Continuing education in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology: a Brazilian regional experience.

Fabrício Tinôco Alvim de Souza; Felipe Paiva Fonseca; Maria Cássia Ferreira Aguiar; Sibele Nascimento de Aquino; Sabina Pena Borges Pêgo; André Luiz Sena Guimarães; Leonardo Amaral dos Reis; Livia Maris Ribeiro Paranaiba Dias; Sérgio Vitorino Cardoso; Mirna Scalon Cordeiro; João Adolfo Costa Hanemann; Hercílio Martelli-Júnior

doi:10.5327/2525-5711.282

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Fabrício Tinôco Alvim de Souza Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Dental School, Department of Dental Clinic – Juiz de Fora (MG), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0732-7183
Felipe Paiva Fonseca Federal University of Minas Gerais, Dental School, Department of Dental Clinic – Belo Horizonte (MG), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6657-4547
Maria Cássia Ferreira Aguiar Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares Campus, Dental School – Governador Valadares (MG), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5134-3466
Sibele Nascimento de Aquino Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares Campus, Dental School – Governador Valadares (MG), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3843-3517
Sabina Pena Borges Pêgo State University of Montes Claros, Dental School, Department of Oral Diagnosis – Montes Claros (MG), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9425-5658
André Luiz Sena Guimarães State University of Montes Claros, Dental School, Department of Oral Diagnosis – Montes Claros (MG), Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3162-3206
Leonardo Amaral dos Reis Federal University of Alfenas, Dental School – Alfenas (MG), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0701-1565
Livia Maris Ribeiro Paranaiba Dias Federal University of Alfenas, Institute of Biomedical Sciences – Alfenas (MG), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3347-4494
Sérgio Vitorino Cardoso Federal University of Uberlândia, Dental School – Uberlândia (MG), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1809-0617
Mirna Scalon Cordeiro Faculdade Uniessa de Uberlândia – Uberlândia (MG), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6739-1823
João Adolfo Costa Hanemann Federal University of Alfenas, Dental School – Alfenas (MG), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3865-905X
Hercílio Martelli-Júnior University of José Rosário Vellano, Dental School, Center for Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies – Alfenas (MG), Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9691-2802

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5327/2525-5711.282

Keywords:

Diagnosis Oral, Education, Oral pathology, Oral cancer, Oral medicine

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of the continuing education program in Oral Medicine and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, from December 2021 to April 2024. Methods: The program, conducted virtually via Google Meet®, aimed to enhance the professional development of dental practitioners in the state of Minas Gerais. Results: A total of ten events were held, attracting over 2,300 participants, including general dentists, dental students, and oral health technicians. The topics covered ranged from clinical case discussions to the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases, with a particular focus on oral cancer. The study assessed participant engagement through metrics such as attendance and participation in discussions. In addition to the educational events, two awards were established: the "Professor Edgard Carvalho Silva" award, which recognizes outstanding projects in the field of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, and the "Carlos Roberto Martins" award, which honors exceptional professionals for their achievements in teaching and research.These initiatives successfully promoted lifelong learning and motivated professionals to advance in their respective fields. Conclusion: The findings indicate that educational program played a pivotal role in addressing the professional needs of the dental community, offering accessible, cost-free education, and fostering greater awareness and excellence in Oral Medicine and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology throughout Minas Gerais.

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