Saúde bucal do adulto no contexto da Estratégia Saúde da Família de um munícipio mineiro: uma proposta de intervenção

Abstract

The oral health care in Brazil has a history of neglecting adults over the years, generating negative results for the levels of oral health in this age group in both Dental Health Surveys conducted in Brazil in 2003 and 2010. The same is true of the adult population belongs to the area of the Oral Health Team Azalea Family Health in Patos de Minas. The objective of this work is to develop an intervention proposal for inclusion of adults outside the priority groups in prevention and oral health promotion of Oral Health Team. The methodology used in literature for publications with information and successful experiences of other municipalities that contribute to the preparation of the proposed intervention. We also consulted the collections of the library and the Ministry of Health-Line Guide to Oral Health Care of Minas Gerais. The proposed action consists of bonding with people, work in health education through group meetings and adult home care, medical care and referrals for secondary care. It was concluded that the success of the proposed intervention will be achieved through the persistence of all members of the team, seeking continuous motivation of adults to their adherence to the effective work of education, leading to changing lifestyle and encouraging self-care, beneficial the whole family.