstitutional, such as in other areas, and no one protests;

- The president of the Dental Association, the fact that there is a Constitution and a right of access to the profession. The Dental Association, neither this nor the other, has the power to foreclose.

262. Region supports universal

Portugal advances with dental checks

but the autonomous region of Madeira think so not fair

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The Government of the Republic, yesterday launch a new program that provides for the allocation of dental checks for pregnant and elderly. The program provides annual ceilings of 120 euros for pregnant women followed in the National Health Service and 80 euros for the elderly beneficiaries of the solidarity supplement.

The Region will not follow this policy and the regional secretary for Social Affairs explains why. "Our support is a universal form, are the people that group are. Need not be pregnant or elderly. Just having financial difficulties and that the evidence in the social security services," said Francisco Jardim Ramos, which exemplified by saying that 'there may be pregnant women whose family income does not need such support, as there are women that are pregnant, have more financial difficulties. " Moreover, the regional secretary for Social Affairs pointed out what has been done in Madeira, the level of the regional health plan, which bet on the preventive (with full coverage of all children in the region) and in the healing , which currently functions in health centers of Bom Jesus, Porto Santo and Porto Moniz.

With regard to oral health preventive Francisco Jardim Ramos stressed that in this last year, Funchal have come to be covered by this project, which already covers 16 thousand and 333 children. Only in this county, three thousand and 840 children, those who were covered by the initiative to visit schools and presenting an innovation: "The school equipment includes brush and toothpaste. Children are forced to take to school these two objects of hygiene".

With regard to the curative, Jardim Ramos has no specific dates but ensures that the purpose in the future, is to extend it to a larger number of health centers in the region. "The goal is to do with the users to go deal with their teeth in a larger number of health centers to cover the pass well to be full ', outlines the regional secretary for Social Affairs.

Jornal da Madeira

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How is it possible within the same country there are two separate guidelines on oral health policy? It is more that since the oral health of the Portuguese should be purely and simply for political choices, since there is no lack of resources.

While so, the children will be disinherited of fortune, the old, poor and disadvantaged luck executioners of health policies of the regime? There are billions of euros to invest (megalomaniac projects like transport of high-speed TGV - Trans Grand Vitesse, or a new airport in the region of Lisbon), the politicians continue to do the make-believe about the health of most Portuguese.

No longer sufficient unemployment, poverty and hunger that affects so many like to pretend that there are health problems in the country. Unfortunately, there is the powerful politicians benefited from the April 25, 1974 that has to confront this reality.

261. Oral health: dental checks only in public is 'expensive'

The health minister said today that an oral health program in the public sector would require an "investment too costly 'to be necessary to install equipment and put many professionals in the health centers. In the issue of symbolic first dentist to check a pregnant woman, the Health Center of Olivais (Lisbon), Ana Jorge assumed not to be made from savings accounts to the National Health Service (S.N.S. in Portuguese) with the use of contracted services in private area, where there are equipment and professionals in the field of oral health. This year, the extension of the oral health program will cost the state 21 million euros.

"[Download exclusively in the public oral health program] would require a huge effort for the program to be extended equally," stressed the Minister, ensuring that the initiative of dental checks allows the program to be extended in a 'faster and more equitable across the country. " So far 43 have been issued vouchers dentist, but the minister ensures that all health centers have already been offered.

For the president of Dental Association, Orlando Monteiro da Silva, although certainly continue to be much to do, a good start is always a good start. The program provides annual ceilings of 120 euros for pregnant women followed in the S.N.S. and 80 euros for the elderly beneficiaries of the solidarity supplement.

The order in February ruled that the extension of the National Program for Promotion of Oral Health include upgrading the health care coverage to 80,000 people per year, estimating that the program covers 65 thousand pregnant annually. The previous access to dentistry is done by a dentist custom-check issued to the user by the health center where it is followed, and necessary, as appropriate, a certificate of pregnancy or evidence of the situation as a beneficiary of Completion issued the Institute of Social Security.

In the initial check, pregnant women can receive two more checks for dental consultations and treatments, a total of 120 euros. The performance of treatments can be completed within 60 days after delivery.

