Planejamento de ações em saúde bucal voltadas para a prevenção e redução da doença cárie

Abstract

The objective of this study was to elaborate a plan of action for the population belonging to the PSF Pro-Família, municipality of Serrania, Minas Gerais with proposals to reduce the rate of dental caries and other oral health diseases. For the proposal to develop the intervention plan, three steps were performed: the diagnosis, literature review (only papers published after 2004) and preparation of action plan, using the method of Situational Strategic Planning (ESP). Dental caries were identified as a priority problem and the cause of this problem were appointed to be: poor adherence to oral health services, lack of education and prevention programs and effective, lack of individual health actions. The proposed operations to face the critical nodes were more flexible hours of operation compatible with the need, bonding whit the community, and preventive and educational programs, as well as individual attention. It was also made a feasibility analysis of operations and a proposed monitoring and evaluation plan for improvements in dental care.