Metodologias ativas de ensino em Odontologia Legal

Objective: to present the practical activities of the Discipline of Deontology and Forensic Dentistry I, of the Dentistry Course, of a Higher Education Institution in Bahia, besides discussing the importance of incorporating active methodologies in the process of teaching and learning in Forensic Dentistry. Method: This is an experience report that describes the activities that have been carried out every school semester for three years, since 2017, with the simulation of civil, criminal, labor, administrative, ethical and auditing processes, involving dentists and auxiliary professions, in addition to the preparation of dental records and documents, commonly written in dental care and preparation of material for advertising and publicity. Results: Around 300 students were involved in the activities, under the supervision of two teachers, totaling 36 presentations, 144 documents drawn up, 36 proposals for medical records and preparation of 72 advertising and publicity materials. Conclusion: The practical application of these strategies allowed the students to assume the protagonism of the teaching-learning process, better consolidating the knowledge, awakening the interest of the students in the themes and, consequently, in the Forensic Dentistry area.