Sergio Rodrigues¹, Marcelo Palinkas¹*, Selma Siéssere¹, Maria Fernanda Rodrigues dos Santos², Wilson Mestriner-Júnior³, Isabela Hallak Regalo¹, Caio Vieira de Barros Arato⁴, Carla Moreto Santos¹ and Simone Cecilio Hallak Regalo¹

¹Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
²Department of Medicine, UNAERP, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
³Department of Stomatology, Collective Health and Forensic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
⁴Department of Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry of Piracicaba, FOP, UNICAMP, Brazil

*Corresponding Author: Marcelo Palinkas, Department of Basic and Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.

Received: July 18, 2023; Published: August 04, 2023

Abstract

Background: It is important to emphasize oral health and adopt care practices that address physical, social, and community aspects of a culture to promote health. This descriptive observational study aimed to perform a geographic and cultural environmental analysis of the indigenous peoples of Xingu with the intention of adapting/adjusting a curriculum model for a dental health technician course.

Materials and Methods: Data collection was based on studies published in databases such as PubMED, SciELO, and LILACS, as well as grey literature sources such as the Federal Constitution, laws, government documents, and parliamentary records. The descriptors used were health care, dentistry, evidence-based dentistry, indigenous peoples, Indians, and Xingu, combined with boolean operators and/or . Qualitative and quantitative methodological studies were included to ensure maximum coverage of the topic.

Results: The study underscores the importance of adapting and adjusting the dental health technician curriculum to address local specificities and preserve evidence-based dentistry principles. This adaptation is vital in bolstering cultural, geographic, and collective aspects, attracting human resources, and defining a healthcare model for the indigenous community of Xingu. The primary focus lies in promoting health, implementing preventive measures, and ensuring access to curative treatments.

Conclusion: he adaptation/adjustment of the dental health technician curriculum is crucial in providing effective dental care to the indigenous community of Xingu. By considering the region's unique characteristics and integrating evidence-based dentistry principles, a health model can be developed to better meet the community's needs. This approach aims to improve healthcare practices, promote oral health, and address preventive and curative measures. Implementation of these measures is expected to significantly enhance the overall oral health of the indigenous community of Xingu.

Keywords:Indigenous Population; Xingu; Oral Health; Technician; Dentistry

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Citation

Citation: Marcelo Palinkas., et al. “Curricularization of a Technical Course in Oral Health at the High School Level for the Indigenous Community in Xingu: An Environmental Analysis".Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 7.9 (2023): 06-13.

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