The elderly can receive covered by two dental checks per year, a maximum of 80 euros. Users can choose from any doctor on the list of professional members of its health region. The list currently comprises 2,600 professionals, which is equivalent to 40 percent of doctors registered as a dentist (about six thousand), said the president of the Dental Association, stating that this is a process of continuous membership.

Maria de Fatima, pregnant over 35 weeks, was the face of the symbolic beginning of the issue of dental checks. The wearer's Health Center of Olivais received today from the hands of a Health Minister that will allow you to check "a check-up to the teeth and then we can see," but for not having dental problems, your plan calls for a cleaning procedure. "The teeth are weaker during pregnancy and it appeared not to [check this] is a help. Not all people have the means to go to a private doctor and so I agree with this measure, 'he said.

Diário Digital

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259. Violence against the elderly in hospitals and care PGR

The Attorney General's Office showed today concerned about the violence against the elderly and in hospitals, crimes still go unreported. Pinto Monteiro, who was speaking at the Parliamentary Commission for Education and Science, said there is fear of making investments.

I already have data on school violence, domestic violence - and then much larger - of violence on children, but about violence in hospitals so far has not managed elements, ie, there are still more afraid to report violence in hospitals than others type of violence, "he said.

The Attorney General's Office reveals that his priority is the investigation of various crimes of violence and, now, what worries him most is the violence against the elderly. "I have little evidence of violence on the elderly and I am extremely worried, is what worries me most, perhaps because the elderly have no voice," said Pinto Monteiro.

Renascença

258. Surveillance actions in child and youth have "undoubted impact"

The Regional Director of Health assured the Azores in Horta, the monitoring activities in child and adolescent health, relevant and quality, have an "undoubted impact in the lives of children. Teresa Brito spoke at the Fifth Seminar of Child Health, held in Faial, an initiative of the Center for Health Horta, whose opening and chaired on behalf of the regional Social Affairs.

As underlined at the time, health does not depend, however, only the provision of care, since the "influence of social environment, biophysical and ecological is also crucial." For Teresa Brito, support for children with special needs, at risk or particularly vulnerable, reducing inequalities in access to health services and recognition of parents as primary care providers "are key priorities."

He remembered also that the increased level of knowledge and motivation of families, including improving the living conditions, "favor the development of the parental role and make it possible for parents and families to assume, as a right and duty, competing professionals to facilitate and promote it." He also said that feeding and infant health are important and current issues, to the extent that the "acquisition of eating habits result of obtaining knowledge and skills in childhood, reflected in improved quality of life throughout the life cycle."

"Children do not have innate abilities that enable them to choose one food discerned," the regional director noted, adding that this option results in "simple apprehension from the experience, observation and education." In this context, "the paper we as managers, professionals, parents and educators, takes a leading role in production practices conducive to proper nutrition, balanced and comprehensive," said Teresa Brito.

For physicians, nurses, teachers, kindergarten teachers, social workers and psychologists, this seminar discussed issues such as adolescence, school health, pediatric diseases, immunization and emotional attachment.

Canal de Notícias

257. Azores: Number of children without tooth decay increases

The number of children Azores with six years free of tooth decay increased from 30 to 38 percent, according to regional prevalence study on oral educated population, today announced the Government.

The regional secretary for Social Affairs, Domingos Cunha, said that the significant increase of dentists and access of citizens to obtain "very positive results, according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization. "With the hiring of 15 dentists in the health units of all the islands of the archipelago and the work of over 108 dentists from the private sector, there is a greater supply which has been tapped by the people," he said.

According to Domingos Cunha, the health centers in the region are making every year, 25 thousand queries oral health policy and reimbursement for those using private services makes a decisive contribution.

The "Regional Study of Prevalence of Oral Diseases in the Population Educated in the Azores in 2005" was conducted by dentists Ricardo Cabral, Magdalena Mont'Alverne and Artur Lima. The study examined 517 children of nine islands, of which 250 were male (48 percent) and 267 females (52 percent) at six years (165), twelve years (179) and fifteen (153). The results showed that the average rate of dental fluorosis in the Azores is 0.7, with the islands of São Miguel and Pico those with the highest rate (0.9) and Flores and Corvo those with the lowest index (0.1).

