Profile of dental hygienists regarding professional practices, continuing education, and work in public services

Authors

  • Paulo Rogério Ferreti Bonan Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
  • Luciana Yamamoto Almeida Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros
  • Fillipe Mateus Castro Carvalho Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil
  • Manoel Brito Júnior Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil.
  • Marília Sarmento da Silva Hospital Universitário Clemente de Faria da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil.
  • Daniella Reis Barbosa Martelli Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Keywords:

Dental hygienist, healthcare job market, education

Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to record the profile of the Dental Hygienists graduated from the Course of Dental Hygienist of the State University of Montes Claros (Unimontes) and evaluate their relationship with continuing education and the Brazilian network of public services. Methods: The study design was cross-sectional and descriptive. Data were collected by means of a semi-structured instrument filled by 128 participants who graduated at Unimontes between 1994 and 2006. Results: Data showed predominance of females (94.5%), low wage band (1-2 minimum wages, 57%), lack of insertion in the job market (22.7% working in other jobs), shift of functions (75.8%), medium qualification after graduation (47.7%), and recognition that the Brazilian Family Health Program is a good job opportunity (93%). Conclusion: The majority of this sample of Dental Hygienists was female, had interest in continuing education, and worked in public services. However, the insertion of these professionals in the Brazilian Family Health Program was low.

Author Biographies

Luciana Yamamoto Almeida, Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros

Aluna de Iniciação Científica do Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Fillipe Mateus Castro Carvalho, Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Aluno de Iniciação Científica do Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Manoel Brito Júnior, Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil.

Professor do Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Marília Sarmento da Silva, Hospital Universitário Clemente de Faria da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil.

Pesquisadora do Hospital Universitário Clemente de Faria da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Daniella Reis Barbosa Martelli, Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil

Professora do Departamento de Odontologia do Centro de Ciências Biológicas e da Saúde, CCBS, da Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros, Unimontes, Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brasil.

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Published

2009-03-06

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 2 (2009)

Section

Original Article

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