The Pernambucan Dental Congress discusses situation and innovations for dentists.

Brazil increased by 70% to search for dental treatment in accordance with World Health Organization. Only the Ministry of health invested r $ 2.7 billion to improve the oral health of the population, between 2007 and 2010, through the Smiling Brazil.

the study, conducted between 2003 and 2010, points out that there has been a 26% drop in the incidence of tooth decay to 12 years, which ranked Brazil as a country with a low incidence of tooth decay. In addition, data from the Brazilian Association of the industry of personal hygiene, perfumery and cosmetics (ABIHPEC) show that this industry turnover in 2009 r $ 2.2 billion (17.54% growth over the previous year) and the prospects for 2011 are closing the year with r $ 3 billion, an increase of 20% compared to 2010. Indexes that already include the Brazilians as the second most important consumer market of products geared towards health and oral hygiene, getting today behind only the United States.

the latest data released by the national oral health Survey by the Ministry of health, in Recife, in January 2011, reveal a critical situation, even though some assistance policies have been reinforced in the poorest communities in the period as the survey. The information revealed, at the time, draw attention to aggravating factors: the lack of water with fluoride in the poorest neighborhoods of our city, there is excess sugar in the diet and low frequency of brushing. A reality that affront, professionals and public managers to the permanent challenge of eliminating this frame. The survey reinforces what we already knew: that the oral health of our population goes wrong. Less than half of the recifensest.n, at the age of five are free of cavities, but this index is almost 10% lower than those of Fortaleza and Salvador. The rate of decayed teeth, lost or closed off yet is greater here than in Aracaju and Teresina.

matters relating to oral health situation in the country and in the State will be discussed in the 21st Congress of Pernambuco of dentistry (Copeo), chaired by Fernando Tavares, between 12 and 15 April, at the Convention Center. During four days, surgeons will discuss clinical and professional practices and the most modern technological and scientific innovations, as information in lectures and courses on various subjects – as Restorations, cosmetic dentistry, clinical Planning, Design of implants, Esthetic Restorations and pediatric dentistry in early childhood-and products fair

and equipment.

in addition to presenting a general framework on the issue, the 21st Congress of Pernambuco of dentistry (Copeo) will show the progress of the class and the news from the event, which this year include registration with promotional prices and differentiated. Until April 11, affiliated with the Brazilian Dentistry Association (ABO)/section Pernambuco-ABO and graduate students (partner – ABO/PE) are exempt from payment, nonmembers must pay $ 400.00; for military and related professionals are charged a fee of $ 160.00; students of various categories, escorts visitors and r $ 20.00.

after day 12, rates will be $ 400.00 for members; $ 450.00 for nonmembers; $ 200 for graduate students, military and related professionals; $ 50.00 for students of various categories; and r $ 20.00 for visitors and

attendants.

Who are only interested in the courses, the values are R $ 70,00 (only one) four hours, R $ 120,00 (two) and R $ 150.00 (three), while the eight hours leave for $ 100.00. Contacts by phone (81) 3441-0678 and information and registration via the website. copeo.br./>