Proposta de plano de ação para promoção da saúde bucal e prevenção da cárie dentária em crianças do município de Araújos - Minas Gerais

Abstract

Oral health is integral to overall health of the child. Dental caries is a common disease in children, and can have significant consequences. The dentists have a responsibility to prevent disease, reduce risk and promote health. Children and their parents also need to be awakened about their roles in oral health care. The earlier healthy behaviors oral health are placed in the context of the child, the greater the possibility thereof in maintaining the stability of health over the years. Was previously performed a literature review on dental caries in children, prevention and oral health promotion, using the following key words: dental caries, health promotion, oral health, health education and preventive dentistry. The criteria for inclusion of articles were published articles from 2000 that addressed the issue and explained. Were researched publications accessible in the virtual library of health, the website of the Ministry of Health and papers available in the databases SCIELO, LILACS, among others. In an attempt to minimize the problem of dental caries in children, the present study aimed to propose an action plan to be implemented by the oral health team to present measures to promote oral health and prevention of dental caries in children, from pregnancy. Was performed a literature review on the promotion of oral health and prevention of dental caries in children, seeking a theoretical basis for the development of this action plan. Emphasizes the importance of early preventive care, which is a key strategy in preventive and promotional approach.