The dental caries, is 0.2 in children aged six years, 2.1 to twelve years and from 3.6 to fifteen years. In children or young age of six, twelve and fifteen years, the highest rate of tooth decay occurs on the island of Corvo, while the lowest is in Santa Maria (six and fifteen years) and Pico (12 years). According to the study, the prevalence of children free of dental caries in permanent teeth in the Azores is 44.9 percent.

The conclusions of the study recommended the creation of a regional study of the determination of fluoride in drinking water, covering 154 towns in the Azores. The document, according to Domingos Cunha, will be delivered to all schools and health units Azores.

Açoriano Oriental

256. Dental checks are available for pregnant women and elderly

The first dentist to check pregnant was issued on 2 June. The oral health program will have 21 million euros for the first year, and also pregnant women will also cover elderly people in need.

The users will be able to choose any doctor on the list of professional members of its health region. So far 43 have been issued checks dentist.

"It will be prescribed by the family doctor. In the elderly it is necessary that they are entitled to the supplement supportive, "said Ana Jorge, Minister of Health, the issue of symbolic first dentist to check a pregnant woman, the Health Center of Olivais (Lisbon). On occasion, the Minister of Health will take that are not made from savings accounts to the National Health Service (SNS).

According to Ana Jorge, a program of oral health in the public sector would require "a very expensive investment, because it is necessary to install equipment and put many professionals in the health centers. "Putting exclusively in the public oral health program would require a huge effort for the program be extended equally," he added.

The Ministry of Health ensures that all health centers in the country may provide the dentist checks. The program provides for ceilings of 120 euros for pregnant women, divided into three checks and the completion of treatments can be completed within 60 days after delivery. For the elderly the maximum value is 80 euros and an estimated more than 250 euros for the placement of dental prostheses.

Cristina Sambado
RTP

255. Dentists complain oral health program in schools

The program of oral health promotion in schools, the Directorate General of Health want to evaluate before proceeding with dental checks for children, invites criticism of dentists who advocate a reorganization of the project.

Reviews were forwarded to the bank of the Congress of Dentists Association, held in November, one of the representatives of the Dental Association in the group of analysis of the oral health, Paulo Rompante. The basic and essential step of this program is to promote the daily brushing at school, which is not being done in most institutions.

"As the program is designed only entitled to access to the other stages of the program, schools that promoted daily brushing, no program works is that brushing is not promoted," commented the expert. The argument advanced by some schools that are unable to promote oral health can not be accepted among dentists. "If a school is unable to do this, then almost better to close the school ', it Frias Bulhosa, another element of the Order who participated in the analysis group has made proposals to the Minister of Health.

Especially because, says the expert, to brush your teeth is not sufficient that students have a toothbrush and toothpaste, and the use of water to be dispensed with. Along with brushing, the schools included in the program of oral health promoting fluoride administration every two weeks between their students.

After this, should be selected children who must put sealant on the teeth - a plastic material that is used to prevent cavities. But again there are flaws in the program conducted in schools, dentists say. This is because, before the sealant, it is necessary to detect whether the child is already developing tooth decay, which should be done by a dentist, which is not present at school.

"The selection of children is not always done by qualified professionals. Currently it is most often done by school health teams, which often do not even have a dental hygienist, "argued Paulo Rompante. The doctor stressed that caries is a disease "infectious and contagious', the diagnosis should be made by the dentist.

For the doctor Frias Bulhosa, one of the shortcomings of oral health has to do with the lack of follow-up. "A child of four, five or six years you can get in a given year in the program, but then again not being monitored. The child is not followed in subsequent years, "he lamented.

Diário Digital

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Anyway, if that is how the state treats children in the country ...

254. The oral health status of children is not what it should be

Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo (BRAZIL) - "The oral health status of children is not what it should be." This is the opinion of the dentist Janaina Costa Tavares de Castro, who holds a social work orientation to children in a private school in the district of Cesar Moreira in Pindamonhangaba. Graduated in the Faculty of Dentistry Pindamonhangaba, Susan has improved in the field of dentistry. She believes that often the poor oral oral health of many children is due to lack of time and information of many parents.

