Temporomandibular dysfunction and tinnitus the knowledge of the dental surgeon in primary health care.

A longitudinal study of quantitative nature applied through a structured and self-administered questionnaire. The purpose of the questionnaire was to verify the knowledge of the Primary Health Care Dentist (PHC) on the interrelationship between temporomandibular dysfunction and tinnitus after continuing education. The collected data (n=37) indicated insufficient knowledge with no significant statistical difference in knowledge or professional conduct.

Tinnitus and temporomandibular disorders: the knowledge of professionals for primary health care in the city of Curitiba.

Introduction: The high prevalence of temporomandibular disorders and tinnitus along with the negative effects on the quality of life of affected individuals makes this association a matter of public health.

Objective: To assess the knowledge of primary health care professionals about the interrelationship between temporomandibular disorders and tinnitus.

Materials And Methods: This was a quantitative cross-sectional study, using a structured, self-administered questionnaire for a group of 54 dental surgeons.