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O câncer é um agravo de caráter multicausal e que envolve sofrimento psíquico e alterações comportamentais e bucais importantes, as quais podem comprometer a adesão e/ou sequência do tratamento. O objetivo desse estudo foi identificar a percepção do cuidado bucal (PCB) de pessoas com câncer, em presença ou não de transtornos psíquicos menores (TPM). Foi realizado um estudo transversal com 285 indivíduos atendidos em uma unidade de alta complexidade para tratamento da doença.  Foram levantados dados socioeconômicos, de biologia humana, de percepção da saúde bucal, além de ter sido investigada a relação de TPM com a percepção da saúde bucal dos participantes. A maioria da amostra foi composta por pessoas idosas, com média de idade de aproximadamente 60,77±14,79 anos, do sexo feminino (60,70%) e de cor não branca (82,68%). Quanto a percepção de saúde bucal, 42,15% referiu visitas regulares ao dentista do grupo com TPM. Foi observado ainda, uma pior condição em cuidados bucais nos indivíduos com esta condição, embora não se tenha detectado diferenças estatisticamente significantes. Os resultados podem servir de subsídios para futuras investigações, visto que sinaliza que a presença de TPM pode prejudica os cuidados individuais com a saúde bucal e que provavelmente piores condições nos cuidados bucais podem interferir no tratamento do câncer. 

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Introduction: The advances in medical technology play a significant role in the acquisition of knowledge and skills by healthcare professionals. Objective: The objective of this study was to apply and analyze the usability of the mammographic teaching software (RADIF) as a didactic tool for Radiologic Technology students. Materials and methods: This exploratory and descriptive study with a quantitative approach, was carried out in partnership with research groups from the Federal Institute of Education, Science, and Technology of Santa Catarina (IFSC) and the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Bahia (IFBA). The sample size was 31 Radiologic Technology students. Results: The sample obtained 85% of correct answers to all questions, the highest percentage of correct answers was in the modules on radiological breast anatomy, positioning techniques, and mammographic views. The highest error rate 61.2%, was related to the radiological aspects area. The sample showed a positive evaluation of more than 95% regarding the use of the software criteria. Conclusion: The results indicated a positive view regarding the use and applicability of the RADIF software for teaching and training in the radiological anatomy of the breast.

This study analyzes the clinical, macroscopic and radiographic characteristics of a biomaterial with different proportions of wolastonite (W) and tricalcium phosphate (TCP) on bone tissue regeneration during the implantation process of an experimental model of critical bone defects. Fifteen Wistar rats were used, randomly distributed in 5 groups (n = 3), with a bone defect created on an 8.0 mm diameter calvaria. 4 groups received implants with different proportions of W%/TCP%, referred to as W20/TCP80, W40/TCP60, W60/TCP40 and W80/TCP20. The fifth control group (GC) was filled with blood clot only. Clinical evaluation was performed every 24 hours, and after 7 days, the animals were euthanized. The calvaria were dissected and analyzed macroscopically and by radiography. All study groups showed a satisfactory clinical evolution. The macroscopic analysis showed filling of the bone defect with granules surrounded by newly formed tissue, and the radiographic analysis showed different patterns of displacement of the biomaterial. The study concluded that the different proportions of W%/TCP% were well tolerated by the study groups and demonstrated biocompatibility. The enhanced hydrophilic behavior of the W40/TCP60, W60/TCP40 and W80/TCP20 groups favored the application in the experimental model in vivo.