The concepts of minimally invasive dentistry and its impact on clinical practice: a survey with a group of Brazilian professionals.

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of 123 Brazilian dentists in relation to the concepts and practice of minimally invasive dentistry (MID). Data were collected through a questionnaire developed and validated by experts. Statistical analysis was performed using an spss program and Pearson's chi-square test.

Environmental conditions associated with shark attacks against humans: a case report about territoriality.

This article describes the autopsy findings of a victim of a shark attack that took place off the coast of Pernambuco, Brazil. The victim was rescued and immediately taken to a nearby hospital but did not survive, even though the lapse of time between the attack and verification of death did not exceed 15 minutes. The presence of a single, large, contused and incised, semiarched wound with a serrated aspect was decisive in elucidating the event.