Donation and reception of organs: What do Odontology graduates think?

The lack of information and knowledge of the legislation about organs' donation is an evident fact. The lack of knowledge affects the population in general, including the health's area professionals. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this research was to estimate the acception of visceral and dental organs' donation and reception, by academics of an Odontology College. METHODS:After approval by the Committee of Ethics of ESEHA/SPERJ, a hundred students were chosen randomly, to take part of answering forms containg closed and open questions, related to organs' donation, after filling the entering of free and enlightened agreement. RESULTS: 99% agreed to the donation of organs. Although 28% were not donors, 100% would receive an organs's transplant. About the functions and aplications of a Human Teeth Bank, 27% reported to ignore what it was, but 90% would accept to donate their primary teeth. About the receiving of heterogenous dental transplants, only 25% would accept , in case of necessity. CONCLUSIONS:It was concluded that therexs a need of more divulgation of the advantages, aplications and importance of a Human Teeth Bank among the students of Odontology, so that would be more involvement of these future professionals on donation and utilization of teeth in their daily practice.