Implementação da clínica de semiologia em um centro universitário do norte do Brasil – relatório técnico científico

Abstract

Semiology is the science dedicated to the study of signals, during dental care, clinical examination, anamnesis and physical examination are the basis for a correct diagnosis. To this end, every dentist needs to develop some fundamental skills for a correct diagnosis. Among the competencies that govern dental training, the National Curricular Guidelines (DCNs) for the Dentistry course, the dentist must be able to collect, record, organize, analyze and interpret data, clinical and epidemiological information in order to diagnose diseases and oral health problems, in addition to relating them to the individual's systemic conditions in order to incorporate technological innovations during the exercise of the profession. The association between the psychological changes caused by the pandemic and its relationship with Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD) resulted in an increase in the incidence and worsening of preexisting conditions. Furthermore, factors such as alcohol and smoking, also aggravated by the pandemic, have resulted in an increase in several lesions that affect the oral cavity. The difficulty in diagnosing them results from the lack of information on the part of the professional or the patient. Furthermore, oral lesions can be divided into benign and malignant, making their investigation important to obtain the most appropriate treatment for each type of lesion. The product started from the idea of a project to create a semiology clinic to initially treat patients with temporomandibular dysfunction and some type of pathology in the orofacial region and was presented to the coordination of the dentistry course. In operation since February 2022, 60 students from two different classes have been trained and more than 300 patients have been treated. Through this technical and scientific report, it was possible to confirm the importance of implementing the semiology clinic, not only for the academic community, but also for society in general. In addition to the treatments offered, there is enormous potential in disseminating information to patients. Therefore, it is suggested that partnerships be formalized and the integrated clinic be separated, so that multidisciplinary care can be provided.