DENTISTRY INTEGRATED ACTION IN COMMUNITY: AN EXPERIENCE OF EDUCATION AND EXTENSION INTEGRATION

Authors

  • Luísa Rech Gomes Gregol State University of Ponta Grossa image/svg+xml
  • Gislaine Denise Czlusniak State University of Ponta Grossa image/svg+xml
  • Emigdio E. Orellana Jiménez State University of Ponta Grossa image/svg+xml
  • Fabiana Bucholdz Teixeira Alves State University of Ponta Grossa image/svg+xml

Keywords:

Integration, Education, Community, Extension.

Abstract

The authors describe their experiences during the extension project carried out during the Dentistry undergraduate Course from State University of Ponta Grossa. The extension project is an agreement between the State University of Ponta Grossa/PROEX and Ponta Grossa City Government. This article approaches the history of the extension project, its operation methodology, as well as the teachers and students characteristics and community involvement.

Author Biographies

  • Luísa Rech Gomes Gregol, State University of Ponta Grossa

    Mestranda em Odontologia pela Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa e Cirurgiã-Dentista especialista em Odontopediatria pela Universidade Estadual de Londrina.

  • Gislaine Denise Czlusniak, State University of Ponta Grossa

    Doutora em Odontopediatria e Professora Associada da Disciplina de Odontopediatria da Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa/UEPG.

  • Emigdio E. Orellana Jiménez, State University of Ponta Grossa

    Mestre em Clínica Integrada, Professor titular da Disciplina de Ortodontia Preventiva e coordenador do projeto de extensão na Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa/UEPG. Doutorando em Ortodontia na PUC-PR.

  • Fabiana Bucholdz Teixeira Alves, State University of Ponta Grossa

    Doutora em Odontopediatria na Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo/FOUSP e Professora Colaboradora da Disciplina de Odontopediatria da Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa/UEPG.