Academic League of Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery and Traumatology: an experience report

Abstract

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Traumatology (CTBMF) is a specialty of Dentistry that aims to diagnose and treat diseases, traumas, injuries, and anomalies, congenital and acquired, of the masticatory system and appendages, and craniofacial structures associated. Methodology: Descriptive study, experience report type, carried out based on the experiences of the students involved in the project. The project promotes discussions about common health problems in the community via lectures at the FOP/UPE surgery outpatient clinics, works through posts on social media on topics of great importance in oral surgery, and meetings with classes taught that provide theoretical foundations for training professionals. students. Results: Since its foundation, LABMF has promoted outpatient actions to promote the exchange of knowledge about CTBMF, demystify and educate the population about extractions and the importance of oral self-examination. It works with joint efforts to assist the waiting population and promotes scientific meetings, providing integration with other faculties. Conclusion: The project provides students with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in CTBMF and to develop and improve skills related to health education, leadership, communication, and others. Furthermore, it provides feedback to the general population, passing on information and knowledge relevant to their health, making them multipliers of knowledge.