"Today, many mothers work outside and have this difficulty to supervise. The child ends up with the maid or even in kindergarten. And is not the same thing. It is difficult to perceive the existence of cavities, "says the dentist. For this reason, she says that the performance of dentists in schools would be of fundamental importance to improving the oral health of children. In the city of Guaratinguetá, for example, she said that many public schools already have dental.

In the opinion of Janaina, it is important for parents to do the monitoring of brushing and flossing. She said this work should take place through interaction between parents, teachers and professionals in dentistry. The specific work done in school Moreira César, Susan is doing a survey of oral health status of children. But, she said, the first screening, in which 70 children were, the number of cavities was found than expected.

"Let's do this survey, the school meet, interact with parents and, through reports and seminars, show cases and be giving a warning," he said. The professional warning that the appearance of white spots on the teeth of children is not always perceived. "These spots are already the first manifestation of decay and sometimes goes unnoticed," justified.

Janaina believes that a joint effort between dentists, schools and parents is of paramount importance for the prevention, helping to reduce the oral problems.

Saúde Vale

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Attention is also drawn to the need to conduct surveys of the student population in Portugal. Detecting problems early can prevent these tragedies in the future of many children and young people. When is screening at national level?

253. Bad breath? See causes and how to

What is halitosis?

Halitosis means bad breath, a problem that many people face eventually. It is estimated that approximately 40% of the population suffers or will suffer from chronic halitosis at some time in your life. There are many causes of this evil, including inadequate oral hygiene (lack of proper brushing and lack of flossing), gingivitis, to certain foods such as garlic or onion, tobacco and alcohol products, dry mouth (caused by certain drugs for disorders and lower production of saliva during sleep), systemic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, problems with the liver and kidneys.

How do I know if I have halitosis?

One way to know if you have bad breath is to cover your mouth and nose with your hand, exhale and feel the breath. Another way is to ask someone you trust as is your breath. But do not forget that many people have this problem when they wake up in the morning, as a result of lower production of saliva during the night, allowing acid and other substances to deteriorate inside the mouth. Measures such as brushing teeth, and tongue, and floss before bed and get up often help eliminate morning breath.

How to prevent bad breath?

Avoid foods that cause bad breath and note the following: brush thoroughly twice daily and floss daily to remove plaque and food particles that accumulate every day (brushing your tongue also helps reduce bad breath) remove the denture before bed, and clean it well before putting it in the morning and visit your dentist regularly to make a review and cleaning of your teeth.

If your bad breath persists even after a good brushing and flossing, see your dentist, as this may be an indication of the existence of a more serious problem. Only the dentist can tell if you have gingivitis, dry mouth or excess plaque, which are the probable causes of bad breath.

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O Nortão Jornal

252. Oral health more intensified

Pedro Avelino (Rio Grande do Norte), BRAZIL - The Department of Health Pedro Avelino intensified investment in promoting oral health among children and adolescents. The project seeks to create a generation healthier than before, to grow free from the need to make dental care more serious or even extract teeth for lack of care.

The council, which is administered by Mayor Sergio Cadó, is promoting an overhaul in the health sector. Investments also include improvements to the municipal hospital, in care of the program strategy of Family Health. The city maintains a service consultation and dental procedures varied across sues clinics and offices distributed at headquarters and in other communities.

But the project geared towards the public school proposes to establish a more direct relationship between dentist and patient, through a range of visits to public schools. The initiative is made possible through a partnership between the municipal education and health. According to the municipal court of public health, all the teaching units administered by the city are included in the project, which has a lineup consisting of lectures on oral hygiene and actions such as applying fluoride and toothbrushing.

The main goal is to secure the education of students need to brush your teeth always after each meal and before bed, as well as flossing and visiting your dentist regularly. The project seeks to attack, locally, a culture of neglect of oral health, traditionally dominant on the inside. According to the Municipal Health Department, investment in oral health in schools comes at a time when the city directs resources to other projects in the area of dental care.

One goal this year is to buy a mobile dental office to serve mainly the rural population. The equipment will be used for dentists to serve residents in communities farther from the center without the need to move residents, a factor that discourages people time to seek treatment.

Diário de Natal

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And for us here in Portugal, who takes the responsibility to reach those who can not go to a consultation? How's Oral Health Program School for these schools across the country?