OBJETIVO: La Telesalud en Perú ha cobrado relevancia como una alternativa para mejorar el acceso a servicios de salud, fundamentalmente en regiones remotas y con población vulnerable. El propósito del estudio fue analizar el papel de la telesalud en la cobertura universal de salud en el Perú. MÉTODO: La recopilación documental de la revisión bibliográfica se realizó de enero a marzo del 2025, utilizando palabras clave "salud digital", eSalud, mSalud "cobertura universal de salud ", "Perú", "tecnologías de la información en salud", “Telesalud”, “Telemedicina”, “Telecapacitación”, “TeleIEC”, “Telegestión”. La búsqueda incluyó documentos en español e inglés provenientes de bases de datos s como PubMed, Scopus, y Lilacs, además de fuentes oficiales como el Ministerio de Salud del Perú (MINSA), la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) y el Centro Naci...

El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la influencia de la planificación estratégica en la calidad educativa en un instituto de educación superior tecnológico público de Lima Metropolitana, 2023. La misma que se encuentra asociada al Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) “Educación de calidad”. El estudio fue de tipo básica con un enfoque cuantitativo y de diseño no experimental de corte transversal, de alcance descriptivo y correlacional causal. La muestra estuvo constituida por 74 docentes, la técnica empleada fue la encuesta y se utilizó como instrumento 1 cuestionario validado para cada variable. Para el análisis inferencial se empleó la prueba de regresión logística ordinal, considerando un nivel de significancia < 0,05. Los resultados muestran que el valor de Wald fue 17,812, el pvalor < 0,001, esto demuestra que existe una influencia significativa de l...

“Aim: In dental practice there is a high risk of contact with fluids that may contain SARSCoV-2. Salivary secretions in the form of droplets are the main route of infection. The present study aimed to evaluate factors associated with epidemiological, preventive and health care knowledge of dentists from the north of the Peruvian capital about COVID-19. Materials and Methods: This analytical, observational, cross-sectional and prospective study evaluated 142 dental professionals from the Directorate of Integrated Health Networks (DIRIS) in the north of the Peruvian capital during June to August 2022. A validated questionnaire of 20 closed multiple-choice questions was used to measure the level of epidemiological, preventive and health care knowledge about COVID-19. A logit model was used to evaluate the influence of the following variables: age, sex, marital status, children, origin, un...

“Aim: In dental practice there is a high risk of contact with fluids that may contain SARSCoV-2. Salivary secretions in the form of droplets are the main route of infection. The present study aimed to evaluate factors associated with epidemiological, preventive and health care knowledge of dentists from the north of the Peruvian capital about COVID-19. Materials and Methods: This analytical, observational, cross-sectional and prospective study evaluated 142 dental professionals from the Directorate of Integrated Health Networks (DIRIS) in the north of the Peruvian capital during June to August 2022. A validated questionnaire of 20 closed multiple-choice questions was used to measure the level of epidemiological, preventive and health care knowledge about COVID-19. A logit model was used to evaluate the influence of the following variables: age, sex, marital status, children, origin, un...

Aim: In dental practice there is a high risk of contact with fluids that may contain SARS-CoV-2. Salivary secretions in the form of droplets are the main route of infection. The present study aimed to evaluate factors associated with epidemiological, preventive and health care knowledge of dentists from the north of the Peruvian capital about COVID-19. Materials and Methods: This analytical, observational, cross-sectional and prospective study evaluated 142 dental professionals from the Directorate of Integrated Health Networks (DIRIS) in the north of the Peruvian capital during June to August 2022. A validated questionnaire of 20 closed multiple-choice questions was used to measure the level of epidemiological, preventive and health care knowledge about COVID-19. A logit model was used to evaluate the influence of the following variables: age, sex, marital status, children, origin, univ...

COVID-19 in Dentistry is a public health priority for which a series of drastic preventive measures have been applied to help prevent community contagion of the virus, the objective of this study is to describe preventive measures against Covid-19 in the development of dental practice. That is why the importance of the use of all protection barriers such as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for dentists, hand washing, screening, triage of patients, cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, preparation of the clinical field, protocol prior to care, provisions for the management of stomatological procedures, use of antiseptic rinses prior to the procedure, placement of a rubber dam, use of high-powered evacuation suctors, disinfection at the end of treatment and dental waste management. It is concluded that it is necessary to use preventive biosafety measures through the correct ...

