MORAES, Sandra Lúcia Dantas de et al. Impact of an extension experience in university education. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. []. 2016, 16, 1, pp. 39-44. ISSN 1808-5210.

The aim of this study was to analyze the impact of the University Extension Project, ResgatandoSorrisos, in the graduation process of students of Dentistry course FOP - UPE in the years of 2013 and 2014. There were 02 questionnaires used, at different times, with a sample size 71 students. Wilcoxon statistical hypothesis test was used to compare responses before and after the action. Such high frequency responses of "vital" and "enough", a high degree of acceptance and understanding of the importance of the project in the formation of the student was observed, as well as the capacity of a change that the project may cause in the lives of patients and its possible applicability in the public health system, among other issues. However, in 2014, there was a statistical difference between the outward and return (p = o, o1) in a question referring to initial degree of expectation and ultimate satisfaction of the project. It was concluded that students have a positive understanding about the extension action, and they consider it important for their professional and personal training.

: Education in dentistry; community extension; health care coverage; dental students; University.