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MATSUMOTO, Suzana Naomi et al. Features of selective examinations for dentists in Brazil. RGO, Rev. gaúch. odontol. (Online) [online]. 2012, vol.60, n.2, pp. 233-239. ISSN 1981-8637.

Objective The aim of this work was to analyze the features of selective examinations offered by City Councils, to work as dental practitioners at Health Centers and/or become part of the Dental Health Team of the Family Health Program, presenting the number of vacancies offered, salaries, hours of work as well as the content of the test applied. Methods For this study, 272 examinations available on the internet were selected: 218 for general dental practitioners and 54 for the Family Health Program, offered by Municipalities in Brazil, in 2006. The number of vacancies offered, salary ranges, hours of work and content of the test applied were analyzed. Results It was found that 1,205 (71%) vacancies were to work at the Health Centers and 486 (29%) at the Family Health Program. Furthermore, the salaries paid by 64% of City Councils were below the basic minimum for dentists. As regards the tests, these varied in content, but all required specific knowledge ranging from 3% to 97% of test subject matter. Conclusion In 2006, there was a small number of vacancies offered for family health strategy; the salaries offered in most selective examinations were not attractive, which showed that a greater commitment by management, a higher investment in the National Health Service and appreciation of the workforce in these services is required with regard to consolidating the family health strategy.

Palavras-chave : Dentistry.; Family Health Program.; Health Manpower.; National Health System..