The trajectory of the specialized information system in the area of dentistry: background and future actions.

Abstract

The Specialized Information System in the area of Dentistry (SIEO) and the changes in the participating libraries since they were integrated into the system were analyzed using a questionnaire as data collection instrument. With this, the expectation is to find out if the SIEO libraries benefited from the participation in the network and if the capability to provide further services has actually helped the technical education of the professional involved. It also intends to verify the SIEO contribution to the National Network of Information in Health Sciences coordinated by BIREME, as well as check the performance of the National Coordinating Center in the area of Dentistry regarding the management of this network, besides rising considerations on the construction of the Virtual Health Library of Dentistry. Thus, it will improve the generation of knowledge on the System dynamics, will maximize the results of shared activities, strengthening the SIEO, and will spread the information management practices to the dentistry community.