In recent decades, Chile has seen an improvement in its indicators of oral morbidity; that has gone hand in hand with the expansion of coverage in promotion, prevention and dental treatment, prioritizing children, pregnant women and the elderly. Albeit this effort, a very high oral morbidity persists, especially in the population aged 20 to 60 years old, whom have little access to restorative dental care. The Ministry of Health has proposed an ambitious 2018-2030 National Oral Health Plan that pursues the improvement of oral health as well as to reduce inequalities, based on the concepts of equity, intersectionality, citizen participation and inclusion and non-discrimination, thus it materializes in four strategic axes: health promotion and prevention of oral diseases; delivery of quality dental services; human resources development; and research, monitoring and evaluation.

In recent decades, Chile has seen an improvement in its indicators of oral morbidity; that has gone hand in hand with the expansion of coverage in promotion, prevention and dental treatment, prioritizing children, pregnant women and the elderly. Albeit this effort, a very high oral morbidity persists, especially in the population aged 20 to 60 years old, whom have little access to restorative dental care. The Ministry of Health has proposed an ambitious 2018-2030 National Oral Health Plan that pursues the improvement of oral health as well as to reduce inequalities, based on the concepts of equity, intersectionality, citizen participation and inclusion and non-discrimination, thus it materializes in four strategic axes: health promotion and prevention of oral diseases; delivery of quality dental services; human resources development; and research, monitoring and evaluation.

OBJETIVOExponer la experiencia del proyecto de investigación Küme Monguen Pewenche realizado en la APS rural, indígena y de escasos recursos, determinando la prevalencia y asociación de enfermedades cardiovasculares en Alto Biobio.MATERIAL Y MÉTODOIdentifica oportunidades y limitaciones que permitan orientar la implementación de programas de fortalecimiento de la investigación en los centros de salud primarios urbanos y rurales, no para realizar investigación “en” APS. , si no "desde" y "para" la APS.RESULTADOSAlto compromiso de los profesionales de la salud.CONCLUSIONESEl compromiso y curiosidad de los profesionales de la salud, representan un insumo esencial para investigar en APS. (Horiz Med 2014; 14(3): 19-23)

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Sr Editor.Desde un punto de vista biomédico, la sordera es entendida como una pérdida auditiva superior a 35dB y se clasifica según el momento de adquisición, lugar de lesión, etiología y grado de pérdida auditiva. La sordera afecta a más de 360 millones de personas en el mundo 1,2.

El desarrollo profesional continuo se ha convertido en un objetivo común a todas las profesiones y la odontología no es una excepción, siendo las especialidades odontológicas las que representan el camino más importante para este desarrollo. La elección de la especialidad tiene fuertes implicancias no solo para el profesional o las comunidades educativas y científicas, sino también para la salud pública de los países. Por este motivo, es relevante conocer que elementos intervienen en el proceso de elección de la especialidad. El objetivo de este artículo es hacer una revisión de los factores y evolución de las preferencias de especialización entre los estudiantes de odontología, reportados en la literatura internacional reciente. Existen diversos motivos que influencian la decisión de especializarse y la elección de la especialidad, entre ellos se encuentran: estabilida...

  It has been determined that the quality of life, as well as the habits that we may acquire during life, can affect in one way or another our quality of life, oral health, such as eating habits, socioeconomic differences and racial / ethnic, parental education and family structure, as well as the fear that parents or guardians project from previous experiences to their children who are just entering dental care on a more conscious level. The objective of this article is to review elementary concepts of oral health- related quality of life in children and its relationship with dental anxiety of their caregivers. 

 Since the discovery of ozone, it has been extensively investigated, proving effective in treating infections in different health professions, and also in dentistry. The objective of this article is to review the evidence regarding the use of ozone as a supplement in the treatment of periodontal diseases. Ozone reduces the number of bacteria, their reproductive capacity and even achieving their complete disappearance, in addition to having action against viruses and fungi. Thanks to this, its use as an adjuvant irrigant is currently being discussed, mainly because it is a biocompatible, highly effective antimicrobial agent, with oxidative potential that accelerates the physiological healing process, analgesic effect, and after characteristics such as its easy obtaining and mode of administration. However, ozone must be used in adequate concentrations, since an excess of it can cause the...

Non-attendance at dental appointments is a relevant problem in health care due to the negative consequences it entails. This article aims to review the causes of nonattendance and the strategies implemented for its prevention at the international level. Socioeconomic, cultural, geographic, and demographic factors are identified as the main causes of absenteeism. An inversely proportional relationship has been observed between socioeconomic status and absenteeism, with those patients with greater resources tending to have lower absenteeism. Socioeconomic and cultural factors, together with oral health education, influence the concern and frequency of dental checkups. Various solutions have been proposed, such as telephone or SMS reminders, although their effectiveness may vary due to patient familiarity and access to technology. There is a need to address this problem comprehensively and ...