Uma proposta de intervenção para a manutenção da saúde bucal da criança na Estratégia de Saúde da Família

Abstract

The objective of this study is to propose an action plan to improve child oral health indicator, indication ceo (decayed, extracted or filled primary dentition) to five years of age, used in the Health Family Strategy. Through the study of scientific literature have raised the possible causes of the problem child tooth decay, as well as some possibilities for intervention. The results of the study was a proposal for two projects aimed at the work of oral health focusing on integrality child health, the first focusing on the level of information, habits and lifestyles of the family, the second focused on the structure and work processes of health services. We conclude, the interdisciplinarity and co-responsibility of the members of the Family Health Team with child caries problem aimed at health promotion and prevention through the approach of the mother during the prenatal and following with dental baby after giving birth possibly are part of the way in solving the problem. On the other hand, continuing education for Family Health Team through the use of the tools proposed by the Health Department of Minas Gerais (Oral Health guidelines and prenatal care, childbirth and puerperium), as the elaboration and implementation of local care protocol in Oral Health, can also standardize and systematize care, empower the process of working through the device bonding, comforting, autonomy, accountability and resolution.