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Arquivos em Odontologia

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MASSONI, Andreza Cristina de Lima Targino et al. Physical conditions and conditioning of toothbrushes for preschool children. Arq. Odontol. [online]. 2015, vol.51, n.2, pp. 96-103. ISSN 1516-0939.

Aim: To macroscopically observe the physical, sanitary-hygienic, and packaging conditions of toothbrushes of preschool children enrolled in municipal daycare centers in Campina Grande, PB, Brazil. Methods: This cross-sectional study analyzed 407 toothbrushes, considering identification, physical conditions, the presence of solid waste, and packaging sites. Data were collected by means of a specific form and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The intrarater agreement diagnosis of the physical conditions of the brushes was measured by the Kappa statistical test (0.90). Results: It was found that 92.6% of the toothbrushes presented an individual identification, of which 83.3% were legible, made primarily with a ballpoint pen and medical tape (32.1%). Many of the brushes presented residues (69.5%), and 84.0% were suggestive of toothpastes. Regarding the physical conditions, 44.7% of the toothbrushes were considered to have been used very little. The packaging of the toothbrushes was conducted mostly in collective (99.5%), plastic (37.5%) and open (52.3%) toothbrush carriers, with contact between the bristles and the toothbrush carrier (75.4%). Conclusion: Most of the analysed toothbrushes showed a good physical condition; however, considering the sanitary conditions, there is a need for advice to caregivers of day care centers as regards the proper packaging and control of waste from toothbrushes.

Palavras-chave : Tooth brushing.; Child day care centers.; Health education..

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