Doenças e manifestações orais relacionadas ao trabalho: uma revisão de literatura voltada à atuação de profissionais da Estratégia de Saúde da Família

Abstract

This is a narrative review of literature about oral diseases and manifestations related to work. This review aimed to bring diseases and oral manifestations related to work on a document that can serve as a consultation to health professionals linked to the Oral Health Team in Health Center Amélia Cotta Hosken, Catas Altas, Minas Gerais. The following databases were consulted: Lilacs, Medline and Scielo. We selected only publications in English and Portuguese without restriction to year of publication. Books, publications and national legislation relevant to this topic were also included. The main oral diseases and manifestations were grouped according to type of occupation for easy reference by these professionals. This review identified several occupations that are at risk of developing occupational and oral disease or manifestations. We also described the changes associated with occupational stress. The review demonstrated the importance of dentists inserted into the Family Health Team to prevent and identify changes related to work. In primary care, these professionals have the opportunity to have a close and continuous contact with the user, so knowing your profile and identifying risk factors, including the occupational characteristics. Only then can to provide a proper prevention, counseling and referral, if necessary, which will certainly improve the quality of life of these workers.