Objetivo: evaluar el efecto antibacteriano del peróxido de hidrógeno (H2 O2 ) al 6% comparado con hipo clorito de sodio (NaClO) al 1% y al 2%, sobre cepillos dentales inoculados con Streptococcus mutans atcc® 25175™. Materiales y métodos: estudio experimental in vitro, transversal y comparativo. Se utilizaron 60 cepillos dentales, divididos en 4 grupos de 15 cepillos cada uno. El número de muestra lo determinó la fór mula de comparación de medias, después de realizar un estudio piloto, y se seleccionaron por muestreo aleatorio simple. Se aplicaron las pruebas de normalidad de Shapiro-Wilk, y para la prueba de hipótesis, la U de Mann-Whitney. Resultados: el H2 O2 al 6% presentó una media de crecimiento de 2×109 ufc/mL, lo que indica que su efectividad es mayor comparada con el NaClO al 1%, que presentó una media de crecimiento de 4×109 ufc/mL, y esta es menor al NaClO al 2...

El objetivo del estudio fue describir las medidas de prevención y control de la COVID-19 en el desarrollo de la práctica odontológica. El COVID-19 es una enfermedad causada por el virus SARSCoV- 2 que ha afectado a gran parte de la población mundial por su naturaleza altamente infecciosa. La actividad más vulnerable de contaminación cruzada y difusión de esta enfermedad es la práctica Odontológica, debido al contacto directo con los aerosoles y la exposición directa a la cavidad oral. Por ello es necesario aplicar una serie de medidas preventivas drásticas que ayuden a prevenir el contagio comunitario del virus. Es por ello que todo paciente que acude a la consulta odontológica debe ser tratado como paciente de riesgo y potencialmente sospechoso para COVID-19, por ello antes, durante y después de la atención odontológica se debe aplicar protocolo de atención con el fin de...

Aim: The aim of the present preliminary study was to determine sugar concentration in infant follow-on formulas most widely consumed in Peru. Materials and methods: In this descriptive and observational study, the sample was represented by five brands of infant follow-on formulas most consumed in Peru (A, Similac 2; B, Enfamil 2®; C, NAN 2®; D, Baby Lac Pro 2®; and E, Lacti Kids Premium 2®); with two samples of each, collected at two different locations in the Peruvian capital. Subsequently, the concentration of total and individual sugars (lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, and maltose) was determined using the high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method in a specialized laboratory. For the comparison of means, Welch’s robust analysis of variance (ANOVA) test for equality of means and Tukey’s post hoc test were used. The significance level was p < 0.05. Results: The t...

Background: Clinical management to maintain or restore oral health through the use of drugs during pregnancy is crucial, since at this stage physiological changes significantly influence the absorption, distribution and elimination of the drug, considering also that excessive administration of drugs during this period may have adverse effects on the mother and/or fetus. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the factors associated with knowledge of pharmacological management of pregnant women in dental students of a Peruvian university located in the capital and province. Methods: This analytical, cross-sectional, prospective and observational study assessed 312 Peruvian dental students from third to fifth year of study between February and April 2022. A validated questionnaire of 10 closed questions was used to measure knowledge about pharmacological management in pregn...

Background: Activated charcoal is a nanocrystalline form of carbon with a large specific surface area and high porosity in the nanometer range, having consequently the capacity to absorb pigments, chromophores, and stains responsible for tooth color change, while carbamide peroxide is unstable and breaks down immediately upon contact with tissue and saliva, first dissociating into hydrogen peroxide and urea and subsequently into oxygen, water, and carbon dioxide. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess the effect of 16% carbamide peroxide and activated-charcoal-based whitening toothpaste on enamel surface roughness in bovine teeth. Materials and Methods: The present experimental in vitro, longitudinal, and prospective study consisted of 60 teeth randomly distributed in six groups: A: artificial saliva, B: conventional toothpaste (Colgate Maximum Protection), C: whitening to...

The World Health Organization declared the new disease (COVID-19) a pandemic on March 12, and as of January 13, 2021, there were more than 86 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded worldwide. In the world, at the Latin American level, Peru ranks fifth with 1,082,907 confirmed cases, presenting a fatality rate of 3.63%. In the same way, the Peruvian State, in response to this COVID-19 disease, issued a regulation through the Ministry of Health (MINSA) in order to counteract the contagion and number of deaths. Although Peru was one of the first countries in the region to implement restrictive measures in the first months, it was one of the most affected; together with the guidelines implemented by MINSA institutions, they did not reflect the expected results, observing the availability of 141 beds of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nationwide as of January 21, 2021 and Peru in fi...

