Integrality of care for hemodialysis patient in Brazil: an analysis of access to dental care.

The present study aimed to analyze factors associated with access of dental care services by Brazilian hemodialysis patients. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 467 hemodialysis patients aging from 19 to 90 years in two renal therapy centers located in the cities of Contagem and Belo Horizonte, Southeastern Brazil. Data were collected through an oral clinical examination of the patients and the application of a structured questionnaire.

Postoperative complications after dental extraction in liver pretransplant patients.

Objectives: The liver pretransplant phase requires the interaction of -multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes, including dental -professionals. In this study, we sought to estimate the prevalence of complications related to dental extraction in liver transplant candidates.

Material And Methods: This study is a case series of patients eligible for liver transplants referred for dental treatment between 2012 and 2014.