Além de salvar vidas, as equipes do SAMU de Maringá estão também preparadas para salvar dentes?

Alline Batistussi França; Diogo Tales da Silva; Camila Cardoso Barbosa; Celso Koogi Sonoda; Vinícius Tadeu Batistussi França; Rodrigo Lorenzi Poluha

doi:10.17765/2176-9206.2026v19e13367

Authors

Alline Batistussi França Paulista State University Julio Mesquita Filho https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8796-7956
Diogo Tales da Silva Federal University of Minas Gerais https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6775-921X
Camila Cardoso Barbosa Maringá University Center https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3717-5778
Celso Koogi Sonoda Paulista State University Julio Mesquita https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8639-1767
Vinícius Tadeu Batistussi França State University of Maringá https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9217-3317
Rodrigo Lorenzi Poluha State University of Maringá https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7180-6448

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2026v19e13367

Keywords:

Ambulances, Tooth Avulsion, First Aid, Dental trauma

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge of members of the Mobile Emergency Care Service (SAMU) regarding dental avulsion and the first aid procedures required during emergency care for avulsed teeth. Data were individually collected from 96 SAMU team members working in the city of Maringá, Brazil, using a three-part questionnaire, and descriptive analysis was performed through simple and cross-frequency tables. The sample consisted equally of men and women (50%), predominantly aged up to 39 years (67.7%), and with completed higher education (78.12%). The analysis of the results revealed inconsistencies in the respondents’ understanding of what dental avulsion is, as well as the absence of a structured strategy to manage this type of trauma. The findings indicate that SAMU professionals are still not sufficiently prepared to adequately manage and preserve avulsed teeth.

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Author Biographies

Alline Batistussi França, Paulista State University Julio Mesquita Filho

Holds a degree in Dentistry from the University of Marília (1997), a Master’s degree in Dentistry from the University of São Paulo – Bauru Campus (2002), a Ph.D. in Dentistry from São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho (2019), and completed a continuing education program in Esthetic Adhesive Dentistry at the State University of Maringá (2009). Currently serves as a University Professor at the University Center of Maringá. Mainly works in the following areas: dental avulsion, knowledge, mentors, first aid, and dental trauma.

Diogo Tales da Silva, Federal University of Minas Gerais

Graduated from Unicesumar (University Center of Maringá) in 2017 and completed a postgraduate continuing education program at PUC Minas (Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais) in 2020. During both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, I served as a teaching assistant, participated in extension and research projects, and presented some of my work at academic conferences. I completed my academic Master’s degree in the first semester of 2025, with a concentration in Clinical Dentistry at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), where I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field. I was a FAPEMIG scholarship recipient during my Master’s and had the opportunity to work as a volunteer substitute professor for one semester, teaching the course "Comprehensive Adult Care I" at UFMG.

Camila Cardoso Barbosa, Maringá University Center

Undergraduate student in the Dentistry program at UniCesumar (2014–2017). Participated in the extension project “Preventive and Interceptive Orthodontics” and in the “Student Cultural Program (PCA)”. Served as a teaching assistant for the courses Pediatric Integrated Clinic I and Basic Integrated Clinic I.

Celso Koogi Sonoda, Paulista State University Julio Mesquita

Holds a degree in Dentistry (1986), a Master’s degree (1993), and a Ph.D. (1997) in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology from São Paulo State University Júlio de Mesquita Filho (School of Dentistry of Araçatuba – UNESP). Currently serves as an Associate Professor at the same institution. Teaches undergraduate courses in the discipline of Integrated Clinic at the School of Dentistry of Araçatuba – UNESP. Previously served as the Coordinator of the undergraduate Dentistry program (2002–2003), Head of the Department of Surgery and Integrated Clinic (2004–2005 and 2006–2007), and Deputy Head of the Department (2011–2012). Has experience in Clinical Dentistry (Integrated Clinic), with a focus on general treatment planning and dental trauma. Conducts research in the field of dento-facial trauma.

Vinícius Tadeu Batistussi França, State University of Maringá

Holds a degree in Dentistry from the State University of Maringá (2018). Currently works as a dental surgeon at Odontologia França, specializing in Implant Dentistry and Periodontics.

Rodrigo Lorenzi Poluha, State University of Maringá

Holds a Degree in Dentistry, a Residency, and a Master’s degree from the State University of Maringá (UEM); Specialist in Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain from the Institute of Dental Education (IEO); Ph.D. in Oral Rehabilitation from the Bauru School of Dentistry – University of São Paulo (FOB/USP); Member of the Brazilian Society of Temporomandibular Disorders and Orofacial Pain.

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