Aim: It has been reported that resin composites may experience alterations in their mechanical properties when they come into contact with glove powder. Therefore, the present study aimed to compare the surface microhardness of 3 bulk-fill resin composites handled with latex and nitrile gloves prior to light curing. Methods: This in vitro experimental study consisted of 90 resin composite specimens with a 6-mm diameter and a 4-mm height divided equally and randomly into 9 groups. Prior to light curing, the resin composites were handled with latex gloves, nitrile gloves, or only a spatula (control). Subsequently, the surface microhardness was measured with an Electronic Vickers Hardness Tester. The Kruskal–Wallis nonparametric H test with Bonferroni correction was used for comparisons. A significance level of 5% (P < .05) was considered. Results: When comparing surface microhardness of ...

Background: Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease that could indirectly affect oral health, and it is necessary for dentists to be familiar with the specific needs of patients with epilepsy. Therefore, aim of the present study was to assess the factors associated with the level of knowledge about management of epileptic patients in Peruvian dental students. Methods: This analytical, observational, cross-sectional and prospective study assessed 312 dental students from a Peruvian university during February to April 2022. A validated questionnaire of 20 closed multiple-choice questions was used to measure the level of knowledge about dental management in epileptic patients. A logit model was used to assess the influence of variables: gender, age, year of study, marital status, place of origin and area of residence, with the level of knowledge in dental students considering a significa...

The use of bleaching agents, despite being a conservative treatment, can cause a decrease in the surface microhardness of dental resins, affecting their aesthetics and performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro effect of polishing on the surface microhardness of nanohybrid composite resins that were subjected to bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional, in vitro experimental study consisted of 30 composite resin samples made according to ISO 4049-2019 and divided equally into two groups (A and B) which were subjected to 35% hydrogen peroxide bleaching. Group A was subjected to polishing procedure, whereas group B was the control group. The samples were stored in distilled water at 37°C for 24 h. The Vickers microhardness was determined with a load of 100 g-f for 10 s. The data were analyzed with Student’s t-test for indepen...

“The use of chlorhexidine-based mouthwashes on resin composites with rough surfaces can cause discoloration which compromises the esthetic of patients. The present study aimed to evaluate the in vitro color stability of Forma (Ultradent Products, Inc., South Jordan), Tetric N-Ceram (Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) and Filtek Z350XT (3M, ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA) resin composites, with and without polishing, after being immersed in a 0.12% chlorhexidine (CHX)-based mouthwash at different times. The present in vitro experimental and longitudinal study used 96 nanohybrid resin composite blocks (Forma, Tetric N-Ceram and Filtek Z350XT) 8 mm in diameter and 2 mm thick, evenly distributed. Each resin composite group was divided into two subgroups (n = 16) with and without polishing and then immersed in a 0.12% CHX-based mouthwash for 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. Color measurements were per...

The use of chlorhexidine-based mouthwashes on resin composites with rough surfaces can cause discoloration which compromises the esthetic of patients. The present study aimed to evaluate the in vitro color stability of Forma (Ultradent Products, Inc., South Jordan), Tetric N-Ceram (Ivoclar Vivadent, Schaan, Liechtenstein) and Filtek Z350XT (3M, ESPE, St. Paul, MN, USA) resin composites, with and without polishing, after being immersed in a 0.12% chlorhexidine (CHX)-based mouthwash at different times. The present in vitro experimental and longitudinal study used 96 nanohybrid resin composite blocks (Forma, Tetric N-Ceram and Filtek Z350XT) 8 mm in diameter and 2 mm thick, evenly distributed. Each resin composite group was divided into two subgroups (n = 16) with and without polishing and then immersed in a 0.12% CHX-based mouthwash for 7, 14, 21 and 28 days. Color measurements were perfor...

COVID-19 is a recent disease, this virus has shown in various studies to have an approximate incubation time of five days. The health areas, including the area of dentistry, have been seen in a panorama of high vulnerability and exposure, this has allowed modifying the role of the dental surgeon during this pandemic, adopting new biosafety guidelines to keep the health of healthcare personnel and patients. Thus, the protocols for the use of PPE, oral cavity antisepsis and disinfection have become pillars of emergency and emergency treatment care. The objective of this literature review is to highlight the information collected during the health crisis and the updating of protocols adopted by dental surgeons and healthcare personnel to provide adequate care during the pandemic.