| Autor: |
Escobedo Martínez MF; Department of Integrated Adult Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain., Barbeito Castro E; Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33004 Oviedo, Spain., Olay S; Department of Integrated Adult Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain., Suárez-Solis Rodríguez B; Department of Integrated Adult Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain., Suárez-Solis Rodríguez J; Department of Integrated Adult Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain., Junquera L; Head Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain., Mauvezín Quevedo M; Department of Integrated Adult Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain., Junquera S; Department of Radiology, Hospital Universitario de San Agustin, 33402 Aviles, Spain. |
| Abstrakt: |
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in dentistry seek to promote the improvement on oral health in the most disadvantaged regions. The objective of this study is to identify the level of knowledge, expectations, and motivations that dental school students have about volunteering in dentistry, as well as to evaluate possible differences in these variables depending on their level of dental training. During the month of September 2022, a voluntary and anonymous online survey was carried out among all the students at the Dentistry School of Oviedo University. There were 5 questions to judge knowledge about global oral health course. 12 additional questions were included to assess the willingness to volunteer in international setting, the volunteer profile, as well as the most effective means to improve oral health in host communities. None of the students from our center had participated as a volunteer in dental NGOs, but up to 64.4% of them had considered their collaboration. The level of knowledge about global oral health obtained was low, with the percentage of correct answers ranging between 14.4% (in the question about the ideal patient/dentist ratio) and 57.8% (in the question about the fluoride concentration in drinking water). Majority of dental students (98.9%) were not aware that basic package of oral care was created by WHO. Significantly, the students of the clinical courses showed a greater motivation to volunteer. |
